I think trousers on top of the pants might be a bit more appropriate.

1 hour ago, fruitman said:

I was wearing shorts when i opened an account at the bank...no problem.

Me Too !!

1 hour ago, Just Weird said:

How would anyone know if I'm wearing pants under my trousers or not?

I wear my jeans low so they can see my pants.

Trousers not pants!

1 hour ago, fruitman said:

Then why does the immigration staff wear sneakers and sport pants?

What are sports pants?

8 minutes ago, fishtank said:

I think trousers on top of the pants might be a bit more appropriate.

Absolutely.  Pants  underpants,  panties are worn under clothing.

51 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.

I can walk into my bank or government office in my home country wearing  what the hell I like!!!!!! 

16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's not the point. Hope not too far over your head. Point is wearing slacks and a cardigan does not camouflage a bum.

SLACKS! 

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Thai are VERY CLASS AND STATUS conscious

Well La Di Da.  That's their problem not mine.

 

 

17 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's not the point. Hope not too far over your head. Point is wearing slacks and a cardigan does not camouflage a bum.

 

Easy Jack, it was just a little humor.  It did not go over my head.

6 minutes ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

Trousers not pants!

What are sports pants?

Here's the complete outfit.

9 minutes ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

Trousers not pants!

What are sports pants?

The ones for running

 

I don't know the difference between trousers and pants...it is a pair of trousers by the way

 

Edited November 22, 20196 yr by fruitman

1 minute ago, 4675636b596f75 said:

Well La Di Da.  That's their problem not mine.

 

 

And in this one comment is the contemptuous attitude of foreigners towards Thai exemplified.

2 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Here's the complete outfit.

Oh a shell suit.

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

i have been saying this for years.

And written in the forum since years.

The signs at CW are there for long.

And even some/all DLT (motor vehicle) offices won't accept "inappropriate" clothes.

At Khon Kaen immigration in September though some foreigners in "neat" shorts were served.

Go in leisure wear and be dependent on the "mood".

6 minutes ago, roo860 said:

I can walk into my bank or government office in my home country wearing  what the hell I like!!!!!! 

Go for it Tiger! Or go back to Oz!

"New" dress code at CW from 2015:

 

2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

And even some/all DLT (motor vehicle) offices won't accept "inappropriate" clothes.

Yes! I noticed the signs at the Loei DLT office the last time I was in there.  I was wearing shorts and slippers but it was my wife that was renewing her DL so once I noticed the signs (and the looks from the other Thais there) I strolled back out to the truck to wait for her.

My father was a well respected medical general practitioner. He virtually always wore shorts.

I don't recall wearing long pants (trousers as we Brits call them) since I've been here. That's over 5 years. Wifey always gives me a look over if we're going out and makes sure I have a nice shirt on and that's about it. I always wear short socks and loafers when we're in town.

 

Always made very welcome at both the bank and immigration.

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

............By showing up dressed like a slob you are sending a message you really don't respect  them or the process.

Thai are VERY CLASS AND STATUS conscious

Side note.  Dressing smartly is also important when approaching Thai ladies for the purpose of befriending them, short or long term.  Show some class and there is a good chance you be rewarded. 

6 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

I don't recall wearing long pants (trousers as we Brits call them) since I've been here. That's over 5 years. Wifey always gives me a look over if we're going out and makes sure I have a nice shirt on and that's about it. I always wear short socks and loafers when we're in town.

Always made very welcome at both the bank and immigration.

Having a friendly thai person/interpreter is very helpful at the bank and immigration obviously (assuming you are also taking the "wifey" with you). 

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Just now, Skallywag said:

Having a friendly thai person/interpreter is very helpful at the bank and immigration obviously (assuming you are also taking the "wifey" with you). 

Never met a bank that didn't have staff fluent in english here. Maybe in a village but not bangkok, phuket and co...CW staff also speaks english, didn't go there for years tho, doubt that changed.

31 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Here's the complete outfit.

Yes! this is what they wear at the immigration, black color and with sneakers.

 

Where i come from this is a very low class outfit, for trailerpark folks.

Edited November 22, 20196 yr by fruitman

Don't forget you also need a suit with the correct color for each days of the week. 

 

 

 

 

What's do difficult about being respectful of the institution you are visiting???? 

 

I visited a consulate today, and of course wore trousers & a Polo shirt...  (On a causal Friday jeans would have also been perfectly acceptable but too hot for me).

 

I got caught out at the DLT a couple of years a ago when asked to put trousers on. A little ‘faux outrage’ on the DLT officers part as a couple of Thai lads were also in shorts. 
 

Lesson learned, comply, It’s not a part of culture here that needs development, I’ve bigger complaints to discuss while enjoying my seated enjoyment of living life here in Thailand and anywhere else. 

9 minutes ago, Kelsall said:

Would this be acceptable at Immigration?  Err...Asking for a friend!

I don't see any problems but I would recommend some black socks (just to be on the safe side).

Cargo shorts out, proper clothes in

3 hours ago, ivor bigun said:

There is a sign at Jomtien now ,i didnt take much notice ,but it was regarding how to dress,

It's been there for years.

This reminds me of our battles in the sixties against the dinosaurs.