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It's a good idea to bring light cotton or natural fabric clothing. A couple of shirts designed to wick away sweat and perspiration might be a wise choice too. Bangkok during the hot season such as April can be quite overwhelming. You will be sweating so it's a good idea to bring more shirts. You will need them for changing during mid-day after a day of exploring the city.
If you plan on visiting a lot of temples it's a good idea to bring comfortable shoes that you can easily slip on and off. Temples and historical buildings require visitors to remove their shoes before entering the building. You might want to consider taking a light sweater or jacket with you too if you are visiting Bangkok during the cool season, late November to late December. It'll really come in handy during that time especially if you're going into shopping malls. Movie theaters are a real affordable past time and it's cold inside too. There are lots of places to shop for shirts at very affordable prices but it may be difficult to find sizes that fit Westerners. Carrying a small sturdy umbrella is probably a good idea as well. However, the rain Many of the simple toiletries that you find back home you will find in Thailand. Just head to one of the many Boots, Watsons and 7-Elevens and I'm sure you'll find your favorite brand of toothpaste and mouthwash. If you want to bring your medication into Thailand make sure you keep the pills in the original container with the label along with the prescription. Pharmacies are readily available all over Bangkok and many carry non-generic and generic brands and like most everything else in Thailand are affordable. A small backpack for carrying small items such as:
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