Beats56 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 My son's school uniform is a orange shirt and black shorts but he does have the black ribbon pinned on the sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just now, Beats56 said: My son's school uniform is a orange shirt and black shorts but he does have the black ribbon pinned on the sleeve. Sign him up for Wolves quick as he has his own strip they need all the help they can get ... with their current form best to keep the ribbon as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, trogers said: Why red? Her khaki dress uniform would be acceptable at her welcome party. She was trying to be deliberate... Or a Man Utd fan. Either way, bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 35 minutes ago, poohy said: "red is extremely inappropriate" . Red is just a colour! People can wear black if they WANT to show mourning Dictating a colour earns no respect To the rest of us we are free to choose, i went for beer in a red shirt last night without it being festooned with ribbons and survived i have made a point of not changing my dress throughout the whole saga ( and a very nice dress it is as well) Also dare i say it around here things are getting back to normal well obviously apart from those being dictated too You can wear red, or even purple, for beer. But do you wear such colors to a friend's wake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, harrry said: No.....the public is asked. Public servants are told to just as they are told to wear a uniform. I posted earlier about a teacher i know who is not impressed with the potential of having to wear black for a year. A friend's wife is also a govt employee and is more blunt in her assessment as she points out that when something comes from on high, especially with the current administration the words used don't actually convey the actual meaning. So, when the junta says they wish, would like, encourage, hope, request etc forget the soft words used as the real meaning is quite clear, Do It ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbrwn1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) I have been wearing black, white or dark colours with the ribbon and as other posters have said it's respectful. But tbh not even all Thais are not up to speed on the dress code. I was packing my gym bag for fitness first and realised I hadn't any dark tops left that were clean for gym. I asked the mrs ( Thai) and she said just wear the red Nike as its no problem, you are in the gym ect.......Wow! , I walked in and it was glaringly obvious everyone was in black or white. I could feel the heat on me ( I wasn't being paranoid.....maybe a bit) but that was my quickest workout ever. Edited November 29, 2016 by goldenbrwn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) And I thought the teacher who introduced umbrellas to prevent cheating was being ridiculous... Edited November 29, 2016 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbrwn1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: And I thought the teacher who introduced umbrellas to prevent cheating was being ridiculous... Thanks for the edit .. . It is ridiculous tbf. Edited November 29, 2016 by goldenbrwn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 20 minutes ago, trogers said: You can wear red, or even purple, for beer. But do you wear such colors to a friend's wake? A wake is a celebration of a life so why not? i would expect close family to wear black , however for friends i would not think it would matter or raise any eyebrows, and certainly not cause problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, poohy said: A wake is a celebration of a life so why not? i would expect close family to wear black , however for friends i would not think it would matter or raise any eyebrows, and certainly not cause problems I only time I saw an American movie with someone wearing red in a wake was in "The Sixth Sense". I wonder what message that scene was conveying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Being unpolitically correct here in Thailand can be deadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJohn Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 When Queen Elizabeth dies (hopefully not for a long time yet) I look forward to seeing how many people voluntarily wear black. Such voluntary actions will show the world how she was respected. A nation in black does not demonstrate any respect for the deceased unless they do it of their own free will without instruction or fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo72 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Strange how you see a few protesters in the photo wearing blue. A bit of hypocrisy I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbrwn1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, MichaelJohn said: When Queen Elizabeth dies (hopefully not for a long time yet) I look forward to seeing how many people voluntarily wear black. Such voluntary actions will show the world how she was respected. A nation in black does not demonstrate any respect for the deceased unless they do it of their own free will without instruction or fear. Exactly. Had this exact albeit 'very quiet' conversation yesterday on my monthly barstool visit to Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I wonder has anyone being arrested for driving a non black car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I get it now TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormann Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, rijb said: How about yellow? Yes, how about yellow? This was the late King's colour so is it now disrespectful to wear it or not? Of course, yellow and red were - and maybe still are - associated with the political unrest that preceded the takeover by the current government but politics here is supposedly entirely separate from the monarchy so why should wearing a shirt of either colour be a concern. Is it, in fact, more that wearing any bright colour is considered disrespectful at this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saastrajaa Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The problem is MUCH bigger than just "what color can you wear," and relates specifically to a societal brainwashing problem that we're not allowed to discuss on this forum. 'nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, poohy said: "red is extremely inappropriate" . Red is just a colour! People can wear black if they WANT to show mourning Dictating a colour earns no respect To the rest of us we are free to choose, i went for beer in a red shirt last night without it being festooned with ribbons and survived i have made a point of not changing my dress throughout the whole saga ( and a very nice dress it is as well) Also dare i say it around here things are getting back to normal well obviously apart from those being dictated too Must need washing by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, trogers said: You can wear red, or even purple, for beer. But do you wear such colors to a friend's wake? Yes and I always have and will. Nothing has ever been said. No stare downs, nothing no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Even Johnny Cash would have wore colors if he was told he had to wear black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 This is beyond stupid. Unless her red dress (or whatever) had a picture of Yingers or Thaksin on it, WHO CARES? Oh right, Thailand's extremist royalists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Happy times for the fashion police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Wheres the police to hit the shit out of this so called Protestors? Give them a Lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 21 minutes ago, Grubster said: Yes and I always have and will. Nothing has ever been said. No stare downs, nothing no problem. What is not said from the hearts of men... is not nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, doctormann said: Yes, how about yellow? This was the late King's colour so is it now disrespectful to wear it or not? Of course, yellow and red were - and maybe still are - associated with the political unrest that preceded the takeover by the current government but politics here is supposedly entirely separate from the monarchy so why should wearing a shirt of either colour be a concern. Is it, in fact, more that wearing any bright colour is considered disrespectful at this time? Is it, in fact, more that wearing any bright colour is considered disrespectful at this time? The way I understand it, yes. No bright colors in general, yellow included. This can be "mitigated" by the black ribbon thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) If I am interacting with local officialdom or just the locals I wear black as a mark of respect pure and simple, if I am going to one of the two bars I frequent I will wear white or dark colours with a ribbon, I have the highest respect and regard for the late king, so this doesn't cause me any problem at all. Also, if you turn up at immigration correctly attired you are likely to have a smooth time of it rather than wearing inappropriate clothing like a Chang singlet or football shirt. I don't understand how people can get so upset about showing some respect for who was probably the best monarch (apart from HM the Queen Elizabeth 2) ever seen. Edited November 29, 2016 by Golden Triangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 15 minutes ago, trogers said: What is not said from the hearts of men... is not nothing! I don't know where you are from but wake's where I lived are attended by people who just got off work etc. Most wakes are not very somber anymore, it is just a nice social event and showing up in concrete spattered work clothes will draw very little attention and the family will be very happy to see you. I only wear black when it is a very crushing unexpected loss of a young person. I did try to wear black here and or a ribbon for a few weeks after the death, I wore black to a couple funerals here but saw many Thais and farangs that didn't. I sure didn't think any less of them. If somebody thinks less of me because of what color I wear, than I sure don't care to know what other reasons they have for looking down on people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, rijb said: How about yellow? Acceptable , Once upon a time Red was the colour of a now extinct political party in Northern Thailand I seem to remember they were once called Red Shirts . Edited November 29, 2016 by elliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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