Travel Vaccinations for Thailand

Traveling to Thailand promises an adventure filled with vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. However, ensuring your trip is safe and enjoyable requires some preparation, particularly regarding health precautions.

Vaccinations are a crucial aspect of this preparation, as they protect against diseases that may be more prevalent in Thailand. To understand which vaccines you need for Thailand please book an individual consultation with our travel health experts.

Travel Health Information

Thailand is a popular destination for travellers of all ages, particularly with the younger generation as part of gap years. While most visits to Thailand are trouble-free, there are certain precautions you should take to ensure a safe trip.

One issue you may encounter while travelling in Thailand may be travelling itself. There are a high number of road accidents each year, especially involving scooters or motorbikes. Many of the accidents are due to poor vehicle standards and driver ability. If you’re planning to hire a car or motorbike, make sure that it has undergone proper maintenance, is registered correctly and that your insurance covers you to drive on the roads in Thailand.

Crime rates in areas of Thailand are high, with tourists being particularly vulnerable to incidences of theft, pickpocketing and scams. Keep your wits about you, stay in a group if possible and avoid travelling after dark. If you are drinking, don’t leave your drink unattended and be cautious of accepting drinks from strangers.

The penalty for breaking the law in Thailand, particularly for drug-related offences, is extremely severe and can include long prison sentences – sometimes even the death penalty.

Be particularly aware of avoiding animals as rabies is prevalent. Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever and the Zika virus are present, use 50% DEET insect repellant over your sunscreen during the day to prevent mosquito bites. Japanese encephalitis is rife, so visit your local travel clinic before you depart to get the vaccinations you need for Thailand. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is not advisable to visit Thailand.

If you’re visiting to take part in adventure sports, ensure that your travel insurance covers you for the specific activity you are planning. Take extra care when swimming, due to strong tides and jellyfish. Private hospitals in Thailand can be excellent, but public facilities do not have such high standards.