From travel insurance to tooth floss, you will have everything you could possibly need to bring with you. You might be wondering why this list is so different from the bajillion other Thailand packing lists you can find online. It goes without saying that carrying 50 pounds for several hours each travel day without a break from the Thailand heat is not fun. I was pretty tempted to just dump half of my belongings at one point.
If you take just one thing from this lengthy introduction to my Thailand packing list, it is to pack as light as possible.
Bonus: Thailand is a very cheap country! The great thing is that most of the items on this Thailand packing list are available on Amazon a lot of them are on Amazon Prime too! I have added some links to the items I love to travel with below for you to check out and take with you on your trip!
These are the eight essential items to add to your Thailand packing list. I seriously would not have even thought of needing some of these in a million years until I backpacked Thailand. Okay, this one might have been a little bit obvious. When you are looking at backpacks for traveling Thailand, trust me when I tell you that a 50L backpack is more than enough for anything under 3 months.
I made the mistake of filling 75L backpack the first time I went to Thailand, and ended up way overpacking. Check out my favorite backpack for traveling Thailand! Many places require you to remove your shoes when you enter them, such as family owned stores, homes, some restaurants, pharmacies, and most certainly temples. Do yourself a favor and grab the best shoes for Thailand : pair of good quality flip flops.
Your feet will thank you. To carry around your day to day stuff, pick up a small and durable bag like this one. I have brought this to Thailand before, and it is the perfect size to carry all of your belongings while exploring the country. Updated on April 30, by Asher Fergusson. I also include what to wear in Thailand as well as additional tips on what NOT to bring and some frequently asked questions about general Thailand travel.
In addition to all these physical items definitely make sure to also bring an open heart and mind, patience, a balanced sense of humor, and an adventurous spirit! It works by filtering the water as you drink through it. View on Amazon. This will ensure you always have the ability to charge your devices. Also note: most Southeast Asian countries can have strong power surges so you may want to bring some extra fuses for this adapter in case you blow through the two that it comes with.
That said, a lot travelers end up getting sick at least once, so pack some activated charcoal to be prepared. These capsules quickly absorb whatever toxins are in your system, stopping the dreaded diarrhea that comes with eating contaminated food in a developing country.
A set of packing cubes is a savior when it comes to staying organized on the road. Instead of digging around in your backpack looking for that missing sock, just pull out the cube your socks are packed in!
Note: My wife and I personally designed these packing cubes after having subpar experiences with the low-quality ones available on Amazon.
Our packing cubes come with premium YKK zippers, puncture-resistant ripstop Nylon, and quality workmanship backed by our lifetime replacement guarantee.
Only available in the USA. Electrolytes are also great to have in case you get sick in Thailand, as diarrhea can leave you seriously dehydrated, which is especially dangerous in a hot, humid climate.
If you want to protect your phone from dust, sand, dirt and water while also being able to take underwater photos and videos then this little phone case is a must. Unfortunately pickpockets are very common in places like Bangkok and any crowded places you may visit in Thailand. By doing that, you make it next to impossible for pickpockets to steal from while staying super organized with your most important travel items always at hand. This one also comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee!
Furthermore, a VPN protects you with 1-click from losing your passwords, credit cards, and identity. Hackers are known to target tourists on insecure WiFi networks. I learned this the hard way!
View their plans at WorldNomads. I usually find traveling with a backpack to be the most convenient, as it keeps my hands free for other things and can double as my carry-on when flying. This fantastic pack is lightweight but has a lot of storage capacity.
A quick-dry towel is sufficient, and these ones are small and lightweight. Also, a lot of wonderful things to photograph in Thailand are near water such as: the beaches, waterfalls and rain forests. You should definitely bring a sarong to Thailand, because they have so many uses for travelers: towel, blanket, swimsuit cover-up, curtain, skirt, beach towel, scarf — the list goes on.
Sarongs might not be an absolutely ideal replacement for all of those items, but they work great in a pinch. Thailand has lots of great hiking and trekking options, and I definitely recommended taking advantage of them. My husband and I both like these Merrells, which fit all the criteria. They cover both popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations, and always give budget-friendly options.
The Lonely Planet Thailand book is updated pretty regularly, so be sure to get the newest edition. Clothes made from thin, lightweight materials like linen, cotton blends, and active fabrics are best — avoid heavy denim. Shorts, tops, skirts, dresses, and capris made out of lightweight fabrics can all be good options for women visiting Thailand. Lighter-weight pants or capris are a much better option for your Thailand wardrobe.
Like most places, social norms regarding how to dress in Thailand definitely put more restrictions on women than on men. Even in beach towns and large cities, women should cover their midriffs and avoid super-short shorts and skirts.
But in general, Thai clothing reflects Western fashion, and visitors to Thailand can wear similar styles as at home. Regardless of the time of year, when traveling to Thailand you should make sure you pack the following in addition to your usual travel essentials. Even if you forget something, you can easily find most of what you need in Thailand — especially Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.
I first traveled to Thailand while living in Madagascar. Going from one tropical country to another, I figured that packing for three weeks in Thailand would be just like any other trip I had taken in Madagascar. I was only sort of right. Now, after having spent quite a bit of time there, my packing list is much more Thailand-friendly.
So for your next trip to Thailand, use this easy guide to help you figure out what to pack for Thailand:. Thailand is best navigated with a backpack. Opt for a backpack instead. The Outbreaker Travel Backpack is the perfect piece of luggage for Thailand. Built for city travel, it is well-organized, comfortable, and made of waterproof sailcloth to keep your stuff dry when that unpredictable afternoon monsoon rain hits.
Instead of wasting time unlacing impractical hiking boots or strappy sandals every time, pack a pair of breathable, slip on shoes.
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