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Health Care in Thailand

Vaccination Requirements

There are currently no required vaccinations for visiting Thailand.

Depending on how long you are planning to stay in Thailand and whether you will be spending your time in urban or rural areas, there are different vaccinations that are recommended by travel health specialists. Universities often have travel clinics that provide vaccinations at a lower cost than private clinics. In general, the most useful vaccinations for Thailand are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus/diptheria, Japanese encephalitis, and typhoid fever. Some doctors also recommend getting a rabies shot - about 400 rabies cases are reported each year, so beware of stray dogs. Malaria pills are recommended if you'll be traveling outside of Bangkok for an extended period of time.

In rural areas especially, boiling water (or buying it bottled) is a wise precaution; vegetables and fruits should be peeled before eaten, and uncooked foods should generally be avoided.

For up-to-the-minute information on vaccination requirements and disease information, call the International Traveler's Hotline in Atlanta at (404) 332 -4559, which is sponsored by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This service regularly updates its recorded message for each country.

Hospitals

Good health care is available in Thailand, and the quality continues to improve rapidly, especially in urban areas. All of the good hospitals have outpatient services, including laboratories and X-rays with general practitioners and specialists. Some of the hospitals also have good dental clinics. If you need medical care, the Bangkok facilities listed below are reputable and reportedly have English-speaking staff on hand.

Bangkok Adventist Mission Hospital
430 Phitsanulok Road
(02) 281-1422

Bangkok Christian Hospital
124 Silom Road
(02) 233-6981-9

Bumrungrad Hospital
33 Soi 3
Sukhumvit Road
(02) 253-0250

Samitivej Hospital
133 Soi 49
Sukhumvit Road
(02) 392-0010-9

Siam Dental Clinic
412/11-2 Soi 6
Siam Square
(02) 251-6315