5 Things to Buy Before Visiting Thailand – Holiday Villas Koh Samui
What do you need to bring to Thailand? – Holiday Villas Koh Samui
Thailand is a beautiful country to visit, but many people forget to do their research before jumping on the plane. To make sure your holiday is as enjoyable and as stress free as possible, it’s important to make sure you have thought about investing in these five holiday essentials.
- Insect repellent. This is an essential. Don’t let your relaxing day at the beach be ruined by insect bites. Make sure you carry a bottle of repellent around with you at all times, as you never know when those pesky bugs are going to come looking for a snack.
- Toilet paper. Many westerners are unaware of this on their first trip to Asia, but toilet paper is a rarity when out and about. Many public toilets are squat toilets that have a hose you can use to clean yourself off. This isn’t for everyone though, so it’s advisable to carry a pack of tissues or a roll of toilet paper in your bag if you don’t want to be stuck in an awkward situation.
- A Thai phrasebook. If you’re visiting an area of Thailand popular with tourists, then you can expect to find a lot of English speaking people. However, you shouldn’t expect everyone to know English, so it’s best to bring a Thai phrasebook or dictionary just in case.
- A Lifestraw. Tap water in Thailand is often unsafe to drink. In a country where hydration is essential, you’ll find that you’ll be investing a lot on bottled water. To make things easier, purchasing a handy little water purifying tool such as the Lifestraw can make your life a lot easier. Just put it into water, suck, and you can drink safely! You can even use it in natural water sources when out hiking.
- Sunscreen. Now this may seem obvious, but make sure you stock up on enough sunscreen lotion before getting on the plane as it’s actually quite expensive in Thailand. If you don’t want to be paying extra, definitely make sure you buy some before setting off.
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