Packing list for Thailand, travel insurance for Thailand, and taking your belongings

What to bring to Thailand: highlighted

Documents and money: passport that is valid for long enough (>6 months), an extra copy of your passport is also useful, cash for a week.
Packing and protection: if you go during the rainy season, don't forget a waterproof cover for your backpack or bag.
Insects and animals: a set of anti-mosquito repellents (preferably with DEET, see also DEET anti-mosquito repellent).
Clothing and shoes: clothing for both heat and humidity (see also tropical clothing and clothing for warm weather).
Lying and sleeping: mosquito net, if it is not already present in your accommodation.
Medicines and travel pharmacy: medical kit (self-assembled or not).
Outdoor and conveniences: sunglasses.
Technology and equipment: don't forget to bring a world plug (see also world plug or travel plug).
Safety and theft: money belt.
Care and hygiene: sunscreen with a high protection factor & aftersun.

A snorkel set, sometimes you can also rent one on site.
Reusable water bottle with filter.
Water shoes given the coral and stones in the water at the various locations.
UV protective shirt for snorkeling.
Hat or cap against the sun and heat.
International driving license, this is mandatory if you want to rent a car or scooter.

Knowledge about the customs and local habits, especially when you visit temples.
Knowledge about the local regulations, especially if you smoke a joint every now and then.

In Thailand, mosquitoes can be found all year round. Although you generally have the most trouble with them in the rainy season (June-October), they can never be completely avoided. Some mosquitoes in Thailand still carry malaria (in a limited number of areas), the other mosquitoes stick to dengue, and partly other mosquito-borne diseases.
More about protection against mosquitoes and insects or malaria.

There are sand flies on some beaches (or in certain seasons), so it is always good to check with the place where you are sleeping what the situation is.
What are the favorite islands of sand flies in Thailand: Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kood.
Where else do you encounter a lot of sand flies? East Thailand (Koh Kood, Koh Mak, Koh Chang) Central Thailand (Koh Phayam and Ao Yai).
Which islands are not overcrowded with sand flies? Western south coast (Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi). Eastern south coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao).
Your set of mosquito repellents with DEET can provide a solution! More about sand flies and sand fleas.

In Thailand, you can find both natural mosquito sprays and lotions as well as a variant with DEET. In addition, there is a wide choice of brands (both local and international) and stores where you can buy mosquito repellents.

The 7-Eleven in Thailand is open 24/7 and sells just about everything you need, including mosquito repellents.
Other (large) supermarkets, such as Family Mart, Tesco Lotus and Big C, also sell products with different percentages of DEET.
In addition to supermarkets, many drugstores sell mosquito repellents. Watsons, a drugstore with a large number of branches in Thailand, sells various brands of mosquito sprays and lotions with DEET. Brands that sell mosquito repellents with DEET in Thailand include Soffell (including a spray and lotion with t 13% DEET) OFF, Sketolene and Merci.
Sketolene also sells a ‘jungle’ variant with a percentage of 95% DEET.
If you are going to a remote area, make sure you have purchased enough DEET in advance.

Supermarkets have large assortments with everything you need.
For snacks or last-minute purchases, you can go to the many convenience stores.
Street food is delicious and available in many places!
Markets are popular for trying all kinds of unique dishes.
Of course, you also have local and international restaurants in all shapes and sizes.

It is forbidden to take weed with you to Thailand. Make sure you do not carry any traces with you at all. No matter how full the prisons are, there always seems to be room for a tourist with a joint.
Weed is sold openly in Thailand. Smoking marijuana in public remains tricky.
Traveling around (and possessing) cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, opium, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, ketamine or, for example, magic mushrooms all fall under the strict Thai law.
E-cigarettes and vapes are also prohibited.
The rules have been adjusted in 2024. Cannabis is supposed to be 'legalized', but the rules are now almost even vaguer than before. In addition, they can be changed at any time without warning.
The fines and prison sentences are a lot less vague, by the way.

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