Is it disrespectful to not wear a shirt in Thailand?
Although it might not always seem like it, Thailand is actually very conservative in many respects. If you are walking or cycling around a city, it isn't polite to take off your shirt.
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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.
Shorts or trousersWearing 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.
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'.
While condom use with sex workers is common in Thailand, condom use is inconsistent with casual partners and extremely rare among married couples [22]. Only 21% of sexually active Thai high school students reported ever having used condoms [23].
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.
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.