I want to go visit Thailand!

Me too! I think you, me and Laurie should go!

Btw, 8000 baht is roughly $233 in US money…not bad.

Kyrin

here is a list of nasties that are common there , i dont think i’d ever visit

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/travel-health/thailand.htm
Infectious Diseases and Medical Concerns for Thailand

The following medical diseases or health concerns are more common in travel to Thailand (compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):

* travelers’ diarrhea
* cholera
* malaria
* Escherichia coli diarrhea
* hepatitis A
* schistosomiasis – found in fresh water
* typhoid fever
* Insect born diseases
* parasitic diseases
* Dengue fever
* filariasis
* Japanese encephalitis
* plague – risk for travelers is small
* toxoplasmosis
* HIV
* AIDS
* hepatitis B
* hepatitis C
* amebiasis
* diptheria – endemic to the region
* Tuberculosis
* chickungunya

Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Thailand

The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Thailand compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:

* motor vehicle trauma – wear seatbelts and avoid night driving
* parasitic diseases from undercooked foods
* drownings are common – undercurrents can be strong
* jellyfish stings at Hat Rin beach of Koh Phangan – sometimes fatal

TopEpidemics for Thailand

The following health concerns, diseases or comments are related to epidemics in Thailand:

* avian influenza A ( H5N1 ) poultry and human cases late 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* Dengue fever

TopVaccinations for Travel to Thailand

The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Thailand to prevent contagious diseases in Thailand:

* hepatitis A – or immune globulin (IG)
* hepatitis B if you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months, or be exposed through medical treatment
* Japanese encephalitis only if you plan to visit rural areas for 4 weeks or more, except under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis
* rabies – if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
* typhoid
* tetanus – booster dose as needed, diphtheria – booster dose as needed, measles – booster dose as needed

Top Preventions or Health Precautions for Travel to Thailand

Any health risk of travel to Thailand may be reduced by the following precautionary health measures when visiting Thailand:

* Take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed
* high rate of motor vehicle trauma – avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
* mosquito bite prevention
* insect bite protection
* avoid drinking non-treated water – only drink bottled or canned water
* eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
* to prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
* always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
* don’t eat food purchased from street vendors
* don’t drink beverages with ice
* don’t share needles with anyone
* don’t handle animals (especially monkeys, dogs, and cats), to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague – risk for travelers is small)
* don’t swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer
* avoid crowded public places and public transportation whenever possible
* take care when diving, kayaking and swimming in Mekong river or close to waterfalls and on beaches – drownings are common
* jungle treks may be dangerous because of landslides – trek with an experienced guide

TopOther Relevant Issues for Travel to Thai

I have a friend that’s from Thailand.. and that visits quite often.. I will go with him one day.. and I know I won’t be worried about catching any weird diseases.. all the same things we eat here is what we’d eat there..

there are so many other pretty things to see there… it would be worth the trip.. and last time he went it was like $700 round trip..

and the chances of catching any of those illnesses are less than the chances of getting mugged and killed on vacation in most of the US travel destinations..

I’m going with you! I love tigers 😀