What do You Need when Traveling to Thailand

    Traveling to a new country can be exciting and overwhelming especially when you are moving to a state with an entirely different culture from yours. The secret is out, and Thailand has emerged as one of the most beautiful and affordable destinations that anyone could choose to visit. Most individuals are afraid of taking a Thailand trip claiming that it sounds expensive and out of reach but the truth is, getting to this beautiful country is more accessible than it even sounds.

    Every year, Thailand attracts millions of tourists, business people and students due to its attractiveness and capability to host the three. But what are some of the things that you need before going to Thailand? Let’s have a quick look at them;

    Get a Thailand visa

    The type of visa you get differs depending on what you are going to do, and how long you plan on staying there. There is the visitors’ visa, Visa waiver, non-immigrant visas which come in different categories, business, permanent resident, marriage and the students Visa.  You can consult Visa professionals such as Visa Thailande to guide you through the process and let them advise you on which type of Visa is best for you based on your specific needs. Ensure that your travel passport is not expired yet and also, apply for the visa before leaving as this gives you a clue of what is expected of you when traveling to Thailand. However, Thailand allows you to get your VISA upon arrival, but it is always good to be prepared first.

    Insurance

    Along with your Visa and passport should be your travel insurance. Ensure to check out for the best insurance to cover all your traveling needs including any activities you may take while abroad. You do not have to go for the cheapest coverage, and neither do you need the most expensive. The goal is to ensure you are comprehensively protected.

    Do not forget your vaccine

    Before embarking on your trip, check if you need any vaccines. This is vital in protecting you against diseases like yellow fever, typhoid to mention a few. You do not want your stay to be ruined by unexpected breakouts. Also, if you have any prescriptions, ensure to carry all the medicines with you.

    Credit cards

    Have all your debit and credit cards in place and ensure that they can work in international ATMs and won’t block you from accessing them from Thailand.

    Flight ticket

    Your journey cannot be complete if you do not have your travel ticket with you. In fact, this should come before anything else. It pays if you start preparing for your flight in advance because unfortunately, the tickets seem to get pricier as you get closer you get to your flying time. Ensure that you have your ticket two to three months before the traveling day if you wish to save money.

    A well-packed backpack

    Other than the traveling suitcases, a bag will do you good and make your movement from one spot to the next once you are in Thailand. It will help you carry the small items such as the passport, credit and debit cards, mobile phone, documents, drinking water, a Thailand guidebook or even sunglasses; you name them.

    The requirements are that simple. You do not need too much to have a great time in this fantastic state. Always make sure that you have a list of these things and tick the items one by one once you have it in place. Good luck with your trip.

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    • Tom La Vecchia

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      Founder and Publisher of New Theory Magazine and Podcast. Serial Entrepreneur who loves wine, cigars and anything that allows to people to connect and share experiences.

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