Work Dress Codes

What to wear if you're a female
Flats or heels with closed toes
Skirts that go below your knees
Blouses that aren't revealing
Dresses that go below your knees (Warning: Many teachers only wear dresses if they're pregnant, so your students might think you're expecting.)

Female "Don'ts"
Don't wear slacks, khakis or capris to school
Don't wear tones of black for your shirt and your skirt unless you're in mourning

What to wear if you're a male
Slacks, pressed khakis
Black socks
Professional shoes
Button-down shirt
Tie
Properly shaved

What to Pack

Compiling a list of things to bring to Bangkok can be a daunting task. It's a country you've probably never visited, a culture you've probably never experienced and a job with which you've probably had little experience.



Here are the things I found important to bring:
-Favorite medicine (Your favorite brands, but all kinds of medicine are available at over-the-counter pharmacies throughout the city)
-Favorite deodorant (It's nearly impossible to find stick deodorant for guys)
-Teaching clothes
-No more than 2 pairs of jeans (It's hot and humid almost all year)
-Traveler's Checks
-Favorite sunscreen
-Bug spray with high DEET %
-Queen sized bed sheets
-"American" things for your students (the young ones love stickers)

-Guide books for any country you're planning on visiting. I highly recommend the Lonely Planet guidebooks.

-Big jug of hand-sanitizer from Target (you'll use a lot of it)

Don't overpack with clothes. Clothes are very affordable ($3-$15 will buy just about anything at the markets and bargaining malls). You'll likely double your wardrobe while you're here, so pack accordingly.