what are the inoculations/precautions before traveling to thailand?

Answer 1

There are no mandatory inoculations for Thailand, so its best not to have any.

There are no diseases prevalent in Thailand. I lived there for 12 years, so I do know.

Do NOT get vaccinated.

A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.

The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html


If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html

Answer 2

Inoculations: At least make sure your tetanus is up to date, and Hepatitis A and B. Just to be safe.

Precautions: Stay out of the southern provinces around Yala and Narathawit for now. They are trying to create some peace there.

Bring something for mosquitoes, long cotton shirts or buy repellant there. They have had a lot of flooding recently in Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai and Bangkok so you may have problems. There have NOT been any outbreaks but depending on what part of Thailand you visit be safe.

Bring or buy some good walking shoes. The traffic in Bangkok has gotten worse since I have been visiting the past couple years. Learn to use the BTS Skytrain or MRT subway, it can be very handy in Bangkok. If you are in Bangkok grab a map from you concierge. www.overstock.com has some more comprehensive maps of both Bangkok and Thailand for like USD 10-16, I just looked to update my maps. www.bangkoktonight.com has some maps of the BTS and MRT and other info. Check "TIPS" section for info

Either bring or buy some small packs of kleenex to carry. Not all public restrooms have toilet paper so you either buy or carry. Not all public restrooms have paper towels so you either buy or carry. Most restaurants or fast food places have napkins but not all. So, best to carry some. Either that or towlets.

That's the basic stuff.

If you are worried about the coup. So far tourists are safe except in the South. There is still Marshall law. So no gatherings to protest the coup. So, stay away from the tanks!! LOL

I am going again in a few weeks to visit my girlfriend so enjoy.

Answer 3

Do's and Don't in Thailand : The Monarchy : Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and a visitor should be careful to show respect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.

Religion : Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable attireIt is acceptable to wear shoes when walking around the compound of a Buddhist temple, but not inside the chapel where the principal Buddha image is kept.

Each Buddha image, large or small, ruined or not, is regarded as a sacred object. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything which might indicate a lack of respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of one. If a woman has to give anything to a monk, she first hands it to a man, who then presents it.

Social Norms : Thais don't normally shake hands when they greet one another, but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture called a wai. Generally a younger person wais an elder, who returns it.

Thais regard the head as the highest part of the body, literally and figuratively. Therefore, avoid touching people on the head and try not to point your feet at people or an object. It is considered very rude. Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home.