Hey guys, is it OK to wear shorts when I go to get my drivers license or do they require long pants?

PS: Thank you everyone who has tried to help and offered constructive advice! I appreciate you🙏 I got my two driver licenses today - for a car and for a motorcycle, with no issues.

Hello everyone,

I’m sharing my 90 day reporting experience in Bangkok so you don’t make the same mistakes I do.

1. For the DTV visa, do not go to OneBangkok. They only process business/work visa 90 day reporting. Not DTV. Instead, go to Immigration Division 1 Immigration Bureau (120 อาคาร รัฐประศาสนภักดี B, Chaeng Watthana Rd, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand)

2. Do not wear shorts that are above the knees (e.g exercise shorts). I was told that I dressed immodestly, and I had to go see a supervisor who told me again that what I was wearing was inappropriate. They did process my 90 day reporting, but the judgement was very uncomfortable. I do understand that it was my fault since it is a government building. So just a heads up.

3. I believe that as long as you arrive and get a queue number before 3:30pm, you’re good to go. I got there around 2:30pm and the ticket said that if I miss my number, I can get another one before 3:30pm.

Hope this helps!

Just a reminder! Phuket immigration ( up stair office)

Will not ( guys) let you step foot inside if you not wearing trousers. I saw many turned away. Along trip down there for nothing for these guys! 👍

For those of you that use the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town and specifically room 204 (upstairs) they are enforcing a strict dress code. Please dress politely. This also means no shorts for men too.

Can a man wear shorts in Thai temple or covering of knees applies to both men and women? Thanks!

I asked a question about the dress code for a visit to the immigration office. It was a simple and serious question. But was denied because “It’s not a visa advice question “ but on administrative posts when showing the required documentation to visit the office for a visa extension it specifically stated about a dress code. I don’t need to see my post in the main page but either it is a requirement or it isn’t. If it’s a suggestion then suggestest it

Thanks for all the info on this group, it has answered most of my questions about going for an extension of temporary stay. We are an Australian family and arrived in Phuket on a visa exemption.

In the info sheet provided in this group it states you can't wear shorts. My husband and 2 teenage boys have dress shorts and closed in shoes and appropriate shirts but no long pants to wear to the office. Do they need long pants?

If so, I'll book them in for a shopping trip. They won't be excited but I will be, ha ha ha! 😁

We will be going to one of the Phuket offices, looks like we should book the appointment online. I've found the site and link to "Queue Online" just haven't tried to do it yet. Do you recommend this and shall I make 4 appointments?

Thank you.

Hi all

Hope you are enjoying your weekend

Serious yet simple question to all you men living in Thailand

When was the last time you wore a tie whilst in Thailand?

I have 30+ ties, my wife says I’ll never wear them once we are in Thailand so might as well give them to charity here in the UK hence asking if you ever attend a more formal establishment where a nice shirt and tie is perhaps expected or at least appreciated

Thank you

Quick dress code question for going to Chiang Mai immigration. Is a short sleeve button down shirt with long pants and dress shoes ok to wear or do you need a long sleeve shirt as well? TIA

Just another reminder of something already talked about a lot..

Penang consulate official comments about how to dress..

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