Thailand forum

Hi,

I pretty much just did your exact trip. 3 weeks including Cambodia and lots of islands in Thailand. This is what I used and didn't... Used 3 bathing suits, tank tops, 2 favorite shorts, 2 flip flops, couple t shirts. Will not use jeans, tight shirts, or socks. The reason I like 2 or 3 is in case you do laundry or if you get it wet. Also you can buy things super cheap in Cambodia so if you need anything, get it there before Thailand. Oh and don't forget a hat and sunscreen. Enjoy! I had the time of my life. And the Trang islands in southern Thailand, amazing and very few tourists compared to the other islands around.

Thanks to both!!!

Should I bring runners? I am debating on it but I tend to never use runners in the summer unless I am at the gym..
thanks again for your help... made my choices easier!!!
cheers

I always advise against wearing open toed footwear here, as it offers no protection to your foot (except the soul). Mosquitos love to feast on exposed feet, and if you are riding a motorcycle and you (or the driver) have to put it down, flip flops or "Tevas" just plain suck. Ask Cranky here about that. He's got some first hand experience.

Agreed... if you plan on motorbike, maybe one pair of closed toe. But if not, I just got back from 3 weeks, Thailand and Cambodia with flip flops worn every day and as long as you spray with deet each day, I had no problems. Maybe I was lucky but I only got about 3 bites the entire time and they were actually on my shoulders!

The less the better because I swear, you always end up wearing the same comfortable outfits over and over, then switch to wash, then back to your favorites! Nike has a great pair of flip flops right now that feels like you are walking on pillows. Great for long days out. http://www.zappos.com/nike-comfort-thong-black-white

Enjoy!!

To the OP:
It really depends on how you deal with heat. Thailand is a warm country - not Saudi Arabia or Djibouti warm mind you, but warmer than the climates most anglos come from. Me personally, I don't find it that hot. I actually find open toed footwear less comfortable, because my foot is constantly exposed. But if you find the summer in Europe hot, then you might want to consider open toed footwear - but not on a bike.

Oh and I don't wear shorts either. For the same reasons I don't wear open toed footwear. I do wear jeans - as long as it's not a really hot day. Lightweight shirts are good, but unless you've got those nice, expensive linen shirts, plan two a day (or you'll be a funk monster). You can buy clothes cheaply here, especially the low quality stuff people like to bum around in. So you don't have to pack everything. You can grab some stuff on the fly for minimal expense. Also the rainy season is showing up early (has rained twice this week), so there's a chance you'll be getting wet and want to change more than you otherwise would. And I would bring one set of decent clothes in case you decide you want to go someplace nice.