Moldybread Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I'd like to know when it's ok to wear my regular clothes again... because it sounds like nobody knows. My girlfriend is still wearing black because "other people are still wearing black" and fears to be the single duck out. I walked out with a blue shirt and a black ribbon on last week and received a few disapproving looks from Thais. We're in Bangkok by the way, I've visited Hua Hin two weeks ago and many were wearing their normal clothes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I wouldn't worry about it. Folk are still wearing black but a lot of people where I'm from are wearing normal stuff. Just avoid loud colours, especially red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The official mourning period is one year. In some European countries close relatives also wear black for 1 year so it sounds about right Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 its ok to stop wearing black when you want to wear something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, mcfish said: The official mourning period is one year. In some European countries close relatives also wear black for 1 year so it sounds about right Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk You're half right. The official mourning periods are 30 days for normal folk, and 1 year for civil servants. Notice that flags are no longer flying at half mast (they were raised after 30 days). Many are still choosing to wear black for longer though. Agree that bright colours may not be a good idea, but they'll think you're a tourist so no real problem (assuming your not Thai or Asian). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 How do you know they were a. Disapproving looks and b. Based upon the choice of your apparel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The way you behave is more important than what you wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyinasia Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 If I choose to wear clothes other than a black shirt, I wear the black ribbon purely out of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Around here many just wore their normal clothes from day one. Some just have a black ribbon or black ribbon broaches or the number 9 badge. Edited December 12, 2016 by Lite Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Quote When is it ok to wear something else than black? As soon as Alice Cooper has left the building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Depends where you are. In Pattaya Lots of hookers wearing bright red dresses and standard flip flops and colourful shirt for farang Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, mcfish said: Depends where you are. In Pattaya Lots of hookers wearing bright red dresses and standard flip flops and colourful shirt for farang Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk And not only in Pattaya. In upcountry only civil servants, bankers, members of the "upper society", and staff at some chain shops still wear black. I am surprised that you get " disapproving looks" for a blue shirt (even in Bangkok). Think again, must be something different. Are you really surrounded by masses in black? You are writing about a normal neighborhood/area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascal Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I wore black for a bit and then just normal clothes with no bright colours and a ribbon when I remember. Have had no disapproving looks (in BKK) that I've seen. Not even all Thai people are wearing black now, I'd guess it's around 75% or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan5 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Really early on my Thai wife said since I'm a farang, I don't need to wear black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan5 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Never aware of anyone being bothered by it at all, including my Thai friends who would have very likely said something if they thought it was a problem. Not to complain, but to warn me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honthy Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 When is it ok to wear something else than black? - bedtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Came back into the country wearing all black before the 30 days were up. Seemed to be appreciated by immigration and other government staff. The gf still wearing black, probably at least until the 100 days. I just use the black ribbon when need to wear other colours (but no red, yellow or bright colours) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I think it's depending of where you live – you said Bangkok and compared with Hua Hin – i.e. the area of Bangkok and the circles where you get around/work in the city. Outside Bangkok, and especially the holiday destinations, things got back to normal after the 30 days official mourning period – however some locals still wear the black bow or badge – whilst in areas of Bangkok it seem like the Thais will continue to wear black; i.e. our neighbor's wife moved to their Bangkok apartment to part in the mourning ceremonies, and as she now expect to stay there for about a year, she has ordered black silk to have additional dress tailored from, as in the area she live in, people expects that she wear black. But one can always avoid too fancy bright colors, a white shirt will also do fine, especially with a black bow, badge or ribbon – however, listen to what your girlfriend say, she should know better than us aliens... Edited December 12, 2016 by khunPer typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedsada3 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 IMHO mourning is a personal feeling and should not be a must. You can show other people that you are sad in many other ways than wearing black clothes. The most important is the respect you show to Thailand and its people. Since a few weeks, I wear everyday clothes with a black ribbon. When I go to Lotus, to Makro, to the bank or to any other place where a big pic of HM the King is shown at the entrance, I wai because I respect him. Wearing "normal" clothes and show respect is a lot better than wearing black clothes and acting like a "Farang Kee Nok". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, Moldybread said: I walked out with a blue shirt and a black ribbon on last week and received a few disapproving looks from Thais. Pretty sure it wasn't anything to do with the blue shirt. Always check if your flies are done up. My wife wore white blouse and red skirt today, I had pale green polo and khaki shorts and our son wore white t-shirt and blue shorts. Most people at Bic C were a veritable rainbow of colours. However, if you go to the up-market malls on a weekend, the sheeple are mostly still in black. Edited December 12, 2016 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 No bright colors, a small black ribbon out of respect for His Majesty can be worn . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrum Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Just don't wear red. You'll be fine. The majority of locals are over it and only wear black because of the chance of losing face. No one cares what a farang is wearing. I see loads of Thais wearing football shirts again. Man Utd happen to be red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick turpin Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Was up in Isaan last week and all more or less back to normal dress code….smoking jacket in the morning, white flannels and blazer in the afternoon and black tie for dinner. Edited December 12, 2016 by dick turpin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The official mourning period for "normal" folk ended after 30 days. Any colours can now be worn. I commute to work at CentralWorld on the BTS every day, and a number of people are wearing brighter colours, including red, and not just tourists. Yesterday I wore a smart pink shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 22 minutes ago, dick turpin said: Was up in Isaan last week and all more or less back to normal dress code….smoking jacket in the morning, white flannels and blazer in the afternoon and black tie for dinner. Splendid! I say, old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonnerone Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Not your king so why worry, wear what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You're farang? Don't sweat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 IF you respect Thailand, you will continue to wear Black for one year. IF you want people to think you actually care for the people here, one year IF you want people to think you are a bad farang and couldn't care less about Thailand, any color Seriously, it's only one year. If you can't wear Black, GO HOME!!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 10 hours ago, mcfish said: The official mourning period is one year. In some European countries close relatives also wear black for 1 year so it sounds about right Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk Some widowed momas wear black for the rest of their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 8 hours ago, mcfish said: Depends where you are. In Pattaya Lots of hookers wearing bright red dresses and standard flip flops and colourful shirt for farang Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk But they wouldn't wear that back in the village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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