Lawyers Council Urges Host Bar to Stop Using Barrister Gowns

Matichon•General•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The President of the Lawyers Council has requested a host bar in Nakhon Ratchasima to stop using barrister gowns for entertainment purposes.

•A host bar in Nakhon Ratchasima featured content of a staff member wearing a gown resembling a barrister's gown.
•Dr. Thanapon Kongjiang, President of the Lawyers Council, sent a letter requesting the operator to review the activity.
•The Lawyers Council emphasized that the barrister gown is a professional symbol protected by the Barrister Gown Act.
•The host bar, Eden Korat, issued a public apology and committed to making improvements.

Overview

•A host bar in Nakhon Ratchasima published content featuring a staff member wearing a white shirt, tie, and a gown resembling a barrister's gown.
•The content led to widespread criticism among the legal and lawyer community regarding appropriateness.
•Dr. Thanapon Kongjiang stated on July 16 that the barrister gown reflects the honor, dignity, and pride of legal professionals.
•Dr. Thanapon Kongjiang noted that using legal professional attire for entertainment or marketing may cause public misunderstanding and affect professional image.
•Dr. Thanapon Kongjiang, as President of the Lawyers Council, sent a cooperation letter to the operator to avoid using the gown for entertainment.
•Eden Korat issued an announcement apologizing for the event and denied any intention to impersonate or insult the profession.

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Key Quotes

Eden Korat

"Announcement from Eden Korat: Regarding the incident that occurred, the shop has not remained indifferent and is ready to correct and improve this time. We sincerely apologize."

ประกาศจากทางร้าน เอเดน โคราช จากเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้น ทางร้านไม่ได้นิ่งนอนใจ พร้อมแก้ไขและปรับปรุงในครั้งนี้ครับ ต้องกราบขออภัยจริงจริงครับ

Key Entities

Person

Thanapon Kongjiang(ธนพล คงเจี้ยง)

The President of the Lawyers Council under the Royal Patronage.

Organization

Lawyers Council under the Royal Patronage(สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์)

The professional organization headed by Dr. Thanapon Kongjiang that oversees the legal profession's dignity.

Eden Korat(เอเดน โคราช)

A host bar in Nakhon Ratchasima that featured a staff member wearing a barrister-like gown.

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the host bar is located.

Law

Barrister Gown Act(พระราชบัญญัติเสื้อครุยเนติบัณฑิต)

The law that stipulates the criteria for the use of barrister gowns.