I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack
Although I love where I live in Montana, I’ve always wanted a destination wedding. So, much to my 95-year-old grandmother’s chagrin, in a few months, I’ll be tying the knot at Chai Lai Orchid, an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Most of my friends and family have never been to Southeast Asia, so they’re already starting to ask me what they should bring. Fortunately, I’ve visited Thailand every year for an 8-week sabbatical since 2016.
I may not have permanent resident status yet, but I have the whole Thailand packing list down pat. For example, even if they don’t like sandals, my guests are going to want to pack footwear that's easy to slip on and off since it’s customary to leave your shoes at the door in this country where construction workers often sport Crocs or flip-flops.
Continue reading for tips for traveling to Southeast Asia, written by Katie Jackson.
April 15, 2025
Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson se yon ekriven ak espesyalis medya ki baze nan Montana Big Sky. Viv ak travay toupatou nan New York pou rive Nikaragwa, Katie pa gen okenn etranje pou avanti. Lè li pa vwayaje mond lan (oswa ekri sou li!) li okipe ap kouri dèyè apre yon Leonberger yo te rele Zeus. Swiv vwayaj Katie a sou Instagram @katietalkstravel.
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