School uniform

is the uniform that is required for students in the government system to wear.

which, if counted from

The first school uniform act, 1939. Thai school uniforms have a history of 84 years.

Whether it's a child of a government official or a citizen, he's over 130 years old.

School Uniform History and Background

As it is understood in society that school uniforms are reserved for students.

Because it is an element that has been clearly stated in the law since the school's inception.

who does not have the right to wear a school uniform legally

At that time, there was a fine not exceeding two hundred baht.

But nowadays, the social context has changed.

Let's go back and read the history of Thai student uniforms.

and the evolution of Thai school uniforms in different eras

high school student uniforms to cosplay Thai school uniforms in China

Xiao Jue

or

Chinese singer and actress, former band SNH48, famous for her role as Queen of the White Snake.

Ordered to embroider high school uniforms, own name in Thai

take pictures on social media

and take pictures with various locations

in Bangkok

become viral

And it is popular to wear Thai school uniforms to travel in Thailand.

Thai school uniform

reserved for students

Can you cosplay?

To preserve the culture, good morals of the society.

In our country, we have a law that protects the dressing of school uniforms to be reserved for real students.

To prevent bad people from misusing the dressing of school uniforms, such as fraudulent acceptance of donations for pity.

Or even create a picture to fake a resume.

Penalty for wearing a school uniform

but not a student

set out in

Student Uniform Act 2008, Section 7, stipulates that whoever wears a school uniform

without the right to compose

or dress imitating school uniforms

If it is done to make other people believe that they are students

shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000 baht.

But bringing a school uniform to play

as already known that it is a performance

did not deceive anyone

Does not mislead other people as students

It's not considered a fine.

Therefore, it is popular to dress high school students in theme parties, festivals, and celebrities in Thailand have used their school uniform as a party theme.

History of Thai school uniform from previous generation records

Read back from records related to wearing school uniforms.

appear in the book

Thesis by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Prince Chulachakrabongse

In which the father took a picture while wearing the school uniform of the royal servant to protect him

Made to order to wear as a souvenir.

Including when King Chulalongkorn set up a Royal Guard School in Phra Nakhon District

He studied for 4 years

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Prince Chulachakrabongse

Wearing a servant's dress to protect him

Cadet Elementary School

royal guard uniform

Cadet Elementary School

prototype of the cadet uniform

and the current Royal Thai military school uniform

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Prince Chulachakrabongse

Wearing a servant's dress to protect him

Cadet Elementary School

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Prince Chulachakrabongse

wearing elementary school cadet uniform

Expected between the ages of 7-11 before going to study abroad at the age of 13

The history of the school uniform is divided into 3 types: military school uniform, government school uniform.

and private school students

When referring to the school uniform that is generally understood, it is subdivided further, including the school uniform according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, convent school uniform, physical education uniform and boy scout uniform.

Girl Scouts - Young Red Cross

Timeline of the establishment of schools in Thailand

predecessor school

Student Uniform Act, 1939,

1852, Bangkok Christian College School

(Private School)

1868, Saranrom Military School

Later is the Chamberlain School.

and Royal Thai Army Cadet Academy

(Royal School),

1881, Pratumnak Suan Kularb School

(Government School),

1885, Debsirin School

(Government School), 1885, Assumption School

(private school),

1904 Queen's School

(Royal School)

1925, Mater Dei (Royal School)

Looking back at the old schools before the birth of the Student Uniform Act 1939, it was found that the characteristics of Thai school uniforms differ according to the regulations of each school, namely:

1. military school uniform

and cadet uniform

because it is a school under the supervision of the Royal Thai Army

So there is a formal uniform.

It is the origin of the Rajpataen costume.

Military students in the past were all members of the royal family.

This kind of school uniform is formal and has a high price.

2. Boys' school uniform, khaki pants

Girls school uniform, blue pleated skirt

public school uniform

will look similar to the sailor school uniform of foreign countries

but has modified the shape to conform to the physiology of Thai people

Including cooling fabric

and easy access price

The shirt is white, the pants or skirt are blue.

Girl scout costume

King Rama VI

Established young volunteers during World War II.

To cultivate to help volunteer activities called "Boy Scouts" was the origin of the current Scout-Girl Scout uniform.

There are additional uniforms on the school uniform, namely hats, scarves and badges for various activities.

Middle School Scout uniforms have been adjusted to include khaki shirts and trousers for boy scouts.

Girl Scouts are dressed in green cloth.

3. Convent student uniform

boys' school

girls' school

which was a former private school

There will be student shirts that use white cloth like in public schools, but skirts and pants are usually red.

And high school girls' uniforms are usually button-up long-sleeved shirts.

Thai school uniform, 131-year history to cosplay fever in China

If counting the history of Thai school uniforms, since having uniforms to wear to school for the first time, there is a history of 131 years, but if defined according to the establishment of the law to protect those who wear school uniforms

Thai school uniforms have a history of 84 years. Wearing a school uniform is therefore a tradition that has been with Thai society for a long time until it has become a unique identity that foreigners admire.

The Student Uniform Act 1939 and the protection of school uniforms for the first time

The Student Uniform Act, B.E. 2482 (1939) was the first uniform law that punished those who wear school uniforms to mislead others.

is punishable by a fine of up to two hundred baht

The contents of the law are as follows.

“Section 5 Any person who has no lawful right to wear a school uniform

It's good to dress up a uniform or imitate the aforementioned attire.

or arrange or support any person to perform the aforementioned acts;

If the action mentioned herein appears to people with the intention of making them believe or understand that

The author is a student.

that person is guilty

shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred baht.”

The Student Uniform Act 2008 modernizes the school uniform.

The changing era

Makes wearing a school uniform more a matter of personal rights in some regions, some provinces are still far from the central area.

Including different weather conditions, heat, cold and school activities.

Causing the Ministry of Education to compromise certain rules, such as the freedom to wear short or long socks in school uniforms

But it still remains that the school uniform is something that is reserved for students only.

Thai school uniform vs Japanese school uniform

Which one was more used for cosplay?

When talking about Thai school uniforms compared to Japanese school uniforms

from a dress point of view

found in Japan

It's common for Japanese people to wear Japanese school uniforms to cosplay at tourist spots.

Japanese school uniforms are cute.

Men also wear them to take photos with various event locations.

But for Thai school uniforms, not many people buy them to wear and take pictures.

Because the price of one set of school uniforms is almost a thousand baht.

think of school uniform

Think of Banglamphu

Q : Why did people in the past think of school uniforms?

Must come to the Bang Lamphu area

.

It is still a traditional trading place near the palace gate fence.

that sells various uniforms

Civil servants often cut their uniforms.

buy royal costume

Order leather shoes from a famous shop in Bang Lamphu area.

and when children enter school age

The shop cut the dress and adjust.

Cutting school uniforms so that the descendants of courtiers can have them to wear to school.

White fabric used to cut some school uniforms worth thousands of baht.

• Student Uniform Act, B.E. 2482

• Student Uniform Act, B.E. 2551

I saw this long ago

Who has the opportunity to study

would be proud to wear school uniform

because it is the continuation of the educational tradition of the institution

But in the modern era, school uniforms may change due to some inconveniences that should be relieved as a matter of personal rights.

In the end, it's not wrong for anyone to wear it as a cosplay.

but do not deceive others who are students of any institution

Otherwise, other misunderstandings will follow.

Author : Sivika Chayaworadej

Graphics : Chonticha Pinijrob

refer :

• Author Pongphan Boonlert., Evolution of school uniforms., Ministry of Education website

  https://www.moe.go.th [accessed on March 9, 2023]

• History of Assumption School., https://www.assumption.ac.th/about_history.html [accessed on March 9, 2023].

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