What to wear in Thailand?

[TonyO919]

I have a trip coming up to Koh Samui, Thailand. Everything I am reading is saying that the Thai people are very modest and all swim in full clothing. Is this true?

I found one article stating that Thai men wear very skimpy suits. So which is correct? What should I wear? If they are in fact modest I don't want to insult their culture.

[Torchwatch]

Take speedos/bikinis as underwear and shorts as top wear, view the beach and decide for yourself.
Try walking along the beach a little way out of town and see what happens there.

[nkdnick]

have been there lots of bikinis there Brits and Germans wear them plus Gay locals but sadly out numbered by broadshorts , you will have no proplem
Enjoy

[PSDave]

any beach resort that I have ever stayed at has had every possible swim suit imaginable. However -- some Asian beaches have a rule against thongs or g-strings.

[Byron]

:D LOL - anyone seen a public sign in the orient the opposite of what the French produce for their piscines? (would be fun to see what they created for the artwork if so)

[Byron]

The Ipanema boys here would seem to be dressed ok if on Asian beaches but not so sure about the girls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0baIIRYhBOw&feature=player_detailpage