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.