Comments on: What Should i take with me for a month backpacking in thailand?

By: Roger S

Roger S — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:06:14 +0000

If you are American, European, or African, you will need to bring your own condoms. The ones in Asia are small and very poor quality.

By: kenjinuk

kenjinuk — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:52:48 +0000

shorts and T shirts, soft shoes and some good walking boots.
decent camera, Quad band phone and one of those electronic dictionaries which you can download to your phone.
Plenty of Baht, change your money in Thailand at the airport, not in your home country.
Read the guide books and take a decent one with you, rough guide/lonely planet.
Have a pair of long trousers for visiting temples and to stop the Mossies biting at night.
Have drunk the water in Thailand and it is OK.
You can buy clothes and shoes in Thailand very cheap and yes they do have some tall people here!
Chiang Mai is great and there are many good treks and home stays you can go on.
You will make many friends and have a brilliant time.

By: bad_dog

bad_dog — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:48:54 +0000

everyone keeps mentioning pharmacy stuff, there are Boots Pharmacies all over Thailand now as well as other chemists.
you’ll be able to get stuff for your 6ft size in thailand.
been going there for the last 10 years and never had travel insurance, getting it this year tho’ as i think i’ve pushed my luck far enough.
just take a good sence of humour with you and have a great time!
PS not a lot of hostels out there, its all guest houses!!

By: Hester Blue

Hester Blue — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:30:16 +0000

-Lots of Baht, and maybe some US Dollars too
-T-shirts and shorts
-One pair of long trousers
-One light Jacket
-Socks
-Hiking Boots
-Flip Flops
-Underwear (obviously)
-2 swimming costumes
-Some of that soap that doesn’t need water
-Wet Wipes
-Best to take some First Aid stuff (e.g. liquid for cleaning cuts, bandages, etc. etc.) in case you get into trouble in a remote area (has happened to me!)
-Condoms
-Travel Journal
Have Fun!!!

By: khunB

khunB — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:37:53 +0000

Firstly, it would depend on what time of the year you are visiting Thailand. Is it going to be hot and dry, or hot and rainy?

Secondly, in my humble opinion Thailand is not a country where you backpack and what I mean by that is that it is just way to hot to carry a large backpack and hardly anyone pitches a tent here.

You say you are going to stay in hostels so you don’t need much anyways. A light cover like a bed sheet for the dry and hot season. A slightly heavier blanket for the monsoon season.

But then again hostels, guesthouses and other accommodation usually provide those anywhere.

Everything you need should fit into a small size backpack. Bring a pair of shorts, a pair of light long loose fitting pants, two shirts (preferably long sleeved), a pair of walking shoes, a pair of sandals or flip flops, couple of underwear.

Sunglasses, small flashlight, spare batteries, money belt, very light raincoat, zipper bags (bag passport and other valuables), wallet, condoms (Asian Condoms may be too small).

Everything should fit in a small sized backpack. Buy toothpaste and shaving cream in Thailand because you will be carrying everything as handbag in the plane to Thailand and airport security usually takes it from you anyways depending on from where you are flying in.

If you find yourself missing something, you can buy anything in Thailand. You won’t have a problem finding shorts but long pants may be more difficult.

By: theymademedoit

theymademedoit — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:46:24 +0000

Take alot of t-shirts and shorts,mp3 player,bug repellent.

Have a friend with dengue fever at the moment it’s not pleasant,so it pays not to get bitten.

Apart from that ,you don’t need to much.Just pack one or 2 sweaters ,as they are nice to wear if you’re sleeping on a bus or train,or perhaps going to the cinema or something,as the air -con can be cold.

You can find clothing that will fit you ,i’m 6ft 2 ,live here and have no problems finding things to fit.

Useful links to Thai websites and businesses.

By: ville009

ville009 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:09:51 +0000

items in Thailand are really cheap.I’ve been there and know what I am talking about. One very important thing which a few take for granted as waste of money is TRAVEL INSURANCE. Take my advice and Insure Yourself. A young lady from my country had an accident (broke her pelvis, ribs and other parts) while in Cambodia, she was not insured and was sent to a local clinic; they demanded €2,000 just for attending to her and another €15,000 to airlift to Thailand. The Red Cross Society of Malta had to intervene and a group of local paramedics were dispatched to Cambodia to get the girl back. Visit timesofmalta.com and check under backissues going back 3days to get further information. I am not kidding. So don’t take what you can find in Thailand, but take what you the least likely that you need ..travel insurance.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:09:26 +0000

Money
Passport
Cloths
Backpack
Camera
A guide book
Mp3 player/mobile phone
Sunblock
Swimwear
Cap
Sunglasses
Comfortable flip flops

Travel light ,repect the culture,smile enjoy yourself.

By: sweetcat

sweetcat — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:52:34 +0000

so hot take should easy clothrs

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:55:51 +0000

Condoms is a definite must and as you will probably spend most of your time in shorts a t-shirt clothes shouldn’t be a problem . I’d be more concerned about medical supplies , temporary tooth filling , headache tablets and things like that .

A month will pass very quickly and i’m sure you can find all you need there but without knowing what it’s called locally it could prove a nightmare getting a simple paracetamol !