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"This dress was inspired by my childhood spent in a heap of trash."



As it became known that the silver see-through dress of Anna Suanggamiam (24), who represented Thailand in the Miss Universe pageant, was made of 'can stopper' Attention is focused.



Recently, People magazine and the South China Morning Post paid attention to the outfit of Anna Suanggamiam, the representative of Thailand, who competed in the Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on the 11th.



He appeared wearing a see-through dress that shone silver, because the main material that made this dress shine 'silver' was a 'recycled can stopper'.



Designed by Thai brand Manirat, the dress is made of an aluminum drink can tap connected with Swarovski crystals.



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Suanggamiam said on her Instagram, "This costume, named Hidden Precious Diamond Dress, was inspired by my childhood."



Born and raised in the slums of Bangkok, he said, "I had a difficult childhood, born to a father who picked up garbage and a mother who was a street sweeper, but (those conditions) never stopped me from shining like a jewel."



"This one-of-a-kind dress was created to show the world that things that are actually worthless, such as can caps, have value and beauty in themselves," said Suanggamiam.



In fact, he was sent to a Buddhist temple due to his poor family circumstances, and was known to donate blood, collect waste plastic, and clean toilets every semester to raise money for his schooling.


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Due to this growth background, Suanggamiam works as 'Miss Thailand' and strives to improve children's educational problems, and is currently working for several non-profit organizations such as the charity 'Smile Train'.



Although Suang Gam-i-am failed to place in the top 16 in the Miss Universe pageant, she meaningfully concluded this pageant by receiving the 'Impact Wave Leadership' award given to contestants who gave a positive message to people.



(Photo = Instagram @bazaarthailand, @missuniverse.in.th, @maniratofficial, @annasnga_1o)