Do I need to cover my knees in Thailand?

When entering ceremonial and sacred sites in Thailand, it is customary to cover your shoulders and knees out of respect. Many of the tours you sign up for might not relay that until you're checking in a day before, so make sure you have outfits prepared for it.



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In mainland Thailand, no matter how hot and humid it is, don't wear sleeveless tops or short shorts when in public areas.

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The following are some examples of prohibited goods:
  • Narcotics.
  • Pornographic materials.
  • Counterfeit trademark goods and IPR infringing goods.
  • Fake notes or coins.
  • Reserved animals or CITES-listed wildlife.


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By showing some discretion about what you wear you will win respect from your Thai hosts. Many Thai people will be wearing black or white, but this isn't mandatory. Tourists aren't expected to dress in the same way as Thai people, but showing respect will be appreciated by locals.

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Guys, the best thing to wear in Thailand are polo shirts, button-down collared shirts, and golf or Bermuda shorts. Even good quality t-shirts and cargo shorts will do. Packing a pair of semi-casual pants will come in handy for an evening out. Ladies, definitely pack skirts, shorts, summer dresses, and tasteful tops.

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Final Thoughts On Money In Thailand
It's easy to top up, gives you an excellent exchange rate, and you can use it to pay for things in Thailand. As you can see, having cash is still a must in Thailand.

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The basic rule is to cover your shoulders and knees (both sexes), and ideally, you'd cover your ankles too. On the bottom, wear longer shorts, capris, pants/trousers or a knee-length-or-longer skirt. On top, choose any shirt that fully covers your shoulders and has zero cleavage.

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Deodorant If you use roll-on or spray deodorant, you'll be fine in Thailand. If you use a stick deodorant though, you should definitely bring one from home.

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Ten Ways to Avoid Offending Thai Culture
  • Show Interest In Any And All Things Thai.
  • Be Part Of The Family. ...
  • Try New Foods. ...
  • Answer Questions. ...
  • Help People Communicate With You. ...
  • Speak Respectfully To Elders. ...
  • Have A Sense Of Humor. ...
  • Leave Some Space. ...


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Thailand is probably one of the safest places in the world to crossdress openly, so if that's your style then you'll probably have a blast. Just make sure you aren't discarding chewing gum on the floor, you might end up with a hefty fine or spending the night behind bars!

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Of course, it is perfectly safe to wear a red shirt in Thailand! Unless that is you wear one and join a mass demonstration against the army's orders... Red is an auspicious color in Thailand cause of the Thai-Chinese, and Sunday is the 'red day of the week'.

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