CNN’s Will Ripley on Chut Thai Panel with HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

CNN International Correspondent Will Ripley joins The Nation to discuss moderating a Bangkok symposium with HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya celebrating 'Chut Thai' (traditional national costume).

Ripley reflects on Queen Mother Sirikit’s legacy, the nation’s deep reverence for the royal family, and why traditional Thai textile weaving represents irreplaceable human artistry that no machine or AI can duplicate as Thailand heads toward its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage showcase in Xiamen, China.