General Facts of Thailand
Immunization
The list cited below comprehensively cover ailments which are more likely to occur in Thailand. The diseases get transmitted through the common mediums like food, water, insects, animals, unsafe and unhygienic habits as well as unprotected sex. Therefore precaution and necessary immunization always keep you at a safer position while you work in Thailand. The Thai Ministry of Education stipulates that a teacher must possess a bachelors degree in order to qualify to teach in that country. Thai employers prefer that a qualified teacher should have a bachelors degree, a TEFL certificate or similar, and some relevant experience.
General food and water related
Sunburn, skin cancers
Dehydration
Heat rash, fungus, bacteria
Alcohol related
Illegal drugs
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C to G
Mosquito-related
Rabies
Other ailments and bites (non-STD)
Respiratory, eye, cuts, tetanus, typhoid, tuberculosis, worms,
snakes, sea...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Non-specific urethritus (NSU)
Genital warts
Molluscum ("the clam")
Trichomoniasis ("trich")
Chancroid
Herpes
Syphilis
HIV and AIDS
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis A
Getting drugged
Food in Thailand is simply wonderful and eating out is a must do
while in Thailand. There are many intestinal parasites, bacteria and
viruses which get transmitted through food, water and cooking
utensils. The most dangerous one is the Hepatitis A. You are
strongly advised to learn about hepatitis A, B and the other
variants and get a vaccination to run least chance of any ailment.
You can start your vaccination program in your home country and
continue it here in Thailand. Make sure to bring your vaccination
documentation with you when you come.
The most common health ailment that
afflicts expatriates and tourists in Thailand is a sexually
transmitted disease - gonorrhea, Chlamydia, non-specific urethritus
(NSU), genital warts mollusca ("the clam") herpes syphilis and last
but not the least is HIV. In Thailand, the primary means of
transmission of HIV is by heterosexual sex, overwhelmingly HIV
subtype E
Most travelers and expat residents, including those who have no
immunizations at all but take reasonable precautions, don't get any
serious problems in Thailand. It's recommended that you get
immunization against hepatitis A, and older people should seriously
consider additional vaccinations as well. You aren't required to
take any immunizations before traveling to Thailand, unless you come
from areas with yellow fever, in which case you're required to show
vaccination. There is no risk of yellow fever in Thailand.
