Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 

Yes, providing shorts cover the knees and tee's do not have any offensive logos or Buddhist images, but a collared shirt is the preferred and of course you probably know shoes off.

 

 

9 hours ago, Mike k said:

Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 

It may be OK but it is not a respectable form of attire in a temple.

T-shirt is OK, Shorts not OK.

It's ok in Wongchumphu in the Summer.

I go to the local temple. It is advised to hide your beer when the monks walk past like the locals all do. The monks get jealous that they can't have a drink.

12 hours ago, jackdd said:

T-shirt is OK, Shorts not OK.

 

13 hours ago, fangless said:

It may be OK but it is not a respectable form of attire in a temple.

OK thank you 

20 hours ago, jackdd said:

T-shirt is OK, Shorts not OK.

And no tank tops. Years ago I remember visiting temples and you had to wear a wrap around your shorts to enter. I surely hope the Chinese men don't enter with their t-shirts pulled up over their bellies. I think the look is too sexy for temple. : )

Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini.

it can depend on the temple.. most ttypical country temoles it is ok.. 

 

your behavior is important too. 

On 2/6/2021 at 10:48 PM, Mike k said:

Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 

Casual shorts yes, sports or spandex is not really appropriate, as for T-shirts go with sleeves even if short and a collar ... polo-shirts are better.

18 hours ago, sipi said:

It's ok in Wongchumphu in the Summer.

Is that up the Murray river somewhere?

17 hours ago, mrfill said:

Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini.

 

I missed that. Might start going to church again.

3 hours ago, mrfill said:

Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini.

you obviously haven't been into Australian catholic churches at beach side suburbs. Women have been able to wear their bikinis into the church since the late 70's early 80's.

58 minutes ago, TigerandDog said:

you obviously haven't been into Australian catholic churches at beach side suburbs. Women have been able to wear their bikinis into the church since the late 70's early 80's.

Church attendance up then?

On 2/6/2021 at 10:48 PM, Mike k said:

Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 

You might get away with a short sleve  T-shirt but some temples will not alow shorts.  Where the palace is next to reclining Budha you cannot wear shorts, must rent floppy pants or walk down the street and buy a pair of like those elephant pants to get in.

 

WHAT A STUPID DUMB QUESTION...would you shorts and tee shirt to church or a synagogue in the USA?

 

DUH

 

If you dont respect your own country, RESPECT the THAI culture.....

I guess that a real man with with would never wear them ANYWHERE ?

 

4 hours ago, TigerandDog said:

you obviously haven't been into Australian catholic churches at beach side suburbs. Women have been able to wear their bikinis into the church since the late 70's early 80's.

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2 minutes ago, Albaby said:

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Nonsense. Simply not true.

9 hours ago, mrfill said:

Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini.

Where do you get that comparison ???? 

2 hours ago, Makoshark said:

WHAT A STUPID DUMB QUESTION...would you shorts and tee shirt to church or a synagogue in the USA?

 

DUH

 

If you dont respect your own country, RESPECT the THAI culture.....

Are you joking????? Have you ever been into a Temple?????

4 hours ago, Tony125 said:

You might get away with a short sleve  T-shirt but some temples will not alow shorts.  Where the palace is next to reclining Budha you cannot wear shorts, must rent floppy pants or walk down the street and buy a pair of like those elephant pants to get in.

 

Business.....

2 hours ago, Makoshark said:

would you shorts and tee shirt to church or a synagogue in the USA?

Yes!  

11 hours ago, mrfill said:

Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini.

Depending on what she looked like that would be OK with me ????

5 hours ago, Makoshark said:

WHAT A STUPID DUMB QUESTION...would you shorts and tee shirt to church or a synagogue in the USA?

 

DUH

 

If you dont respect your own country, RESPECT the THAI culture.....

I'm not religious but I have been in churches wearing tee shirts and short pants but they were not holding services at the time I am not planning on making merit so I won't be participating in any kind of event. My question was so I wouldn't be disrespectful personally I don't care what people wear or don't wear. Also what I want to see is outside the actual temple 

7 hours ago, whaleboneman said:

Church attendance up then?

In Catholic Church the priests hardly look at women.....mainly little boys

On 2/6/2021 at 10:48 PM, Mike k said:

Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 

Short answer: No.

7 minutes ago, connda said:

Short answer: No.

Long answer: It depends.

At the temples I attend locally in our Tambon its not uncommon to see Thai men and women show up in dress that a farang would be crucified on social media for wearing.  Including showing up in shorts and a T-shirt or gals in short-skirts. 

Then, are you touring a temple or attending services? 
If a tourist, especially a foreign tourist, you should be cut some slack. 
If you're attending service you should know better.

I have been in 100's of temples in shorts.

 

The only place shorts appear to be an issue is the Grand Palace and they provide some pull-over pants.

 

Now before all the respectful gents pop off, 

 

Monks photo'd doing the following things:

 

1. Smoking Cigarettes

2. Playing on IPADS

3. Driving a Car

4. Shopping for Electronics

5. Coffee in Starbucks

6. Eating Pizza at Pizza Company

7. Surfing the internet in a cafe

8. Handling cash and paying for their own purchases

 

The list goes on and on and on....