Popular Post allencraig Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 I've extended my visa on four occasions in the past year and a half. Three months ago, for the first time, I was given a warning for wearing shorts when extending my visa at the "J" section in Chaeng Wattana. Today I wore pants, but the relatively clean-cut white guy wearing shorts right next to me was kindly told to go downstairs and buy a pair of pants before he could return to complete his application. They weren't mean with him, just matter-of-fact. And his clothing wasn't all back-packer raggy, either. So I guess it's official. 2 1 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivor bigun Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 There is a sign at Jomtien now ,i didnt take much notice ,but it was regarding how to dress, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 i have been saying this for years. you totally disrespect Thai culture by wearing shorts, tee shirts and flip flops. same for going to the bank. 32 9 4 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MeePeeMai Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 I guess that only applies to farangs then. My local office is always crammed with Laotians and Cambodians (most wearing shorts) but I always wear long pants and a collared shirt (to hopefully make life easier on myself while I am there). 10 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritTim Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 I am quite surprised that tailored shorts are not considered acceptable at CW. I am aware that many (especially older) officials find extremely casual dress disrespectful. However, well pressed dress shorts are scarcely an example of this. Indeed, you could be wearing certain kinds of uniform and still fall foul of such a rule. I have a feeling this is a case of rules being drafted by those in charge that are being applied too literally by junior officials. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lungstib Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 Only 2 weeks ago I was In Chiang Mai Immigration and was surprised by the number of people who looked like they were going to the beach. Its quite a scene up here with many students, teachers and retired in all sorts of dress with dreadlocks, tattoos, multiple piercings and the inevitable cross dressers. The officials here seemed to take it all in good faith. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MeePeeMai Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, lust said: Going to the bank in shorts in disrespectful? Come back to reality, mate. Thailand has her hooks in you, deep. I wouldn't go into a Thai bank in shorts and slippers if I was trying to open an account (unless I had several million baht in cash to show for my initial deposit). 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post singking Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 Dress shorts disrespectful? This a tropical humid environment so shorts and a short sleeve shirt are more appropriate. Farangs or Thais wearing singlets, flip flops and those stupid cargo pants anywhere other than the beach or 7/11 etc show disrespect in certain environments. If you wear quality shorts shirts and shoes in this kind of environment, that should suffice in relation to respect. 17 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 At immigration, Land Transport Office I adhere to dress code, But going to the bank is a bit overkill. I opened my account in Jomtein wearing my usual shorts and flip flops....no problem. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingdong Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 Alright for the bank staff sitting their in their air conditioned offices while it's 100 degrees outside to impose their dress codes.this article is just another nail in the coffin about the current decline in tourism in thailand. 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gunderhill Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 52 minutes ago, allencraig said: I was given a warning for wearing shorts Its all they have to worry about, what tiny minds they must have. 9 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 I wouldn't dream of going to immigration without my pants on! Also, a clean pair of trousers over them probably helps as well... ???? 7 2 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I wear convertible pants. Zip off, zip on. With my usual button down long sleeve shirt (hides tatoos) and hiking boots, I can be both classily business like and casual beat the heat. I reecomend Royal Robbins and Columbias. Easy to keep clean, wear well, look good. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kelsall Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) In addition to pants, I wear the wife-beater shirt without the hole in it. Edited November 22, 2019 by Kelsall 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 007 RED Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: Thai are VERY CLASS AND STATUS conscious The Frost Report April 1966 I look up on him because he's upper class, but I look down on him because he's lower class. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Weird Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 How would anyone know if I'm wearing pants under my trousers or not? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 what sort of slob fronts immigration not dressed respectfully ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alacrity Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, fruitman said: Then why does the immigration staff wear sneakers and sport pants? It's more abut controlling people they consider to be inferior. You need to go to them, so you're a subordinate in their eyes. Professional folks tend not to wear shirt and tie in their own time. However, their casual wear is more up-market and the difference is perceptible. Perhaps not so much, in a land of replicants. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, BritTim said: I am quite surprised that tailored shorts are not considered acceptable at CW. I am aware that many (especially older) officials find extremely casual dress disrespectful. However, well pressed dress shorts are scarcely an example of this. Indeed, you could be wearing certain kinds of uniform and still fall foul of such a rule. I have a feeling this is a case of rules being drafted by those in charge that are being applied too literally by junior officials. You serious. Your post always spot on. It makes no difference what you wear. Being polite is #1 requirement in most walks of life. Helps if all your docs are spot on and ready to make io life simple. Having said that a shave and being clean is part of good manners. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canthai55 Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 Dress shorts ??? 555 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanWalker Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Yhe funny thing though is, always the guys with shorts and vests, tats and slippers that get the visas no prob. Dress nicely and you have a good chance of getting denied???? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) In western countries no one who goes short and shirt a bank or another government site, I am always surprised that here in Thailand many faranges look like beggars when they go to IM. Edited November 22, 2019 by ICELANDMAN 2 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ICELANDMAN said: In western countries no one who goes short and shirt a bank or another government site, I am always surprised that here in Thailand many faranges look like beggars when they go to IM. Stop this rubbish. I spend over 60usd in Los per year. I attend CW for annual extension and make sure I'm clean and bring along good manners. Dressed in shorts wearing flip flops. The temperature for visit would be the usual 32°> . Never had a problem because my docs are all in order to assist imm staff. Edited November 22, 2019 by DrJack54 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, roger101 said: I can't even remember the last time I wore trousers but I don't wear T-shirts. I was wearing nice cargo pants , slippers and a very expensive polo when i opened a bank account...no problem at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MeePeeMai Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: I spend over 60 usd in Los per year Big spender eh? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 It does seem strange that there is some suggestion that short pants are unacceptable when on many occasions i have seen primpy male school teachers wearing their psuedo Boy Scout uniforms while they assume such superior status in the general community ! In addition the male staff of the IO office I attend on many occasions have been wearing consistently very less formal clothes such as brushed cotton sleeveless jackets, track pants and sneakers in what struck me as an attempt to be seen as less "official" which I thought commendable. I admit that equally noticeable was that all the female staff retained the usual formal uniform with appropriate (?) epaulettes and badges of rank. However I doubt that there is much validity in arguing equivalence to the attire of an individual who is applying for an extension as a labourer on a work permit from an Asian neighbour country to that of a aged foreign retiree who presents too casually in every aspect including appearance. And yes I have seen them ! Scruffy , unshaved, unwashed, and belligerent when presenting requirements for process. I always approach Thai Officialdom dressed semi formal which includes closed footwear (shoes). I have long noted that in the usual cursory visual (status) assessment by Thai is a very deliberate glance at footwear. A t shirt, baggy shorts, and generic flip flops in an Office are generally not complimentary to the occasion! One thing I have never yet witnessed in anyone turning up in a suit and tie. I wonder what that would provoke as a reaction? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 2 hours ago, allencraig said: So I guess it's official. Good! Then I will only see respectable foreigner at immigration next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, RyanWalker said: Yhe funny thing though is, always the guys with shorts and vests, tats and slippers that get the visas no prob. Dress nicely and you have a good chance of getting denied???? You say? Not my witnessed experience ( unless using a hovering agent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, MeePeeMai said: Big spender eh? That's not the point. Hope not too far over your head. Point is wearing slacks and a cardigan does not camouflage a bum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fourpack Posted November 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2019 Always but always makes me laugh. Most of you must be so called upper class snobs. Yes there is dress shorts worn them for many years as part of a military uniform. Now back to immigration your all grown ups do as you please dress how you want. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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