Thailand Packing List from India

What to expect on the ground

Thailand is hot and humid year round, with a cool dry season and a wet monsoon. Pack light and breathable, plus rain cover in the wet months.

Documents plus money

Carry digital copies on your phone plus a printed backup in your checked bag.

• Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your return date
• Visa or e-visa confirmation (printed plus digital)
• Travel insurance card plus emergency contact numbers
• Forex card plus one backup credit or debit card
• Some cash in the local currency in small denominations
• Printed flight and hotel bookings
• A printed copy of your itinerary

Clothing for a hot, humid climate

Light, breathable, loose cotton or linen. You will sweat, so pack a few changes and use hotel laundry.

• 5 to 7 light breathable t-shirts or tops
• 2 to 3 pairs of light trousers, shorts, or skirts
• Swimwear plus a quick-dry towel
• A sun hat, sunglasses, and strong sunscreen
• Comfortable sandals plus one pair of closed walking shoes
• A light rain jacket or compact umbrella
• Modest covered clothing for temples (shoulders and knees covered)
• A compact rain poncho in the monsoon season

Toiletries plus health

Pack travel-size containers, and carry any prescription medicines in their original packaging with a doctor's note.

• Prescription medicines plus a basic first-aid kit
• Paracetamol, anti-diarrhoeal, rehydration salts, antacids
• Hand sanitiser plus a few masks
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and travel toiletries
• Any contact lenses or spare glasses you need

Electronics plus essentials

A universal adapter saves you every time. Carry power banks in your cabin bag, never checked.

• Universal travel adapter plus a power bank
• Phone, charger, and earphones
• Camera if you carry one, plus spare memory and battery
• A reusable water bottle
• A light daypack for day trips

Frequently asked