webfact Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 PM wears khaki to note his role as a government officialThe NationPM IN KHAKI Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gestures while talking to reporters yesterday at Government House. The premier, who retired as Army chief last year, wore a khaki uniform for the first time in line with the protocol for civil servantsBANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha "made a fashion statement" yesterday, appearing in his official khaki uniform for the first time."This is the uniform of the government. I am a government official,'' Prayut said, as he attended a meeting on state enterprise policies.Whether he is in the military green, a white state official's uniform, a modern western suit, or a traditional Thai suit, the PM looks imposing.But the PM admitted he felt a bit "strange" in the khaki outfit, saying he had never worn it before.PM's Office Minister ML Panadda Diskul has asked state officials under his jurisdiction to wear the khaki uniform every Monday for solidarity, formality and orderliness.Prayut said he wanted to observe this protocol and felt the khaki uniform was comfortable. He thanked those who said he looked younger in this outfit.He said he had wanted to wear the khaki earlier but he had to attend different functions in one day and did not want to change his outfit too often during the day.The uniform cost him Bt3,000 to make, so it was a bit expensive, Prayut said.He wanted to give uniforms to low-ranking officials but the government would have to seek funds for that purpose.This khaki uniform is meant for civil servants. The style of the uniform for Government House officials was redesigned by former justice minister Peerapan Saleeratawipak during the Abhisit government.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/PM-wears-khaki-to-note-his-role-as-a-government-of-30252695.html-- The Nation 2015-01-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted January 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Got to love the ' look at me I'm in charge ' pose. Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ? Edited January 26, 2015 by NongKhaiKid 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherofwoe Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Is this the same as tying a piece of string around your finger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I want one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Look at me. How am I doing? Aren't I something else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Asia's next top model ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 One thing you can say about Thailand they love their uniforms , as I was told 3 decades back , in Thailand there is a uniform for everything, Prayuth - O looks more like a school teacher than a PM.in this shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The Emperor's New Clothes ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 A man with many hats, and just as many uniforms.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tatsujin Posted January 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2015 Does anyone know what the "fruit salad" we see on the Govt uniforms are meant to represent? Turning up on time? Parking the Benz straight between the white lines? Doing as you are told and not thinking too much? Knowing the difference between a stapler and a paperclip? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lupatria Posted January 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2015 Not surprising in a country where every car-park attendant is already dressed up like a North-Korean Field Marshall. There is an old saying: Give a beggar a uniform - and he will be somebody. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 3,000 Baht !! Should have asked the Indian Tailors on Beach Road, they would have included a silk tie and shirt for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 "PM's Office Minister ML Panadda Diskul has asked state officials under his jurisdiction to wear the khaki uniform every Monday for solidarity, formality and orderliness." Conform. Obey. Conform. Obey. Conform. Obey. Conform. Obey. Conform. Obey. Conform. Obey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Got to love the ' look at me I'm in charge ' pose. Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ? Wee Hee! look at me now mum! I told you joining the army was a good idea. I can get myself on tv whenever I like, and no-one argues back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 "You ain't seen nothing yet. Just you wait for me to put on my camo outfit with bits of banana leaf and lemongrass dangling from my helmet...now you see me, now you don't!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiready Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Self imposed PM...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The tin pot has style but not much substance. Nice pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post berybert Posted January 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well after a year of him looking like he needs a dump. It would seem he has hit the jackpot. Sir you can now fart again with confidence. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 ....and people complain about the recent PM with her clothes etc. I'm afraid this OP re-enforces the cult of personality that I fear is taking place. "it makes me look younger"!. Can you believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowfactor10 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thailand most be so lucky with him hahahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Our new, fashion conscious PM. Rain season will be here soon, these were popular last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaalle Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 3000 baht has to sting badly when you have hundreds of millions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigPig Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Too many visits to China and North Korea....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted January 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2015 Got to love the ' look at me I'm in charge ' pose. Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ? Quote "Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ?" Yinglucks son at 9 years old has more medals than I earned in 25 years in the military. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iReason Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 "I am a government official,'' Prayut said" Says you. It's quite clear you don't know how to achieve that. Uncle Too is more suited for this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Got to love the ' look at me I'm in charge ' pose. Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ? Quote "Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ?" Yinglucks son at 9 years old has more medals than I earned in 25 years in the military. Obviously you didn't serve in the Thai military or you would have been loaded down. I knew a policewoman in Manila who was given a medal and ribbon for completing a parachute course not just a common or garden certificate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know much about the military parachuting scene in the Philippines (or anywhere else for that matter, always preferred to wait until the aircraft had landed and walk out of the back) but could it not be that the medal was for being brave enough to try it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Got to love the ' look at me I'm in charge ' pose. Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ? Quote "Is that 3 rows of ' fruit salad ' ?" Yinglucks son at 9 years old has more medals than I earned in 25 years in the military. Obviously you didn't serve in the Thai military or you would have been loaded down. I knew a policewoman in Manila who was given a medal and ribbon for completing a parachute course not just a common or garden certificate. I have a friend working for the Forestry department here at Mae Wong. She has parachutists wings but only made practice jumps, not from aircarft or helicopters and the final one was from the enormous height of 30 metres on the frame. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 He has to work on his gestures. Hand must be closed From "posttoday.com". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah fahrang Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Is this really, truly, the best, most news-worthy item for publication? Answer to own question: In the censorial climate in which we now live, the answer is - YES. Next week's headline - what he eats for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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