Bangkok Immigration Announces New Dress Code

[maisodni]

The officials at Chang Wattana Immigration office have just put up signs outlining the new dress code guidelines for visitors to Immigration See attached photo.

Cheers!
MS

[oncearugge]

Nothing "NEW" !

Phuket have had these signs since at least last February.

[ratcatcher]

New dress suggestion ?. Look smart, No tank tops, beach shorts, flip flops.

[Cloggie]

I have seen Russian girls in Chonburi Immigration in their bikini!

They were wearing less clothes than a go-go girl at work and surprised that Immigration Officer didn't even want to talk to her - other Russians had to explain to her to go home and wear decent clothes first.

[Cuchulainn]

Anybody who has half a brain knows that when dealing with authority, and especially when that authority wealds considerable power over your future in a country, should dress appropriately.

[55Jay]

I don't disagree but it is petty.

[Jingthing]

Nothing "NEW" !

Phuket have had these signs since at least last February.

I think it's unreasonable to ban sandals and short pants in beach resort areas like Phuket and Pattaya.

[Briggsy]

How does one dress "politely"?. One dresses "respectably". One does not wear "casual attire".

I do not greet my underpants with a, "Good morning." Neither do I hold the door open for my T-shirt (Is that banned?).

[TPI]

You wouldn't mind if it made a difference to the efficiency of the office, although anything to raise the morale of the natives!!!

[MAMMartin]

Briggsy - The Thai word for "politely" and "smart" (as in dress sense) is the same word. It translates in a dictionary to polite. You should be impressed they used the 'ly and didn't just write "please dress polite"

[Kerryd]

Should have a sign in BIG BLOCK LETTERS telling people to frikken shower BEFORE going to Immigration. When I'm one of the first people in line when the office opens in the morning and I can smell stale BO from people ahead and behind me that smell like they haven't showered in 2-3 days (at least) then something's wrong. (When I was in the army and we'd be out on field exercises sometimes you could go days without being able to shower or change clothes - some of the people going to Immigration smell that bad and there's no excuse for it.)

Frikken shower, use some deodorant and clean clothes before going to Immigration. No bluddy wonder some people have a hard time when they go there.

[curtklay]

What difference does wearing sandals make when you have to remove your footwear before entering?

[robertthebruce]

For sure they will be still accepting ''Back Handers'...

[Saan]

It shouldn't be a big deal for anyone. I wouldn't go into a government office in Australia dressed for the beach. Why would anyone think you can do that here. Respect is universal.

[ezzra]

Soon they will ask us all to dress up like James Bond with an impeccable Casino Royal style suite,

but would it change the hours one has to waste sitting there waiting like a cattle to be fed?

[slipperylobster]

Thai's generally do "outdress" the farangs.

very embarrassing.

[Soutpeel]

What difference does wearing sandals make when you have to remove your footwear before entering?

Since when do you remove your shoes going to immigration in BKK

[MW72]

Nothing "NEW" !

Phuket have had these signs since at least last February.

I think it's unreasonable to ban sandals and short pants in beach resort areas like Phuket and Pattaya.

I think it is unreasonable anywhere in a country with a tropical climate. More so considering the vast majority of the locals wear shorts and flip flops every day.

[Jingthing]

Nothing "NEW" !

Phuket have had these signs since at least last February.

I think it's unreasonable to ban sandals and short pants in beach resort areas like Phuket and Pattaya.

I think it is unreasonable anywhere in a country with a tropical climate. More so considering the vast majority of the locals wear shorts and flip flops every day.

Perhaps but I understand a stricter code in Bangkok especially around short pants. Not so much about sandals if they're decent and not flip flops.

[teacherpaul]

You wouldn't mind if it made a difference to the efficiency of the office, although anything to raise the morale of the natives!!!

We musn't upset the natives. Bunch of balerinas!

[Soutpeel]

You wouldn't mind if it made a difference to the efficiency of the office, although anything to raise the morale of the natives!!!

We musn't upset the natives. Bunch of balerinas!

Do you have such contempt for your students as well

[nodomino]

Dammit! Everybody in Thailand has a uniform except visa seeking expats and immigrants. Why not? Something in navy blue with lots of brass buttons, lanyards and caps with gold braid. Decorated with battalions of medallions. Aye, we would be a smart looking lot we would conform to every conceivable dictate to boot.

[oncearugge]

You wouldn't mind if it made a difference to the efficiency of the office, although anything to raise the morale of the natives!!!

We musn't upset the natives. Bunch of balerinas!

Do you have such contempt for your students as well

IF a "teacher" perhaps "Paul" should be reminded that it is "ballerinas" !

[Si Thea01]

What difference does wearing sandals make when you have to remove your footwear before entering?

Been to many immigration offices and never had to remove footwear. To which office are you saying you have to remove footwear to enter?

[MW72]

Nothing "NEW" !

Phuket have had these signs since at least last February.

I think it's unreasonable to ban sandals and short pants in beach resort areas like Phuket and Pattaya.

I think it is unreasonable anywhere in a country with a tropical climate. More so considering the vast majority of the locals wear shorts and flip flops every day.

Perhaps but I understand a stricter code in Bangkok especially around short pants. Not so much about sandals if they're decent and not flip flops.

You are probably right. In the city more people may be expected to wear smart clothes for work or appointments. I'm in the sticks where dressing smart for most of the locals means putting on your best polo shirt.

[mamypoko]

I often wear shorts to CW and when I do, I sports wrap my knee and fake a tiny limp.

Next time I'll include a walking cane to the charade.

[Hairyharry]

I guess the non-receipted fees are going up, hence the need for longer, deeper pockets.

[franck1972]

Hundreds of sweating farangs waiting,.. let's see how long they can bear the polite smell :-)

[namatjira]

In all honesty, some farangs go dressed as slobs, looking like they have just come from a garbage can, I find them offensive as well, not an ounce of respect, if you go to immigration have a shower and wear clean clothes, that's a good start

[Hardback]

The Police uniform is tight pants for men and (an occasionally mini) fitted skirt for females - all that aside, a Chang singlet is hardly suitable attire at immigration and people really shouldn't have to be told.