Soon..I will be traveling to Bangkok, Thailand to teach English and attend school for about 7 weeks. I'm aware of course that I need to be very cautious of my steps, and I have been assured that my worries are limited, but does anyone have any advice or stories that differ that I might need to know ?
2006-06-30 10:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by Ms. Satanique 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
Was there last October. (also a female that travels alone)
Bangkok, is like any other large city in the world. Treat it as such.
The Thai, are a very relaxed, soft spoken group of people. If you are American, watch your voice tone. Our natural voice tone has a tendency to be a bit loud for them. (Speaking loud, is considered rude)
When you are out seeing the sights, be aware of the weather. When those afternoon rains hit, it can be hard to get a cab. I was at the Wat, when it started down pouring... 30 minutes to get a ride.
By the way, just pack your passport and a change of clothes. Clothing is so cheap there, you might as well buy a new wardrobe there!! Also a great place to treat yourself to a new gold necklace & earrings. ;-)
Oh yes, a few other things you might want to pack... a few dozen of travel Kleenex packages. Many places only have pitt toilets and the ones that do have western often don't have paper. Also enough undies, especially if you are full sized.. these can be a bit harder to find in Asia.
Enjoy! It's a wonderful place.
2006-06-30 18:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Robin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We advise against all but essential travel to, or through, the far southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla, where there is continuing violence due to insurgency and civil unrest. Since January 2004, there have been regular attacks including bombings and shootings. On 15 June 2006, there were 50 explosions at 29 locations throughout southern Thailand, killing three people and injuring at least 25. The Thai Government has declared a serious state of emergency in the provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against places frequented by foreigners.
Since December 2005, there have been a number of small explosions in Bangkok. The motives for these attacks are not clear.
Penalties for possession, distribution or manufacture of drugs are severe and can include the death penalty.
Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Thailand have resulted in a small number of human fatalities. As a precaution, you should avoid live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked. For further information see Health section below and also read the FCO’s Avian and Pandemic Influenza Factsheet.
Around 750,000 British tourists visit Thailand every year. The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in Thailand is for arrests (mostly drug related); hospital cases (especially road accidents); and deaths, mostly from natural causes and road accidents. The majority of consular cases occur in Bangkok, Pattaya and Koh Samui.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. Please see: Travel Insurance.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Terrorism/Security
We advise against all but essential travel to, or through, the far southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla, where there is continuing violence due to insurgency and civil unrest.
Since January 2004, there have been almost daily attacks in these far southern provinces, including arson, over 200 bombings and many more shootings, stabbings and some beheadings. Targets have included civilians and members of the security forces, government offices, tourist hotels and bars, shops, marketplaces, supermarkets, schools, transport infrastructure and trains. Over 1,200 people have been killed and several hundred more injured. No British nationals have been killed but some foreign citizens have been killed and injured.
2006-07-02 23:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by eastcoastraven 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there, have you looked at http://www.late-deal.co.uk/bangkok/bangkok-content.htm. Theres plenty of travel advice there. If you still need reassurance why not visit http://www.thaifocus.com/health.mv. Above all, relax and enjoy your experience.
2006-06-30 18:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by traveleze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beware of fixers. When eating and drinking, beware of someone putting some substance in your drinks or food.
2006-07-01 18:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
non here just make sure you book your travel through www.cheaparmytravel.com. its not just for military its for everybody know.
2006-06-30 18:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Steven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never go out alone at nite. even at daytime u need someone w/ u too !
2006-06-30 20:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by twm 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋