Have you ever attended a funeral ceremony in Thailand?

Funeral ceremonies in Thailand usually last from 3 to 7 days. Besides the matter of the amount of money to put in the envelope at the funeral, the attire you wear is also important. We would like everyone to know how to choose what to wear to a funeral here, so that you won’t have to rush to figure out what to wear when the time actually comes.

So this time, we would like to introduce some simple tips on how to dress for a funeral in Thailand.  The dress traditions of each region may be slightly different, but basically Thailand wears “black” clothes just like Japan. “Everyone must wear a black suit” like Japan, but it can be worn as a black polo shirt or a white shirt with a collar instead.

However, for Japanese people in Thailand, Many of you may be required to participate as a representative of the Company. Therefore, wearing a shirt that looks too casual may be rude. For this reason, wearing a Japanese mourning shirt (black suit) is the most appropriate dress.

For shirts and ties, wear black ties without stripes. The inside of the shirt can be white without stripes or black without stripes.

If there is a sudden need to pay respects to the dead body, like the Japanese overnight funeral ceremony. It is best to choose navy or dark gray to show respect for the corpse.

Suit Select offers a tailoring service to adjust suits to fit perfectly. We recommend everyone always have a well-fitted black suit ready, so you won’t have to rush when unexpected formal events arise.

The black suit from Suit Select is made from high-quality wool that is deeply dyed to achieve a glossy, sophisticated black. It can also be worn to any type of formal event in Japan.

(Suit 15,990 Baht)

Although not very popular in Japan, in Thailand wearing a black suit with a black shirt and black tie is a good option. It creates a dignified image for the wearer.

(Shirt and tie 1,590 baht)