Siamese Style at the Palace of Fontainebleau... That's the Thai Way, Man!

Ever wonder how foreign dignitaries were greeted back in the day? Turns out, the royal Thai welcome wasn’t just for their own kings—it was rolled out for international VIPs too! And trust me, the bling was next level. 💎

Let’s take it back to the 1800s: French artist Jean-Leon Gerome was commissioned to capture this moment in history—a meeting between Thai ambassadors and Queen Victoria. Gerome painted them presenting a royal letter in full regalia, gold dripping from their robes. But get this—one critic called it ‘too extra’! 🤔

Despite the haters, the painting nailed the elegance and grace of Thai culture. And honestly, who wouldn’t be impressed by that level of royal swag? 👑