Popular Post webfact Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 By Erich Parpart A Thai public school faces online criticism for making kindergarten students wear four different uniforms in one week, including what appeared to be a military uniform. Parkphoom Dejhatsadin, a medical technologist who also runs a popular Facebook page posted the announcement of a Bangkok public school to parents informing them of the required uniforms ahead of the new school term on May 17. The post received more than 16,000 shares in less than five hours. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The four uniforms for kindergarten students at the school include a normal uniform for Monday and Tuesday, a physical education uniform for Wednesday, a soldier uniform for Thursday and an ASEAN uniform for Friday. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40018/outrage-over-thai-public-school-that-forces-kindergarten-students-to-wear-military-uniforms/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-05-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BayArea Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thailand the hub of uniforms. and speaking of military uniforms, I have never seen a country where public/ civil officials dressed in military attire as much as this bunch. they seemed to be obsessed with it. Red Cross Youth Ministry of Finance Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Transportation Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry 8 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdemundo Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) So many uniforms for different days seems excessive and expensive. Camo seems to have lost its military association as every girl in the world seems to have multiple camo outfits in colors that don't allow a person to conceal themselves. Pink, blue, red camo for example. Men and women seem to have camo patterned clothes that don't have any military significance. The military uniforms that a lot of civil servants wear in Thailand seem strange to me as well. I have a friend whose mother made her clothes when she was a kid, which revealed her family's modest financial means. She told me "I would have given anything to wear a uniform to school and be like everyone else". Sometimes there are multiple considerations to a question like this. But clearly this is not popular with the parents. Edited May 10, 2022 by cdemundo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, BayArea said: Thailand the hub of uniforms. and speaking of military uniforms, I have never seen a country where public/ civil officials dressed in military attire as much as this bunch. they seemed to be obsessed with it. Compensating... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 What might one expect when existing by way of a subliminally militarism institutional culture. Only a few are paying attention....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 Uniforms, points deduction for not standing correctly at the National Anthem, deduction for not singing well enough, army uniform a day in the week now,. Same haircuts and so on...all brainwashing starting with the kids instead of free thinking and expression of feelings. I am wondering how long the people of Thailand will take these rules...But if the people will come in action there will be a new general in charge.. the country has stay in control 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: Uniforms, points deduction for not standing correctly at the National Anthem, deduction for not singing well enough, army uniform a day in the week now,. Same haircuts and so on...all brainwashing starting with the kids instead of free thinking and expression of feelings. I am wondering how long the people of Thailand will take these rules...But if the people will come in action there will be a new general in charge.. the country has stay in control Patronage traditions die hard here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 School uniforms are a rip-off even in Europe where there are anti-monopoly laws. Here in Thailand, run by oligarchs for their own benefit, the brainwashing starts at an early age. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHuaHin Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 What better way to control governemnt officials, force them to wear uniforms. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucky Bones Posted May 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2022 2 hours ago, BayArea said: Thailand the hub of uniforms. and speaking of military uniforms, I have never seen a country where public/ civil officials dressed in military attire as much as this bunch. they seemed to be obsessed with it. Red Cross Youth Ministry of Finance Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Transportation Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry I guess it keeps the 20 Baht stores ticking over selling medals and ribbons. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said: What better way to control governemnt officials, force them to wear uniforms. Correct. The govt "official" then exercises their control by photocopying ID cards and/or mindlessly scrolling through passports, bankbooks etc. Free thinking is not permitted (unless brown envelope offered). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 They are beyond uniform happy here. But who doesn't want to look like a multi millionaire public servant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 What is wrong with you folks...it happen in North korea!! Its called conditioning and its allowed in constitution. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, RandiRona said: it happen in North korea!! Yes, thais are quick to point out that the DPRK and thai educations systems have much in common. https://prachatai.com/english/node/4495 Thank goodness thai school administrators don't load the toddlers up with medals. I think civil service uniforms are fine for adults. Maybe needed to convey the hierarchy/rank? 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 This violates a law published a few years ago which makes it an offense for military pattern camouflage garments to be worn by non-military personnel and for those selling them. Oh wait! This is Thailand, the hub of non-enforcers. I bet the kids will not be permitted to vape, play darts or bridge or wear protective helmets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 My daughter attends a non government school in the North and she has four outfits including a sports day and a traditional which I think is quite attractive. I also see the older children wearing other types including girl guides etc. For government schools I understand the uniforms are provided so at least they are all the same and the more affluent kids don’t turn up in designer label clothes. For adults what’s the difference with Western Countries, Banks, Airlines large stores, couriers and many government employees, police emergency workers hospital staff etc. Females have told me in the past they prefer a uniform so they don’t have to buy their own clothes and make a decision what to wear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, StevieAus said: Females have told me in the past they prefer a uniform so they don’t have to buy their own clothes and make a decision what to wear. Really? You discuss women's fashion choices, and their "reasoning", with a lot of government employees? That seems skeevy to me, unless you looking for advice. Does this topic just pop up? Do you broach this subject? Or are you talking about CosPlay? Judging solely on recent observations at Immigration/Chaeng Watthana, nearly of the females would disagree with you. (Maybe it was casual Tuesday, and Thursday when I recently visited?) Edited May 11, 2022 by mtls2005 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 10 to 1 the director's brother owns the factory that makes them. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 47 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Yes, thais are quick to point out that the DPRK and thai educations systems have much in common. https://prachatai.com/english/node/4495 Thank goodness thai school administrators don't load the toddlers up with medals. I think civil service uniforms are fine for adults. Maybe needed to convey the hierarchy/rank? Thinking these guys have their own 20 baht shops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 hours ago, cdemundo said: So many uniforms for different days seems excessive and expensive. It's like a "caste status" a uniform shows your position and power. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdemundo Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 Just now, hotchilli said: It's like a "caste status" a uniform shows your position and power. Are you referring to the government employees wearing military style uniforms? I can understand what you are saying. It's just that I haven't seen it in other nations. Do other nations have civilian employees in government wear military uniforms? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, StevieAus said: My daughter attends a non government school in the North and she has four outfits including a sports day and a traditional which I think is quite attractive. I also see the older children wearing other types including girl guides etc. For government schools I understand the uniforms are provided so at least they are all the same and the more affluent kids don’t turn up in designer label clothes. For adults what’s the difference with Western Countries, Banks, Airlines large stores, couriers and many government employees, police emergency workers hospital staff etc. Females have told me in the past they prefer a uniform so they don’t have to buy their own clothes and make a decision what to wear. Errrrr....I think there is a difference in "uniform" here. The clue is in the military look-a-like uniforms complete with medals, ribbons, badges and whistles. All designed to demand, not earn respect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Lucky Bones said: I guess it keeps the 20 Baht stores ticking over selling medals and ribbons. No wonder every uniform wearer in this country seems to have a paratrooper badge attached to their garb. I also guess they are cheaper if you buy them by the dozen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 Where are the clown uniforms? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Classic Ray Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 Immigration police in non-public facing positions eg admin, only wear uniform once per week, but have badged polo shirts to wear the other days, all of which they have to buy themselves. My kids in private school have multiple uniforms which change between kindergarten and primary, needing complete replacement. Why kids can’t have standard colours, eg grey shorts/white shirts, with no restriction on badging or branding, would allow parents to buy in supermarkets and eliminate school closed shop arrangement with supplier, I don’t know. Probably, like most of public life here, education is a business not a profession. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 6 hours ago, webfact said: The four uniforms for kindergarten students at the school include a normal uniform for Monday and Tuesday, a physical education uniform for Wednesday, a soldier uniform for Thursday and an ASEAN uniform for Friday. Cha - Ching for the school. They will of course supply said 'uniforms'. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hughrection Posted May 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Where are the clown uniforms? Ask and ye shall receive. ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 52 minutes ago, cdemundo said: Are you referring to the government employees wearing military style uniforms? I can understand what you are saying. It's just that I haven't seen it in other nations. Do other nations have civilian employees in government wear military uniforms? Yes, China, North Korea et al. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Not only government workers.. Pre covid, My Wife was employed at one of Pattaya 's large entertainment venue's, it was not a uniform as such, but all the staff employed there were told what color Shirt, Skirt, Trousers to wear on any particular day, i told her wear what u like, she replied she would lose her job if she did that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 The Thai military is not only an extremely toxic organization, but in addition to that, they do very little to benefit Thai society. They are like a vampire sucking the blood of society. They have enormous budgets, and where that money goes in anyone's guess. Where were they when we needed the borders protected, at the height of covid? There used to be a small amount of prestige being associated with the military here. That is all gone now. They have lost whatever little bit of luster they once had, if they had any. Gone, baby gone. The people in charge of these schools should be punished for their foolishness, extreme convention, and lack of creativity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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