Thai Police Uniforms: Then and Now

Thai police uniforms look extremely tight and very uncomfortable. Surely in this hot weather it is better to wear loose fitting clothing in order to let air circulate. Maybe the old style uniforms captured in this picture by Life magazine makes more sense. Incidentally, police uniforms are easier to put on than they look as the shirt is done up with a zip and not buttons.

“…plus it’s so fit…”
Not always:
http://phaethon.net/photobkk/index.php/portfolio/700/
I think they have some of the best looking uniforms around
I always wonder how they can cope with these uniforms in this hot weather, plus it’s so fit, mustn’t be comfortable