FYI: Pants are now a must at immigration

[edwardandtubs 2,333]

3 hours ago, simon43 said:

I wouldn't dream of going to immigration without my pants on!  Also, a clean pair of trousers over them probably helps as well...

Do yanks really not understand what 'pants' means to half the world?

[DannyCarlton 8,677]

2 hours ago, ICELANDMAN said:

In western countries no one who goes short and shirt a bank or another government site, I am always surprised that here in Thailand many faranges look like beggars when they go to IM.

Really? I don't dress to go to a bank in the UK. Whatever I'm wearing, I go to the bank in. Overalls and workboots, shorts and a T shirt, up to me.

 

You seem to forget that you are the customer and the customer is always right.

[DannyCarlton 8,677]

15 minutes ago, edwardandtubs said:

Do yanks really not understand what 'pants' means to half the world?

Well I hope they don't mean undercrackers. I've never worn them since I came to Thailand. Not even for immigration. I have my limits.

 

 

Edited November 22, 2019 by DannyCarlton

[billd766 26,154]

I renewed my 90 day report at Khampaeng Phet Immigration. I was wearing clean cargo shorts and a button up shirt. I left my sandals outside the door so I was barefoot as were the other 3 applicants.

 

Of the 12 IO in the office not one was in official uniform, T shirts and long trousers were the order of the day, with skirts for some the ladies.

 

When I do my extension I do wear long trousers.

 

Perhaps in BKK and other big "self important" offices they will insist on a dress code but in turn they should wear full uniform minus the hat.

 

I only wear shoes and socks at weddings and funerals out of respect.

 

The majority of officers who insist on a dress code do it as a sense of self importance and to try to impress.

 

[impulse 20,627]

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

The majority of officers who insist on a dress code do it as a sense of self importance and to try to impress.

 

Doesn't matter WHY they do it.  Just matters THAT they do it.

 

We can argue all we want about it.  Bottom line as I see it is that some folks have been turned away for inappropriate attire.  That's a lot of effort only to be turned away, especially after being informed that it's a possibility.

 

[DannyCarlton 8,677]

2 hours ago, fruitman said:

The ones for running

 

I don't know the difference between trousers and pants...it is a pair of trousers by the way

 

Kecks where I come from.

[gearbox 638]

3 hours ago, ICELANDMAN said:

In western countries no one who goes short and shirt a bank or another government site, I am always surprised that here in Thailand many faranges look like beggars when they go to IM.

In Iceland shorts probably are not  sold in the shops anyway, but I can tell you plenty of people in Australia turn up in banks or government offices in shorts.

[gearbox 638]

26 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

Really? I don't dress to go to a bank in the UK. Whatever I'm wearing, I go to the bank in. Overalls and workboots, shorts and a T shirt, up to me.

 

You seem to forget that you are the customer and the customer is always right.

It is their country,  their rules. In the third world countries government workers consider themselves very important people and demand extra respect.

[beautifulthailand99 4,010]

So what's their angle on a crop top then - if being respectful to the host culture is the be all and end all ?

[DannyCarlton 8,677]

Just now, gearbox said:

It is their country,  their rules. In the third world countries government workers consider themselves very important people and demand extra respect.

Well they've lucked out with me then. Government workers in Thailand have usually bought their jobs. Zero respect from me. I can say, in all honesty, that the guy who guards my village, Pong, gets far mor respect from me than some random Immigration Officer. He's a true gent and will do anything for you.

[DannyCarlton 8,677]

5 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

So what's their angle on a crop top then - if being respectful to the host culture is the be all and end all ?

OK if you shave your armpits.

[WhatupThailand 458]

Just waiting for the "Announcement" of Immigration "HI SO Clothing Shops"

to be opening at all locations, with VAT receipts, and Large selection of styles.

 

[beautifulthailand99 4,010]

26 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

OK if you shave your armpits.

and act like you own the place. 

[beautifulthailand99 4,010]

8 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Well they've lucked out with me then. Government workers in Thailand have usually bought their jobs. Zero respect from me. I can say, in all honesty, that the guy who guards my village, Pong, gets far mor respect from me than some random Immigration Officer. He's a true gent and will do anything for you.

The higher up most probably , and some of the pretty young girls - it's obvious what they are employed for, But if you're not in those categories then the salary is pretty low by Thai standards say working in a bank and they have do deal with a great deal of offensive, smelly farangs and their consorts on a daily basis. I would imagine those working in the office front counters handling application will not got much of the tea money either. I once had the honour to be a guest of the deputy governor of Saraburi for his office Christmas party - with everything gratis for everybody so there are some extra perks for staff on high days and holidays.

 

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Edited November 23, 2019 by metisdead
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[fusion58 507]

Another dumb convention.

 

Making the “farang” jump through innumerable, meaningless hoops gives these peons a sense of power and esteem they can’t get anywhere else in Thai society, it would seem.