3 hours ago, simon43 said:

I wouldn't dream of going to immigration without my pants on!  Also, a clean pair of trousers over them probably helps as well... ????

Do yanks really not understand what 'pants' means to half the world?

2 hours 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.

Really? I don't dress to go to a bank in the UK. Whatever I'm wearing, I go to the bank in. Overalls and workboots, shorts and a T shirt, up to me.

 

You seem to forget that you are the customer and the customer is always right.

15 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said:

Do yanks really not understand what 'pants' means to half the world?

Well I hope they don't mean undercrackers. I've never worn them since I came to Thailand. Not even for immigration. I have my limits.

 

 

Edited November 22, 20196 yr by DannyCarlton

I renewed my 90 day report at Khampaeng Phet Immigration. I was wearing clean cargo shorts and a button up shirt. I left my sandals outside the door so I was barefoot as were the other 3 applicants.

 

Of the 12 IO in the office not one was in official uniform, T shirts and long trousers were the order of the day, with skirts for some the ladies.

 

When I do my extension I do wear long trousers.

 

Perhaps in BKK and other big "self important" offices they will insist on a dress code but in turn they should wear full uniform minus the hat.

 

I only wear shoes and socks at weddings and funerals out of respect.

 

The majority of officers who insist on a dress code do it as a sense of self importance and to try to impress.

 

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

The majority of officers who insist on a dress code do it as a sense of self importance and to try to impress.

 

Doesn't matter WHY they do it.  Just matters THAT they do it.

 

We can argue all we want about it.  Bottom line as I see it is that some folks have been turned away for inappropriate attire.  That's a lot of effort only to be turned away, especially after being informed that it's a possibility.

 

2 hours ago, fruitman said:

The ones for running

 

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

 

Kecks where I come from.

3 hours 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.

In Iceland shorts probably are not  sold in the shops anyway, but I can tell you plenty of people in Australia turn up in banks or government offices in shorts.

26 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

Really? I don't dress to go to a bank in the UK. Whatever I'm wearing, I go to the bank in. Overalls and workboots, shorts and a T shirt, up to me.

 

You seem to forget that you are the customer and the customer is always right.

It is their country,  their rules. In the third world countries government workers consider themselves very important people and demand extra respect.

So what's their angle on a crop top then - if being respectful to the host culture is the be all and end all ?

Just now, gearbox said:

It is their country,  their rules. In the third world countries government workers consider themselves very important people and demand extra respect.

Well they've lucked out with me then. Government workers in Thailand have usually bought their jobs. Zero respect from me. I can say, in all honesty, that the guy who guards my village, Pong, gets far mor respect from me than some random Immigration Officer. He's a true gent and will do anything for you.

5 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

So what's their angle on a crop top then - if being respectful to the host culture is the be all and end all ?

OK if you shave your armpits.

Just waiting for the "Announcement" of Immigration "HI SO Clothing Shops"

to be opening at all locations, with VAT receipts, and Large selection of styles.

 

26 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

OK if you shave your armpits.

and act like you own the place. 

8 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Well they've lucked out with me then. Government workers in Thailand have usually bought their jobs. Zero respect from me. I can say, in all honesty, that the guy who guards my village, Pong, gets far mor respect from me than some random Immigration Officer. He's a true gent and will do anything for you.

The higher up most probably , and some of the pretty young girls - it's obvious what they are employed for, But if you're not in those categories then the salary is pretty low by Thai standards say working in a bank and they have do deal with a great deal of offensive, smelly farangs and their consorts on a daily basis. I would imagine those working in the office front counters handling application will not got much of the tea money either. I once had the honour to be a guest of the deputy governor of Saraburi for his office Christmas party - with everything gratis for everybody so there are some extra perks for staff on high days and holidays.

 

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Edited November 23, 20196 yr by metisdead
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Another dumb convention.

 

Making the “farang” jump through innumerable, meaningless hoops gives these peons a sense of power and esteem they can’t get anywhere else in Thai society, it would seem.

10 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 a totally daft requirement for a hot tourist destination but TiT. I was at Jomtien immigration this week, the sign showing what not to wear includes a man wearing swimming type shorts. I wore my combat shorts and they never looked or anything

4 hours ago, garyk said:

Cleaning up Pattaya, now no shorts and flip flops..  

Going to smell like a goat in immigration from all the sweaty farang... haha

 

Yeah they haven't grasped that falang get hotter and sweat a lot more than Thais hence we wear less clothes

11 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

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.

 

I have to dress nicely to get my money from the bank? 

9 hours ago, 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). 

Having a friendly, smiley disposition ones self is just as important as ones dress. Reading through some of the missives on this forum, I sometimes feel that folks adopt a hostile disposition in anticipation of receiving a likewise reception. And surprise, surprise, guess what they get!

Edited November 22, 20196 yr by Moonlover

7 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

So what's their angle on a crop top then - if being respectful to the host culture is the be all and end all ?

Approved at the highest level. But remember the rule and stick to the midriff - safe is somewhere between navel and nipple. 

10 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

Go for it Tiger! Or go back to Oz!

A wizard idea, if I was actually from Oz, which I'm not.

Edited November 23, 20196 yr by roo860

12 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

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.

 

So its Ok for all the Thai guys to where shorts, t shirts and flip flops at banks and government places and not for falang?

7 hours ago, gearbox said:

In Iceland shorts probably are not  sold in the shops anyway, but I can tell you plenty of people in Australia turn up in banks or government offices in shorts.

I agree, I apologize for Australia and NZ peoples, on Thailand if the one who gets off a refrigerated car and enter an immigration office to ask the employees to work for him knowing that in Thailand the dress is important is a minimum of savoir faire to go there with a decent dress. It is also a matter of respect for yourself not to present for a practice as important as the visa does not go dress like a beggar.

 

Some more troll posts and the replies have been removed. 

Pure jealousy !  i shant say more thah that ????

8 hours ago, gearbox said:

In Iceland shorts probably are not  sold in the shops anyway, but I can tell you plenty of people in Australia turn up in banks or government offices in shorts.

From my experience of traveling Australia, folks there have to be the most casual dresser's on the planet. I even saw banks employees wearing shorts, let alone the customers. Great country if you want to really get laid back.

Some comments have suggested wearing shorts "totally disrespects Thai culture". Are you having a laugh? In general, Thai are some of the biggest hypocrites I've ever seen! 

 

Thai couldn't care less what they wear at the Land Transport Office or Ampur! Even a certain head of Thailand has been known to wear a silly skimpy tank top in a shopping mall! 

 

Give me a break. If I show up in clean golf shorts and a clean plain t-shirt... I'm comfortable and do not feel I have to dress up for such power-hungry civil servants. 

42 minutes ago, nightfox said:

So its Ok for all the Thai guys to where shorts, t shirts and flip flops at banks and government places and not for falang?

I must say it's been my experience that most Thais wear long pants and shoes when taking care of business.

And in a related issue.. All foreign patients will be required to wear a suit and tie before being admitted to hospital and for the duration of their stay. Even during surgery. 

Edited November 23, 20196 yr by jonclark

Just another immigration dress code topic that has now run its course like many others. Mostly troll posts and bickering by a few members.

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