What to Bring and Prepare
What to Bring and Prepare
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Health and Wellness project
Health and Wellness project
Clothing & Gear for Shift Work:
Clothing & Gear for Shift Work:
Comfortable Workwear: Dark or navy blue trousers/cargo pants (suitable for active emergency work).
Sturdy Footwear: Closed-toe shoes or work boots with good grip.
Weather Protection: A lightweight raincoat or rain jacket (Hat Yai experiences sudden tropical downpours).
Personal & Daily Essentials:
Personal & Daily Essentials:
Personal Medical/First Aid: Any prescription medications, basic personal first-aid items, and personal hygiene products.
Sun & Bug Protection: Sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent.
Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during long shifts in the heat.
Health and Hygiene Items:
Health and Hygiene Items:
Personal medications and a basic first-aid kit.
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen to protect against sunburn and insect bites.
Hand sanitizer and hygiene products.
Cultural Exchange & Extras:
Cultural Exchange & Extras:
Home Ingredients/Recipes: Non-perishable spices, snacks, or ingredients from your country to share with your host family.
Power Adapter: Thailand uses Type A, B, and C electrical outlets (220V).
Payment & Connectivity
Payment & Connectivity
Cash & Card Payments:
Cash & Card Payments:
Thai Baht (THB): Carry a small amount of cash for small local shops, street food, and minor expenses. Check foreign exchange rates before arriving.
Credit/Debit Cards: Widely accepted at major hotels, department stores, and larger restaurants. Be aware that foreign card transaction fees may apply.
Scan-to-Pay (Thai QR / PromptPay):
Scan-to-Pay (Thai QR / PromptPay):
Scan-to-Pay Ecosystem: Thailand operates largely on "PromptPay" QR scanning.
Direct Cross-Border Scan: Many international banking and e-wallet apps now support cross-border payments with Thailand. Check if your home bank app allows scanning Thai QR / PromptPay codes directly.
Tourist E-Wallets: If your home bank app isn't supported, you can register for local prepaid tourist apps (e.g., TAGTHAi or DeepPocket) using your passport to scan PromptPay codes like a local.
Mobile Connectivity (eSIM & Wi-Fi):
Mobile Connectivity (eSIM & Wi-Fi):
SIM Cards & eSIMs: We recommend installing an eSIM upon arrival at the airport or at a local shop (AIS, TrueMove H, or dtac) for reliable internet during shifts.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available in public spaces at the foundation base and headquarters
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