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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 7:32 pm
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Sirhalberd
 
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Originally Posted by fs2k2isfun
What is appropriate to wear when walking around Bangkok and Ayutthaya? I am a man in my 20s. Are shorts and polo/t-shirt OK or would long pants be better? thanks for the advice.
You see just about anything on the streets of Bangkok. Late at night, just pull up a seat at one of the cheap little sidewalk bars, probably just down from the Miami on Sukhumvit and just watch the circus go by!

You will be okay with a t-shirt and shorts. There are some tourists who wear suits - they look out of place! Short sleeve shirt or polo shirt and long pants are okay too.

If you want to wear suits or expensive shirts and pants you will end up paying more when you purchase something from the street vendors. They have a knack of being able to size up a person's worth by what they see and the price they ask for could be twice as much as the guy in the t-shirt and ratty shorts. I do see some businessmen walking around in suits - sure must be hot!

A t-shirt or a short sleeve shirt will be okay in Ayuthaya, if you are worried about what to put on then wear long pants. But ditch the suit! There is nothing you can wear or not wear that will make you look less like a Farang!

Enjoy your trip and don't worry about the small stuff!
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