Thailand health and safety
Thailand remains one of the safest and most popular travel destinations in Asia, largely due to its stable government, good medical facilities and infrastructure, and low levels of street crime. However, there is less regulation and enforcement of laws aimed at safety, and the attitude towards responsibility is generally lower than in European or North American countries.
Hospitals and clinics in Thailand are clean, organised and professional. The staff are familiar with treating foreigners and offer excellent health services with reliable diagnosis and medicine. Most doctors speak English. Emergency rescue services, however, may not be as prompt as required.
Safety in Thailand for travellers is generally good and the country is known for its passive people. Road safety, however, is a concern and the health in Thailand and region as a whole is periodically threatened by epidemic outbreaks.
Current advisory warnings about health and safety in Thailand
British foreign office - Thailand webpage
Up-to-date and reliable advice on health and security issues in Thailand.
www.fco.gov.uk
MD Travel Health - Thailand advice
Comprehensive medical advice on disease and health risks, precautions and remedies.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com
Smartraveller
Australian Government sponsored site with detailed and current information on travel risks in Thailand.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au
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Essentials
Visas: 30 days issued upon arrival to most nationals
Season: November – April
Money: Baht – ATMs widely available, transactions mostly cash
Language: Thai – English understood in tourist areas
Emergency #: 191; traffic accidents: 1193