Are you allowed into pagodas with bare feet? Vietnam
The guard initially didn't let in someone wearing shorts above the knees, but fortunately, there was a backup option; they rolled down the hems to below the knees, laughed, and let him in.
Knees should be covered
We are in Thailand in front of the Palace. The son had his shorts pulled down as low as possible, as allowed by his t-shirt. But it didn't work, the guard raised his Thai eyebrows and sent him to buy tourist pants.