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Mai Davika Celebrates Grandmother's 800th Birthday at Central World

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Mai Davika arrived at the Central World shopping mall to join the celebration of her grandmother's 800th birthday, fresh from a three‑day trip to Paris for the BOF 500 Gala. She said she felt no pressure to meet anyone's expectations with her outfits, choosing clothes that make her happy and viewing any fan appreciation as a bonus. The actress highlighted the green Robert Wun gown she wore in Paris as one of the top three most iconic looks of her life, noting that passersby would clap in a playful, bird‑like gesture when they saw it. She also shared an endearing moment: her husband, Tee Thantwichai, had followed her back home after just a few days away, joking that he was merely missing her and not seriously tracking her movements. Mai added that she owns many outfits she would love to wear at a basketball court, but logistical challenges make it difficult, and she is already preparing looks for an upcoming trip to Busan with her sister‑in‑law and friends.

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