Health and vaccinations

It is best to consult your doctor about vaccinations before you travel to Thailand.

There are no obligatory vaccinations required before you can enter Thailand, unless you have been in a yellow fever infected area during the six previous days.

If traveling from any of the following countries, you will need a yellow fever certificate:




Dengue Fever

There is only a small chance of catching a fever from going to Thailand as a tourist. It is worth taking all possible precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. In general, the risk of malaria increases as tourists travel from urban to rural areas.

Malaria

Malaria can be a real danger with the increase of resistant strains.

Anti-Tetanus injections are also advised before leaving home.

Typhoid

Inoculation against Typhoid is recommended. Gamma Globulin can help against Hepatitis A.

Mosquitoes

Always sleep under a mosquito net if the accommodation does not have mesh over the windows. For extra precautions, you can burn mosquito coils in the room at night and use insect repellent from late afternoon.

Minor Cuts

Minor cuts should be treated straight away, as they can become infected quite quickly in this climate.

Sunburn

To prevent sunburn and sun stroke, make sure you have a high protection sun cream, wear a hat and only sunbathe for short periods at a time, but not in the middle of the day.

Water

Always use bottled or boiled water. Also, be careful of ice in drinks.

AIDS

Celibacy is the best protection against the HIV virus, or the use of latex condoms is strongly recommended. It is best to purchase these before you go.

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