im goin to thialand in 3 weeks time do i need to take stuff for mosquitose ? is there a problem with with the little devils ?
2006-10-01 07:24:18 · 19 answers · asked by tom 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
There are tons of mosquitos in Bangkok. Fortunately, repellant is readily available at the convenience stores that are abundant in Bangkok. Many of the repellants are the same brands as the ones in the US, so no need to worry.
2006-10-01 14:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please read carefully:
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a mosquito-borne parasite. There are four kinds of malaria which can infect humans: plasmodium falciparum, P.vivax, P.ovale & P.malariae; the first two being more common in Thailand. The risk zones are limited to the Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar borders. There aren't any risks in touristic area and major cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Ko Samui.
Transmission and symptoms
Malaria is spred to humans through the bite of the femele Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms are: high fever, flu, head ache, body aches, fatigue. Severe infection of P.Falciparum can cause a coma or death. The malaria symptoms will last from 7 to 9 days after the mosquito's bite.
Prevention
Use of mosquito repellant and sleeping nets in risk zones is recommended. Malaria can be prevented by using an anti-malaria prophylaxis: Mefloquine, Lariam, Doxycyline or Malorone. Travellers going to risk zones should use the anti-malarial prophylaxis. Risk zones:
Thailand: borders areas with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Cambodia: west provinces next to Thailand's border.
Myanmar: eastern states of Shan, Kayah, Kayin.
Take precautions now! Maleria is not to be fooled with!
Good Luck
2006-10-01 14:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are mosquitoes in many parts of Thailand, predominantly where there is standing or stagnant water. While mosquitos do carry malaria, if you are staying in the main tourist areas or cities of Thailand (e.g. Bangkok, Chiang Mai city, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi) these areas should be malaria free. Perhaps the only exception to this rule is Koh Chang where you should take anti-maleria tablets.
If you are travelling to the areas bordering Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia or are travelling along any rivers, then anti-malaria tablets may be necessary.
The type of tablets you should take can only be advised by medically trained people - mosquitos develop resistance to certain tablets and the recommendations are continually changing. For general advice on Thailand see the link below.
Even in non-maleria areas it is wise to take precautions such as sprays or creams. These should be applied particulary around the ankles, wrists and neck. Wear long sleeves and long trousers/skirt to cover exposed skin it going into a known mosquito area, particularly at dusk.
If going to a maleria area it is urgent that you seek medical advice soon as some of the tablets need to be taken for a period before entering the affected areas.
Finally, enjoy your holiday but take suitable precautions always
2006-10-02 13:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Traveller 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had been to Thailand many times already and really, I did not have any problem with the mossies. They are around, for sure, and they do bite. However I had not experience an attack of being well stung. And I had travelled to quite a few provinces around Thailand already, in and outside the major cities.
But since Thailand is in the malaria-zone, I will advise taking anti-malaria medication. This prevention of the worst of the mossie bites. The other bites are tolerable, unless you are allergic in which I will add insect repellant for you.
2006-10-04 12:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They are annoying. No need to worry about maleria or any diseases, its just the itching from bites, so a mosquito repellent of some kind will help.
In Thailand they sell mosquito coils very cheaply for use in your room if you are staying in non-aircon places.
2006-10-03 04:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malaria is not endemic to Thailand, but dengue is - and dengue is much worse. Certain mosquitoes in Thailand carry dengue and other nasty diseases. However, don't worry about bringing any repellant with you. You can easily buy it at any pharmacy or grocery store anywhere in the country...
2006-10-05 04:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by tonyandmelinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...there are mosquitoes in Thailand and every countries which is located in the tropical. Best is you bring one. But it is cheaper to buy in Thailand for the mosquitoes stuff.
2006-10-01 14:43:29 · answer #7 · answered by pimpa1949 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful in the daytime also , the mossies that bite in the day can carry dengue fever , they are black and white , millions of the little buggers about at the moment as its the rainy season !
2006-10-02 02:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by uk expat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u do need it...buy the spray one so its easy to use, its worst if u go to the beach! u dont really need the coin or cream, just the spray bottle,u will be fine, its not that bad but just in case hey! becareful with hanmock too cause last time i sat on one i got bitting by some kind of bug which i dont know what,but they got me rash really bad,like allergic, look very very horrible! have fun!
2006-10-01 14:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by Phuong J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the little devils spread malaria which can kill. Simple as that. Be careful.
2006-10-04 04:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by Paul D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋