Thailand has quite a few customs you must follow when dressing to visit cultural, religious, or historical attractions, but at Siam Boxing Stadium you don’t have too follow any specific dress code.
That said, don’t click away from this page just yet. Although can wear anything you like to Siam Boxing Stadium, does that mean you should?
By the end of this guide on Siam Boxing Stadium’s dress code, you’ll not only find out what you should and shouldn’t wear to the arena, but discover what to wear in general to make yourself as comfortable as possible for Bangkok’s hot and sometimes rainy climate.
Key Takeaways
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothing.
- Pack a poncho for the rainy season.
- Avoiding wearing clothes that reveal too much skin.
- Men can wear long pants and a polo shirt (optional).
- Women can wear long pants or a long skirt with a shirt that cover the shoulders (optional).
Dress For Thailand’s Temperature
It took me nearly ten years to acclimate myself to Thailand’s climate. In fact, I’ve only just now begun to feel a chill in the air during the cooler months. Before that, I sweated profusely all year round.
That said, assuming you’re coming here from a colder climate, make sure you dress for the heat. Wear lightweight breathable shirts, like these quick-dry polo shirts for men or these quick-dry v-neck shirts for women.
February through July tends to be the hottest time of the year, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 100 °F. Because you’ll most likely be traveling by taxi to Siam Boxing Stadium, you want to dress in shorts and a T-shirt. The back of those taxis can get hot. The stadium itself is air conditioned, so once inside it’s not so bad.
To ease the effects of the heat, a lot of Thais now carry around a portable travel fan like this one. It might be worth investing the fifteen or so dollars in one for yourself, especially if you’ll be in Thailand for a few weeks.
The temperatures begin to drop in August and get slightly cooler until Thailand’s coldest month, January. At this time, Bangkok will be in the mid 80s. You’ll probably still want to wear shorts and a T-shirt. But you won’t find it that uncomfortable to slide into a pair of jeans as well.
Prepare For Thailand’s Rainy Season
Temperatures aside, you also want to dress for the rain. Bangkok gets most of its rainfall from May through October. So if you visit Siam Boxing Stadium during these months, pack a breathable poncho. I use a poncho similar to this one. It’s long and I can use it with or without the sleeves.
It’s good to carry a poncho during the rainy season because once the fights are over, you’ll have to walk to the main road from Siam Boxing Stadium to catch a taxi. And although it’s only a five-minute walk, you will get drenched.
Dress Smart For Thai TV
On the rare occasion, you might go to Siam Boxing Stadium to watch one of the fighters from the Muay Thai gym you’re training at. In this case, you might be sitting in one of the stadium’s VIP seats, so you should dress like the Thais. Wear long pants – jeans are fine – and a shirt with sleeves. You also want to make sure you put on footwear that doesn’t reveal your toes. In other words, no flip-flops or sandals.
Does Siam Boxing Stadium Have A Strict Dress Code?
No. Unlike many of the cultural, historical, and religious places around Bangkok, Siam Boxing Stadium doesn’t enforce a strict dress code. That said, Thais tend to dress conservatively, even when visiting Siam Boxing Stadium. So if you want to blend into the crowd, you can wear pants, jeans, and a shirt with sleeves.
Is It Okay To Wear Shorts Or Skirts To Siam Boxing Stadium?
Yes. The staff at Siam Boxing Stadium won’t deny you entry into the arena if you show up in shorts or a skirt. The arena is a bit more progressive in that way, as compared to a place like Channel 7 Boxing Stadium, which does enforce a strict dress code.
What Can You Wear To Siam Boxing Stadium As A Man?
You can wear anything you’re comfortable in, from shorts and a tank top to jeans and polo shirt. You could even show up in suit and tie if you please – although you might be mistaken for a sponsor rather than a spectator. Jokes aside, Thai men tend not to wear anything too tight or revealing.
What Can You Wear To Siam Boxing Stadium As A Woman?
The same dress code that applies men applies to women. Wear what you feel most comfortable in. But keep in mind that Thai women don’t usually wear clothing that reveals a lot of skin or the shape of their body. They tend to go for casual baggy pants and shirts.
Does The Color Of What You Wear Really Matter?
You might be familiar with Thailand’s color-coded days of the week, but mostly only the older generation of Thais follow the tradition of wearing certain colors on certain days. And no, no one will come up to you and tell you that you are attracting bad spirits or bad luck if you’re wearing black. In all my years of living in Thailand, I’ve never once heard any Thai comment on this. But you know why you shouldn’t wear black clothes? Because Thailand is hot. And darker colors attract the sun’s heat. So keep your clothing colors light, and lightweight.
Final Thoughts On Siam Boxing Stadium’s Dress Code
Siam Boxing Stadium’s dress code is way more relaxed than Channel 7 Boxing Stadium’s dress code. So if you’re planning to visit the arena anytime soon, don’t overthink what you’re going to wear. But be reasonable as well. Keep the revealing clothes to a minimum. But also make sure you can stay dry, cool, and comfortable in Bangkok’s hot and sometimes wet climate.