What essentials should I bring from the USA to Thailand for my recovery after surgery?

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what stupid little stuff should I bring from USA to make my life easier? getting surgery soon as I get there and going to be laid up in the condo for a month after only really able to go down stairs to pickup food/deliverys from grab drivers.

Ask Thailand · Answer

When preparing for a stay in Thailand, especially after surgery, expats recommend bringing a few essential items to make life easier. Key suggestions include personal electronics like a Keurig coffee maker or a TV streaming device (like Firestick or Apple TV), necessary medications such as Benadryl and specific body care products that may not be available locally. For entertainment, consider a gaming console like a Nintendo Switch. It's also suggested to familiarize yourself with local delivery services like Lazada for easy access to everyday needs. Ensure to have a good amount of cash on hand and set up a VPN for streaming services from your home country.

Jada ********** · Answer

1. Benadryl. I have not found any yet and the pharmacists don't understand when I ask for it. 2. The medicine here is not coated so I wish I had brought some from the US. Tylenol here dissolves as soon as it hits liquid. 3. More pants and long sleeved shirts. Every place is heavily air conditioned so I'm always cold.

If you bring a firestick or streaming device -- set it up in America. Add all your apps and get a VPN set up on there before you come over. Adding that afterwards on the device can be difficult because of regions and IP address. Otherwise you may have to buy one here.

Yung ***** · Answer

I just did this myself honestly didnt need anything just bring physical cash

Marianne ******** · Answer

A Nintendo Switch sounds like a solid option for entertainment for a month.

I recommend Zelda: Breath of The Wild and Tears of the Kingdom

Those two alone should entertain you for a lot of this time.

Ash ********** · Answer

Deodorant, shave butter, and my favorite body wash aren't available here. Some way to watch TV from home - Firestick, VPN, etc. I use a VPN with family which gives me access to their DVD , go Seahawks!

Oh! I don't like the qtips here, not as good as from the West.

Oh! I don't like the qtips here, not as good as from the West.

MagentaWa********* · Answer

Credit card, your AMEX and piles of cash.

Nelson ****** · Answer

TV streaming box and HDMI cable (remember the remote control), order using the Grab app and link it to your credit card so you don't need cash, change your currency for THB for other needs, get an eSIM on arrival.

Jared ********* · Answer

I prefer American deodorant so I bring that.  Much cheaper and I hate the sticky type here.

Last time I brought chili seasoning mix because Inwas craving it and hard to find here.

Other than that, I dont bring anything else.

Oh I did bring my Amazon Firestick with VPN software

Terry ******** · Answer

I brought a Keurig coffee maker because I couldn't find one anywhere here. Everything else, you can find easily.

Brian ********* · Answer

Video games

Steve ******* · Answer

You can have basically anything delivered in Thailand, especially in major cities.

If there's a certain snack you can't live without, that's basically all you need to bring with you.

Knowledgeabl************ · Answer

You won’t need much , just download Lazada you can order nearly anything with next day delivery

What essentials should I bring from the USA to Thailand for my recovery after surgery?

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