Thailand Vacations – Safety Tips for Visitors

Thailand is believed to be safer compared to other Southeast Asia tourist destinations. Unlike other countries, crimes against tourists in this place are very rare. But still, you need to be concerned about your health and your personal safety aspects especially when in foreign lands. So during your Thailand vacations, it is good to bear these safety tips in mind:

Before the Travel

1. Find out if you're fit to travel.

2. Ask your doctor if you need some boosters or vaccinations to protect you against some diseases like malaria.

3. Consult your doctor and let him know if you are pregnant, taking medications, having allergies to drugs, and suffering from chronic illness and HIV infection.

Food and Drinks

1. Avoid food and drinks with ice from small food stalls.
Unless you are sure that the ice to be used is cylindrical and with central hole, which means they are manufactured to government standards, do not buy food or drinks with ice from a particular food stall.

2. Before eating on stalls, check first if the tables, eating utensils, and the hands of those preparing and handling the food are clean.
While eating is such a delight in this country, it is very crucial to check the cleanliness of the place and the person touching your food. If the place is clean and the crew or the vendor looks neat, then there's a good chance that it is safer to eat in that stall or restaurant.

3. Don't buy Thai food that has been left out in the sun for long hours.
This is particularly true when buying fish, fruits, and vegetables.

4. Don't go for pre-cooked or pre-prepared foods.
Buy only from stalls that allow you to watch how your food is prepared. This way, you'll know everything that's added into it.

5. Make sure bottled water and beverages are unsealed and open in front of you.
Tap water is not potable in many parts of the country. Even if they are, your stomach may not be too friendly to foreign food and drinks. So make sure to buy distilled or purified water and open the bottle personally so you'll see if it is sealed or not.


Personal Safety

1. Be cautious especially at night.
If you can't resist taking moonlight walk on the shore, or wandering the busy streets of Bangkok at night, don't do it alone. Make sure also that you know where to find help in case unnecessary circumstances happen.

2. Wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. So if you really want to try riding a motorcycle taxi, don't forget to wear a helmet.

3. Always use the in-room safe.
When you're inside your room, double lock your door. If you're leaving, don't forget to lock up your wallet, electronic gadgets, and other valuable things.

4. Always know the fire exit nearest to your room.
It will just take a minute to go out of your room and find out where emergency exits are.

No matter where you go, it pays a lot to stay safe and healthy. So keep these things in mind to be sure your Thailand vacations won't end up a nightmare.