Traveling to Thailand requires careful planning, especially in terms of health and safety. Before embarking on your journey, it’s crucial to be aware of the recommended vaccinations and the latest COVID-19 entry requirements.

Typhoid is one concern for travelers, with both food and water posing potential risks. The typhoid shot lasts for two years, while the oral vaccine, effective for five years, must be stored in a refrigerator and is suitable for those who can swallow pills. Cholera, though rare in Thailand, is also a risk, and vaccination is advised for those at increased risk or traveling to areas with active transmission.

For Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, vaccines are recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60 years old. Those over 60 should also consider vaccination. The country has specific dosing information for these diseases, detailed by the CDC Yellow Book. Additionally, the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is recommended for certain travelers to Thailand.

Travelers from the US, Britain, or Australia will find that, although no vaccinations are compulsory, it is wise to be prepared. The Japanese encephalitis, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations are recommended for most visitors.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel was severely disrupted, leading Thailand to introduce measures like the Thailand Pass, which required visitors to register details including vaccination status. Now, to travel to Thailand, visitors must have either a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine post-recovery or be fully vaccinated prior to contracting the disease. Moreover, travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 within three months before traveling are also considered.

A combined hepatitis A and B vaccine is available for those at risk of both conditions. Rabies vaccination, while not essential for those visiting major cities, is also available.

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) considers travelers fully vaccinated if they have completed a two-dose vaccine course, such as AstraZeneca or Pfizer, no less than 14 days before travel, or a single-dose vaccine like Janssen, also at least 14 days prior.

For more detailed advice and information on the necessary vaccinations and travel health precautions, consult Passport Health and the guidelines provided by the Thai Embassy.