A beach week in the dry season and a jungle trek in the monsoon don't need the same bag. Pick your regions, month and activities: your checklist updates instantly, remembers what you've packed and prints on one page.
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Regions, month, length and activities. Coming from the itinerary planner? Everything is prefilled.
Your progress is saved in this browser, so you can pack over several evenings.
A clean one-page checklist, without the rest of the website, to keep in your bag.
Packing by season
It's warm all year, but the rain and the heat move around the country. Here's what changes in your bag.
November – February
The most pleasant weather: sunny and less humid. The north gets cool at night (see Chiang Mai weather by month).
March – May
The hottest months, especially inland and in Bangkok. Mid-April brings Songkran, the water festival.
June – October
Mostly short tropical downpours, often in the afternoon (travelling in the rainy season). The Gulf islands stay drier until October.
Pack light
Convenience stores, pharmacies and markets are everywhere in Thailand. A few things are still worth bringing.
FAQ
Cover your shoulders and knees, and take your shoes off before entering temple buildings. A light shirt and long skirt or trousers are ideal; some major temples lend or rent sarongs at the entrance, but it's easier to bring your own outfit. More in our guide to Thai temple etiquette.
It's useful everywhere, but it matters most in the rainy season and in jungle or rural areas, where mosquitoes — and the risk of dengue — are higher. That's why the list recommends a stronger repellent and long sleeves in those cases. See our Thailand health and vaccines guide.
Thailand uses 220 V and several socket types (A, B, C, F and O). Many sockets accept both flat and round pins, but a universal adapter is the safest choice.
Conventional sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate contribute to coral bleaching. If you dive or snorkel around Thailand's reefs, a mineral sunscreen protects both your skin and the coral.
Yes. Ticked items are stored in your browser, and your trip settings are kept in the page link, so you can come back to your list any time before you leave.
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By Kylian Dev