Emilp Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't have this kind of pin, so never met this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 A pin of Royal designation or affiliation is treated the same way as a medal. Only those who have been officially given them are allowed to wear them. As Simon earned his pin, no one can force him not to wear it if he observes the protocol for wearing it. That doesn't mean that some ignorant buffoon won't try or make a fuss. However, he was legally allowed to wear it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmymaimee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Just how old are you guys? Wearing pins when you travel? That's something a grandfather would do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdrunkandstupid Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I steer well away from anything that may be construed as a farang displaying royal insignia. A road strewn with many a prison sentence. Surely not if you were officially awarded it? I know other foreigners who were also awarded this pin. I have two certificates awarded to me that are endorsed by the Queen. Is it now illegal for me to display them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 in their radar, bad falang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think I'm going to dig my Blue Peter badge out and wear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockholm1995 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 To simon43. What the officer saw was , A foreigner superior to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) I just noticed that the good General is wearing the same lapel badge as one of my awards (it's the rectangular black badge above his shirt pocket). After reading about the foreigner arrested for sporting a 'peace please' shirt, I wonder how my wearing of that pin will be received? Perhaps I might get a few salutes?? Actually, if there is a badge expert on the forum, I would like to learn more about this badge, if it has an official name etc. Edited May 30, 2014 by simon43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I steer well away from anything that may be construed as a farang displaying royal insignia. A road strewn with many a prison sentence. Surely not if you were officially awarded it? I know other foreigners who were also awarded this pin. how would others know you were officially awarded it , Was a memo sent to all officials in Thailand notifying them of this ? . Is that kind of notification actually required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I steer well away from anything that may be construed as a farang displaying royal insignia. A road strewn with many a prison sentence. Surely not if you were officially awarded it? I know other foreigners who were also awarded this pin. how would others know you were officially awarded it , Was a memo sent to all officials in Thailand notifying them of this ? . Is that kind of notification actually required? It probably was published in the Royal Gazzette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 if you were awarded it with a citation/certificate etc then simply photocopy the paperwork and carry a copy when you wear the pin, then if anyone tries to harrass you just flash the paperwork at them so they will realize you are entitled to wear it. Either that or tell them to go **** themsleves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chonburiram Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I just noticed that the good General is wearing the same lapel badge as one of my awards (it's the rectangular black badge above his shirt) ...I would like to learn more about this badge, if it has an official name etc. It's the " Gadum Patiwad " ... you got it awarded, so, you should tell us about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 It's the " Gadum Patiwad " I am impressed with your knowledge of medals! Do you know more about this medal/history of it etc? I was presented with this pin (and certificate in Thai) by the Chief of the Tourist Police in Phuket at a ceremony about 6 years ago. The award was not for any single event, but as thanks for my 'above the call of duty' volunteer work for the TP, including some IT/radio-comms work that I did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Quite simple. Keep the name and phone number of the Thai dignitary that bestowed you with it, and tell the Thai official to call them and explain the 'law' to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Take it off when going through immigration. Carry the business card of the guy who awarded it to you with you at all times that you wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Ive had a similar situation when wearing an "army only" shirt I was given by army friends. I wear it deliberately more often as a result. Immigration have too much power and not worth getting in conflict with over. Edited May 30, 2014 by OxfordWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 The name you mention would seem to mean 'revolution button'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 นักปฏิวัติ (Thai) Pronunciation IPA: /náɡ.patiwad/ Noun นักปฏิวัติ (nákpatiwad) revolutionist is what the ddictioniary gives for the closest I can find. Is that you simon. if it is esential to remove this thai text then do but it is esential to trying to understand what this award is,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks Harry - the Thai text enables me to get the correct pronunciation... But I am wondering how this pin got such a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chonburiram Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The problem with wearing medals/decorations in public worldwide is that you are open to accusations of being an imposter. Just don't provoke it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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