Is it okay to wear black in Bangkok?

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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Dress Code Shoulders should always be covered. An important consideration when conducting business in Thailand is not to wear black. Thai people only wear black to funerals, so black attire might come across as morbid.

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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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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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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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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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The easiest rule to follow is to keep your knees and shoulders covered when deciding what to wear in Thailand. Though no one will prohibit you from entering anywhere for how you are dressed, except temples and the Grand Palace, it's best to dress a bit more conservatively in Thailand.

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