WEB NEWS - Protesting with style in Thailand

In this edition : in Thailand, anti-government protests turn stylish; Google buses attract criticism in San Francisco; and an Italian artist brings masterpieces to life.
PROTESTING WITH STYLE IN THAILAND
In Bangkok, anti-government protests sometimes look more like cat walk shows. On social networks, young fashionistas show off in photos during gatherings, often wearing blue, white and red- the colours of the national flag. And a Facebook page, more resembling a beauty contest, is entirely dedicated to the protest’s most beautiful women.

Despite the violence, taking part in the protests against Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra has become fashionable among the country’s upper classes. Numerous celebrities, such as actor, Tack Pharunyoo, attend protests and pose for photos with the movement’s leaders. Model Metinee Kingpayome, openly expresses her political involvement and has posed to advertise a designer t-shirt created to support the protesters.

A fashion on which specialised magazines are surfing, just like IMAGE Magazine which, in recent weeks has published a series of pictures on the theme of glamorous protesters, offering advice to readers on ways to protest in style.

And industrial players are clearly not being left out. Several designers have launched clothing ranges sold in the surroundings of places occupied by protesters. Meanwhile, a television channel supporting the movement has opted to tap into the whistle market, which has become the symbol of the anti-government revolt, with a gold version sold for 100,000 bahts, or more than 2,000 euros.
 
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