Thailand's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere.
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Thailand's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere. Cover shoulders and knees at temples (long pants/skirts required, no sleeveless tops) — beachwear is fine at the beach but not appropriate elsewhere.
Don't touch people's heads or point your feet at people or Buddha images — the head is considered sacred, the feet the lowest, dirtiest part of the body. Remove shoes when entering temples and many homes.
Cover shoulders and knees at temples (long pants/skirts required, no sleeveless tops) — beachwear is fine at the beach but not appropriate elsewhere.
A lightweight scarf or sarong is the most versatile option — it packs small and can cover shoulders or legs on the spot for any temple, mosque, or church visit, regardless of what you're already wearing.