Health topics
I got a little surprised when my article on where to find cheap medicine in Thailand was suddenly listed on Digg.com. I was even more surprised when I saw that the people who Digg and comment the post was talking about all the fake medicine in Thailand. Sure there is fake medicine in Thailand but…
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces older material with practical information and sourced references. Rules, services and contact details can change. A useful Thailand travel checklist is not complete until you have the emergency numbers saved. An old PersonalThailand article focused on one medical hotline, 1669. That number remains important, but travellers benefit from…
Understand how to buy medicine safely in Thailand, compare hospital and pharmacy options, ask about prescriptions and avoid unlicensed sellers.
The HIV-1 subtype E that is common in Thailand looks to be more deadly then the once in other part of the world. This is according to ScienceDaily.com that has made a study since 1991 including 228 men from the military. They where compared with people living in Europe, North America and in Africa. The…
Learn when air ambulance transport may be used in Thailand, how emergency referrals work and why patients should call 1669 rather than book a helicopter themselves.
Since the day that the king of Thailand left the hospital on Wednesday 7th November 2007, this fever situation has risen. The kind went out from the Siriraj hospital with pink shirt and pink suit. I was watching him on TV with my sister that he looks so lovely and adorable with the moment he…
A 2007 Phuket cholera warning is historical. Learn what cholera is, how to choose safer food and water, and when to seek urgent medical care.
Compare Pap smears and HPV tests in Thailand, understand screening intervals and learn what to do after an abnormal result.