Travel Information From American Samoa to Thailand

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Thailand.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Thailand.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who
• Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
• Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
• Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
• Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Thailand take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Thailand. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Thailand, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Thailand.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Thai

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = sa-wat-dii
Good morning = Xruṇ s̄wạs̄di̒
Good afternoon = S̄wạs̄dī txn b̀āy
Goodbye = laa kon
Nice to meet you = yin-dii thii dai ruu-jak

Conversational

How are you? = sabaai-dii rue?
I am good thank you = sabaai-dii
What’s your name? = khun chue arai?
My name is … = phŏm/dì-chăn cheu…
Do you speak English? = phuut phaasaa ang-krit dai mai?
I don’t speak Thai = phuut phaasaa thai mai dai
How do you say… in Thai = phûut pen phaa-săa thai yàang-rai
I don’t understand = mai khao jai

Basics

Yes = chai
No = mai chai
Please = karunaa
Thank you = khop khun [mâak]
You’re welcome = mai pen rai
Excuse me please = kho thot
Wait = Rx
Go away = pai-​hàang-​hàang
Let’s go to = Pị kạn t̄hexa
I want to go to … = Xyāk pị...

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = rán aa-häan
Do you have anything…? = mii hông thîi ... níi mǎi?
It was delicious = man a-ròi mâak
The bill, please = kèb ngern dûai
How much? = nîi thâo rài?
Very expensive = phaeng pai
Please can I have a beer? = kor beer nueng

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = tâek-sîi
Car = Rt̄hynt̒
Bus = rót-me
Right = khwäa
Left = sáai
Straight = trong pai
Stop here = jòt thîi nîi

Places

Downtown = tua mueang
Street = tha-nǒn
Hotel = rong-raem
Museum = Phiphiṭhp̣hạṇṯh̒
Market = Tlād
Hospital = Rong phyābāl
I need a Doctor = phom/chan tongkaan mö
Police = taamruat
Bank = Ṭhnākhār

Time & Dates

Time = dǐo níi
Today = wanníi
Tomorrow = phrûng níi
Yesterday = mûea wan níi
When? = muea-rai'

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = hông nám yùu thîi năi
Help me, please = phom/chan tongkaan khwaam chuai luea
Call an ambulance = Reīyk rt̄h phyābāl
I don’t feel good = C̄hạn mị̀ s̄bāy

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Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.

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Bag Snatching

Drive-by bag snatching by thieves on motorbikes is increasingly common. A motorbike zooms by very close, the passenger on the back grabs your bag from your shoulder and disappears down the road with everything you own. if you try to hold on to your bag, you could be dragged along with it until the handle breaks, and be badly injured in the process.

Even if you manage to hang on to your bag, thieves often pull knives on tourists who are fighting back. An Australian woman was killed in Phuket in 2012.

Check out our tips for female travelers in our women's safety in Thailand article.

Drug Crime

Illicit drugs are rife in Thailand, and the trade is run by criminals who place a low value on human life. Mixing with drug gangs can lead to violence or death.

The police take drug crime very seriously. Find out what could happen to you if you're caught with drugs - you won't get off lightly.

The same criminal gangs running the drug trade also run much of the sex trade. If you short-change a bar or mistreat a bar girl, expect some rough justice.

Prostitution

Don't leave your valuables unattended, especially around favourite touristic spots in Zanzibar or Coco Beach area at Toure Drive on Msasani Peninsula.

Credit Card Fraud

Card skimming and fraud are common in Thailand, however, you can protect yourself from opportunistic criminals. Check out our article on how to keep your cash and cards safe.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Thailand is Buddhism.
• Don't ever climb on Buddha sculptures or any objects to take a photo or do anything which might indicate lack of respect - sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even for foreign visitors.
• Don't ever show disrespect towards the Thai Royal Family - Thai people have deep, traditional reverence for the Royal family. Failing to show some respect towards the king or the Monarchy in any situation is not only an offense, but can also get you into prison.
• Don't ever accept any bag or anything from someone you don't know very well, as it may contain drugs. Beware of your own compatriots, there are many scams of all kinds run by foreigners and aimed at foreigners. Trafficking or possession of drugs (including "soft" drugs) is in many cases punished by death penalty. Don't expect your embassy can do much for you.
• Don't take Buddha images out of the country - it's against the law unless special permission has been granted. However, stores will sell them to you, but won't necessarily tell you about the regulations.
• Don't forget to dress properly in all religious temples and shrines. Don't ever go without sleeves or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable clothes.
• Don't always keep your valuables in a hotel safe deposit box - some safe deposit boxes are the most unsafe places for safekeeping. Entrust your valuables only to respectable hotels.
• Don't cross your legs when you are in the presence of a monk, no matter you're sitting on the floor or chair.
• Don't necessarily take part in rituals with spiritual significance, such as that to show respect for dead people, undertaken in places such as bars. Mostly Thai people are delighted if you understand what it is, agree with the principle, and wish to participate yourself. Sometimes though, someone can get angry, either because they incorrectly believe you are trying to disrespect the ritual, or perhaps they think that it should be only for Thai people.
• Don't smoke in the street, nor to drop litter in the street - you can be fined for doing so.
• Don't forget to remove your shoes before entering a temple or private Thai home.
• Don't provide your passport as collateral when hiring vehicles - better use cash as deposit.
• Don't be too affectionate in public - kissing, cuddling and similar behaviour are frowned upon if in public, especially amongst older locals.
• Don't touch a monk. Treat monks with the highest respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of woman.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Thailand?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Thailand. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Thailand is ranked 64th in the world. Some of Thailand's premium government hospitals, such as Chulalongkorn, Ramathibodi and Siriraj, are staffed with exceptional doctors, and are even said to be among the best-equipped hospitals in the world.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.