Thread: Thailand. The reality behind the 2007 constitution

I thought this was obvious but reading some recent issues and news threads I guess it's not.

2007 Constitution, imposed by the Military.

Section 20. While there is no Regent under section 18 or section 19, the President of the Privy Council shall be Regent pro tempore.

President of the Privy Council of Thailand: General(ret.) Prem Tinsulanonda



For those with eyes to see and ears to hear that should help make some sense of certain happenings. For those who can read Thai and who keep up with "subversive" publications this is the reason for certain epithets being applied to the name of the estimable General and ex PM.

Originally Posted by lom

^ He's got a good tailor..

Lovely, isn't it. Never underestimate the sartorial influence of the British Empire. I believe Paul McCartney, being an OBE, is entitled to the same uniform. I have to admit being surprised, as it's a Thai uniform, at the lack of Parachute Wings, something even lollipop ladies and primary school teachers are entitled to here.

I was torn between that picture and this one, taken from Prem's deleted cameo role as the evil cod in Disney's "A fish tale"



but I couldn't resist the sheer gorgeousness of the P.C. jim-jams. Took me right back to the hay-days of glam rock.

Originally Posted by DrB0b

I believe Paul McCartney, being an OBE, is entitled to the same uniform.

I think he wore one on the Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart Band LP cover.

Well, nearly