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 BNWT MONSOON BLACK WHITE SHORT SLEEVED DRESS SIZE 12 RRP 4500 $31.61 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 11m Buy It Now for only: $31.61 |
 BEAUTIFUL MONSOON LONG SILK GRECIAN EVENING DRESS SIZE 14 $39.51 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 19m |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON CARMEL PURPLE EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $34.77 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 19m |
 New ex Monsoon Ivory Silky Floral Print Summer Dress All Sizes $31.59 Time Remaining: 27d 13h 40m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 STUNNING GLAMORUSE SILK COCKTAIL PARTY WEDDING DRESS SIZE 18 IN MINT CONDITION $89.52 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 58m |
 MONSOON CARMEL FLORAL DRESS 18 WHITE PURPLE BLACK WORN ONCE FOR WEDDING $126.41 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $126.41 |
 MONSOON VALERIE BLUE GOLD FRILLED COTTON DRESS RRP50 SIZE 10 $6.31 Time Remaining: 5h 24m |
 BEAUTIFUL MONSOON LONG SILK TIERED BLACK EVENING DRESS SIZE 10 $26.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 19m |
 New ex Monsoon Tribal Print Summer Dress All Sizes $15.79 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 19m Buy It Now for only: $15.79 |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON MELENA LONG SILK EVENING DRESS SIZE 12 $33.39 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m |
 MONSOON Giselle Long Silk Evening PROM Ballgown Dress RP 180 UK 10 $134.33 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 42m Buy It Now for only: $134.33 |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON ORIGINALS BLOSSOM EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $50.40 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON MOROCCO LONG SILK EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $30.01 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 49m |
 Womens Georgette Block Colour Sleeveless Monsoon Season Dress S M L BNWT $15.79 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $15.79 |
 MONSOON SIZE 22 CERISE PINK EMBELLISHED SEQUIN EMBROIDERED TUNIC DRESS TOP NEW $15.79 Time Remaining: 16h 23m |
 GLAMOROUS VTG 50s 60s MONSOON WHITE IVORY LACE FITTED SHIFT DRESS WEDDING CRUISE $34.75 Time Remaining: 10d 13h 43m Buy It Now for only: $34.75 |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON KENSINGTON EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $58.47 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 48m |
 Monsoon Ladies Long Black Evening Dress Very Feminine sz 10 Tumbledown Front $12.63 Time Remaining: 7h 38m Buy It Now for only: $20.54 |
 Monsoon Strapless Lace Beaded Dress UK16 $29.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 MONSOON Ladies Party Evening Dress Size 14 $55.31 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 23m |
 Monsoon Size 8 Blue Floral Dress $34.77 Time Remaining: 14d 9h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.77 |
 monsoon allepo brown greacian boho maxi dress sz 22 defect $37.93 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 37m |
 Monsoon Vivienne Dress Size 22 BNWT Wedding Cruise $33.17 Time Remaining: 15h 28m Buy It Now for only: $47.39 |
 MONSOON dress bohemian style uk 10 eur 38 $15.79 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 12m Buy It Now for only: $15.79 |
 MONSOON 14 Lustrous Silk Linen Satin Lined Embroidered Cinched High Waist Dress $20.53 Time Remaining: 16h 32m |
 MONSOON TEMPLETON TEAL SILK MAXI COCKTAIL DRESS 12 180 $134.31 Time Remaining: 28d 15h Buy It Now for only: $134.31 |
 MONSOON Dress size 18 $5.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 38m |
 BNWOT Monsoon Dress Size 10 $2.53 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 15m |
 Monsoon Citrus Lime Lemon Teal Cotton Cocktail Dress Size $39.51 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 19m Buy It Now for only: $39.51 |
 MONSOON BETTY teal green balloon skirt cocktail party dress size 18 BNWOT $33.20 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 45m |
 NEW EX MONSOON PURPLE CERISE EMBROIDERED SUMMER SHIFT DRESS SIZE 8 TO 18 $39.49 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 40m Buy It Now for only: $39.49 |
 VINTAGE MONSOON COUNTRY DAISY MALLOW 40S STYLE MAXI SPRING DRESS 12 $53.73 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 43m |
 Beautiful MONSOON Ivory Cream Beaded Tulle Wedding Bridesmaid Prom Dress 8 $23.69 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 8m |
 Purple Bridesmaid Dress Monsoon Monaco Purple Silk Dress UK8 RRP85 $71.11 Time Remaining: 20d 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $71.11 |
 Black Embroidered Monsoon Dress Size 18 $8.93 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 2m |
 STUNNING MONSOON RED FITTED SHIFT DRESS TUNIC VTG 20s ART NOUVEAU FLORAL SUMMER $28.43 Time Remaining: 10d 12h 53m Buy It Now for only: $28.43 |
 BEAUTIFUL MONSOON WHITE BLUE RED FLORAL SUMMER DRESS 12 $25.28 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 5m |
 Beautiful MONSOON LOTTIE Crystal Sequin Jewel Special Occassion Prom Dress 8 $47.41 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 20m |
 BNWT 60s style 100 silk swing dress MONSOON CAROLINE wedding hols $47.41 Time Remaining: 9d 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $47.41 |
 Monsoon LOUISA Green Aqua Strapless Silk Dress 14 Wedding Prom Party BNWT $110.61 Time Remaining: 16h 12m |
 monsoon paula rose ivory beaded embrioded wedding bridal range dress sz 12 $142.21 Time Remaining: 25d 12h 49m Buy It Now for only: $142.21 |
 New Monsoon dress size 14 maxi Eva floral wrap over long races eve wedding $94.80 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 54m |
 Monsoon Vintage 40s style wrap front Dress Green size uk22 Swing Jive Landgirl $28.43 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 49m |
 New ex Monsoon Red Yellow Summer Print Dresses Sz8 18 $31.59 Time Remaining: 24d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 NEW MONSOON FLORAL PURPLE TEAL BELT EVENING DRESS SIZE 16 BAG HAT BOLERO LISTED $10.30 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 7m |
 LOVELY MONSOON JADE GREEN STRAPPY DRESS VTG 30s FLORAL LILY PATTERN SUMMER SUN $31.59 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 lades Monsoon size 14 dress flowing style in navy with small print $31.61 Time Remaining: 16h 14m |
 Monsoon Captavia Maxi Evening Dress size 18 silk wedding races $58.46 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 54m |
 Monsoon Size 8 10 Womens Silk Dress Aqua Applique Embroidery Strapless A Line $27.89 Time Remaining: 25d 23h 18m Buy It Now for only: $27.89 |
 MONSOON FAB BLUE HALTERNECK SILK MAXI DRESS 10 PROM BRIDAL CRUISE $94.80 Time Remaining: 15h 56m |
 MONSOON Beautiful Eve Acapulco Long SILK Evening DRESS Size 12 WEDDING $134.33 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 24m Buy It Now for only: $134.33 |
 NEW RP 65 MONSOON FUSION Full Sequin Detail 20s Flapper Style Dress 8 10 NEW $23.69 Time Remaining: 18h 31m |
 BEAUTIFUL MONSOON ORIGINALS MASAI LONG EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $39.51 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 19m |
 Brand new Monsoon dress brown pink cotton Sizes 8 10 PRICE REDUCTION $18.95 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 MONSOON RETRO FLORAL PRINT COTTON SUN DRESS 20 WHITE PURPLE LIME GREEN $23.69 Time Remaining: 15h 35m |
 Monsoon Red Gold Tie Back Beaded Boho Hippie Ethnic Style Tunic Dress 10 $15.80 Time Remaining: 28d 9h Buy It Now for only: $15.80 |
 Ladies floaty black white print dress sequin trim Monsoon size 18 longer length $20.53 Time Remaining: 9h 48m |
 MONSOON Accessorize BOHEMIAN Maxi Dress Size UK8 XS BNWT rrp 50 $14.21 Time Remaining: 16h 8m |
 BNWT Fantastic Monsoon Diane Terracotta Ice Blue Silk Mix Dress Size 14 $47.39 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $47.39 |
 Monsoon Zahara full length Maxi Evening Dress size 14 BNWT silk $33.19 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 4m |
 SUPRE BASIC FITTED T SHIRT DRESS $19.71 Time Remaining: 15d 1h 22m Buy It Now for only: $19.71 |
 Gorgeous BNWT Monsoon ORIANE Red Cotton Dress Size 18 $39.51 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 14h 52m |
 GORGEOUS MONSOON ORIGINALS LONG SILK EVENING DRESS SIZE 12 $26.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 19m |
 Monsoon Cream Brown Chiffon Floaty Summer Dress Fully Lined NEW Sizes 8 10 $25.27 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 26m Buy It Now for only: $25.27 |
 NEW FLORAL 87 SILK NUDE TEA DRESS BY MONSOON UK 14 WEDDING MOTHER OF BRIDE $23.69 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 46m |
 MONSOON Boho Hippie Embroidered Hand Beaded BABYDOLL Empire Waist Dress XS Rayon $25.00 Time Remaining: 17d 22h 26m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Monsoon Dress Size 14 Black $1.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 11h 1m |
 MONSOON LOVELY FUSCHIA SILK COTTON MIX HALTERNECK EVENING DRESS SIZE 14 $16.58 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 37m |
 EX MONSOON NAVY COTTON DRESS NEW SIZES 8 14 $31.59 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 BNWT MONSOON STELLA BAGMATCHES SHARI DRESS SHOES $1.56 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 55m |
 New ex Monsoon Black Silky Floral Print Halterneck Summer Dress Sz10 18 $31.59 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 30m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 MONSOON BEUTIFUL LOBBOK JERSEY TWIST KNOT DRESS 8 BNWT $23.69 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 54m |
 MONSOON CABELLO Silk Pink Multi Maxi Cocktail Evening Prom Occassion Dress 12 $23.69 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 23m |
 New MONSOON Teal Green BETTY Ruched Cocktail Bridesmaid Dress All Sizes RARE $109.04 Time Remaining: 16d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $109.04 |
 Stunning Monsoon GODIVA Black Tulle Sequin Strapless Evening Dress Size 12 $39.51 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 52m |
 Monsoon Brown White Embroidered Waist Halterneck Spotty Polkadot Dress 16 $15.80 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 57m Buy It Now for only: $15.80 |
 BNWT MONSOON ROSE DRESS KAFTAN 8 GORGEOUS NEW LINED $23.69 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 24m |
 BNWOT MONSOON ACCESSORIZE LADIES MAXI DRESS SIZE 10 WAS 100 $23.69 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 31m |
 MONSOON DAY EVENING PARTY FLOATY DRESS 8 18 $9.47 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 28m Buy It Now for only: $9.47 |
 Monsoon evening cocktail mink dress 8 and matching bag Good condition $7.89 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 51m |
 Monsoon Twilight Ivory White Halterneck Silk Dress 14 Wedding Cruise Prom Party $79.00 Time Remaining: 9d 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $79.00 |
 monsoon silk dress size12 $15.79 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 27m |
 Beautiful MONSOON SARDINIA Black Cream Silk Maxi Long Prom Occassion Dress 8 $23.69 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 51m |
 NEW MONSOON Serafina Maxi Dress Size 18 Summer 2012 RRP 139 $134.33 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 44m Buy It Now for only: $134.33 |
 MONSOON TEAL CRINKLE EVENING DRESS SIZE 14 $7.89 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 35m |
 MONSOON SUMMER DRESS EMPIRE LINE BEADED TRIM IVORY BROWN 8 10 NEW $21.79 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 40m Buy It Now for only: $21.79 |
 NWT MONSOON Summer Strappy Gold White Embroidered Dress SZ 6 Orig 78 Euro $12.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 10h 21m |
 Monsoon wonderful dress size 18 $11.85 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 20m |
 Womens MONSOON White Cotton Button Front Dress Size 12 $21.00 Time Remaining: 24d 3h 30m Buy It Now for only: $21.00 |
 MONSOON size UK 16 stunning silk cotton floaty patterned dress $7.89 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 17m |
 BNWOT MONSOON Fiona SILK Burnout LONG mink teal Evening DRESS Size 18 PERFECT $63.20 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 59m Buy It Now for only: $63.20 |
 Monsoon Blounce Dress size 18 20 Angora Blend Knit Jumper Dress $23.69 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 13m Buy It Now for only: $33.17 |
 Accessorize beach dress cover up small BNWT $9.48 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 19m |
 New MONSOON White Grey Floral Cotton LILA Oriane Dress 8 10 12 14 Holiday Cruise $77.43 Time Remaining: 26d 15h 37m Buy It Now for only: $77.43 |
 MONSOON PINK EMBROIDERED IVORY LINEN EVENING DRESS SIZE 18 $20.53 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 20m |
 Monsoon cotton print dress NEW 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 $27.66 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 8m Buy It Now for only: $27.66 |
 BNWT MONSOON AUBREY DRESS 12 PROM 100 SILK RRP 170 $63.20 Time Remaining: 15h 10m |
 MONSOON MAXI DRESS CERISE PINK WHITE BLACK SIZE 10 EX CONDITION $23.69 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 31m |
 New ex Monsoon Green Silver Embroidered Summer Sun Dress Sz6 16 $31.59 Time Remaining: 22d 17h 7m Buy It Now for only: $31.59 |
 PRETTY MONSOON DRESS TUNIC SIZE 14 $6.31 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 40m |
Dress Monsoon
Thailand Travel: 9 Things to Pack by Joanne Chong
How do you prepare for your Thailand holiday? There are items you will definitely want in your suitcase, if not before boarding your flight then at least after you've checked in at your hotel and found a nice convenience store to buy these things from, especially since not all these items are readily available in an average K-Mart at home. Whether or not you need them all depends on the weather conditions in Thailand at the time (or the region of Thailand you are visiting), but for the most part they are necessary around the year.
- Mosquito repellent: This is absolutely a must! More so if you are traveling during Thailand's summer season, and also one of the many, many reasons that should dissuade you from choosing bottom-of-the-barrel accommodation: no air-conditioning means you will be opening the window just to breathe and then it's open blood-sucking season. Mosquito repellents in forms of lotions are good, but you could consider insect-repellent bands as well, worn either on the ankle or wrist: creams and lotions are liable to be diluted by sweat. And in the tropics, you are going to be sweating a lot!
- Sunblock: Do you happen to come from the United Kingdom? Be warned: in Thailand the sun is going to scorch your skin off and it's all sunny, all the time barring the monsoon season (though even then you will still see more sunlight than you do in an entire British year). Bring sunscreen and apply it generously whenever you want to take a walk around Bangkok or Chiang Mai; else you are going to find yourself limited to evening and very early morning strolls.
- Power adapter: Unless you are from Hong Kong or any other countries which use 220V 50Hz power sockets, you will want a power adapter or two to keep your smartphones, electric shavers, and iPods going. Power sockets in Thailand accept two flat prongs, or two flat prongs with one ground pin. Prepare accordingly. (You can rent one from hotels above a certain price range, but if you're backpacking through guesthouses you should consider bringing your own.)
- Bottles of water: This is something of a no-brainer: when you are on a tour through Chiang Mai or Koh Samui you may find yourself dehydrated, which can have all kinds of side-effects you don't want: dizziness, nausea, and digestive complications. Buy a bottle of water or bring a canteen, and keep drinking.
- Clothes: You will want the lightest wear you have got. Short jeans, sleeveless tops, and similar should be the order of the day. Keep in mind, however, that if you plan to visit Buddhist temples as part of your jaunt through Thailand, you should elect to dress fairly sensibly in keeping with respect for the local faith. So the shorts don't need to be showing your underwear and the tops don't need to let the entire world count your every chest hair one by one. Think going to church, but less stuffy.
- Wheeled bag/suitcase: Bring an empty one, if you can, and keep it with you just for shopping, because chances are good you will be buying a lot of interesting keepsakes, souvenirs and gifts from the Night Market or Walking Street in Chiang Mai and similar arts-and-crafts centers.
- Umbrellas: Not so much for the rain as for the sun. Alternatively, wide-brimmed hats and caps will do just as well to keep your brain from boiling over and streaming out your ears. Just kidding: it's not that hot, but it's warm enough that having something over your head is going to be something you will quickly learn to appreciate (unless you're from Australia or sunny California and already used to it). Sunglasses may be a good idea, as well.
- Footwear: Like the clothes you should pack, this ought to be light as well. Heavy formal shoes and stiletto heels are going to kill your feet in no time and the footpath isn't exactly baby-skin smooth. Light sneakers, sans socks, and slippers are good. Buying disposable flip-flops once you've arrived at your destination is sensible too.
- Deodorant: Unless you honestly smell like Chanel No. 5 while sweating like a pig, you will want deodorant. A lot of it. Oh, and take something for your feet too, because that sweat will stink up more than your armpits.
About the Author
Joanne Chong works in Business Development as an expert at the Empress Hotels Group, a family of Chiang Mai luxury hotels providing the best value for three/four-star Chiang Mai accommodation suited for Chiang Mai holidays and long-stays, convention facilities and fine dining in the city center.
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