4 Very Simple Things You Can Do To Save Thailand Travel

It's not like Thailand has the highest road tolls in the world anyway (actually it's ranked 2nd ), so why should you worry. But hey, you're on holidays and in Thailand Hotel now, none of that matters anymore. Back home your country works tirelessly to reduce the road toll by enforcing strict rules like drink driving, wearing a helmet and such.

We had a great experience with MakeMyTrip on our trip to Thailand. Enjoy a drink at the local bar, dance the night away at one of the popular clubs and end your day in Thailand on a high note. Apart from food, both Pattaya and Bangkok are known for their vivid nightlife.

Follow the advice of local authorities. Follow the instructions and advice of local authorities. Check with your tour operator for the latest information on disruptions.

If you are unable to contact the Embassy in a consular emergency, contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia. Read the Consular services charter for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas. For complaints relating to tourism services or products, contact your service provider directly.

Your travel insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number. Depending on what you need, your best option may be to first contact your family, friends, travel agent, travel insurance provider, employer or airline. Research and choose your medical service providers carefully.

Decompression chambers are located near popular dive sites in Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok. See our Health pages for further information. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed human deaths from avian influenza in Thailand.

Seek urgent medical attention if you suspect poisoning, if you have a fever or suffer from diarrhoea. Exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection. The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Thailand is high.

Other insect-borne diseases (including chikungunya fever, Japanese encephalitis and filariasis) also occur in many areas. There is no vaccination or specific treatment available for dengue fever. Australian health authorities report a number of cases of dengue each year among travellers returning from Thailand.

Thai authorities have reported a recent increase in dengue fever cases and a number of deaths. Dengue fever occurs in Thailand, and is particularly common during the rainy season, peaking in July and August. Malaria can be contracted throughout the year in rural areas, particularly near the borders with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

If you need counselling services while overseas, contact the Australian Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 and ask to speak to a Lifeline telephone counsellor. It's important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling, especially if you have an existing medical condition. Take out comprehensive travel insurance before you depart to cover overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation.

Making a false statement to police, including in relation to an insurance claim - this includes reporting any crime that did not actually take place or lying about the circumstances of an incident.