12 Core Values of Thais

[Ayemanomad]

Whilst de-cluttering, I came across this copy of the '12 Core Values of Thais', as announced by The Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) dated the 13th October 2014, which makes interesting reading.

 

The question is, how well do you think they're achieving these goals?

 

12 Core Values of Thais

 

Announced by

The Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

1. Cherish the nation, religion and HM the King.

2. Be honest, sacrificed, patient and have a superior ideology for the public.

3. Be obligated to parents, guardians and teachers.

4. Always seek knowledge and be studious, both directly and indirectly.

5. Maintain good Thai cultures and traditions.

6. Be principled, truthful, well-disposed to people and big-hearted.

7. Properly learn and understand the democratic constitutional monarchy.

8. Be organised, disciplined and law-abiding and esteem the elderly.

9. Be conscious, intelligent, proficient and circumspect by following HM the King's speeches.

10. Live according to HM the King's sufficiency economy principles, make saving for spending in the difficult times, have adequate supply for use, but give and trade for the surplus and be prepared to extend the business if ready to doo and have good immunity.

11. Have grit and brawn, resist the evil subconscious mind or desires and be ashamed and afraid of religious sins.

12. Reflect on the benefits of the nation and public rather tan oneself.

 

Translated by

Foreign Languages Experts Division

Foreign Affairs and transnational Crime Bureau

13th October 2014

[Kwasaki]

I'm not good at English but would say it's written badly.

As for the list many should not be commented on.

[ChipButty]

Only one core value to Thai's and thats Money

[nikmar]

i dont really know where to start on this but I could have a field day with No. 7 alone!!

[ChipButty]

make saving for spending in the difficult times, have adequate supply for use, but give and trade for the surplus 

 

That would have been useful right now

[ChakaKhan]

Scratch 2-6-8-12  in my exps in LOS

[blackcab]

An off topic post and a reply to it have been removed.

[Harveyboy]

14 minutes ago, ChakaKhan said:

Scratch 2-6-8-12  in my exps in LOS

for sure no Thais could ever have read it ...well not the ones i know

[Lacessit]

AFAIK, three core values many Thais seem to embrace with enthusiasm are money, food, and promiscuity.

[Phil McCaverty]

7 minutes ago, Harveyboy said:

for sure no Thais could ever have read it ...well not the ones i know

I have enlightened every Thai friend I know on 10.

[EricTh]

 

From my experience 2,6,8,11 isn't on their personal list. 

[quake]

13) Eat as much meat as possible then go temple.

like a true Buddhist

 

Edited May 29, 2020 by quake

[DaLa]

13.    Scream loudly at farang husband when there is a problem

14.    Learn to sing a semi-tone flat

15     Study the difference between turnover, gross and net profit

16.    Delegate no. 15 to farang at all times

17.     Study iPhone for 3 hours per day

18     Skilfully monitor television, iphone and rice cooker simultaneously.

19.    Add motor bike riding to No. 18 before you become an adult

20.   Delay becoming an adult as long as possible.

[quake]

Just now, DaLa said:

 

14.    Learn to sing a semi-tone flat

 very good 

[Lacessit]

32 minutes ago, quake said:

 very good 

I prefer to think of it as cats in a mating frenzy.

[talahtnut]

21. Acquaint farangs with the cultural

significance of the Thai gold shop.

[DaLa]

23 hours ago, quake said:

 very good 

Actually, it's 2 semitones flat.  Which should just be singing in another key.

 

But it isn't.

[BobbyL]

Well, sharing my true opinion on quite a few on them probably wouldn't be a good idea. 

[Neeranam]

On 5/29/2020 at 9:38 AM, Kwasaki said:

I'm not good at English but would say it's written badly.

As for the list many should not be commented on.

i translated this back then. I'll see if I still have the finished document.

[Neeranam]

This was my first translation gig so I took weeks to do it -  there are another 50 pages if you are interested, which I doubt lol:-

 

Thailand’s education system stresses the importance of improving the qualities of Thai students, which is reflected by the ongoing development of educational management. The Ministry of Education sees how important it is to reform the educational system  in order to bring about clarity, especially in the reformation of teachers, schools and educational administrators. For that purpose, the issue focuses on curriculum development, instruction and management to make the new generation think systematically with reason, as well as moral and ethical development, having a sense of social responsibility.  Also, adhering to the national institutions of monarchy and religion, having pride in being Thai, which will improve the quality of Thai society in the future. This concept is for the development of Thai people and citizens all over the world.  To be  a democracy, with the King as Head of State is the vision of the core curriculum of basic education, B.E 2551(2008). Besides this, the education of the world is likely to change in the content and learning dimensions, such as promoting the development of skills (Life Skills) and integration in an interdisciplinary manner, with an emphasis on education.  Also at this stage, in the educational field of history and civics, it’s a strategy of the National Council for Peace and Order, (NCPO) to encourage Thai children and juveniles to have a better understanding of the country’s history, Thainess, patriotism, religion, and reverence for the Monarchy – to be upstanding citizens in a Constitutional Monarchy, with  the King as head of state.  Also, to have harmony and reconciliation to promote tranquility in Thai society. The NCPO stipulates the following 12 core values for Thai people to vigorously spearhead  Thailand’s regeneration.

 

 

 

1. Upholding of the three main pillars: the Nation, the Religion, and the Monarchy;

2. Honesty, sacrifice, and patience with positive attitude for the interest of the public;

3. Filial piety towards parents, guardians and teachers;

4. Seeking of direct and indirect knowledge and education;

5. Preservation of Thai traditions and cultures;

6. Morality, integrity, considerateness, generosity, and sharing;

7. Understanding and learning of true democratic ideals with His Majesty the King as Head of State;

8. Maintaining of discipline, respectfulness of laws and the elderly;

9. Being conscious and mindful of action in line with His Majesty’s the King’s royal statements;

10. Applying His Majesty the King’s Sufficiency Economy, saving money for time of need, being moderate with surplus for sharing or expansion of business while having good immunity;

11. Keeping physical and mental strength, unyielding to the evil power or desires, having sense of shame over guilt and sins in accordance with the religious principles;

12. Putting the public and national interest before one’s own.

 

 

The Office of Basic Education Commission is aware of the importance of the development of teaching civics in the development of Thai education as an important mechanism for the citizens. Culture and daily life in society , in essence learning social studies, religion and culture, and to develop the learners’  knowledge, skills, attitudes, and features consistent with  learning development policy  - teaching civic duties and 12 core values, and secondly, to assign additional duties of a citizen. With an emphasis on developing  patriotic Thais, adhering to religious ideals and being an upstanding citizen in a democracy, with the King as head of State. This is a  roadmap for solidarity and self-discipline, promoting responsible citizens with more academic subjects in the school curriculum, in accordance with the framework of thought in this development ,  to serve citizens more effectively.

[timendres]

On 5/29/2020 at 9:48 AM, ChipButty said:

Only one core value to Thai's and thats Money

Not the ones that I know personally.

No more so than any other inhabitant of this planet.

[nausea]

Learning German is the new thing, I've heard.

[timendres]

11 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

1. Upholding of the three main pillars: the Nation, the Religion, and the Monarchy;

2. Honesty, sacrifice, and patience with positive attitude for the interest of the public;

3. Filial piety towards parents, guardians and teachers;

4. Seeking of direct and indirect knowledge and education;

5. Preservation of Thai traditions and cultures;

6. Morality, integrity, considerateness, generosity, and sharing;

7. Understanding and learning of true democratic ideals with His Majesty the King as Head of State;

8. Maintaining of discipline, respectfulness of laws and the elderly;

9. Being conscious and mindful of action in line with His Majesty’s the King’s royal statements;

10. Applying His Majesty the King’s Sufficiency Economy, saving money for time of need, being moderate with surplus for sharing or expansion of business while having good immunity;

11. Keeping physical and mental strength, unyielding to the evil power or desires, having sense of shame over guilt and sins in accordance with the religious principles;

12. Putting the public and national interest before one’s own.

Nice work.

[Neeranam]

24 minutes ago, nausea said:

Learning German is the new thing, I've heard.

Indeed, as German universities are free for Thais if they pass a German exam.

[tifino]

On 5/29/2020 at 12:48 PM, ChipButty said:

Only one core value to Thai's and thats Money

and they forgot the 13th covenant, about Loans...

 

[bwpage3]

Believing in corruption didn't make the list?

[samsensam]

 

the uk has five core values;

 

democracy

rule of law

individual liberty

mutual respect

tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

 

not sure how many of these apply in thailand...

[StreetCowboy]

21 hours ago, samsensam said:

 

the uk has five core values;

 

democracy

rule of law

individual liberty

mutual respect

tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

 

not sure how many of these apply in thailand...

Dominic Cummings would challenge you that four of them did not apply in the UK either

 

[spidermike007]

We are not allowed to comment on four of those principals. Let us just say that things are evolving and changing.

[rumak]

On 5/29/2020 at 10:39 AM, Lacessit said:

AFAIK, three core values many Thais seem to embrace with enthusiasm are money, food, and promiscuity.

and if you add the love of power to those three you can sum up most westerners