DudeNo1 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) I didn't bring any pants to Thailand because I figured it'd be too hot to wear em. Update: The temples I wanna visit are: Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddla) - guess not? Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Which ones will I be ok to visit in the aforementioned Armani cargo shorts (fairly long), leather slippers and t-shirt? Any other good ones? Edited January 30, 2011 by DudeNo1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 None, you must have a shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycm Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 armani shorts and leather slippers. Sure you can go to all the temples as long as it looks expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 You are most welcomed to visit thai temples bare-footed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 at some temples and other places (like the Grand Palace) they have long pants to rent for the duration of your visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Pants are cheap to buy. They needn't be Armani. The basic answer is you may go TO almost all temples dressed in shorts (Wat Phra Keaw and a few others are exceptions) but you should not enter the buildings dressed inappropriately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 It's not too hot to wear pants this time of year, go buy a pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeNo1 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) The temples I wanna visit are: Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddla) - guess not? Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Which ones will I be ok to visit in the aforementioned Armani cargo shorts (fairly long), leather slippers and t-shirt? Any other good ones? Edited January 30, 2011 by DudeNo1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If they go over your knees it's pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Unless you are here due to being a stove-away on a flight and lifting social security back home - explaining your apparent lack of any founds - you should be able to pick up a pair of pants for 200 baht and be able to gain entrance to the templates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yermanee Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The temples I wanna visit are: Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddla) - guess not? Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Which ones will I be ok to visit in the aforementioned Armani cargo shorts (fairly long), leather slippers and t-shirt? Any other good ones? The thing to do is : Show some respect for the people of the country where you are a guest !!! But that's just me Yermanee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have often heard westerners mention the Wat Da Phuk, so try asking around for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The temples I wanna visit are: Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddla) - guess not? Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Which ones will I be ok to visit in the aforementioned Armani cargo shorts (fairly long), leather slippers and t-shirt? Any other good ones? Only Golden Mount ---- and still may not be allowed to enter. You are wanting to go to the most important/well-known temples in BKK -- dress appropriately. Contrary to what has been said ... they are not pants unless they are pants. Ladies wearing capris (come down to the calf) are not allowed in Wat Phra Keaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 A few years ago I visited Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. As I was wearing shorts for comfort, I carried a Pakama, the long wrap round length of cloth that some men wear. That was perfectly acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 A few years ago I visited Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. As I was wearing shorts for comfort, I carried a Pakama, the long wrap round length of cloth that some men wear. That was perfectly acceptable. My intent was to state 'full length" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyride Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The temples I wanna visit are: Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddla) - guess not? Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Which ones will I be ok to visit in the aforementioned Armani cargo shorts (fairly long), leather slippers and t-shirt? Any other good ones? The thing to do is : Show some respect for the people of the country where you are a guest !!! But that's just me Yermanee I fully agree. Show respect. Armani my ass. Can buy them at any Thai market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The thing to do is : Show some respect for the people of the country where you are a guest !!! But that's just me Me, too. Sleeveless T shirts and the like are also usually unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkofdavid2 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Depends. Fake armani or genuine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If you have very hairy legs, you may even be able to get away with skin coloured speedos. More seriously, just buy a pair of long trousers/pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If you have very hairy legs, you may even be able to get away with skin coloured speedos. More seriously, just buy a pair of long trousers/pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark45y Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 You guys aren't making the point. Going to a Wat in shorts is like going to Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral in your underwear. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaBlue05 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Shorts are shorts. What difference does it make what designer label they have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaethon Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Haven't tried them myself, but isn't there a type of pants that can be converted between full-length and cargo-style shorts by velcro/zip fitting at about the knee? Stow the leggings in the cargo pockets in short mode. Sure I've seen something like around town (Tokyu?). Alternatively a pair of lightweight tracksuit bottoms (not too gaudy) should do the trick and stow away in a bag or even pocket easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 maybe you should learn some respect before you go , that way they may let you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 i think the OP has been given the answer he is seeking time to close this thread enjoy your visit to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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