Vaccinations for Thailand
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Thailand
Thailand, the 'Land of Smiles', is one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. Bangkok combines modern skyscrapers with golden temples. The north offers hill tribes and elephants, the south paradise islands like Phuket, Koh Samui and the Phi Phi Islands. Thai cuisine is world-famous.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Conditional (g1)
Yellow fever is NOT endemic, no risk. Only required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Not endemic. Only required when entering from high-risk area.
Malaria risk
Malaria risk in border areas with Myanmar. No risk in Bangkok and tourist islands.
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Emergency treatment only with AP due to resistance.
Base vaccinations
Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
Recommended for extended stays or adventurous travel.
Strongly recommended due to presence of rabies.
Recommended for extended stays in rural areas.
Vaccination available for risk areas with dengue.
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
Practical travel information for Thailand
Best time to travel
November to February is the driest and coolest period. March to May is hot; June to October is the rainy season.
Malaria
No prophylaxis is needed in tourist areas (Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, the islands). In border areas with Myanmar and Cambodia stand-by treatment may be advised.
Our advice in short
- Hepatitis A and DTP are standard; typhoid for touring trips and street food.
- Rabies is present - especially relevant for scooter riders, backpackers and travel with children.
- Dengue occurs year-round, peaking in the rainy season.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I get vaccinated for Thailand?
Ideally four to six weeks before departure. Leaving sooner? We can often start an accelerated schedule the same week.
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Overview Thailand
- Region: Asia
- Base vaccinations: 4
- Additional: 4
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional