Pattaya guide
🇹🇭 Packing List
What to pack for Pattaya
In April, Pattaya is typically hot, 27 to 36°c (27 to 36°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Pattaya essentials
- Weather: Hot, 27 to 36°C
- Minimal clothes
- Songkran water festival gear
- Beachwear is normal at beach. Temples require covered shoulders and knees. Evenings smart casual.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable cotton clothing
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Avoid raw ice in street food areas. Bottled water only. High-humidity days — eat fresh cooked food.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B/C/O plugs, 220V — Thai outlets often accept flat-pin US-type.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Thai Baht (THB)