What should Americans wear in Thailand?

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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Jeans are commonly worn by Thai locals, but those who are intolerant of the heat might be more comfortable in fabrics such as linen or light cotton. Modest skirts, shirts, and dresses are also good options. Because of the hot weather, materials like polyester are best avoided.

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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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DON'T wear skimpy outfits. Safe to say, daisy duke shorts that let your buttcheeks hang out and spaghetti strap tanks that show too much cleavage and skin are not welcome in Thailand. It's a modest country and you'll find most locals wear clothing that covers them fairy well — you should do the same.

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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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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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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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Women must cover their cleavage and shoulders and wear pants or skirts that are at least knee-length. One of the best pieces of clothing you can pack is a shawl because you can wrap it around your waist or drape it across your shoulders and chest if you are visiting a temple. Chances are you'll see a monk at a temple.

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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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Credit cards and debit cards are accepted in Thailand, though cash is essential for many purchases. Be sure to exchange your money when you arrive at the airport, as USD isn't accepted anywhere. Thankfully, ATMs are common, so you'll have no trouble pulling out the dough for your next delicious meal.

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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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In Thailand, cetirizine and ibuprofen are classified as dangerous drugs which need to be kept behind the counter and dispensed by pharmacists. However, these two drugs are classified as general sale list drugs in the US and the UK, and can be sold by non-pharmacy retailers.

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If eating from street side stalls make sure the cooking plate is very hot to kill off offending bugs. If it isn't hot dont eat the food. try eating yogurt before your trip to help build up good bacteria in your system some people take pepto bismol before they eat to pre coat their stomach.

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Bottled water is very cheap to buy at the numerous 7/11 stores etc. Stick to bottled water for drinking. It is available everywhere and not expensive. However, the water is safe enough for you to have a bath, wash your hair, brush your teeth.

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Unless you have skin issues (ie issues with skin pores on face), you should be fine.

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