Health Care
Q: Is healthcare available and how is the quality and cost in Thailand?
A: Healthcare is readily available and there are good hospitals there. Doctors are well educated, usually in the States or Europe, and will always speak English. With regard to legal medications, many drugs that are available only by prescription in the States are available over the counter at the local pharmacies (viagra included). If you are ill and need medication we will direct you to a Pharmacist.
Q: Do I need to get vaccinations to go to Thailand?
A: No Thailand is a developed country! Although recommendations for travel by the CDC to anywhere these days are, Hepatitis A and B and a current Tetanus booster shot.
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Q: I’ve heard that Thailand is a dangerous place to go! Is that true?
A: Absolutely not! Bangkok is an international city the size of NYC both in area and population. Next to Singapore, it is the safest large city in the world. A lone female could be walking on the street in the worst slum in the city, falling over herself drunk, and never have to be worried about being accosted. The Thai people are a gentle people by nature. They are all devout Buddhists and it is not in their nature to physically hurt another human being.
We do recommend that you watch out for pickpockets, especially in crowded places. They are extremely good. Another problem in Thailand is consumer rip offs. It is not uncommon to be sold Gemstones that are really stained glass or other fake commodities. Apparently some Thai’s are ok with petty theft but not with any sort of violent behavior. To sum it up though, Thailand is generally much safer than most every suburb in the states.
Q: How serious is the aids problem in Thailand?
A: On a per capita basis, the same or just slightly higher than the US according to the world health organization statistics. The highest risk if infection occurs in the northern regions of the golden triangle where the proliferation of opium poppy and heroine is obtained cheaply and iv drug use is prevalent. We do not go within 500 miles of that region.
Another risk is whore houses geared to the local Thai clientele which generally do not allow Farangs (foreigners) in. The bars and clubs we patronize are not whore houses and are not within five hundred miles of the “Golden Triangle” They are businesses that employ female hawkers to bring patrons in to buy food and drinks from that establishment. All girls that work in the BARS of the tourist industry have generally come from the countryside. They are required to carry health cards, which show they are current on their monthly STD check. If you meet a girl you like and decide to take her to your room for a roll in the hay, she will be required to leave her health/ID card with the clerk at the front desk of the hotel before she can go beyond the lobby.
One thing we will stress. Even though the risk of contracting HIV or any std for that matter is no higher in Thailand than in the US, we STRONGLY suggest that you always us condoms if you elect to engage in sexual activity. It is senseless for anyone to have sexual relations with anyone else and not use a condom. This includes everyone! People you work with, people you meet on the Internet, blind dates, even your regular sexual partner unless you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that your partner is free of STD’s and is totally faithful to you! Please practice safe sex!
Bars:
Q: How much are drinks?
A: It varies bar to bar, but generally between 1 and 3 dollars.
Q: What will it cost to take a girl out of a bar?
A: That varies according to each establishment and how busy they are, but if you’re going to take a bar owner’s advertiser away for the night, you have to compensate them. Usually between 5 and 10 dollars. You can go to after hours clubs or disco’s where the girls are off work and it doesn’t cost anything because they are on their own time at that point.
Q: Are there lots of single women in the clubs?
A: The ratio of girls to guys is as high as 10 to 1, generally about 6 or 7 to one. You will have an unbelievable selection of women to meet and become friends with. They make it very easy for men to approach them. In fact most girls will approach you and ask you to sit with them. Competition for western men is very high.
Q: Are the bars friendly places?
A: Everywhere in Thailand is friendly! Thailand is called the land of smiles because everyone is sooooo friendly. Thai people are very sweet people by nature. Much like the Polynesians of the south pacific.
Q: What’s the weather like in Thailand?
A: It’s Tropical! Thailand is equatorial. The warmest month is May. The coolest is November. There is only about 12 degrees F. difference between the two. The month with the most rain is July, the least is March. No matter when you go you will have good weather and a fun time.
Q: What can I expect as far as cleanliness?
A: Everything about the Thai people revolves around cleanliness. It’s part of their Buddhist religion. For example, it is against their religion to serve food to someone that could cause sickness, therefore even if you were to eat at the sidewalk vendors, the food and water served there would be fit for Americans to eat. Another example is, if you choose to engage in sexual activity, your partner would insist on you showering before and afterward just as they would. In short, the Thai’s are extremely meticulous when it comes to being clean.
Q: Does a Thai girl make a good wife?
A: Absolutely they make the best wives!
Q: How well do Thai girls speak English?
A: Anywhere from fairly good to just rudimentary
Q: How can your tours help me if I am marriage minded?
A: We often (but not always) sponsor mixers with local girls all looking to snag a western husband and we take you to all the places where there are lots of single girls, all of which would love to be involved with a western man. We also will help facilitate the paperwork for you.
Q: How long does it take to bring a wife or fiancée over to the States?
A: If all the paperwork is done correctly, a fiancée visa takes about 3 months and a spousal visa takes about 5 months.
Q: What are the main things I should remember regarding cultural differences?
A: 1) Never slander the royal family.
2) Never touch a Thai man on the head.
3) Never enter a temple with shorts, sleeveless shirt or with sandals on.
4) Thai’s don’t shake hands, they wai, which is putting hands together like praying.
a) Don’t wai anyone unless they wai you first and never wai children.
5) Don’t lose your temper or show anger, always be polite.
6) Respect elders (senior citizens).
7) Never put your feet up on a chair or table nor point your feet at someone.
All these things are a matter of cultural respect and will be discussed at our orientation!
Q: What about drugs in Thailand.
A: For those of you that want to experiment with Thai stick, opium or any other illegal drug, we have one thing to say, DON’T DO IT! The penalties for a foreigner with illegal drugs in Thailand is very severe. We will not have anything to do with you if you are involved in such activity. You have been warned!!!!!!!!!
Q: Is healthcare available and how is the quality and cost in Thailand?
A: Healthcare is readily available and there are good hospitals there. Doctors are well educated, usually in the States or Europe, and will always speak English. With regard to legal medications, many drugs that are available only by prescription in the States are available over the counter at the local pharmacies (viagra included). If you are ill and need medication we will direct you to a Pharmacist.
Q: Do I need to get vaccinations to go to Thailand?
A: No Thailand is a developed country! Although recommendations for travel by the CDC to anywhere these days are, Hepatitis A and B and a current Tetanus booster shot.
