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Lightweight clothing

Lightweight clothing, Bangkok

 22 Reviews  when travelling with group, check in one bag only and the rest should only bring carry on baggage ou should select clothing which can be mixed and matched: colors which coordinate and layers which can... 

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Bring a big bag for shopping!

Bring a big bag for shopping!, Bangkok

 19 Reviews  a bag with wheels, its a bit of a hassle carrying your bags around on your shoulder all day umbrella, loose cotton clothing it can be very hot and humid but it all there, it is so cheap whatever you... 

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Bring an umbrella

Bring an umbrella, Bangkok

 5 Reviews  Umbrella for the rain season My Photos First Photo: Raining in Suan Saranrom Park Second photo: Raining in Suan Saranrom Park Third photo: Raining in Chao Praya river. Inside the boat Forth photo:... 

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Soft sleeveless for the hot Bangkok!

Soft sleeveless for the hot Bangkok!, Bangkok

 4 Reviews  bring additional bags to pack the items you've bought in Bangkok wear comfy shoes...you'll be always on the go...sleeveless is better to be worn if you're visiting Pattaya...around 2 hrs travel by... 

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Padlocks

Padlocks, Bangkok

 2 Reviews  Don't make the same mistake that I did, and carry over a large back-pack, take the smallest bag that you feel you can carry. This will make things easier and quicker when you need to move around.... 

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Bring dollars/baht, lots of it!!!!

Bring dollars/baht, lots of it!!!!, Bangkok

 schurman23 Says:   When travelling I usually bring just a few dollars and all the rest are in peso currency which I exchange to the currency of my destination. For Bangkok,... 

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Earplugs

Earplugs, Bangkok

 Willettsworld Says:   Forget your wife, your husband, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your mother, your father, your sister, your brother or any other travelling companion. These... 

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Map of Bangkok

Map of Bangkok, Bangkok

 volopolo Says:  You have to buy a map in Bangkok. You find in the airport some free maps, the same in the hotels. Also in the streets of Bangkok have maps to see where you are.... 

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The essentials for the shopping gal in bangkok

The essentials for the shopping gal in bangkok, Bangkok

 yukisanto Says:  Bring an extra collapsible bag with you for all your victory goods. You'll need it, trust me. or you can buy that bag from the city itself, but why spent extra... 

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Make sure to bring certain essentials

Make sure to bring certain essentials, Bangkok

 GracesTrips Says:  Plastic bags to put your sweaty clothes in. Good walking shoes. Cortizone to stop itching. If you're not used to the humidity, sometimes you'll feel itchy. I... 

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Hair driers in Thailand

Hair driers in Thailand, Bangkok

 gaolei Says:   Many hotels in Asia have hair driers, don't bring your US one. It probably will not work. Look for the 110-230 VAC or 85-260 Vac label on your devices. It has... 

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Pack Diligently

Pack Diligently, Bangkok

 MiamiRob Says:   If you're flying to Thailand from the US or other distant country you will need to pack diligently to be prepared for any typical situation you may run into... 

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Pack a travel kettle

Pack a travel kettle, Bangkok

 jerjc99 Says:  Buy in Bangkok Buy in Bangkok Branches of the excellent British pharmacy retailer, Boots, are everywhere in Bangkok Sure. Most three-star hotels or less... 

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elecrical sockets

elecrical sockets, Bangkok

 markjunior Says:   i would advise spending money on a good adapter with both straight and round pins for your gadgets.lots of hotels have old sockets that tend to spark and... 

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Pack Light!!

Pack Light!!, Bangkok

 boocik04 Says:  Bring a big bag if you decide to shop but remember, if you take Air Asia flights you are only eligible for 15kg of luggage! Light clothing is essential as it... 

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Small toys for children instead of candy

Small toys for children instead of candy, Bangkok

 NoelCricket Says:  If your doing a tour package deal and doing about 2 weeks 2 pieces of luggage should be sufficient. Comfortable tennis shoes, couple pair of shades. A backpack... 

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Adaptors

Adaptors, Bangkok

 Cathy&Gary Says:   The adaptor used in Thailand is the same one used in Bali, two round pins.We normally take a small Australian power board with us as well, then there are... 

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Mosquito Repellent or Suffer!

Mosquito Repellent or Suffer!, Bangkok

 fattytuna Says:   Mosiquito bites are almost unavoidable in Thailand. My girlfriend applied three different methods each day to try to protect herself and still got a few... 

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Mosquito Repellent even for indoors

Mosquito Repellent even for indoors, Bangkok

 easterntrekker Says:  If you are travelling around the country pack light . Back packs are probably the best . Keep in mind weight restrictions on domestic flights. As the norm ,... 

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A good map to help you get around

A good map to help you get around, Bangkok

 aemilys Says:   I didn't bother with a guidebook but just used the Nancy Chandler map. You could probably buy one in Bangkok but rather than spend time hunting it down buy it... 

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Packing...

Packing..., Bangkok

 CandS Says:  Take a small backpack so that you can carry your water and anything you might buy along the way... Most hotels will let you leave your suitcase at their lobby... 

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EXTRA bag

EXTRA bag, Bangkok

 icebaby0 Says:  Remember to bring an extra luggage so u can buy more things. But then again...why bring when u can buy a "non-branded" one there! Cool clothes for shopping and... 

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bring sunscreen or get sunburned

bring sunscreen or get sunburned, Bangkok

 malangi Says:  bring a big bag for shopping so you wont have to carry small bags everytime you shop bring lightweight clothes if you will go to bangkok in feb-march because... 

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If you are Aussie, and you are a vegemite eater...

If you are Aussie, and you are a vegemite eater..., Bangkok

 thedouglas Says:   I have taken to buying a tube of vegemite for trips to SE Asia. This has usually been because I miss it if I am away for a lengthy time, and the only spreads... 

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Do not bring any clothes

Do not bring any clothes, Bangkok

 largerama Says:  A big one to fill up NONE - They are cheaper here. Especially on the Saturday market next to Mochit Sky Train NONE - Cheaper here. There are Tescos everywhere... 

Top 3 Hotels in Bangkok

The Oriental, Bangkok

 25 Reviews and 915 Opinions  its an experience one must have...stay there at any cost. its totally worth it in every way u can... 

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Shangri-La

 36 Reviews and 1310 Opinions  I have visited Bangkok many times for business, but this was the first time for pleasure. My wife... 

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Sukhothai Bangkok

 7 Reviews and 522 Opinions  We come to Bangkok every few years and, now that we can occasionally afford to, we’re working our... 

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