What if you have nothing black ?

Are shorts and sandals ok ?

The body involved will not be looking and i doubt he would give a toss.

No it's not ok - go to the shopping mall and by some pants

Depends...... Hiso?, Loso?, Bangkok?, upcountry?. More info req'd. Black not necessary, but definitely no bright colours.

I suppose it depends on the deceased. There are some individuals I can think of where a party hat might be in order.

But generally you dress respectfully as you would at a temple.

Been to hundreds of "upcountry" funerals and as a guest you cannot get away with shorts and flip flops. Wear at least a black shirt and jeans if you have them. Trousers would be better.

Depends...... Hiso?, Loso?, Bangkok?, upcountry?. More info req'd. Black not necessary, but definitely no bright colours.

This^^^^

If some up country or lower class then there will be plenty in shorts and t-shirt or whatever they have, but you will look like a cheap farang.

If middle class or hi-so make sure you wear at least a dark suit, white shirt , black tie and shoes.

Buy or borrow some if you don't have any.

My wife is going to a funeral tommorrow. I'm staying home to take care of the dog, and an owl she brought home. She stocked us up with food, and a case of beer. I think we'll be alright.

Suit.... .....would rather stay home....I have never worn a suit, well just the once, but ended in divorce.

Don't own a tie either.

No black shirt.

Not going out to buy a special outfit for a dead guy.

I'll wear white pants and a nice striped blue shirt....and sandals....but brown sandals.

My wife is going to a funeral tommorrow. I'm staying home to take care of the dog, and an owl she brought home. She stocked us up with food, and a case of beer. I think we'll be alright.

An owl...where did she get that...I want one.

Note to self : make note in will about party and dress code.

Suit.... .....would rather stay home....I have never worn a suit, well just the once, but ended in divorce.

Don't own a tie either.

No black shirt.

Not going out to buy a special outfit for a dead guy.

I'll wear white pants and a nice striped blue shirt....and sandals....but brown sandals.

Maybe you should just stay home so no more fashion crimes are committed

Suit.... .....would rather stay home....I have never worn a suit, well just the once, but ended in divorce.

Don't own a tie either.

No black shirt.

Not going out to buy a special outfit for a dead guy.

I'll wear white pants and a nice striped blue shirt....and sandals....but brown sandals.

Maybe you should just stay home so no more fashion crimes are committed

Yes I agree.

Would not want to offend the corpse.

Fashion at a funeral...heard it all now...

I think you wear black so the ghost won't see you

My wife is going to a funeral tommorrow. I'm staying home to take care of the dog, and an owl she brought home. She stocked us up with food, and a case of beer. I think we'll be alright.

An owl...where did she get that...I want one.

Fell out of the nest. The three of us will be dressing casual.

I have only been to village funerals and there really doesn't seem to be any dress code for the majority of the attendees.

However, those of standing will wear their uniforms. Anyone that is perceived as HiSo will dress respectfully.

If a Farang shows up in shorts and flip-flops it will not be well received.

@ diddums

Are shorts and sandals ok ?

Why would you want to wear shorts, ever?

@ diddums

Are shorts and sandals ok ?

Why would you want to wear shorts, ever?

Cos its hot and I have sexy legs.

@ diddums

Are shorts and sandals ok ?

Why would you want to wear shorts, ever?

Cos its hot and I have sexy legs.

Any pics?

Been to hundreds of "upcountry" funerals and as a guest you cannot get away with shorts and flip flops. Wear at least a black shirt and jeans if you have them. Trousers would be better.

Hundreds of funerals ?

They must be fun events I guess.

Suit.... .....would rather stay home....I have never worn a suit, well just the once, but ended in divorce.

Don't own a tie either.

No black shirt.

Not going out to buy a special outfit for a dead guy.

I'll wear white pants and a nice striped blue shirt....and sandals....but brown sandals.

And what about when you're not at the oxford cambridge boat race ? Tally ho.

Suit.... .....would rather stay home....I have never worn a suit, well just the once, but ended in divorce.

Don't own a tie either.

No black shirt.

Not going out to buy a special outfit for a dead guy.

I'll wear white pants and a nice striped blue shirt....and sandals....but brown sandals.

Maybe you should just stay home so no more fashion crimes are committed

Yes I agree.

Would not want to offend the corpse.

Fashion at a funeral...heard it all now...

Someone who thinks dressing respectfully at a funeral is fashion... .... .. I think I've heard it all now !

OP: Close family and friends of the deceased will also see you, you are also being respectful of them.

Do your best with what you have and dress as respectfully as you can.

If you don't own shoes, dark trousers, white shirt and black tie, then perhaps a dark shirt and normal trousers and shoes would be appropriate. Shorts and T-shirt are obviously not.

@ diddums

Are shorts and sandals ok ?

Why would you want to wear shorts, ever?

Cos its hot and I have sexy legs.

Any pics?

You know I am a bloke right ??

Deep voice n all.

My wife is going to a funeral tommorrow. I'm staying home to take care of the dog, and an owl she brought home. She stocked us up with food, and a case of beer. I think we'll be alright.

You are a lucky man to have married a wife that knows her priorities. I just hope that you follow her instructions in respect to the care of the dog.

How did your wife get Harry Potter's companion, and shouldn't that poor creature be returned to the wild?

My wife is going to a funeral tommorrow. I'm staying home to take care of the dog, and an owl she brought home. She stocked us up with food, and a case of beer. I think we'll be alright.

You are a lucky man to have married a wife that knows her priorities. I just hope that you follow her instructions in respect to the care of the dog.

How did your wife get Harry Potter's companion, and shouldn't that poor creature be returned to the wild?

It will, when it can take of itself

You know I am a bloke right ??

Deep voice n all.

So? Plenty of ladyboys have a deep voice and sexy legs.

I am accepting of such things. Vive la difference as the Pattaya punters say.......

It will, when it can take of itself

Then you have a gem of a wife and you are not just lucky, but blessed. A Thai lady with jaidee is a gift from the heavens. I envy you. cheers.

Been to hundreds of "upcountry" funerals and as a guest you cannot get away with shorts and flip flops. Wear at least a black shirt and jeans if you have them. Trousers would be better.

Hundreds of funerals ?

They must be fun events I guess.

Depends, bit depressing when a mother of two dies of breast cancer tho.

And yes, over 20 years living in a village and taking part in the community life equals hundreds. I stopped going to funerals where I didn't know anyone in the family. I would still never show up dressed disrespectfully but up to the OP on what kind of impression he wants to make and what kind of empathy he has for other human beings.

Black is so depressing.

Actually....just remembered I do have a black tshirt....but it has 'Billabong' on it.

Would that suffice ?

beer chang vest or the like

combat shorts with a load of pockets on them

sandals and a nice pair of black socks

Please wear the above, if you are one of the only foreigners there then many local people will notice you and have a good look, failiure to wear the above will alter the Thai stereotype of the Johnny Foreigner a.k.a farang