Principal cities within Thailand can be reached by air, and many towns and cities are served by comfortable, dependable trains. Agree on the fare before entering a taxi or samlor. Local transportation in small towns is more often by pedicab than by taxi. Highways vary in quality from modern divided highways to unpaved, ungraded roads that may be impassable in the rainy season. Traffic moves on the left.
Hospitals are available for routine treatment.
Mosquitoes are plentiful, but malaria is not a problem in Bangkok. Hepatitis is fairly common in Thailand. Avoid tapwater, raw milk, ice cream, uncooked meats, and unwashed fruits and vegetables. The incidence of AIDS is increasing, especially among prostitutes and intravenous drug users. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.