Packing for Thailand

Come with an open mind, a willingness to work, a professional attitude, the knowledge that it is not going to be “like home”, confidence in your teaching skills, and above all, that sense of adventure and challenge that lured you to Thailand. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, but it will be over before you know it so make every moment count. Work hard when you have to and play equally hard when you have your well-earned time off!

Documents

You should consider having 2 copies made of all your necessary information such as your birth certificate, driver’s license, SIN card, passport, any health card etc. Bring one set of copies with you and leave one set with someone at home. This is a safety measure, things can get lost or stolen.

Clothing

You should bring plenty of comfortable clothing to wear in and around Thailand. Cotton is a valuable material to have there. You will get hot, and light cotton is the best thing that you can wear in heat.

Although it is hot, you will still want to bring your jeans and in the cooler season you will be happy to have some sweats and long-sleeved cozy shirts or sweaters.

Underwear

If you are particular about your underwear choices, you will want to bring enough with you. Thailand manufactures for every major underwear and lingerie company, therefore there is a variety of availability. This does not mean you will always get exactly what you want however. You will want to bring more, especially if you like the cotton sporty sorts.

Shoes

If you have a certain type of footwear that you are partial to (ie Birkenstocks, New Balance sneakers etc.) you should think about bringing an extra pair.

Packing List

Thailand Information - Packing for Thailand

The following is a list of things that you may want to bring with you to Thailand. All of these items can be found here, but you may not be able to get the brands you are used to. Please note that this list is not complete, and you may think of things that will make your life easier when you get here.

Toiletries

Deodorant
Tampons/pads
Razors
Astringent
Syringes

Electronic Supplies

best to bring one rather than buy for sake of simplicity. Once you get your feet on the ground there are loads of electronics markets where you can get good deals but I wouldn't recommend it as a first order of business.
If you bring any electronics, please ensure that you have the correct conversion equipment for Thailand. You can obtain an international conversion kit relatively inexpensively at any electronics store in your home country.

Travelling Supplies

Travel guide book
Bathing suit
Camera
Sunscreen
Since most of the backpacks are made in East Asia, you may want to hold off purchasing one in Canada and get one here at a significantly reduced price.

School Supplies

Favorite teacher resources – bring whatever resources you consider essential to your classroom i.e. story books, craft supplies, stickers, incentive charts, etc

Money

Minimum $1500.00, Cost of first month.

Other

Books are available second hand in some towns and cities - with so many backpackers trekking around the countryside there are often a wealth of used books around.
CDs