How do you dress politely in Thailand?

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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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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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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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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Avoid Short Skirts So, unless you want to dress up in a Thai school uniform, you're better off wearing something a little longer. Above the knee is considered totally fine, but mid-thigh would be too short.

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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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Shorts or trousers Wearing them is fine, especially when you have a stylish pair. For a night out, a pair of nice jeans is much preferred. Shorts are pretty common in most bars catering towards Westerners, and they're fine in many casual Thai nightspots too.

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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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What Not to Wear in Thailand. There's a few things you probably won't want to wear in Thailand. In general I never pack booty shorts, strappy tank tops, leggings, or heels to Thailand. Unless you plan on going clubbing in Bangkok I would definitely leave the heels at home.

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Greetings are accompanied by the gesture known as a 'wai', which is the placing of two palms together, with fingertips touching the nose. A wai indicates the level of respect for another person and is an acknowledgement of seniority. A person should bow their head with their palms pressed together to indicate respect.

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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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10 things I wish I knew before going to Thailand
  • The Head Is Sacred. ...
  • Scamming is Common. ...
  • There's excellent Healthcare. ...
  • To Tuk-Tuk or Not. ...
  • The Political Scenery Can Be Volatile. ...
  • Having Comfy Sandals Is Convenient. ...
  • They Use a Different Calendar. ...
  • Monks Can't Beg.


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10 strange laws to be aware of in Thailand
  • Don't drive shirtless. ...
  • Don't go commando. ...
  • Don't disrespect the Royal Family. ...
  • Don't step on Thai currency. ...
  • Don't fly your country's flag. ...
  • Don't litter. ...
  • Don't remove Buddha statues or images from Thailand without a permit. ...
  • Don't speak any language other than Thai using a microphone.


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