School uniforms in Thailand


The Thai school uniform is compulsory for students in Thai public and private school systems, not including a higher education institute which provides degree level education. Few variations from the standard model are permitted, but schools are not restricted from adopting additional, non-standard uniforms.

Public schools

Boys

Shirts

Most male students wear a white shirt with a left breast pocket. Initials or logo on the left breast and the name of the school or student ID number on the right breast. Embroidery in red or blue.

Pants and belt

Three styles:
  1. Khaki shorts with brown leather belt
  2. Black shorts with leather belt in black or brown
  3. Blue shorts with belt, black or brown

    Shoes and socks

Two styles:
  1. Khaki shorts wears brown socks and brown shoes
  2. Black or blue shorts wears white socks and black shoes

    Girls

Blouses

University uniforms are generally standard throughout the country. They typically consist of a white blouse and plain or pleated skirt for females, and long black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt with a dark blue or black tie for males. There are minor variations for Muslim or transgender students. Thai university dress codes have been the subject of both controversy and satire. Research has indicated that the wearing of uniforms reinforces in-group and out-group behaviours and existing hierarchies, but "does not promote students' life goals".