22-year-old Thailand's Miss Universe pageant winner Angelique sparked controversy for allegedly "stepping on the national flag" in a promotional poster. According to the "Bangkok Post" report on the 24th, the Thai House of Representatives member Sonthiya is currently filing a lawsuit with the police, requesting to prosecute Angelique under Thailand's "Flag Law".
In the propaganda poster, Angelique, who is of mixed Thai-Australian race, carries the Thai flag on her shoulders while stepping on a red, white and blue carpet under her feet. For some critics, including Sonthiya, the three-color carpet is an extension of the Thai flag, and Angelique's move is an insult to the flag. In addition, this poster is also suspected of using the national flag for commercial activities, which is not allowed in Thailand's "Flag Law".
In response to external criticism, the Thai organizer of Miss Universe issued a statement, arguing that it has been contributing to the beauty pageant and the entertainment industry. This time, someone distorted the organizer's intentions, created division and hatred, and called on everyone to send encouragement to Angelique. According to Thai law, if you are convicted of violating the National Flag Law and the Criminal Code, you will face a maximum fine of about 7,600 yuan and two years in prison.
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