2006-12-09 07:56:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Malaria
Bangkok and most provinces in the central region as well as major tourist resorts such as Chiangmai, Phuket, Hua-Hin and Koh Samui have been free from malaria for decades. Now all cities in Thailand are malaria free. However, tourist destinations in rural neighbourhoods, especially those in the mountainous and border areas are still at certain risks.
Chloroquine and most other chemoprophylactic drugs have proved to be ineffective against falciparum malaria in Thailand. Tourists visiting these endemic areas are rather recommended to take general precautions against mosquito bite. After sunset, they should stay in screened quarters or mosquito nets, wear longsleeve shirts and pants, and may apply mosquito repellents. Those who develop fever within two weeks of entry to risk areas should seek prompt medical examination and treatment.
READ MORE : http://www.hotelthailand.com/eating/healthguide.html
Guidelines for malaria prevention in South East Asia
READ MORE : http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/malaria_prevention/south_east_asia.htm
Thailand - Malaria Map : http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/Country/Thailand_Malaria_Map.htm
2006-12-09 15:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Thailady40 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Thailand does have Malaria..Be careful on the Islands and in the South
2006-12-11 06:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jason W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you seen the side effects of the Malaria tablets?. Better to take your chances with Malaria itself, bad luck if it's celebral though!.
Side effects include: Jaundice, receding gums, blood disorders, sleeplessness, hair loss, loss of vision, diziness etc.
Basically malaria tablets are a poison, they poison your blood thus making it not very tasty for mossies.
Try a tip given to me from a mate in the US military:
Nivea So soft is an excellent anti malaria cream. I've tried it, and as I live in SE Asia 6 months of the year, I can agree that it works wonders.
2006-12-11 07:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Slackbladder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i,v been 5 times in the last 4 years & never took malaria tablets or had malaria
2006-12-09 08:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by taggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in any country in the region, this is a possibility if you get bitten by the malaria mosquito. So take anti-malaria pills if you are worried about this.
2006-12-10 16:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad goes twice a year every year and he has never taken malaria tablets
Check with your doctor or NHS Direct just to put your mind at rest
2006-12-09 08:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got see this questions many time on yahoo dialogue board yet have passed over them for long. heavily, what do you foreigners plan to do in Thailand? until you propose to pass hiking in deep woods you're quiet risk-free. in case you're real subject carry a brilliant number of those mosquito lotion or spray.
2016-10-18 00:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would worry more about Dungy fever. You contract this from daytime mozzies mostly around common areas.
Symptoms are muscle cramps and high fever, followed by dehydration, vomiting and loss of appetite. Unchecked this could take you out of the game.
2006-12-12 07:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit www.fco.gov.uk - it's the Foreign Office website and they tell you everything you need to know about every country in the world.
2006-12-09 08:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but there is a risk in the once you cross the northern border.
2006-12-09 13:23:42 · answer #10 · answered by heart_my_poppy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋