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What are the top three must-have items to buy in Thailand for keeping cool?

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Sorry to be a pain guys , I’ve tried to find the information I wanted but couldn’t find it , some advice given was for 3 must haves you should buy in Thailand, I’m arriving on the 24th , can someone tell me the other 2 to buy ( I think one was a keep cool cream ) ? Thank you for your time & patience
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The user is seeking advice on essential items to purchase upon arriving in Thailand, specifically looking to complete a list of three must-haves for dealing with the heat. Previous comments suggest options such as Snake brand talc for cooling, prickly heat powder, and potentially other cooling lotions or creams.
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@Suwareeya ****
herbal inhaler …. What do you use this for ( I’ve never tried ) ?
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Thank you so much
Suwareeya *****
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@Jeffrey ******
we use it to help clear your sinuses. Also if any bad odours around, we use it to clear them from our nose. We recommend it.
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@Jeffrey ******
both, will do.
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@Suwareeya ****
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or pharmacy ?
Bob *********
Bob *********
Prickly heat powder and
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toasties
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Thank you will pass the toastiest though
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@Bob ********
but in
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or pharmacy ?
Bob *********
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@Jeffrey ******
snake brand prickly heat powder is best imho
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both are available in
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Pete ********
Pete ********
Snake brand talc works well to cool down
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@Pete *******
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to buy ?
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Pete ********
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Thank you Pete
Pete ********
Pete ********
most pharmacy stock it sure I’ve seen in lotus
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One recommendation was a keep cool in the heat lotion or cream , can anyone recall ?
Madz ******
Madz ******
Inhalers, coconut oil, highly fragranced fabric conditioner
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what kind of inhalers?
Craig *******
Craig *******
This is only used if you get bitten
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And yes buy in thailand
Craig *******
Craig *******
Buy this to stop them bite spread it even 5 baht a packet
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@Robert *********
thank you so much
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@Jeffrey ******
I bought this at CJ's. Also handy for facial skin problems. But against mosquito bites it is wonderful!
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Craig *******
@Jeffrey ******
yes or any mama papa store
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@Craig ******
thank you Craig I assume I buy in the
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