Thai Fashion

How do Thai people dress, and why? This lesson explores Thai fashion past and present: from a time when people wore very little, to a period when Western-style clothing was adopted to make Thailand look more “international,” and how those ideas about “proper” dress are still taught in schools today. You’ll also hear how clothing changes across regions, from swimwear by the sea to winter coats in the north. You’ll find out why Thai fashion trends come and go so quickly, and why some Thai travellers over-dress for cold countries after seeing outfits in TV dramas.

Thai Vocabulary:
แฟชั่น (fae-chân) – Fashion
การแต่งตัว (gaan dtàeng dtua) – The way you dress
มิดชิด (mít-chít) – Covered up / Modest
เชย (choei) – Old-fashioned / Uncool
เวอร์ (wəə) – Over the top

Listen to natural, conversational Thai and discover the culture behind the clothes!

Advanced Intermediate Beach Climate Clothes Culture Dressing Fashion History Isaan Northern Thailand Opinion Photography Regions Seasons Social Media Travel Tv Show Weather Winter

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Thai Fashion

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