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
Jue Jing Yi,
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
birth palace parusk
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.
Laws related to school uniforms
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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