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Luggage and bags: Pack light because chances are you will get heaps more stuff over there.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Pack shorts, light shirts and skirts for the cooler days. Pack something for the cold wether because sometimes the temperatures drops dramaticaly. You can buy Havaianas over there for really cheap. i came back with 6 pairs so dont take any thongs.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Your hotel will supply you with shampoo, conditioner and soap and other nessacary toiletries. Take any medical supplies and if your worried about taking medicine, ask your doctor about printing of a medical certificat.
Photo Equipment: Camera is nessacery! Didgital camera's are better because you take heaps of pictures. Waterproof cameras are better if you go in toures because you go in the water.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: I can't imagine you going camping or that stuff in Thialand. But there beaches are beautiful! Take 1 pair of swimmwers coz you will buy more over there. Take sunscreen and aloe vera gell and dry skin car for all thoose people with fair skin
Miscellaneous: MBK is a huge hit in bangkok
Written Feb 9, 2012
Luggage and bags: One small case and one day pack, thats all you need, just fill them up with essentials. Thailand is a great place for shopping and is cheap they also have plenty of pharmecy shops so you can get all your personal items there as well, just like back home. Thailand is home from home.
Keep cameras in day pack unless you have seperate bag.
Written Oct 9, 2011
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Take into account that the weather in Thailand is generally very hot and humid, try to wear light clothes that don't attract any unwanted heat..
Miscellaneous: Remember that in places like Phuket its VERY hot so if your thinking about doing your own laundry, its a cheap alternative and means you can pack light, as you will definately be bringing back alot of souviners
Written May 18, 2010
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Strong canvas shoes to walk over coral is a must.
If you're prone to sunburn, carry a thin long sleeved cotton shirt.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Thai pharmacies are very helpful but communication may be a problem. I have a standard medical kit that includes imodium, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, a broad spectrum antibiotic and the usual paraphenalia for cuts etc. Also bring your spectacle prescription along and make spare pairs fro enxt to nothing.
Photo Equipment: In humid environments, ensure that your camera case is completely waterproof
Written Apr 30, 2010
Luggage and bags: A SMALL BACKPACK TO CARRY A COUPLE OF NECCESARIES.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A GOOD PAIR OF WALKING SHOES/BOOTS
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: DUE TO THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLANT AND SUN BLOCKOUT IS A NECESSITY IN THE TROPICS..
I CARRY A SMALL TUBE OF ANTISEPTIC CREAM AND SMALL BOTTLE ANTISEPTIC HANDWASH.. SMALL PACK OF FACEWIPES(MOISTURISERS)
Photo Equipment: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY IS CHARGED...
I ALSO CARRY A SPARE MEMORY CARD..
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: A GOOD THING TO CARRY HERE IS ALSO A PONCHO THAT CAN ROLL UP POCKETSIZE...AS IT RAINS ANYTIME HERE..
ALWAYS CARRY A LARGE BOTTLE OF WATER..
Miscellaneous: A SELF CHARGING TORCH FOR THOSE STREETS WITHOUT LIGHTS.. AND NIGHTIME ACTIVITIES..
A SPARE PAIR OF GLASSES.
A SMALL PACKET OF TISSUE...IN CASE THE ROLL IS EMPTY!!
Updated Jan 23, 2010
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Miscellaneous: Always pack an adaptor for your electrical items to be charged (mobile phone, camera, lap top, shaver, toothbrush and so on. -- it is a good idea to also take a power board from your country so that you can charge more than one item at a time. The adapater plugs into the wall and the power board plugs into that giving you 4 (or 6) outlets) Remember to leave your charging for a long as you can as the electricity current is so much lower than Australia and possibly other countries.
Updated Dec 7, 2009
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: REI.com sells an ultra compact mosquito net that forms a dome over your head and the netting runs the length of your body. I've packed if for nearly 20 years of travel and it's a god-send for the occasional time when the blood suckers are after you in a room that doesn't block these pests.
Miscellaneous: There is a good local brand in SEA called Sketelone and as previously mentioned, some pharmacies and even some 7-11s sell them.
However, I've been travelling with the same mosquito net dome for nearly 20 years and I got it from REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.?) a long time ago. But they still sell one similar to the original one I got and it's called the Bug Hut 1 (bottom of the website I've linked: http://www.rei.com/search?search=mosquito+net ).
It forms a mosquito net dome on the upper half of your body and the netting runs the length of your body. The older model was only less than an inch in diameter and ultra light. When I bought mine, it cost only U$25 but now the similar Bug Hut 1 model is U$39. It's come in handy many multiple times. I've also got the Bug Hut 2 two person mosquito tent which I've also used in Laos. Very good. Anyways, good luck with regards to keeping mozzies away!
Written Sep 15, 2009
Website: REI.com
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Luggage and bags: Suitcase with wheels
Backpack
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring loose, very light clothing that breathes. The heat is stifling at times, don't pack any nylon underwear or bras as you'll regret it. Shorts, socks, sport sandals and a lightweight loose shirt are best.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen
Insect repellent with DEET
Medications
Tampons
Imodium RD
Vitamins
Ear plugs
Birth Control
Handkerchief or tissue
Large plastic bags with zippers for wet articles
Photo Equipment: Digital camera
Notebook computer
Mobile phone
iPod
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sarongs
Bathing suits
Sunglasses
Hat
Miscellaneous: A/C 3 Prong Plug adapters
Thai dictionary
Emergency cards for each person coming
Cash or traveler's checks
Printed copies of hotel, rental car confirmations
Guidebooks
Maps
Luggage locks
Updated Sep 1, 2009
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Miscellaneous: When I travel, I tend to pack a bit differently to most people. For the months before I leave, I start putting aside old clothes that I will take away, wear and then throw away or give to the people that clean our room usually. The room cleaners are usually quite over the moon at getting stuff for free, even though it is second-hand, they still love it! I feel I am doing my bit by recycling my stuff. About 3/4 of the clothes I take to a country stays there, making more room to buy new stuff. I dont like to do a lot of washing of clothes while on holidays, so this packing method works well for me!! I also dont usually buy a lot of clothes for myself while on holidays in Asia, mainly due to their sizing! In Australia, I am anything from a size 10 to a size 14, however when in Asia, I am usually an XXL!!!!!! Im not sure I like being told that they have nothing BIG enough to fit me!!
Written Jul 5, 2009
Luggage and bags: Last year, I went on a 6 week tour in Thailand in the months of June and July. ( what was supposed to be the rainy season - ya right!) I went out to MEC and bought a 45L packpack that was fit for my body, and I was set. ( I am a 22 year old girl, and I probably could have gotten away with a lot less in my bag) If you would like to do shopping while you are there, leave a little bit extra space in your backpack before you go, just so that you don't have to immediately purchase another bag to be hauling around. And once you are about to go home, thats when you should purchase a second bag to start filling with all the wonderful treasures you are wanting to take home with you. ( A nice suitcase with wheels is usually around $20-$30 Can.)
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In terms of shoes, all I packed was a nice comfortable pair of UnderArmour flipflops, which got me through 95% of my trip. Most of the people I went with walked around barefoot. The other 5% of my trip, I bought sport sandals ( the ones with the velcro around your ankle and toes) for hiking and zip lining and active activities.
As for rain gear and umbrellas, to be perfectly honest with you, YOU DON"T NEED IT. You will find when you are there, when you sit in the sun day in and day out, and it starts to rain, you are happy to get a little bit wet with a nice cool rainshower, and if it gets to be a hard pour down, stand under the nearest roof. Rain is welcomed!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries and meds. I would suggest to take a small FirstAid kit, simply because it is hard to come across bandaids and polysporin ( however, they are there, you just have to be patient to find them) If something a little bit bigger does happen to you, the hospitals are WONDERFUL there. I work on an ambulance, so I helped out a few people on my trip who had to go to the hospital for minor things, and I could not believe how clean it was. They had fresh fruit everywhere, the doctors knew what they were doing and you honestly feel like royalty there!
Photo Equipment: All I took was a standard digital camera, and I was happy with it. One of the travellers I went with took a video camera and a larger more professional camera, and he had no problems with it. ( just keep it hidden when not using it, just for safe keeping.) If something happens to break, or you forget it, there are many places there to buy a perfectly wonderful digital camera there. Maybe about $50 Can.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Camping, well, really, why would you cover yourself up with a tent if you are on the beach? However, if you are wanting to camp in the forest, then yes, a little tent I am sure would be helpful. Simply because there are LOTS and LOTS of mosquitos in the forest when it gets dark out.
Beach gear, I cannot tell you how many evenings we played Ultimate Frisbee on the beaches, so bring a firsbee FOR SURE!! Other than that, usually the towels are provided for you, so you won't need to bring a beach towel. One that I did bring, however, was one of those ultra absorbing hand towels for getting out of the shower. You don't really need anything larger than a hand towel, simply because you with either dry off as soon as you step into the sun, or you will just start sweating again!
Miscellaneous: If you are wanting to go into the temples, the main rules are that you cannot have your knees showing aswell as your shoulders. From there, it will all be fine. I just wore capri pants and a light Tshirt. For most of the acutal buildings that you get to go into, you must remove our footwear, so don't worry about footwear.
GIRLS - don't even BOTHER thinking about taking a hairdryer or straightener. You will be sweating in no time and all your work will be ruined anyway. DO take either hairspray or moose, because they will help you out! Makeup - take a little bit if you wish, makesure its waterproof or else it just won't last.
GUYS - as for clothing. One of the guys that I went with, all he brought was his school backback with 2 tshirts and 3 bathing trunks. And he was fine. He rarely wore a shirt anyway.
SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN! You don't want to be burned and cannot go out in the sun because its hurts too much, take care of yourself ( i found out the hard way!) Take some AloeVera! ( it will be your best friend by the end of your trip)
Do remember to take bug spray, as the mosquitos LOVE all the sweaty little people around there. One thing that I did was instead of spraying my skin, I sprayed my tshirt and shorts and shoes before I put them on. Or my hammock before I layed down. That way you don't get all sticky.
The FOOD is spectacular. If you have allergies to peanuts or rice or dairy, thats fine, just order like you would at home. There are MANY different things you can order, EVEN pasta!
If there are ANY questions, please do not hesitate to email me and ask, I would be happy to answer ANY questions that you throw my way!
i.am.cndn@hotmail.com
Written Jun 4, 2009
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