It became a hot topic widely discussed online when Thanya Thanyares posted a TikTok clip showing her taking Nong Liya her daughter to get a new ID card, captioning it "Liya's second ID card #liyah_tace." Liya wore a white off-shoulder long-sleeve shirt.
Many viewers commented, splitting into two sides: some questioned the officials' standards at district offices, comparing their own experiences of being refused due to strict dress codes, being forced to change shirts or tuck hair behind ears to clearly show shoulders and ears, for example,
- Why is off-shoulder allowed here? Do standards vary by official's mood at each district? Confusing.
- Isn't it prohibited to wear sleeveless or show shoulders when taking ID photos?
- This district is biased.
- Can you wear contact lenses? I was told to remove them, keep hair behind ears, and pull bangs up. My photo looked weird. // No drama, just curious. Nong Liya looks beautiful.
- Why is off-shoulder allowed because she's a celebrity? Regular people can't wear sleeveless.
- Should district officials meet to standardize rules so everyone is treated equally, not based on someone's mood?
- Even just taking ID photos isn't equal. I had to dress modestly for my driver's license too.
- I like Nong Liya, but the district is very biased. I was forbidden to wear off-shoulder when getting my ID. Very confusing, this is Thailand.
Others argued it isn't about celebrity privileges; some said as ordinary people, they could wear similar attire or contact lenses at their local district office without issue, as it depends on the regulations and officials' discretion at each location.
- Confirming again, I was allowed to wear my hair forward without tucking it back. I took my photo at a regular district office.
- To those causing drama, I was allowed to wear any clothes, makeup, and leave hair covering ears when taking my photo. No bias; it likely depends on the office's strictness.
- Some seem to intend to criticize the child, dragging unrelated points. Many are adults acting jealous. She behaves well, and dress and hair rules depend on the place. Many reviews show where and how you can dress for your ID photo.
- You can get your ID made at any district, not just your registered address. She went to a lenient district. If this district allows it, others should follow. Same district must use the same standards.
- Summarizing officials' comments: it's up to the photographer and local registry head to allow some leniency as appropriate. For me, it's not a problem because I get my ID to assert my identity as a Thai citizen with rights and a voice in the country.
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