Thai pageant fans fighting mad over ‘stolen’ fish costume

Miss Universe Thailand won’t change course when she takes the stage in Florida next month despite the fact fans are furious about a fishy rival stealing her thunder.

Pageant officials signaled yesterday that Amanda Obdam will still wear her Siamese Fighting Fish costume as planned even though Thai pageant addicts are accusing Laos of ripping it off and pre-empting it for another pageant happening this week in Bangkok. 

“Thailand’s national dress was inspired by women in Thai literature and national treasure Siamese fighting fish is ready to be worn by Amanda Obdam in 69th Miss Universe,” Thailand TPN Global said yesterday in a statement about Amanda’s costume, which also references a Thai mermaid.

Why are Thai fans so salty about what Miss Laos Phatthana Khidaphone will wear Wednesday at Miss Grand International? Her costume designer, who is Thai,…