9 Tips For Thailand Travel

This is no surprise, when you consider the quality of and professionalism of Thailand's medical services. Thailand is a popular destination for medical students looking for gap-year work.

Each island has something unique to offer; including Monkey Beach in Phi Phi, and Angthong National Park near Ko Samui - where there's scuba diving in crystal waters and beach parties galore! Island hopping is one of the main attraction for visitors. Explore the surviving 19th century canals of Bangkok before discovering Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), which is best known for its porcelain encrusted 79-metre central sparkling pagoda.

The Royal Grand Palace consists of over 100 brightly coloured buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics, that all date back to the foundation of Bangkok in 1782. Depart on an intimate group tour of Bangkok city to visit the sacred Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and the opulent Royal Grand Palace. You can print one from or pick one up at the visitor center near the main entrance.

Stalls are organized by the category of items they sell, and it's helpful to have a map to sort it all out. All of Bangkok goes here to find everything from clothing to housewares to antiques. The Chatuchak Weekend Market (also known as Jatujak or JJ") is an amazing, sprawling, overwhelming collection of 15,000 stalls covering 27 acres (and that's not counting the many sellers on its fringes).

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Note: if you want to avoid DEET, there are insect repellents with CMD (a safe, effective plant derivative with a registered name of Citriodiol) but these are not widely available in Thailand, better to stock up before leaving home. For more information on recommended vaccinations and other tips for staying healthy while traveling, check out the CDC Travelers' Health page dedicated to travel in Thailand. The only prevention is avoiding mosquito bites; wear long pants and long sleeves at dusk in mosquito areas and use repellent (available at any Thai corner shop or pharmacy).

Malaria is generally not a problem in any of the major tourist destinations, but is endemic in rural areas along the borders with Cambodia (including Ko Chang in Trat Province ), Laos and Myanmar As is the case throughout South-East Asia , dengue fever can be encountered just about anywhere, including the most modern cities. These other cities have much to offer as well, and include Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Pattaya/Chonburi, and Phuket. Aside from Bangkok, the beating heart of the country, tourists are increasingly heading up-country" for medical, dental, and cosmetic treatment, as well as to the bountiful spa and wellness centres that Thailand is also famous for.