| You may trek wearing flip-flops with a t-shirt, but | | | | Carry a mosquito spray to protect yourself from |
| wearing them may not protect you from the | | | | mosquitoes. These mosquitoes do not cause |
| branches in the jungle or from sun or protect | | | | malaria, but they can be irritating and cause you |
| your feet from getting hurt and sore. You have | | | | discomfort in the night. If you have scratched |
| to follow some tips to trek safely in Thailand. | | | | yourself after a mosquito bite and it is not healing, |
| Footwear is very important for the trekkers. Get | | | | then do not stay in the humid climate. |
| footwear which is strong. The terrain in Thailand | | | | Torch is also important to carry especially when |
| will be wet and muddy. That is why the feet | | | | you are out in the wilderness. The nights are |
| have to be protected. You can go with sturdy | | | | darkest in Khao Sok. So, torch will definitely come |
| sandals, but see that the grip is good. While | | | | handy when you are out trekking and camping. |
| trekking in a jungle, you may land on the sharp | | | | Medication is also important because you will have |
| objects. So, it is better to wear strong footwear. | | | | no access to a drugstore when you are in the |
| The climate is hot, humidity is unbearable and the | | | | wilderness. Carry all the necessary pills for |
| weather is sticky. So, take a shower after | | | | headache, indigestion, and cough. Also, make sure |
| trekking and change your clothes. Take clothes | | | | that you are carrying some antiseptic ointment, |
| which are cotton and loose. | | | | bandages and band aids. Do not forget to carry a |
| Binoculars are the must when trekking across | | | | pocketknife. You never know when you may |
| Thailand. In case you forget to carry a pair, there | | | | need it! |
| is nothing to worry because you can get them in | | | | Make sure you carry all the above mentioned |
| Phuket, Bangkok or Patong for reasonable rates | | | | things when you are out trekking in Thailand. This |
| before you start out. You can have a look at the | | | | will ensure that your trek goes of smoothly |
| Elephant Hills. The mountains are full of wildlife, | | | | without any problems. |
| hornbills and monkeys. | | | | |