Is it acceptable to wear shorts when applying for a driver's license in Thailand?

SARONG?

Not sure but I’d recommend wearing something 😂

Really .... 🙄

G String works every time.

Wear collard shirt, when I wore only T-shirt, they actually gave me a collard shirt for taking the picture.

Come on Sense 😜

Only bikinis and speedos are allowed.

Always best to dress respectfully at Gov't offices. i.e. long trousers, collar shirt ans shoes.

Government offices have a dress code.

The country is mourning queen mum, wear black pants if you have, it’s respectful.

Dress up politely and show respect !

you are jokeing, who wears long pants in thailand, cane cutters !

Boardys and thongs

Done mine a few weeks ago well dressed denim shorts and sensible t-shirt. No problem

Kids wear shorts

Top hat and tails, sir.

Ask ur mom

I always wear shorts, never had a problem

Either is fine. But don't forget to wear a tie.

I have renewed my license four times now and aways gone in shorts same as most thais

silly tilly post

Astonishing that this question needs to be asked !!!

If you have to ask you know the answer....

Knee length shorts are appropriate

Amazing. All the comments to the PO. But even the question of the PO, hilarious!!!

I wore shorts when I did mine but nice shorts and a shirt. Just always dress more respectful for anything to do with the government and banks here and you'll be taken more seriously.

when i was in my shorts, i don't enter government centres or temple.

A couple of months ago in Rayong-Klaeng they send everyone back wearing shorts, even Thai people. But they had some sarongs to borrow for free 😉 Other question: if you are in doubt already, where is the problem to wear long pants just for that thing? I always do that when i go to officials

you go to government institute, not soi cowboy

No is ok !

No shorts for men at least, not sure about women.

Speedos would make it more fun!

Why even ask...if in doubt, wear your elephant pants.....the questions that get asked, has my 72 yo brain wondering what has the world come to.

Respect goes a long way here. Surely you dont need to ask that question.

Everyone wears shorts - just don't wear budge smuggling type shorts.

Why go at all. Just get one of the many service's to do it for you

When I did mine I wore long trousers and shirt . I made a few mistakes, but the lady passed me .🙏 4 looked and sounded like Algerian guys had shorts and vests all failed 😳

Just put your damn pants on for an hour it won’t kill you

I always wear shorts, shirt and sandals when I leave the house. I have been to Immigration and DLT many times and the service have been excellent. It can of course be different in other places 🤷.

Don't wear flip flops

I believe it is against the law to wear flip flops whilst driving (could be wrong)

You can tell the ones that have never been

Shorts are fine

I went last year to Rayong office. I wore a collared shirt and cargo knee length shorts with a belt and joggers with socks. I looked better dressed than some of the Thais there. No problems at all.

If you are a boy under 14 it is ok

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Got my drivers and motorcycle license in Pranburi with no probs and I was wearing shorts strangely my attire didn’t come into it

Respect should tell your own mind how to behave...! Just saying...

When in Rome...

You will not get your licence unless you turn up naked with a small Thai flag.

The agent advised me to wear a collared shirt and long trousers, I complied and they were respectful back

Swimming Trunks and flipflops should be fine

If you gotta ask then wear pants

Dress respectfully when going into government buildings, definitely cover your shoulders for the photo

Trousers better because long pants are the same as boxers

Make sure your underwear is clean

Thai people are generally inclined to wear proper, context-appropriate clothing when conducting business with all private agencies and government facilities. This is because it serves as a powerful form of nonverbal communication, respect for others, and social conformity. This is a psychological concept where the clothes we wear influence our own self-perception, confidence, and cognitive performance.

Shorts OK paired with good casual shoes - not runners. I keep a couple of short sleeve collared shirts in the wardrobe for visits to immigration / government offices etc. Walking in with a smile and good attitude also helps.

does a neat unbranded polo shirt count as a collared shirt? with long pants of course

You should always show respect to official staff. They will treat you better.

Look, if you want people to take you seriously in life, then act the part, play the part. Come on man!

Long pants

Government offices requires proper clothing.

I’ve been several times for a license. No problem if respectable shorts and not swim type…EDIT… and best to wear button shirt. Tank top/wife beater/vest is not a good impression!

Mostly a collared shirt ,tidy and look respectful.

As long as they are hugo boss shorts and north face sliders you will be fine.... they like green, so a chang tank top would be a fine addition to tie it all together

When advising people on conduct in Thai Buddhist temples, a good rule of thumb is this:

If you wouldn't feel comfortable wearing/doing a particular thing at a Church or a Cathedral back home, it probably ain't acceptable to wear/do in a Thai temple.

I feel like a similar rule applies here.

I wear cotton trousers and a polo shirt even when I go to the mall. You get treated with more respect. Shorts local shops 7 11 .

When visiting a Thai official institution, it is best to dress somewhat respectfully.

Pants preferred.

Also

If you take your girl along make sure she wear a top.

No shoulders showing.

Just follow your common sense. 🙂

Dress code is Tuxedo and bow tie

It depends if you have good legs. If you’re like me I advice long pants🤣

As the saying goes you only have one chance to make a good first impression 😉

The important thing is to wear a shirt, rather than a sleeveless vest, as an official licence photo is taken and vests/ shirtless are not allowed…

I always attend wearing smart /chino style shorts and shirt for immigration drivers license etc and never had any problems with those choices. Think as long as you don’t turn up like you’re going to the beach any smart sensible clothing is fine

They require a formal suit with tie. You should also wear moccasins. And don't forget a proper watch. If not, they will not let you in

Shorts and a wife beater should suffice

I just did my motorbike test and went and got my licence from Bang Pu centre and there were lots of Thai people in shorts and T shirts .

You have to have a photo taken , so must have a T shirt and not a singlet

Show respect.

The comments within are the long and the short of it

and wear shoes.

Can do

Unless you are well endowed 😳😎

Good luck

554

They don't worry about dress sense .it's the long pants that worry them .try and keep short pants ,and they won't think that you stutter

They don't require, but it's not OK 100%

Long johns only preferable white lol

Long pants for sure

A smoking would be appropriate

When you do colour, peripheral vision, distance and reaction tests you need long trousers/pants.

Tailored shorts and a collared shirt seems to be ok

Tux with a top hat and cane... Monacle is optional

No budgie smugglers...

I went with nice shorts that were long enough to my knees and a collared shirt

Show respect, long pants and shoulders covered. They may not always tell you you are wrong, but they don't like it.

Wear your pants inside your long trousers.. they are not interested in your underwear!

I just want to have your problems🙏

I always dress as it’s a government office having said that some turn up as if they have dragged themselves out of bed

Probally alot here only wear shorts and says it’s fine. Luckily Thais tolerate disrespect with a smile.

dude you're in Thailand and you know just by asking the question what your answer is. Dress appropriately.

If I go to a Government Office I wear long trousers.

Say your not Scottish with out saying your Scottish

I done my driving licence in Roi-Et a few months ago and I had shorts on as did 95% of the local people but that's Roi-Et issan others maybe different. On a different subject but with shorts in the subject, when I got married western style my friend came to my wedding from the UK he asked what do I need to wear I said smart casual, I said the Thai men will wear what ever shorts and t-shirts they have, he couldn't believe it when he came and yes the ladies look lovely in the best dresses and the men in their shorts and t-shirts.

Well for my temporary 2 yr then my 5 yr both times I wore shorts and a shirt.Think here if you are a farang going to government building you are half way there if tidy at least. Obviously some I see at Immigration and at the Amphur don't give a Damm .

Shorts and no shirt is fine😏

If you are Scottish it is advisable to wear panties under your kilt

Why is it so hard to show respect for just a few hours? If in any doubt, wear long pants. I do know someone who was not granted a licence because he was wearing short pants (this was 7 years ago)

I went in shorts, decent ones, not Beach wear, no problem.

If you’re not sure, just play the safe option and wear a pair of budgie smugglers

You need long pants. When I went the first time, after all the paper tests we went outside for the road test. The officer in charge was addressing a group of foreigners but his English was not good. He realized that I could speak Thai so he asked me to translate for him. As I was doing so, he then noticed I was wearing shorts and told me I had to go get pants. There wasnt much time. I had to jump on my motorbike (for which of course I had no license) and quickly buzz through heavy traffic to go and buy a pair and come back before the test was over. The trip to get the pants was far more challenging than the actual road test! 555.

Small children wear long pants, adults wear a form of trousers, maybe jeans, chinos, joggers, leggings, etc.

Show respect might get passed easier—its one day👍👍👍👍

DLT is the only place I wear long trousers

To be fair to him this is a legitimate question. For example in Chonburi immigration wear whatever within reason of course but Bangkok tiesc the new immigration there you cant wear shorts at all. It is a bit of a joke when they have to literally stand up and lean over to see if you have shorts on and then say no please return tomorrow with trousers on but hey ho the joys of living here eh.

A skirt would be fine

Just don't turn up in speedo's and a wife beater.

Shorts can be polite enough.

It's the general look.

If you look like a beach bum, then go change.

wearing short is consider disrespectful in some Thai Government Agencies

How will they see your pants? Going without trousers would be extremely disrespectful

As long as your balls are not hanging out, it should be okay 😎😂

It depends, in Rayong klang department they require to put pants. I was coming with shorts but they had spare pants for put on top to cover my legs ;) rules is rules

I know it sounds strange, but they require you to wear a bowtie for the photo... best to just bring your own or you'll be forced to the limited selection they offer.

yes you can no problem at al

Decent knee length shorts should be fine with everything else clean and smart

Just don't be this guy. This is considered to be very disrespectful in Thailand.

If you go to any govt offices, wear respectfully. Meaning long pants in your case, although you will not be refused service if in shorts. For banks, knee length shorts is OK but always take off your sunglasses when you enter the bank.

I was advised to wear long trousers, plain T-shirt or polo shirt when I had to go to sort out my bank account. There had to go to government office as part of the procedure.

Your single for reason 555

Idiot

If one of the questions is "what gear should you be in when approaching traffic lights on red" don't answer shorts,tshirt and flip flops 🤣🤣🤣

Smart short pants (no beach wear!) and a clean smart shirt 👕 are fine in tourist areas.

Ooh my is this even a question 🙆🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

Can you enter a Temple showing too much flesh

Show respect

as long as you are dressed properly. Sitting here now. Many in shorts

why not try bathing suit .

You live in Thailand.

You should already know the answer

the answer is in the question

Always always always... and I'll repeat that. Always wear appropriate clothing when visiting any Thai government office. You will have far less issues. Remember, you are judged on face value whether you agree or not.

Long pants come on you want your license. I'd wear just so I dont have to return

Long pants and a collared shirt if you want to show respect

Short shorts, not ok

Knee lengh should be fine

Government office, put your long pants and collared shirt on. Won't hurt you for a few hours.

Common sense and respect takes you long way.

All government office it should be formal dress, but some places it not enforced