Popular Post ChrisKC Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 What follows would seem in England to be something of a joke. In Thailand its is quite the opposite and with great merit! Yesterday, my wife learned that she had been awarded, “COMPANION (FOURTH CLASS) OF THE MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT “, by the King of Thailand. This follows many years of excellent service to Government and her work as Lecturer and University Director in Education in Buddhism. In turn, this followed an honoury discharge from the Thai Army (military nurse) as Master Sergeant (First Class), BA and MA (Hons) and Assistant Professorship. Oh yes, she has written three books as well. Currently she is a Government Schools Inspector, working online instead of at actual schools because of Covid-19. This woman, (nickname, Jeab) is a real lady: elegant, dignified, charming, adorable, honest, kind, generous and many other qualities I am so happy to be a large part of. Jeab has worked hard and long for her rewards and commendations and I am so proud of her and that she chose me to share it all with! Chris, a lucky husband! 51 2 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2009 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 A great honour, congratulations. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RAZZELL Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 I don't really see the need to talk about it but hey, congrats. You must be one of the legendary "I married a hi-so Chula grad" posters on here? RAZZ 5 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) We all know what a WHITE ELEPHANT means in English. LOL Does she actually get presented it at the Palace by him? Edited May 4, 2021 by KannikaP 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Congratulations! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jai Dee Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 From Wikipedia: The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (Thai: เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือก; RTGS: Khrueang Ratcha-itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak) is an order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam. Congratulations! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Had to google that, so basically ya get one for working for the government for 5 years (according to wikipedia), thats the basic white elephant one.. Not sure what 4th class (companion) is though. anywho, congrats. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 ... and if anyone is interested to see The List... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Thailand (preview front page...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, RAZZELL said: I don't really see the need to talk about it Brought a smile to my face... Thanks Chris and enjoy your good fortune. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Are you the 'white elephant' in all of this? If so, pic of your trunk please. ???? Congrats to the wife. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Had to google that, so basically ya get one for working for the government for 5 years (according to wikipedia), thats the basic white elephant one.. Not sure what 4th class (companion) is though. anywho, congrats. What !! So every employee with the gov gets one after 5 years !! <deleted>. I withdraw my congratulations. ???? 3 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antonymous Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Many congratulations. You should both be proud. By contrast I've seen some mixed couples where the Thai lady's fourth class companion closely resembles a white elephant. 4 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisKC Posted May 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, thequietman said: What !! So every employee with the gov gets one after 5 years !! <deleted>. I withdraw my congratulations. ???? I had to look it up myself and ask Jeab what it really means. Wikipedia isn't quite right. The 5 years working in Government has to be a minimum before a level of excellence can be assessed for the purpose of the award. Also it requires recommendation from her Superiors that her nomination is justified and was actually submitted two years ago. And, NO, every employee doesn't qualify simply on years of service 7 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 I think my wife should be inline for one of them awards, for looking after me for 14 years 4 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, ChrisKC said: I had to look it up myself and ask Jeab what it really means. Wikipedia isn't quite right. The 5 years working in Government has to be a minimum before a level of excellence can be assessed for the purpose of the award. Also it requires recommendation from her Superiors that her nomination is justified and was actually submitted two years ago. And, NO, every employee doesn't qualify simply on years of service Only yankin yer chain. ???? Sincerely - congrats. ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: I think my wife should be inline for one of them awards, for looking after me for 14 years No, she gets a headstone for that. ???? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 You, sir, hit the jackpot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Great for her and it seems you also like the situation. I have to admit I wouldn't want to be in such a position. Because, I guess, as the husband of such a honorable person you better behave. You don't want that anybody sees you in one of those places where other farangs drink beer and do other things. Personally I like to keep a low profile. Nobody gives a hoot about what I do - I like that. 6 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post northsouthdevide Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 Congratulations Chris. You've just proved me wrong that only Tom boys get the best chicks ????. Nice to see someone posting how happy they are with there Thai wife on here for a change. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, northsouthdevide said: Congratulations Chris. You've just proved me wrong that only Tom boys get the best chicks ????. Nice to see someone posting how happy they are with there Thai wife on here for a change. Im always posting on here how happy I am with my Thai wife 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, ChipButty said: Im always posting on here how happy I am with my Thai wife and so are the rest of us. ???? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsouthdevide Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, ChipButty said: Im always posting on here how happy I am with my Thai wife Congrats to you too then butty ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Congrats but does she get any financial rewards for it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYNUFF Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 We have many" White Elephants:" in my country, its just not polite to mention them. But then again, dont Thai just love to dress up in their funny uniforms ad bedeck themselves in tin medals. However in this case, your wife obviously deserves her award. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH1961 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Picture or it did not happen ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Irishrogue Posted May 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2021 What a nice post, much preferred to the negative comments often posted here about Thai women however justified they might be. Congratulations, to your wife on her well deserved award. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 You should be a proud Man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdemundo Posted May 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2021 Congratulations to your Mrs.!!! It sounds like she has had a great career in public service. It also sounds like you "married up" and I mean that as a sincere compliment. Best wishes to you both. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 2 hours ago, HAPPYNUFF said: then again, dont Thai just love to dress up in their funny uniforms ad bedeck themselves in tin medals. However in this case, your wife obviously deserves her award. Well done. As opposed to all the others who dont.. LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 19 hours ago, ChipButty said: I think my wife should be inline for one of them awards, for looking after me for 14 years In which case, mine should have at least 10 ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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