Joanna James
Ornate shrines, vibrant street life and a fascinating collage of chaos—Bangkok is geared up with everything it needs to treat you to the epitome of city getaways in Southeast Asia. Stock up on these packing tips for a worry-free, blissful city getaway in the beating heart of the Land of Smiles.
Are you faced with the strenuous dilemma of choosing between a suitcase and a backpack for your vacation in Bangkok? Let's paint a picture. Imagine wrestling a bulky suitcase up and down staircases, into and out of flights and vehicles and lugging it all the way to your hotel room. Hopefully, it is justifiable by now that a backpack is the way to go. So, ditch your jumbo suitcase and make a handy backpack for your travel companion to enjoy easy city navigation. Going a step further and investing in a water-resistant backpack would be totally worth it, especially if you happen to get caught in one of Bangkok's late-afternoon downpours.
If there's one thing that you should keep in mind when packing for Bangkok, it would be not to pack your entire wardrobe. Dressing appropriately in Bangkok wouldn't necessarily have to be much of a concern, as long as skimpy clothing is avoided. Sure, the capital city is pretty easygoing and looks at things in a more liberal sense than the rest of Thailand, but even so, it never hurts to dress modestly. Throw in 3 – 4 t-shirts, 2 – 3 pairs of longish shorts and pants and 2 skirts and 1 dress for the ladies.
Flip flops rule Bangkok. You could walk around the entire city and spend all day in a pair of flip flops if you wanted to. Almost every holiday spent in Bangkok will have some kind of city tour or exploration on the itinerary, so a pair of decent walking shoes would also come in handy as flip flops aren't the most ideal for exploring. Fine dining or any other fancy occasions on the schedule? Throw in the right pair of footwear that suits your level of fanciness.
Travellers who've been to a fair share of tropical destinations know that there's a set of must-haves that you need to take with you in order to spend a worry-free vacation. As a metropolis in tropical Southeast Asia, Bangkok is no different. One cannot stress enough the importance of mosquito repellent, so take enough with you unless you want to spend your getaway killing mosquitoes. Looking forward to basking in the sun and lazing by the pool? Throw in a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen and a sun hat aside from your swimwear.
Imagine checking into your hotel room only to find that the wall sockets are not compatible with your devices. Even if you are staying at one of the finest Bangkok resort hotels, including the likes of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, carrying a universal travel adapter with you can keep you from disappointments and unpleasant surprises.
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