The new class of students at CM Uni will do their assent of Doi Suthep on the morning of Saturday 09th of September.

Traffic problems at top end of Huay Keaw road during the morning.

 

john

One can't but help noticing the choice of term. In fact the word "march" literally jumps off the page. I almost feel an "orang" moment coming on with descriptions of synchronised steps of those in uniform proceeding up the holy mountain!

Have obviously been paying too much attention to current affairs, it does odd things to the brain.

Living next to CM Uni it is amusing to see large squads of 'Freshmen' marching and even doubling around the grounds during their first week, normally led by a Guidon bearing 2nd year.

 

john

9 hours ago, cmsally said:

One can't but help noticing the choice of term. In fact the word "march" literally jumps off the page. I almost feel an "orang" moment coming on with descriptions of synchronised steps of those in uniform proceeding up the holy mountain!

Have obviously been paying too much attention to current affairs, it does odd things to the brain.

Where did you see this report? Probably the choice of the word "march" is a poor translation, made by someone unaware that it normally refers to the military.

Regardless what term is used, walk, march, hike it is disgraceful. What happens to those who are sadly out of shape, not physically fit enough, have other medical issues? Is this a requirement for all Freshman?? Will those who cannot keep up loose "face" and be mocked by their peers??? This is nothing more than another form of hazing and it has no place in an academic institution.

Having watched 'Freshmen' being 'Paraded' around camp during their first week all I can say is it's a Thai thing.

I could not imaging freshmen in Europe or the states being so treated.

 

john

Mercy me, that young folk should be forced to go and get some exercise, what's this world coming to.