Thailand

Thailand

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: South-East Asia

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged 9 months and older; this also applies when travel includes a stopover of more than 12 hours at an airport in a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Chikungunya (for longer stays, e.g. 6 months or more)
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Risk exists in some regions, particularly near the borders with Cambodia and Burma. Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended for travel to these areas.
  • Japanese Encephalitis: Especially recommended for longer stays or travel in rural areas.
  • Rabies: Consider vaccination if you plan animal contact or travel to remote areas with limited access to medical care.