Misbehaviour and "inappro-propriate dress standards" by Thai officials during a visit to
Laos have prompted a stern order from Education Minister Narong Pipatanasai.
Adm Narong has ordered all ministry staff and students to dress and behave peoperly when making official visits to Laos. The Thai embassy in Vientiane was informed that several Thai delegates dressed and behaved improperly when visiting government agencies there.
"The casual dress problem has come up several times in Laos," an embassy sourec said.
"Sometimes we received phone calls telling us politely that wearing shorts,sandals of skinny jeans in official buildings is not proper.