Thailand’s dengue season peaks between May and October. Here’s what the official case numbers show, what the Qdenga vaccine costs, and why taking the wrong painkiller can turn a bad fever into a dangerous one.
Thailand doesn’t require any vaccines to enter, unless you’re arriving from a yellow-fever country. Here’s what doctors actually recommend, where to get it, and what it costs.
Tap water in Thailand is fine for a shower and not for drinking, even in Bangkok. Here is what it costs to fix that at home, from THB15 bottles to a THB1,500 filter, and why the THB1-a-litre street dispensers are not the bargain they look.
I came off my motorbike in Thailand and found out what that actually costs. A private hospital quoted THB230,000 for the surgery. A government hospital did it for THB72,000, and my compulsory insurance covered THB30,000 of that.
Social Security costs a few hundred baht a month and covers pre-existing conditions. Private insurance costs thousands but gets you seen the same day. Here’s how the two compare on price, coverage, treatment quality, and waiting time.
Every time I travel to Thailand, I always get travel insurance. While Thailand is known for affordable healthcare, if something happens, I do not want to pay those hefty hospital bills. Without travel insurance, well, let’s just say that your dream vacation can become a nightmare. I’ve seen it happen regularly on the news. Travel … Read more
Which medicines need a prescription in Thailand, which pharmacy chains to trust (Boots, Watsons, Fascino), and what to expect on price. 2026 guide.
A Maha Sarakham University screening found a third of new students infected with liver fluke from raw freshwater fish. Here is what it means if you eat Isaan food, and how to enjoy it safely.
What personal training costs in Bangkok, gym-chain vs independent trainers, what to check before you book, and how packages and contracts work.
Where expats in Thailand find English-speaking counselors, psychiatrists, and telehealth, what sessions cost, insurance coverage, and the crisis hotline to call now.