Catfight hits second round
Actress “Mai”
Davika Hoorne is fighting back against persistent claims she failed to
credit a fashion house for a design she wore to the Cannes film
festival.
“I am sorry some people believe allegations I would not be proud to wear an outfit by a Thai designer overseas,” she said, as the row entered a second week.
Her manager, “Klao” Nam Praw, went into battle on her behalf after fashion critic and presenter Ornapa “Ma” Krisdee, adding fuel to a saga which started when Mai was in Cannes earlier this month, claimed she told foreign media that she couldn’t name the designer whose outfit she wore.
Ma claimed Mai, when asked whose dress she was wearing at Cannes, told the foreign press: “I don’t know.”
In response, her manager Klao posted a clip of an after-function party in which Mai, asked by foreign models whose outfit she was wearing, promptly names the designer.
She also challenged Ma to name her source, saying the fashion critic seems intent on persecuting the youngster.
“I want to see hard evidence, not just vague talk, because it harms Mai’s reputation. Don’t let it get to the point where we have to resort to the law to prove who is right and who is wrong,” she said.
Earlier, Mai came under attack by some of the nation’s top fashion labels after she failed to credit label Asava in her Instagram posts from Cannes.
Mai represented the Magnum ice-cream brand at a “global event” held on the fringes of the festival, wearing a white dress suit by Asava’s founder, designer “Moo” Piyasombatkul.
The drama started after netizens published images of Mai wearing Asava’s design at Magnum’s party. Critics observed she failed to credit the label for the outfit, even though they gave it to her for free in the hope of gaining publicity.
Some reports say Mai had asked for changes to the outfit just three days before she left Bangkok. When the fashion label sent it to her again, she was still unhappy, but Asava refused to make further changes.
Some netizens believe Mai was unhappy with the response, so failed to credit the firm.
Asava’s Moo posted a strawberry (like blowing a raspberry) to show his displeasure, which prompted a similar chorus of strawberry boos from other designers, for whom credits are a sensitive issue.
Asked why she failed to credit Asava, Mai said she was in such a rush she forgot. She wore outfits by two fashion labels while in Cannes.
Back in Bangkok, and hit with new claims by Ma last week that she deliberately told foreigners she didn’t know who made her outfit, Mai said she chose the outfits herself and was proud to show off Thai workmanship.
Her manager went further, saying it was “beyond possibility” that Mai would make such claims. She did not give media interviews while away.
“We told the designers we would wear their clothes, and chose the designs ourselves,” Klao said.
Referring to fashion critic Ma, Klao asked if she knew any limits.
“I have never challenged her remarks or taken an aggressive tone, as I wanted to show I respect her age and experience,” she said, referring to Ma. “I thought one day she would get tired and stop harassing the young.
“But now ... she goes looking for trouble and talking idly … or is this life as a presenter, making a living from others’ misfortune?
“Does Mai have to leave the industry before you’re satisfied? An adult should be impartial. Don’t allow your familiarity with people to make accusations against the young.”
In reply, Ma insisted she meant no harm.
“If it’s not true, just sit still and say nothing. One day the truth will come out. I still have my senses, I’m not some old biddy who enjoys tormenting youngsters,” she said.
“I have been in this industry 40 years, and am not going anywhere. I put up with far worse when I was young.”
Asava has declined to comment. Mai said her client, Magnum, would contact the designer to clear the air. -
2. Sports star ‘not infatuated’ with ‘May’
The popular captain of the Thai women’s volleyball team, Pleumjit “Nong” Thinkaow, denies having a crush on actress Pitchanart “May” Sakakorn, after the two were pictured kissing at a recent game in Japan.
May posted pictures on Instagram of her kissing and embracing Nong in Japan after the team took part in the women’s qualifying tournament in Tokyo for an Olympics berth in Rio de Janeiro. Nong, who plays middle blocker, was named as captain for the tournament.
The manly looking player, who has also been linked with members of the Chinese and South Korean female teams, and Thai singer Kaew Jarinya “Kaew” Sirimongkolsakul, said she had only just realised Thai celebrities were cheering the team.
“Whenever I am pictured with someone on social media, reporters ask if am interested in her romantically,” she laughed.
Nong, who says she is single, insisted she and Mai have a relationship like any junior and senior. “May turned up at an earlier game and asked me to help find a ticket for the Japanese tournament, as she was planning a trip at the time,” she said.
“I have only just learned Thai stars like May and actress Chompoo [Araya Hargate] are supporting us,” adding some turn up at matches, while others send gifts.
“We would like to thank them for turning up to cheer at our games, as I am sure they are busy with their own careers.” -
3. Stabbed singer starts legal action
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The country music performer visited Chokchai police last week after the clash outside a local pub on June 13 left him with stab wounds.
View, 31, was stabbed twice in the ribs after an altercation with a group of teens outside the pub. He was admitted to Lat Phrao hospital where he received three stitches.
Speaking to reporters, View denied he wanted vengeance against the young man whom he described as tall, heavily built with a white complexion and undercut hairstyle.
“I have to carry on working in the industry and am worried that I might run into him again. Next time I won’t yield for sure,” he said.
View said on the night of the attack he and about eight friends were celebrating a birthday. His attacker was sitting in a group of about four friends at the next table.
“The fight started inside the pub when he hit me over the head. Staff invited us outside for a warning. When we returned we started dancing near the other party’s table, which might have upset them. When the pub closed they were lying in wait and the guy stabbed me,” he said.
The young man is said to have wielded his influence, claiming he has a powerful elder who would protect him.
Police have prepared an identikit picture of the offender and are checking CCTV footage from the pub to identify him.
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