What essentials should I pack before moving to Thailand for the first time?

If you don’t have one already I’d recommend a credit card that has no exchange fees like the Apple Card.

I would look to see about purchasing your insurance before you get here. If you are in the United States, there is an insurance called Geo blue international. But, you can only purchase it from the states not while you are in Thailand. You won’t be eligible for Thai health insurance. You will only be eligible For international insurance. 

Download Moreta pay

Definitely bring some cash in 100 bills,

some place will put surcharge for card use

Cash…

And be aware you can only legally use the IDP for 90 days in Thailand. It’s worth getting a Thai license (for more than one reason)?

IDP means nothing here. Be prepared to get a Thai license

Carry emergency exit cash...1-2kUSD minimum in PERFECT bills...

SoFi is international fee free as well.

For the wise debit card, I dont think you need the debit card. I think you can just send payments via the website?

What’s the pons using revolut?

And also wise ? How did you get the card ?

Can anyone confirm this Schwab account refunds atm fees. Reading the TC it seems that it’s only for atms at a bank but wanted to check. Also how do people transfer to the Schwab account and do they encounter fees?

Wow well prepared

Learn the prices of goods and services, just because it looks like half the price as at home, it might still be a factor 5 rip off. And keep in mind: Thailand has mostly a "no tips culture". The only wide exception is Thai massage.

Get the Bolt app, it is a car/ride sharing app. It is most of the time cheaper than Taxi, and the cars are usually new electric cars. Thai/English translation is build in, and most drivers speak at least a bit English (most taxi drivers don't).

Someone mentioned the True Money App, but most "banking apps" will do and allow to connect a foreign credit card. Except for tourist shops or super big super markets, hotels etc. you will have bad luck paying with a debit or credit card. You have to withdraw cash, or pay with a banking app via QR code scan.

Enjoy your trip ...

Bring as much cash as you can in perfect new large denomination bills. Where's your actual driver's license, the IDP is useless without it, are you certified for scooters/motorcycles in the IDP?

Copy of your passport or a screen shot just incase. Some cash as cash is king

Entry TDAC 3 days before your departure. Don't forget to leave your western mentality at home, smile be polite to everyone you'll be fine ka.

Heavy plastic Ziploc bag for your passport.

@Tee ********

you are a pro!!! bring some cash too - just in case ( in $100 bills) but keep it very safe. also, don't keep all your credit cards in the same place.bring some good credit card ( no foreign fees) so you can get some points or cash back + Credit cards often have stronger fraud protection policies than debit cards.

Install TrueMoney, verify an account and connect your card to it. Then you can use it for payments where venues don’t accept cards (many don’t)

No foreign tx fee credit card that earn good cash back with virtual numbers. I only use the Schwab card for cash at the ATM but credit card whenever possible

I use credit not debit cards wherever possible but that’s just me. Everything else 👌

Bring about $1000 in cash as a backup

All the atms have there own fees

If you got cash then there's nothing else u need in Thailand 😉