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Creams, electricity, etc...

Cost of creams etc...

13 years ago, July 24th 2010 No: 1 Msg: #116389 Delete Edit

schuthie
Stephen Patrick Schuth

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Hey, sorry to post on such a mundane topic but we´re traveling to Bangkok this week and are debating whether to bring sun creams, shampoos, body creams, etc... from home (Spain) or buy them there. I´ve heard that most things cost a fraction of what they do here but not sure if that applies to these types of items.
Another thing while I´m at it, are the electrical outlets the same as in Continental Europe? We´re also going to Malaysia and Vietnam so any info about the outlets there would be appreciated.

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13 years ago, July 25th 2010 No: 2 Msg: #116409 Delete Edit

Sir Halberd
Hal

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You can use this link for electricity and compare what you have against the countries you visit. Make sure your electrical devices can handle the voltage.

Many Thai outlets can take both pin and bladed plugs look like this:

Some items may be cheaper but things imported from other countries may not be as cheap as you can get back home. You can easily get shampoo and some body creams in Asia as well as suntan creams. But if what you like doesn't take up a lot of room in your bag you might take some small amounts with you. Some hotels have free shampoo and of course most hotels have soap. You would be surprised at how modern some of the malls are in Thailand and Malaysia.

Be careful of any fluids you take on the plane in your carry on bag. Read up on the security requirements for liquids. How much of this stuff do you think you will need on your trip?

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13 years ago, July 25th 2010 No: 3 Msg: #116410 Delete Edit

Rat on the Road
Kris and Kate

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If you're coming to Vietnam buy suncream before you arrive. It's hard to get it below factor 50 and a lot of it has whitening properties. I'm assuming that's not what you want!!

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13 years ago, July 25th 2010 No: 4 Msg: #116416 Delete Edit

schuthie
Stephen Patrick Schuth

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Actually I use 50 all the time here in spain and still get quite tan (at least by my standards), whitening was not in the plan however! Can you get some without it there and is it clearly labeled on the bottle?

Our trip is 7 weeks long, so we need approx 7 weeks worth, whatever that is......

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13 years ago, July 25th 2010 No: 5 Msg: #116436 Delete Edit

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

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Face creams, body creams and shampoos are all relatively cheap.. obviously depends on if you want brand name or not but they will be cheaper than in Spain. We always tried to buy things from the local markets as they were always cheaper there.. like Kris & Kate say though just read the labels carefully as lots of the body creams, deoderants etc have whitening in them, it will be obvious though as most have english labels on them. If you aren't sure don't get it and buy one which you are sure about.

From memory Bangkok has the same plugs as Spain but Malaysian plugs are the British 3 pin type... can't remember about Vietnam. You'll easily be able to pick up an adaptor on your travels though. Reply to this

13 years ago, July 26th 2010 No: 6 Msg: #116493 Delete Edit

Rat on the Road
Kris and Kate

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Vietnam is a two plug. Like Spain but they use the round type. Sometimes the flat European type doesn't work. However, they are selling adaptors all over the place so it's not a problem if you need a converter.

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