Mike k Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Is it OK for men to wear shorts and tee shirts in a temple? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cobra Posted February 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fangless Posted February 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 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. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 T-shirt is OK, Shorts not OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 It's ok in Wongchumphu in the Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wongkitlo Posted February 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 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. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted February 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 it can depend on the temple.. most ttypical country temoles it is ok.. your behavior is important too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 18 hours ago, sipi said: It's ok in Wongchumphu in the Summer. Is that up the Murray river somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangyai Posted February 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Makoshark Posted February 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 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..... 2 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thcosh Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I guess that a real man with with would never wear them ANYWHERE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Albaby said: <deleted>. Nonsense. Simply not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 9 hours ago, mrfill said: Its rather like a woman going into a western church wearing a bikini. Where do you get that comparison ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGSan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Makoshark said: would you shorts and tee shirt to church or a synagogue in the USA? Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 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 ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 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 Edited February 8, 2021 by Mike k Added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangon04 Posted February 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 7 hours ago, whaleboneman said: Church attendance up then? In Catholic Church the priests hardly look at women.....mainly little boys 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwpage3 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 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.... Edited February 8, 2021 by bwpage3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now