Casual clothing, such as tank tops, spaghetti strapped tops, singlets, short skirts, t-shirts, trousers, jeans, three-fourths, tunics, khaki shorts, etc, are considered as appropriate. You can wear them while visiting malls, restaurants, movie complexes, markets, etc. You can even roam around in the streets wearing such clothes. As Bangkok experiences tropical climatic conditions, people here do not expect you to wear long-sleeved clothes and long trousers all the time. However, wearing apposite clothes becomes a must when visiting religious places, monasteries or places having a great significance to Thai traditional culture.
In case you visit a Wat (Buddhist Temple) or tourist attractions like
the Grand Palace, you should take care not to dress provocatively or too
casually. Make sure that you show proper respect to Thai tradition and
culture, by dressing in conservative and clean clothes. Men should avoid
wearing vests or sleeveless shirts. Women should also wear decent
clothes and refrain from wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, hot pants,
tank tops, mini skirts or any other revealing dresses. Also, avoid
flip-flops and sandals to these places. Instead, wear covered footwear
or shoes and take them off before you enter the temple.While visiting any government offices, make sure that you are dressed in proper formal or semi-formal clothes. Do not wear overtly casual dresses to such places. Remember that Thai people dress impeccably all the time and respect people who take care to dress and groom well. More often than not, Thai people won't really come up to you and give you cues on your improper dressing, but you should be thoughtful enough, so as not to hurt their religious or cultural sentiments. Be respectful to the customs and beliefs of the local people and you will be bestowed with equal respect and warmth, in return.