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    ✈️ Before You Go

    Pre-Trip Checklist

    Everything you need before heading to Pattaya. Check items off as you go — progress is saved automatically.

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    Documents & Visa

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    Passport valid for 6+ months
    essential
    Check visa requirements for your nationality

    Most get 30–60 day visa-free entry

    essential
    Print hotel booking confirmation
    recommended
    Copy of passport (digital & paper)
    essential
    International driving permit (if renting)
    optional
    TM30 address — get from hotel

    Hotels handle this automatically

    recommended

    Flights & Transport

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    Book flights to BKK or U-Tapao
    essential
    Arrange airport transfer to Pattaya

    Bus: ฿150, Taxi: ฿1,200–1,500

    essential
    Download airline app for boarding pass
    recommended
    Check baggage allowance
    recommended

    Money & Banking

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    Notify bank of travel to Thailand
    essential
    Get a travel card (Wise/Revolut)

    Best exchange rates, no fees

    recommended
    Bring some USD/EUR for exchange
    recommended
    Know ATM fees (฿220 per withdrawal)
    recommended
    Set up mobile payment (if staying long)
    optional

    Health & Insurance

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    Travel insurance with medical coverage

    Min $50k medical. Include repatriation

    essential
    Check if vaccinations needed
    recommended
    Pack basic first-aid kit
    recommended
    Sunscreen SPF 50+ (buy here or bring)
    essential
    Mosquito repellent
    recommended
    Any prescription medications
    essential

    Tech & Apps

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    Download Grab app (taxi & food)
    essential
    Download Google Maps offline Pattaya map
    essential
    Plan Thai SIM or eSIM (AIS/True/DTAC)

    eSIM easiest — buy before arrival

    essential
    Download Google Translate (Thai offline pack)
    recommended
    VPN app (if needed for streaming)
    optional
    Download LINE messenger

    Thailand's #1 messaging app

    recommended

    Packing Essentials

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    Light, breathable clothing
    essential
    Comfortable walking sandals
    essential
    Swimwear (2+ sets)
    essential
    Light rain jacket or umbrella
    recommended
    Modest clothes for temples

    Cover shoulders & knees

    recommended
    Universal power adapter (Type A/B/C)
    essential
    Reusable water bottle
    recommended

    Weather Prep

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    Check weather forecast for your dates
    essential
    Pack hat and sunglasses
    essential
    Dry bag for rainy season (Jun–Oct)
    optional

    Safety & Security

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    Register with your embassy
    optional
    Save emergency numbers (Tourist Police: 1155)
    essential
    Research common scams to avoid
    recommended
    Share itinerary with family/friends
    recommended
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