Thai National Costume Fashion Show Celebrated in London with Embassy Support
Event promotes Thai cultural heritage and strengthens Thailand–United Kingdom ties
March 16th, 2026
The Royal Thai Embassy in London joined cultural and community leaders in celebrating Thailand’s traditional heritage during a fashion show presenting the eight styles of Thai national costumes on 21 February 2026 in London. Nadhavathna Krishnamra, Ambassador of Thailand to the United Kingdom, and Mrs. Priabthip Krishnamra attended the event and extended congratulations to its organizers, recognizing the initiative as an important platform for showcasing Thai cultural identity and craftsmanship to international audiences.
The event was organized by the Nai Luang Nai Duang Jai Association in the United Kingdom and the Thai Volunteers Community in Europe (TVCE), in collaboration with House of iKons Fashion Week London. Held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, the fashion show featured 40 models representing both community organizations. Together, they presented all eight styles of Thai national costumes—Ruean Ton, Chitralada, Amarin, Boromphiman, Chakri, Dusit, Chakkraphat, and Siwalai—offering audiences a comprehensive view of Thailand’s ceremonial and traditional attire.
The presentation paid tribute to Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, whose long-standing efforts have been central to preserving and promoting Thai textiles and traditional clothing on the global stage. By highlighting these garments, the event underscored the historical and cultural significance of Thai textile craftsmanship while also drawing attention to the importance of sustaining traditional industries. Such initiatives contribute to strengthening Thailand’s cultural presence abroad and support creative industries that form part of the country’s broader cultural economy.
In addition to the traditional costumes, the event included a contemporary fashion segment featuring Thai textile designs by Hilltribe House Fashion. The show included a runway appearance by Khemanit Jamikorn, widely known as Pancake, a prominent Thai actress and model whose participation helped highlight the modern evolution of Thai fashion inspired by traditional fabrics. The contemporary segment demonstrated how heritage textiles continue to influence new design trends and global fashion narratives.
Events such as this fashion showcase illustrate the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening international understanding and cooperation. By presenting Thai heritage within the context of a major fashion platform in the United Kingdom, the initiative contributed to deepening Thailand–United Kingdom cultural ties while promoting the global recognition of Thai creative industries. In the long term, such cultural engagement supports not only people-to-people connections but also opportunities for tourism, design collaboration, and economic exchange linked to Thailand’s rich textile traditions.
