Like many other Asian destinations, Thailand is generally safe with little risk to health care for the average western tourist. However, it is a good idea to know in advance what the potential health risks and preventive measures you can take.
do not need to bring your own supply of nonprescription medicine with you in Thailand as there are many pharmacies are available on the streets. Most of these pharmacies are open from 8:30 to 8 pm daily. They are usually well stocked with many drugs that are cheaper in comparison to their country.
pharmacies are the best place to stock up on Western medicine and products if you are traveling in a more secluded area. There will usually be English-speaking pharmacist at all pharmacies will help. Talk to them, if you have a disease is not serious enough to see a doctor.
in many major big cities in Thailand, the British pharmacy chain, Boots, takes 24-hour help line for health issues. You can call them on 1800 200444 or 022,330,575th
As for the hospitals in Thailand, their hygiene and health standards are considered to be good enough. Doctors generally are there to speak English quite well. There are several hospitals in Bangkok which is considered excellent. All provincial city would have at least one hospital. In case of emergency, you can ask the hotel or Resort you are staying in for advice, and perhaps for transport to the nearest hospital.
If in the event of a major health crisis, contact the Embassy of your travel insurance company immediately. If necessary, they fly back to Bangkok.
In recent years, there have been outbreaks of avian flu and bird flu which has resulted in some human deaths. So far, it was not known from human to human transmission of avian influenza in Thailand. This health risk is considered low.
It is best to avoid any visiting live animal markets where you can come into close contact with birds just to be safe. Always check that the poultry and egg dishes well cooked.
for the average person traveling to Thailand with the West, there is no need for any inoculation requirements. However, before going to Thailand, you should consult your doctor at least four weeks prior to travel. Your doctor or health professional will be able to communicate the latest information about vaccinations.
Many doctors will advise vaccination against polio, or prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B and rabies. There is currently no vaccine against malaria. However, if necessary, you can have your vaccines done in Bangkok.
During the rainy season, mosquitoes are rampant in Thailand. Mosquitoes can transmit malaria and dengue fever. It is best to avoid mosquito bites if possible. So you should spray yourself and your clothing with mosquito repellent regularly. Most shops, accommodation and department stores in Thailand are well stocked with mosquito repellent.
When you sleep at night, you should be under a mosquito net sprayed with mosquito repellent. If you're in the room, you should have mosquito screens on windows.
Generally, hotels and resorts in tourist areas always provide screens or mosquito nets. Just make sure that they check for any holes. In case you are going off track, you can get your mosquito net in Bangkok easily. Turn on the vaporizer insecticides, insect sprays and mosquito coils are easily available in Thailand. Typically, electronic buzzers are useless in accordance Thailand mosquitoes away.
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