Travel Warning
1)Dengue fever
2)Threat of terrorism throughout southeast Asia.
3)Sexual assaults against both female and male travelers.
4)Taxi scams, credit card and passport theft.
5)Tap water is not always safe to drink. (Bottled water is widely avaliable)
6)Make sure your room is locked and bolted at night.
7)When traveling by train or bus don't leave valuables in you baggage, and be cautious of strangers offering free food or drink. Thai's can be very hospitable, but it also has been known for food and drink to be drugged. When you awake your valuables have gone.
8)If you hire a vehicle read the terms carefully, and make sure you get proper insurance cover, otherwise you may have to pay for any damage or repairs.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease with a global distribution now comparable to that of malaria
Thailand if fairly a safe country to visit, but it is always wise to take some precautions to ensure you are trouble free.
Always Get Your Cab From A Prepaid Taxi Stand - These government-run booths are located toward the exit of the major airports with bold yellow signs. The prices are set by the state and the licensed drivers can be trusted to take you straight to your destination. You will also be provided an official receipt after prepaying.
Here are 8 warnings to help you out: