What to Bring
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellant
- Camera, film, and extra batteries
- Sandals, flip-flops, and trekking shoes
- English – Thai dictionary
- Photos of your family, hobbies, and friends, as villagers are always interested in learning about other cultures and lifestyles
(avoid pictures that flaunt “wealth” — your home or car, for example). - Swimming costume (shorts and a T-shirt)
- Rain coat for the green season (June – Oct)
- Several t-shirts that cover the shoulders
- Sun hat
- UV Sunscreen
- Personal medication
- A sarong (suitable for wearing to and from the bathroom)
- A souvenir from your country as a present for hosts (not expensive or luxurious, just something fun like a postcard or calendar)
- Torch (flashlight) and extra batteries
- Binoculars (if you have them)
- Plain white t-shirt or dress (if you’re doing a batik activity)
