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Health Safety in Bangkok
Medical facilities, disease risks, and health recommendations
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Health Score
Health Safety Breakdown
Hospital Quality
90Disease Risk
65Water Safety
70Air Quality
60Current Disease Outbreaks
Dengue Fever
MEDIUM RISK2,340 cases this month
Affected areas: Urban areas, Suburbs
Prevention:
- •Use mosquito repellent
- •Wear long sleeves
- •Avoid standing water
COVID-19
LOW RISKLow community transmission
Affected areas: Citywide
Prevention:
- •Masks optional
- •Hand hygiene recommended
Vaccination Requirements
Required Vaccinations
Yellow Fever
Required if arriving from infected areas
Must show proof of vaccination
Recommended Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Contaminated food/water risk
2 doses provide long-term protection
Hepatitis B
Contact with blood/body fluids
3 doses over 6 months
Typhoid
Contaminated food/water risk
Single dose, booster every 2-3 years
Japanese Encephalitis
Rural area mosquito transmission
2 doses, 28 days apart
Top Medical Facilities
Bumrungrad International Hospital
English SpeakingType: Private Hospital
Specialties: All major specialties, 24/7 emergency
Insurance: Accepts most international insurance
+66 2 066 8888
★★★★★
RatingBangkok Hospital
English SpeakingType: Private Hospital
Specialties: Cardiac care, Cancer treatment, Orthopedics
Insurance: Direct billing available
+66 2 310 3000
★★★★★
RatingSamitivej Hospital
English SpeakingType: Private Hospital
Specialties: Pediatrics, Maternity, General care
Insurance: Insurance coordination service
+66 2 711 8000
★★★★★
RatingWater Safety
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Recommendations:
- •Drink only bottled water
- •Avoid ice in street vendors
- •Use bottled water for brushing teeth
Bottled water cost: $0.30-0.50 per liter
Food Safety
Street food: Generally safe with precautions
Safety tips:
- •Choose busy stalls with high turnover
- •Ensure food is cooked thoroughly
- •Avoid raw vegetables and unpeeled fruits
- •Look for clean preparation areas
Common issues: Traveler's diarrhea, Food poisoning
Emergency Medical Contacts
Medical Emergency
1669
Free ambulance service
Tourist Police
1155
English-speaking assistance
Private Ambulance
1719
Faster response, paid service