How to put together a first-aid kit for Thailand
Thailand is very popular as a travel destination because of its miles of beaches, its Asian-Buddhist cultural treasures and the friendly people. However, some very dangerous diseases occur in Thailand. You should consult a tropical doctor about the required vaccinations about 4-6 weeks before you travel, a sufficient one Take out insurance cover (health insurance abroad, return travel insurance) and a first-aid kit for emergencies take along.
What you need:
- sticking plaster
- dressing material
- Wound and disinfectants
- Means against diarrhea, sunburn, mosquito bites
- insect repellent
- sunscreen
- electrolyte powder
First-aid kit - you should take this with you
- Your first aid kit for Thailand should all medication contain that you take regularly.
- For little ones injuries you should bring adhesive plasters and bandages as well as bandage scissors and safety pins. Pack a pair of blunt scissors, as many airports will take sharp scissors from you.
- You should also take wound and disinfectants with you.
- In Thailand, intestinal infections are common. You can protect yourself by only eating and drinking boiled water. In case of emergency, you should have a remedy against Diarrhea pack in your first-aid kit and electrolyte powder to compensate for the loss of electrolytes caused by diarrhea.
- Mosquitoes can be dangerous in Thailand Diseases transmitted: Dengue Fever, Japanese encephalitis and, in some areas of Thailand, malaria. So make sure you use mosquito repellent. Bring insect repellent, insect bite repellent, a mosquito net, and emergency malaria medication. Wear clothing that covers your body.
- Take a good sunscreen and also an antidote sunburn with.
- If you still have space, pack a rescue blanket (160 x 210 cm) and a first-aid primer.
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What else to look out for in Thailand
- Avoid skin contact with fresh water to avoid infection with schistosomiasis.
- Change your clothes often and have them cleaned as Thailand is an area where spotted fever can be transmitted by body lice.
- Rabies occurs in Thailand; transmission occurs through bites from dogs and other animals.
- Do not underestimate the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS in Thailand.
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