Thailand's Legal Penalties For Wearing Military-Style Uniforms
Wearing unauthorized military-style uniforms in Thailand can result in imprisonment of three months to five years under the Military Uniform Act, with penalties increasing to ten years if committed during martial law or to facilitate a crim
Thailand's Legal Penalties For Wearing Military-Style Uniforms Under the Military Uniform Act and Criminal Code
On July 14, 2025, the PRT Parliamentary Information Bank clarified the offenses and penalties associated with wearing military-style uniforms.
Offenses Under the Military Uniform Act, B.E. 2477 (1934)
Section 6: Anyone who wears a military uniform or a uniform currently in use by the armed forces without legal authorization faces imprisonment of three months to five years. If the offense occurs in an area under martial law, during wartime, during a national emergency, or with intent to commit a criminal act, the penalty increases to one to ten years imprisonment.
Section 6 bis: Anyone wearing clothing resembling a military uniform that could bring disrespect or damage to the armed forces, or could deceive others into believing they are soldiers, faces a fine not exceeding 200 baht. If committed during martial law, wartime, national emergency, or to facilitate a crime, the penalty is one to ten years imprisonment.
Offenses Under the Criminal Code
Section 145: Anyone impersonating a government official or performing official duties without authority faces up to one year imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. An official who violates an order prohibiting them from performing their duties but continues to do so faces the same penalties.
Section 146: Anyone without the right to wear an official uniform, legislative badge, provincial or municipal council insignia, or to use military rank or decorations, but does so to deceive others, faces up to one year imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both.
Source: PRT Parliamentary Information Bank
