I need the information in order to avoid the embarrassing situation of calling a Captain a Major and vis -a versa!
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Does Anybody Have Photo'S Of Thai Police Rank Badges?
Started by TPI, 2012-02-02 12:16
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8 replies to this topic
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TPI
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-02 12:16:26
I've looked everywhere for descriptions for Police rank badges, to no avail! any info or web site would be greatly appreciated.
I need the information in order to avoid the embarrassing situation of calling a Captain a Major and vis -a versa!
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Gone
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-02 12:35:37
Just address them as you should: Pee, or Nong. They don't care how a farang addresses them.
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tombkk
It's a cultural thing Posted 2012-02-02 12:39:36
Just address them as you should: Pee, or Nong. They don't care how a farang addresses them. As a farang, I would not address any policeman as Nong! Khun tamruad is my standard choice. #4
Farma
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siam2007
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-02 13:17:18
great link, Farma, I have again learned something new today after so many years in Thailand. already printed it out and saved to favorites
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lazygourmet
Accidental Hedonist Posted 2012-02-02 15:56:19
Just address them as you should: Pee, or Nong. They don't care how a farang addresses them. As a farang, I would not address any policeman as Nong! Neither Pee... Unless he is the one who settled all the drinks'bill after an "informal conversation"... 
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rfukata
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-02 17:42:29
This is good information; saying so,
does the thai Military (army) in particular have the same rank badges as the police. I always read the news online and the ranks in both police & army appears to be similar? I didn't see any (1) one star general (Brig.Gen) rank in the police and rarely or perhaps never hear of any 1-star general in Thailand? can anyone advise? Thanks. #8
tombkk
It's a cultural thing Posted 2012-02-02 22:01:59
Just address them as you should: Pee, or Nong. They don't care how a farang addresses them. As a farang, I would not address any policeman as Nong! Neither Pee... Unless he is the one who settled all the drinks'bill after an "informal conversation"... As I said, I use "Khun tamruad". Seeing all the ranks, I would use "tan" before any rank! #9
Boudak
Member Posted 2012-02-05 02:45:43
I once called a major - sergeant. He didn't seem to get angry but corrected me.
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