Krabi is a beautiful province with friendly people located in southern Thailand. This place is home to many mesmerising islands, including the world-famous Phi Phi Islands. You can plan to visit this place through krabi holidays or on your own. Krabi is a gateway to beautiful beaches and charming natural scenery. If you are a travel freak who craves exploring the wonders of nature, then planning this trip to Krabi is the best decision. There are some key points to remember that will help make your travel comfortable and stress-free. One of the most exciting as well as crucial things is packing your luggage. You might be confused about which things to keep and what not. Here is a quick tour of the essentials that you should not miss before leaving your doorstep.
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Currency and Credit Cards
You must carry enough Thai Baht (THB) which is the local currency in Thailand. You are going to need it almost everywhere for shopping. We suggest availing the currency exchange opportunity at the airport so you don’t face hurdles in the future. Keeping credit cards with you every time is a must. Different shopping malls and hotels allow payment through cards. Moreover, an ATM card is going to be your best friend. Take out the desired money and enjoy your day, go shopping and try different Thai cuisine.
Important Documents
Start gathering your official documents weeks before your departure so you don’t have to face any on-time problems. Keep important documents like a passport, identification documents, hotel reservation documents, etc, safe in a separate bag or file. Make sure that your passport has more than six months to expire. We recommend keeping copies of important documents with you as well, just to be on the safe side. Don’t forget to put travel insurance documents in this bag as well.
Medications and Safety
Moving towards health and safety, you must not forget to keep enough medicines with you, as advised by the doctors. Besides the advised medicines, keep those for headache, flu and cough. There is no guarantee that you will get your desired medicines in the pharmacies in Krabi. However, several Krabi holiday packages can provide the facility of medicine as mentioned in their package bucket list. Moreover, many luxury resorts and hotels also provide you with medical treatment in case of need or emergency. Check the resort or hotel’s website for these amenities before booking or contact the guide of the Krabi holiday packages.
As prevention is better than cure, you should be careful during your stay so that you don’t catch any disease. Another important thing to keep with you is a mosquito repellent and bug spray. As Krabi has many islands and a humid atmosphere, it provides the ideal habitat for the growth of mosquitoes and small insects. You will find these small creatures almost everywhere around you. Keep them away from you and your kids by applying mosquito repellents to avoid conditions like malaria.
Side Accessories
This section will inform you about the essential accessories that will boost your fun during exciting activities. This is impossible to skip sunbathing on the beautiful beaches in Krabi. You need sunglasses and sun protection lotion (or sunscreen) to be safe from the sun’s UV radiation. Not only adults but kids should also put on sunscreen and enjoy to their fullest. Make sunglasses your friend during sunbathing and snorkelling, as they will reflect the sunrays and you will enjoy the striking view of the water.
People love experiencing the water sports on the majestic beaches of Krabi. These include snorkelling and scuba diving. We suggest you take snorkelling gear from the vendors there instead of carrying your own. You should avoid packing heavy and unnecessary items to save space. And yes! Take a reusable water bottle wherever you go to stay hydrated.
SIM Card
Thailand is considered a safe country for tourists. However, every place has risks of scams and emergency situations. The first thing to do after arriving in Krabi is to buy a SIM card with enough data, which is also included in many Krabi holiday packages. If you’re coming with family or a group, make sure everyone has a SIM card in their phone with data in it to stay connected. Make a group on social media platforms to update about your location. Save the emergency numbers, like the Police. As Thai is the national language in Thailand, you should download the translation app on your phone to overcome the language barrier.
Electronics and Waterproof Bag
While we suggest avoiding packing heavy electronics items, a camera is no less of a priority. Who does not want to capture the amazing moments of tracking in the serene mountains and marine life during scuba diving? These are the moments you need to capture in your lens to cherish forever. As there are high chances that water will be your companion most of the time in Krabi, you should keep your phone and other important things in a waterproof bag or pouch. Even if you miss packing your camera, put your phone in this bag and capture whatever you want during the adventurous activities.
Clothing
You should pack comfortable and breathable clothes made of light material. These include t-shirts, frocks and shorts. Pack swimming suits if you love to swim. Also, there are many temples in Krabi that are worth visiting. You should take special care while dressing to visit religious places and festivals that require covering up legs and shoulders. This reflects your respect towards their culture and traditions. Packing sandals or comfortable shoes is a plus point. However, you don’t need to pack bath towels, shampoo, conditioner or even light sandals if these are included in one of your favourite Krabi holiday packages.
Ending Statement
Get ready to ride the exciting rollercoaster of adventures in Krabi. Make a checklist of the above essentials and pack them all in your luggage so you don’t miss anything. Taking these things with you elevates the fun game during your stay and keeps the little hurdles away. What are you waiting for? Sign up today by booking one of the best Krabi holiday packages from virikson holidays
