Planning and preparing

You decided to go to Thailand, to South East Asia.

Maybe it is your first trip to this part of the world, maybe you have been here before. Of course we do hope that you will pay a visit to Runs 'N Roses during your stay in Thailand. We would gladly help you with all kinds of information on traveling in Thailand.

Some of this information we placed on this page, like what period to come to Thailand and what you could bring with you.

You can also check our 'link' page, where you will find links to many pages with information on Thailand, traveling, background information and how to plan your trip.

When to go there

The best time for visiting most of Thailand is between November and February - during these months there is not a lot of rain and is not too hot. The south is best visited when the rest of Thailand is miserably hot (March to May) and from mid-November after the rainy season to early December or when it starts warming up again in February. The peak tourist months are December and August, and the least crowded months are May, June and September. The best period for visiting Runs 'N Roses, which is located in the top of Southern Thailand, is from November until June.

What to bring

• Bring as little as possible - one medium sized shoulder bag or backpack should be sufficient!.

• Take lightweight clothes, unless you are going to be in the cool season to the North of Thailand. In that case you take a pullover.

• Sunglasses can be bought cheaply on markets of big(ger) cities in Thailand.

• Flip-flops or sandals you should have when you visit Thailand. They are easily removed before entering a Thai home or temple or shop. Of course you can buy them cheaply everywhere in Thailand.

• Sport shoes and or hiking shoes are useful when you visit the rain forest or plan to go on a trek or do a hiking or walking trail.

• A small torch (flashlight) is a good idea, as it makes it easier to find your way back to your room or bungalow at night.

• Toothpaste, soap and most other stuff you use in the shower, sun-block and mosquito repellent are available in almost all supermarkets. Even in the small villages.

• A language guide or dictionary can be a very useful item, while traveling. It will help you to speak some Thai and for sure it will get you in contact with many Thai.

• If you want to wash your own clothes, bring along some clothes pegs. Detergent you buy in Thailand (also available in small quantities).

• Bandages and ladies hygienic material: most Thai women do not use tampons, and thus they can be difficult to find in Thailand. In general only the o.b. tampons can be purchased in the bigger supermarkets. Sanitary napkins are widely available throughout Thailand.