ragandboneman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sandals are a no no, unless you're 8 and still at school or are Jesus !!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 With regards to clothing, in Thailand (as in most countries) only poor people who want to be rich (or really old crazy people) will think badly of you for dressing casually. which is about 90-95 % of the population Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfSquat Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) This one says rough diamond like a shirt and tie can not: http://www.hm.com/gb/product/99587?article=99587-B What about flip flops? Edited April 18, 2012 by HalfSquat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 How about sub-fusc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sorry, but I wear sandals or flipflops or whatever you call them all the time here, unless I have a business related meeting or function. Thais mostly wear them and it makes sense. Your feet will stay rash free and you can clean them when you go home. I wear jeans and a dress shirt when going to immigration...sandals stay on. Guess you could go for one of the nicer looking leather ones if you want to look nicer. I would say the biggest thing (in the eyes of the Thai people) is that everything is clean and free of holes. You really don't need to walk around like a fashion queen unless you want to. However, stained/ripped clothes will quickly draw comments. Good answer. I'm the same, except I never wear jeans on principle, and they're far too hot anyway. I do wear shoes to immigration though. As for upper wear, it's always shorts and a t shirt ( except in immigration ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfSquat Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 What principle for not wearing jeans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 What principle for not wearing jeans? Possibly unfounded stigma. Nothing wrong with wearing jeans imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'll throw this into the mix as my cousin's missus practically dresses him, so do you dress for yourself or leave it to the wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipo1000 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Polo shirts and loose fitting jeans in the city. Polo shirts and decent shorts in Hua Hin, Pattaya etc. I've never felt comfortable in teeshirts. I like the protection the collar on a polo shirt gives my neck. NEVER ever ever wear vests or sleveless tops. Truly awful things. You mean as in ,the collar covers my neck?No doubt you need that. Edited April 18, 2012 by pipo1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangme Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Cargo shorts and tee shirts are for backpackers. Clean shaven with walking shorts and polo shirt are an easy, more respectable option. Sandals with this combo is fine. On nights out, just swap the shorts for some nice casual pants and casual shoes. This keeps things basic, easy and presentable. Posted with Thaivisa App http://apps.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangme Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Quick Tip: golf clothing companies, like adiddas, Nike, make moisture wicking, breathable, quick drying clothes that are perfect for thailands heat. Very light and comfortable. Cost more than 150 B, but wearing a soaked tee shirt around is no fun. Posted with Thaivisa App http://apps.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) well...with regard to the sandals issue I usually lean heavily on my walking stick so that people declare: 'you poor man! there must be a wheel chair!...someone help!' and I hate wearing shoes of any type (a diabetic disability) and any subterfuge is a reward...the little niece usually follows on her bike but she knows what I'm on about...'my darling!...I can't walk!...'...'uncle tutsi please get up and quit making a scene...as if things aren't bad enough already...' http://www.google.co...9QEwAQ&dur=3597 Edited April 18, 2012 by tutsiwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I buy whatever fits, shoes are a problem size 47 and up so T shirt shorts and steel toe capped work boots ( do I need a permit to wear them) and short socks................I dont care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfSquat Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Quick Tip: golf clothing companies, like adiddas, Nike, make moisture wicking, breathable, quick drying clothes that are perfect for thailands heat. Very light and comfortable. Cost more than 150 B, but wearing a soaked tee shirt around is no fun. Yes, I've been leaning in that direction a lot lately. Golf polo shirts can be had for about 2500 baht upwards and there are quite a lot on sale in the big malls. Only problem is I don't really play much golf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Those shirtless t shirts really look bad on fat people. If your in shape you might get away with wearing them. I prefer to wear t shirts that are a bit more expensive and are made of better materials. In and around the house i just wear old stuff and those fisherman pants for comfort. If im going out jeans and a nice t shirt and preferable some shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 What principle for not wearing jeans? what principal for not wearing sleeveess t-shirts or vests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbv Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Do people really get sunburnt here that easily? Im about as white as they come, ive ever had people back home say i look sickly white on my trips back. But in my years im still sporting only a slight darkness on my arms compaired to the rest of my paper white body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Silly question really, only you know if you look like an idiot abroad or not, maybe you should post us a pic then let us decide. Nothing wrong with shorts, flip flops t,stirts etc, as long as your not a fat bald guy with huge beer belly wearing a gold bhudda amulet, singha vest, moses sandles and socks up to the knee that is just pure downright discusting, you usually see them around soi bukaew you know the types. Anyway i usually wear long sleeved shirt and nice jeans or long type respectable three quarter length shorts if going to get visa stamp or anything to do with government appointment. Common sense Posted with Thaivisa App http://apps.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Marks and Sparks y fronts,wellies, neck cloth and tri-corner or corner tied hanky..very chique and cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Do people really get sunburnt here that easily? Im about as white as they come, ive ever had people back home say i look sickly white on my trips back. But in my years im still sporting only a slight darkness on my arms compaired to the rest of my paper white body. Yes, people who like to spend time outside in the sunshine without enough sunblock get sunburnt (and maybe worse)... I am normally with my Thai wife who is a master of avoiding direct exposure to the sun so I am still "whiter than white" (in appearance and behaviour)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wana Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1138&bih=553&tbm=isch&tbnid=j1WjkeMvcki8oM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fitnesspacked.com/general/my-personal-thoughts-on-why-more-people-should-try-and-lose-weight/&docid=zrsTU97MyeHLxM&imgurl=http://www.fitnesspacked.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fat-on-holiday-300x219.jpg&w=300&h=219&ei=9tOPT6DPEMnIrQeayIz_BA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=772&vpy=140&dur=6947&hovh=175&hovw=240&tx=106&ty=93&sig=100233028834201106537&page=1&tbnh=97&tbnw=127&start=0&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0,i:79 . Its about the love ,NOT the money !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 . JT ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Do people really get sunburnt here that easily? Im about as white as they come, ive ever had people back home say i look sickly white on my trips back. But in my years im still sporting only a slight darkness on my arms compaired to the rest of my paper white body. You are getting that slight darkness because you probably keep them exposed, so to avoid this, just keep them inside with the rest of your body and instruct whoever is feeding you to throw the food directly inside the box, that should solve it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YipYipYa123 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 what exactly does a reprobate look like ? can someone post pics ? should i check my wardrobe and look for offending articules ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Marks and Sparks y fronts,wellies, neck cloth and tri-corner or corner tied hanky..very chique and cool.. Boxers, and if I'm going out, I'll put something over them. I still wear a tie for work, so's people can see from a mile off how pissed I am, on the way home in the evening. Sturdy footwear is recommended for Bangkok pavements - nice shiny doctor martens combine fashion, healthy practicality and rugged smartness. And they're made locally, as anyone who knows their cobblers will tell you SC Edit: soctor replaced with doctor, thanks to kindly fellow-poster You just can't get the proof-reeders these days... Edited April 19, 2012 by StreetCowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 nice shiny soctor martens Did you mean "Socktor Martens"? is that a local brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Shirt ,slacks shoes and socks ,virtually 90% of the time outdoors ,occasionally shirt shorts and flip flops . indoors ---as little as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 what exactly does a reprobate look like ? can someone post pics ? should i check my wardrobe and look for offending articules ? Yep, think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 just wear what she tells you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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