It is recommended to take some medications from Germany to Thailand. Although the prices of medicine are consistently cheaper in Thailand, in an emergency, it may be helpful if you have some emergency medicine directly to hand.

Which medicines belong in the first aid kit?

In any case you should have some antipyretic and analgesic preparations take. However, it should be ensured that aspirin should not be taken in Thailand! A fever can always also mean a dengue infection and in this case may be when taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin risk of death consist! Other agents such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used without hesitation. Painkillers are inexpensive in Thailand, and stronger drugs are also available over the counter.

Also useful are funds against Diarrhea and vomitingbecause especially such complaints occur particularly frequently in tourists. On Broad-spectrum antibiotic may also be helpful, as well as patches, disinfectant spray and Fenistil or another antiallergic, For example, you can conveniently transfer your entire first aid kit mail-order pharmacies order online.

Malaria remedies will greatly affect you during your journey, which is why thorough mosquito repellent seems more appropriate, especially since malaria occurs only in a few areas in Thailand often.

Health risks in Thailand

Generally exists in Thailand increased risk of infectionMost tourists are affected by intestinal infections. Bacteria and parasites can also be transmitted through contaminated food. Another risk mosquitoes in Thailand, which can transmit other diseases in addition to dengue fever. (In contrast, malaria cases are rather rare in Thailand).

Auch HIV / AIDS is a serious problem in Thailand - Contact with appropriate risk groups can be a great danger.

Medical care in Thailand

The medical supplies outside the big cities and tourist centers does not conform to the German standard, However, in all places frequented by tourists, there are private hospitals that are of a consistently high standard and are preferable to public / state hospitals.

Although medical care in Thailand is relatively cheap, one should definitely travel insurance including travel insurance to be completed!

Many clinics and hospitals require a prepayment by the patient, which is later replaced by the insurance. If possible, you should inquire before the treatment about the costs, because the prices for medical treatment in Thailand are not regulated and it may otherwise give a nasty surprise!

Medical care on Koh Phangan: hospital and clinics

On Koh Phangan there are branches of some major international clinics, including Bangkok Hospital, Bandon Inter and Thai International Hospital. For serious illness or injury, however, patients usually need to be transported to Koh Samui. There is also a state hospital on Phangan, which does not meet the standard of private clinics.

Which vaccinations for Thailand are recommended?

Generally one will Hepatitis A and B Vaccination recommended. The risk of infection is increased in Thailand and hepatitis A can be transmitted by water or food. The vaccine is relatively expensive, but holds 10 years. There are three vaccinations necessary to ensure complete protection - so the vaccine against hepatitis should be done some time before the Thailand vacation!

A vaccine against Japanese encephalitis is recommended for so-called risk groups. These include tourists and travelers who will spend more time in rural areas.

An rabies vaccination Highly recommended, there are many stray dogs and other animals! Furthermore, a typhoid vaccine be appropriate if you are to spend some time in rural areas or places with poor hygiene.