Health & Safety
The honest risks on a Thai trip — the roads above all — plus insurance, the licence clause, and what to settle before you fly.
Medical Care in Thailand: What Exists Where
Bangkok and a small island are different countries medically. What each tier offers, and how payment works.
Driving in Thailand: Road Conditions in the North, Phuket and Samui
Mountain roads in the north, hills and traffic on Phuket and Samui, the smaller islands and Bangkok: what Thai roads are like region by region, and the law.
What Travel Insurance Actually Covers in Thailand
The categories have specific meanings — and direct billing versus reimbursement decides whether you need funds at the moment of an emergency.
Medical Evacuation From Thai Islands
Which islands have hospitals, which have airstrips, who arranges a transfer and what it costs.
Renting a Scooter in Thailand: Licence and Insurance
An IDP does not add a motorcycle entitlement your home licence lacks — and that gap is where insurance claims get denied.
Common Scams in Thailand and How to Avoid Them
The most common tourist scams in Thailand — the tuk-tuk gem detour, taxi tricks, jet-ski damage claims, and more — and exactly how to avoid each one.
Is Thailand Safe for American Tourists?
An honest look at safety in Thailand for American travelers — the real risks (road accidents, scams), crime levels, areas to know about, and practical tips to stay safe.
Thailand Health: Vaccines, Water and Stomach Trouble
A practical health guide for Thailand — recommended vaccines, water and food safety, avoiding stomach trouble, mosquito-borne illness, and finding medical care.
Do You Need Travel Insurance for Thailand?
Thailand doesn't require insurance, but the real risks — scooter accidents and pricey private hospitals — make it worth it. What to cover, and the motorbike exclusion that catches Americans out.