According to AFP, Thailand is dealing with a wave of ‘elephant trousers’ from China. Thailand claims copyright on the characteristic elephant pattern trousers and orders increased monitoring of counterfeit trousers imported from China.
Tourists love these elephant trousers
“The elephant pattern trousers monitoring order has been issued at all ports”, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai announced on February 6th. Thin cotton trousers with elephant patterns have long been a popular souvenir for Western tourists when visiting this Southeast Asian country.
Both men and women can wear the elephant trousers comfortably
Thai youth also prefer this trouser style, but the recent surge of cheap elephant trousers produced in China has raised concerns about imported goods overpowering the domestic market, drawing attention in Bangkok.
The elephant trousers are loved by the youth
It’s not difficult to spot people wearing elephant trousers everywhere
Foreign tourists also love them
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham, also the Minister of Commerce, declared Thailand’s exclusive design rights for elephant trousers. “Thai trousers have been standardized. Allowing foreign production will affect domestic products”, he said, warning about low-quality imported trousers that easily tear after just a few wears.
Thai elephant trousers, mostly produced in Chiang Mai, have wide legs and a comfortable design for hot weather, making them popular among foreigners. This type of trousers comes in over 10 designs, with more than 200 patterns.
Elephant trousers have become a trend for the youth
They are also very fashionable
These trousers are sold in shops in Thailand for around $4. In response to the new trend among the youth, retailers have started designing some premium models priced up to $30. However, the elephant trousers from China are priced at only around $0.84.
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