How to deal with jet lag going to Thailand?

Ugh, jet lag to Thailand? Been there, done that! It’s brutal, right? That urge to just collapse into bed the second you arrive? Resist it! I know, I know it’s tempting, but honestly, a little sunlight does wonders. Even just a short walk. Anything to help your body adjust to the new time zone. I remember that one time I landed in Bangkok, completely exhausted, but I forced myself to wander around the little market near my hotel. The smells, the vibrant colors, the crazy tuk-tuks… It really woke me up! It was way better than passing out for twelve hours and waking up even more disoriented.

And another thing? Sleep. A good solid eight hours – or whatever you’re used to back home – is absolutely essential. Try, try to stick to something resembling your normal bedtime. It’s tough, I get it. But so worth it. Those midday naps? So tempting, but they’ll totally wreck your sleep schedule. Believe me. Been there, messed that up big time! One year, I napped for like three hours after getting to Phuket, and then I was wide awake at 3 AM, wandering around my room like a zombie. Not a good look. Gentle adjustment is the way to go. A bit of willpower at the beginning will save you days of feeling like you’re walking through a fog. You’ll definitely thank me later!