ThaiPhoo Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Why is it that every official from the Big Cheeses right down to the lowest petty official has a chest full of medal ribbons? Thailand must have been in one hel_l of a lot of military campaigns to warrant such colorful display, but the only military action I can recall was a non combatant contingent to Iraq, who soon had second thoughts and came home again. Hardly a distinguished effort. Whats with teachers also sporting them? maybe for valor in subduing a classroom revolt! Any ideas? ThaiPhoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Most, if not all, those awards are for clearing paper jams on various office printers. The top award (wings) is for jumping off an office desk & surviving the leap. All well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekfreaklover Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 My BKK condo security guard is decorated with numerous ribbons awarded for bravery following the infamous soi dog campaigns of 2008 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Well, I am sure there will be medals for October 7. Most medals for given for serious inaction, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Why is it that every official from the Big Cheeses right down to the lowest petty official has a chest full of medal ribbons?Thailand must have been in one hel_l of a lot of military campaigns to warrant such colorful display, but the only military action I can recall was a non combatant contingent to Iraq, who soon had second thoughts and came home again. Hardly a distinguished effort. Whats with teachers also sporting them? maybe for valor in subduing a classroom revolt! Any ideas? ThaiPhoo Do you know any civil service Thai teachers? Why not ask one what their non-military ribbons are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier123 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 My teacher neighbour assures me they are all well earned for: Most use of the photocopier Luckiest on the State Lottery Turning up in the right uniform Shiniest shoes award Showing restraint when faced with 30 screaming, foot-stamping, whining, spoilt kids Newest car on the lot Borrowing most money over a 40 year working career 1/2 day attendance on how not to teach course Highest number of songs sang in one night in the local karaoke Best excuse for not turning up the next morning And a hundred other well-earned reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 My wife's BIL served in Vietnam, and he has a medal from that time. It is thrown in the back of a drawer. The BS he wore has Kamnam apparently mean't alot more to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 They are just part of the uniform to make it look fancy and mean nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 They are just part of the uniform to make it look fancy and mean nothing. I think we knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hmm having seen the certificate signed by HM awarding some of these I wouldn't say they are worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrad Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Some are earned, but most are just decorations. Many soldiers and police served in the south and they are awarded medals for that. Government employees recieve them for passing exams or taking certain courses. The paratrooper jump wings, that you see almost all police wearing, are worthless as they are just part of the uniform attire for certain units. They don't even know what a parachute is. I think that it started during the Vietnam war when Thai commanders noticed that foreign soldiers that wore those wings were better soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkup2000 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 And how about the rope stuff that I see some uniforms are fitted with? Is it a handle or a whip in case of an emergency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somluck Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 And how about the rope stuff that I see some uniforms are fitted with? Is it a handle or a whip in case of an emergency? those golden braided cords are known as Aiguillettes, it is purely ornamental and usually used to signify honor. with regards to the medals, all civil servants uniformed or otherwise do get awarded these medals at one time or another for anything ranging from long service, good conduct, meritorious service or even participation in an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I think it's well known Thai's love decoration isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 And next year they are going to start putting lights on them so they can really look like a Christmas Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 And next year they are going to start putting lights on them so they can really look like a Christmas Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Awards the fugitive still holds: 1996 "Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Awards" and "Distinguished Alumni Award" (Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, USA) 1995 "1 of 3 Thai-Filipino Relations Goodwill Ambassadors" (Philippines Embassy, Thailand) 1994 - "Telecommunication Development for Social Welfare of 1993" (Telecommunication Society, Thailand) - "1 of 12 Asian Business Tycoons" (Singapore Business Times, Singapore) - "Asian CEO of the Year" (Financial World Magazine, USA) - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts) (Thammasart University, Thailand) - First Thai to be granted " Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship" (Singapore) 1992 - "1992 Asean Business Man of the Year" (Asean Institute, Indonesia) - "Chakra Star Honorary Award" in Economic Development (Cadet Academy Foundation, Thailand) Royal Decorations 1974 Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant 1976 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1980 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1985 Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1994 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1995 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1996 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2001 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn 2002 Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Mosr Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao now you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBWG Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Awards the fugitive still holds: 1996 "Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Awards" and "Distinguished Alumni Award" (Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, USA) 1995 "1 of 3 Thai-Filipino Relations Goodwill Ambassadors" (Philippines Embassy, Thailand) 1994 - "Telecommunication Development for Social Welfare of 1993" (Telecommunication Society, Thailand) - "1 of 12 Asian Business Tycoons" (Singapore Business Times, Singapore) - "Asian CEO of the Year" (Financial World Magazine, USA) - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts) (Thammasart University, Thailand) - First Thai to be granted " Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship" (Singapore) 1992 - "1992 Asean Business Man of the Year" (Asean Institute, Indonesia) - "Chakra Star Honorary Award" in Economic Development (Cadet Academy Foundation, Thailand) Royal Decorations 1974 Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant 1976 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1980 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1985 Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1994 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1995 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1996 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2001 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn 2002 Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Mosr Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao now you know! H'mm The Order of the White Elephant! Would certainly have a different meaning in the UK. TBWG PS must be plenty of scope for Pink Elephant gongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Awards the fugitive still holds: 1996 "Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Awards" and "Distinguished Alumni Award" (Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, USA) 1995 "1 of 3 Thai-Filipino Relations Goodwill Ambassadors" (Philippines Embassy, Thailand) 1994 - "Telecommunication Development for Social Welfare of 1993" (Telecommunication Society, Thailand) - "1 of 12 Asian Business Tycoons" (Singapore Business Times, Singapore) - "Asian CEO of the Year" (Financial World Magazine, USA) - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts) (Thammasart University, Thailand) - First Thai to be granted " Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship" (Singapore) 1992 - "1992 Asean Business Man of the Year" (Asean Institute, Indonesia) - "Chakra Star Honorary Award" in Economic Development (Cadet Academy Foundation, Thailand) Royal Decorations 1974 Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant 1976 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1980 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1985 Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1994 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1995 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1996 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2001 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn 2002 Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Mosr Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao ! I think I should have been awarded the 2003 award for putting up with a mental cow, definitely a medal methinks now you know Edited December 22, 2008 by Mantra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickey Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Up here in North Issan i got a medal for eating street vendors food and being able to fart with confidence 3/4 hours later, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Up here in North Issan i got a medal for eating street vendors food and being able to fart with confidence 3/4 hours later, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 When I was in the USAF, about 222 years ago, I think the silver gilding on the officers' caps were called scrambled eggs. Or birdshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feens Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Awards the fugitive still holds: 1996 "Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Awards" and "Distinguished Alumni Award" (Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, USA) 1995 "1 of 3 Thai-Filipino Relations Goodwill Ambassadors" (Philippines Embassy, Thailand) 1994 - "Telecommunication Development for Social Welfare of 1993" (Telecommunication Society, Thailand) - "1 of 12 Asian Business Tycoons" (Singapore Business Times, Singapore) - "Asian CEO of the Year" (Financial World Magazine, USA) - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts) (Thammasart University, Thailand) - First Thai to be granted " Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship" (Singapore) 1992 - "1992 Asean Business Man of the Year" (Asean Institute, Indonesia) - "Chakra Star Honorary Award" in Economic Development (Cadet Academy Foundation, Thailand) Royal Decorations 1974 Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant 1976 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1980 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1985 Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1994 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1995 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1996 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2001 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn 2002 Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Mosr Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao now you know! The awards associated (read different classes of) with the Crown of Thailand and The White Elephant are awarded by the HM and were previously linked to the recipient's donation of often considerable sums of money to the various charities and projects sponsored by the first family. During his prime, ex-PM Taksin was a significant donor to charities particularly those sponsored by the lady of the house and was seen as a way of gaining concession/assistance from there to his various businesses. See Paul Handley's book. feens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groongthep Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 When I was in the USAF, about 222 years ago, I think the silver gilding on the officers' caps were called scrambled eggs. Or birdshit. That's correct. I was in the Navy about 222 years ago too. "Scrambled eggs" was the slang term for the oak leaves on officers hats. "Fruit salad" was the slang term for medals and ribbons. Military Hat with "Scrambled eggs" Example Here Fruit salad Example Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginexile Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Awards the fugitive still holds: 1996 "Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Awards" and "Distinguished Alumni Award" (Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, USA) 1995 "1 of 3 Thai-Filipino Relations Goodwill Ambassadors" (Philippines Embassy, Thailand) 1994 - "Telecommunication Development for Social Welfare of 1993" (Telecommunication Society, Thailand) - "1 of 12 Asian Business Tycoons" (Singapore Business Times, Singapore) - "Asian CEO of the Year" (Financial World Magazine, USA) - Ph.D., Honorary Doctor of Arts (Communication Arts) (Thammasart University, Thailand) - First Thai to be granted " Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship" (Singapore) 1992 - "1992 Asean Business Man of the Year" (Asean Institute, Indonesia) - "Chakra Star Honorary Award" in Economic Development (Cadet Academy Foundation, Thailand) Royal Decorations 1974 Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant 1976 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1980 Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1985 Commander (Third Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1994 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 1995 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 1996 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2001 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn 2002 Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of the Mosr Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao now you know! That is sooooo funny "Order of the white elephant" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xangsamhua Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 When I was in the USAF, about 222 years ago, I think the silver gilding on the officers' caps were called scrambled eggs. Or birdshit. That's correct. I was in the Navy about 222 years ago too. "Scrambled eggs" was the slang term for the oak leaves on officers hats. "Fruit salad" was the slang term for medals and ribbons. Military Hat with "Scrambled eggs" Example Here Fruit salad Example Here I'm sure my late father referred to what an admiral wore on his shoulder as a "kit of tools". See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy_of...r_rank_insignia Is/Was this a widely used term (or is my memory playing tricks again)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch1023 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Most, if not all, those awards are for clearing paper jams on various office printers.The top award (wings) is for jumping off an office desk & surviving the leap. All well deserved! Our lift operator has wings: presumably she qualified at pressing the emergency stop button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch1023 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 When I was in the USAF, about 222 years ago, I think the silver gilding on the officers' caps were called scrambled eggs. Or birdshit. The gold on General Officers' caps (them who got through Staff College) is the 'scrambled eggs'. [uK, that is] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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