Hibernation in Thailand – how to properly prepare

In this page I want to tell you about how to prepare properly for wintering in Thailand for a long time, if you do not fly through a travel agency, but on your own. What it takes, some tips and recommendations.

First-steps-to-winter-in-Thailand

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To make your dream of travel to Thailand in winter for 2-4 months come true, it is desirable, to begin by flying there for a test trip for 1-2 weeks, so that you could weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of living in Thailand. This is done in order to find out the information you need, to assess the living conditions, prices, and climate (acclimatization in Thailand), because not everyone can withstand the intense heat.

The majority of our compatriots have a skin type that is not exposed to sunbathing. That is, you have to learn during the winter to constantly hide from the sun and often apply creams, so as not to tan in Thailand. And you can get a tan there very quickly, you won’t even notice it. With this type of skin, even a tanning bed is not recommended. Some advise to use self-tanner, but the effect from it does not last long. By the way, the Thais, though “wrapped” in a tanned skin, also try to hide from the sun.

Now let’s highlight the main points that will come in handy before wintering in Thailand:

1. Know English

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Even before you spend winter in Thailand, you should learn English, you can enroll in some courses. You need to know it at least at an intermediate level.

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In Thailand, for example, even before I knew English, I had to communicate with the people literally on their fingers, you must agree that it’s uncomfortable.

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2. have-money-savings

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Many people say that $300 a month per person might be enough to spend the winter in Thailand. Yes, it can, but in doing so, you will be living in a bungalow or a cheap moldy room, saving on food and limiting yourself to the benefits that this beautiful country can give you. For a comfortable stay, you need to spend about $1,000 a month per person. It is also desirable to have enough money saved that you would have at least six months to live in Thailand in case you have something for a long time will not work. Flying with a small amount is very risky.

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If, when you arrive in Thailand in winter, you plan to devote yourself to working as a freelancer on the internet, remote work on Vorkzilla or create your own travel blog or website – you should have at least some activity before winterizing already bring in income. If you think you’ll start earning after you arrive – no way, it’s better to reassure yourself. Anyway, the article “How to find a job in Thailand” will help you.

4. have sufficient information about the country

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Select city or island to move to Thailand in advance, study the areas, streets on google maps. This way, after you arrive for the winter, it will be easier to navigate in your chosen area. If you’re flying as a family, choose resorts for family vacations in Thailand and take care of proper food for the baby in Thailand.

5. Buy a plane ticket

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After you’ve decided on a resort or Thai Island for winter, book cheap airfare to Thailand, preferably half a year before departure, since the closer the departure date, the more expensive, and twice as much. It’s cheaper to fly not by direct flight, but with one or two connections through China, for example. You may also have to book a return ticket from Thailand, because at Bangkok international airport it may be asked to show. Although rumor has it that such requests are not frequent. Also, you need to know how to overcome fear and not be afraid to fly on planes.

6. Purchase a visa to Thailand

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If you’re making a trip to Thailand for a winter trip not with a stamp in your passport, or you’re not allowed to enter with a stamp, get a get a visa to Thailand in advance. It’s much easier to get a Schengen visa, and especially an American one, and the processing time is up to one week.

7. Book your hotel a month before you arrive

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You should know How to cheat in Thai hotels, and then book a hotel in Thailand, because after the flight, and even in peak season, you need an incredible amount of luck to find free cheap accommodation.

8. Get travel insurance

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If you’re going for a winter stay, getting tourist insurance in Thailand is an important point, because no one rules out the possibility that you may need medical care, at least for regular dental treatment. Travel insurance covers not only treatment, but also other contingencies – flight delays, loss of passport or luggage, legal assistance and early return home. You can arrange insurance in Thailand through a popular service Tripinsurance.ru with 5% discount.

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9. Consider how not to lose your money

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Before you travel to Thailand, be sure to take care of the safety of your money, as well as absence of overdue credit. Read more in the article “How not to lose money while traveling”.

10. Pack-all-essentials

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Take to Thailand all the essentials for you, including cosmetics and medicine (some cosmetic products are best bought in Thailand itself). Just do not take any winter clothes with you, after a few months in the country, they just may get moldy. It is better to give them to the people at the airport. Never take with you drugs in Thailand, even the weakest (if someone likes to smoke 🙂 ), because this offense provides the death penalty. And also make photocopies of your passports beforehand! That’s the end of our preparations for the winter in Thailand, now it’s up to you…