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BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Win Metawin Spark Excitement with Regal Joint Appearance at Thailand Event

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Intern Swara Bodke || Team Allycaral

BLACKPINK member Lisa and popular Thai actor Win Metawin sent fans into a frenzy after they were spotted together at the prestigious Amazing Thailand Ambassador Exclusive Night. The high-profile event, celebrating Thailand’s culture and global influence, brought the two stars together as part of the country’s international tourism campaign, instantly becoming a talking point across social media platforms.

Fresh from wrapping up BLACKPINK’s globally successful DEADLINE World Tour alongside Jennie, Rosé and Jisoo, Lisa made a striking appearance that blended couture elegance with deep cultural significance. She wore a Balmain Haute Couture gown inspired by Pierre Balmain’s Spring/Summer 1960 collection, originally reimagined for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand. The ensemble featured a golden bandeau top and voluminous sleeves woven with traditional Thai textiles, paired with a butter-yellow duchesse satin wrap skirt that flowed effortlessly, creating a sculptural yet graceful silhouette. Completing the look with a matching stole, Lisa elevated the ensemble further with exquisite Bvlgari high jewellery, reinforcing her status as a global fashion icon.

Standing beside her was Win Metawin, one of Thailand’s most popular young actors and also a key face of the Amazing Thailand campaign. Win opted for a sleek all-black ensemble, pairing a classic shirt and tie with straight-leg trousers and a velvet blazer. Adding a meaningful cultural touch, he wore a golden brooch shaped like Thailand, subtly echoing the evening’s theme of national pride. The duo were seen interacting warmly on stage and posing together for photographers, moments that quickly went viral online.

Fans flooded social media with admiration, praising not only their visuals but also the symbolic pairing of two of Thailand’s most globally recognised cultural ambassadors. Many highlighted the chemistry between the two, while others applauded the way fashion, heritage and modern stardom came together in a single frame. Comments celebrating Lisa as a “global princess” and Win as Thailand’s “proud representative” dominated timelines, further amplifying the event’s impact.

While Lisa continues to expand her influence beyond music into fashion and cultural representation, Win Metawin is gearing up for his next major project, the historical fantasy drama Scarlet Heart Thailand, currently under production. Their appearance together underscored the growing global spotlight on Thai talent and culture, making the night not just a fashion moment, but a celebration of Thailand’s evolving presence on the world stage.

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Thailand Mourns as Beloved Queen Mother Sirikit Passes Away at 93

Tanisha Cardozo

Thailand is in mourning following the royal palace’s announcement that Queen Mother Sirikit, the beloved mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has passed away at the age of 93.

According to the palace statement, Her Majesty’s health had worsened in recent days, and she passed away at 9:21 p.m. on Friday at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok. She had been under medical care for a blood infection since October 17. Despite the efforts of her medical team, her condition did not improve.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cancelled his planned trip to Malaysia following the news and convened a cabinet meeting to discuss funeral arrangements. Government officials observed the announcement dressed in black, reflecting the sombre national mood. The King has declared a one-year official mourning period for the royal family and royal staff.

Queen Mother Sirikit was a deeply respected and cherished figure in Thailand. Married to King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950, she stood beside him throughout his seven-decade reign—the longest in Thai history—helping promote national unity, cultural preservation, and social welfare. Her August 12 birthday is celebrated nationally as Mother’s Day, reflecting her enduring influence and affection among the Thai people.

Born in 1932 into an aristocratic family in Bangkok, Sirikit met Bhumibol in Paris in 1948 while her father served as Thailand’s ambassador to France. Their marriage one week before his coronation began a lifetime partnership that shaped modern Thai history. The couple had four children: King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and princesses Ubolratana, Sirindhorn, and Chulabhorn.

Throughout her life, Queen Sirikit championed development programs that supported rural communities, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation. Her elegance and compassion made her a respected figure both at home and abroad. Though she withdrew from public life after suffering a stroke in 2012, her legacy as a symbol of grace, service, and devotion to the Thai people endured.

Her Majesty’s remains will be enshrined in Bangkok’s Grand Palace, where citizens are expected to pay their respects in the coming days. Across Thailand, black ribbons and portraits are appearing in remembrance of a queen whose life embodied duty, dignity, and love for her country.