For years, female lawyers in Thailand were required by the Thai Bar Association and Lawyers Council to adhere to strict dress codes when appearing in court, which meant wearing a neutral-colored skirt and a white collared shirt. However, with recent changes to the dress code policy, female lawyers will now be allowed to wear trousers in court, marking a significant step in the fight to end gender-based discrimination in Thailand’s legal profession.
Although the Bar Association amended its dress code policy on 24th March, the Lawyers Council is still in the process of finalizing changes to its code. Both institutions await the final publication of their respective changes in the Royal Gazette, which is expected to occur by the end of March.
Nonetheless, while formalizing policies that alleviate gender-based discrimination is a step in the right direction, several civic groups and…
