Travel vaccinations for Thailand
Planning a trip to Thailand? Our GPhC registered pharmacists provide the travel vaccinations and advice recommended for your destination, with same-day appointments at our Longridge clinic, serving Preston and the Ribble Valley.
Bring your route, travel dates and vaccination records.
Travel vaccinations for Thailand
What you need depends on your trip, and we can confirm it with you at your consultation.
Most travellers to Thailand should be up to date with hepatitis A and tetanus vaccination, alongside routine UK jabs such as MMR. Depending on your itinerary, activities and length of stay, we may also discuss Japanese encephalitis, rabies, typhoid, dengue and hepatitis B with you.
Thailand carries no risk of yellow fever itself, but a yellow fever certificate is still required if you’re arriving from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk. As a registered Yellow Fever centre, we can vaccinate you and issue this certificate.
Some vaccines, including hepatitis A and typhoid, may be free at your GP, but we offer same-day appointments and clear, upfront pricing. See our Travel Vaccination Price List.
Before you travel
Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you at your consultation.
Which vaccinations do I need for Thailand?
Your previous vaccinations, health and itinerary all affect the advice. Use these groups to prepare for a consultation; they are not a personal prescription.
Recommended for most travellers
Based on TravelHealthPro guidance for Thailand. Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you.
The combined diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster, recommended for worldwide travel if your last dose was more than ten years ago.
Hepatitis A vaccination protects against an infection spread through contaminated food and water, recommended for most international destinations.
For the latest recommendations, check TravelHealthPro's Thailand guidance. Suitability, availability and the number of doses are confirmed at your consultation.
Other vaccines to discuss
Depending on your activities, length of stay and health, these may also be relevant.
Make sure routine UK vaccinations are up to date, including MMR.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
The answer depends on the journey you take to reach Thailand, not only on the destination. These are the usual route cases. Age limits and details vary by country, so confirm current requirements before you leave.
Direct from the UK
Thailand has no yellow fever risk. Flying from the UK without passing through a risk country, you do not normally need a certificate.
Arriving from a yellow fever risk country
Thailand requires a certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk. Tell us every country on your route.
An airport transit longer than 12 hours
A certificate is also required after a transit of more than 12 hours through an airport in a yellow fever risk country. Include the airport and transit time in your enquiry.
Check FCDO entry requirements and TravelHealthPro before you travel. An existing valid certificate lasts for life; bring it with you.
Malaria advice for Thailand
Most of Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Pattaya, carries no malaria risk, though mosquito bite avoidance is still worthwhile. There’s a low risk in the rural, forested border areas with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, where mefloquine resistance has also been reported, and a very low risk in the remaining areas, including Kanchanaburi. Whether you need antimalarial tablets depends on exactly where you’re headed and what you’re doing, so we’ll talk it through at your consultation.
What we need to know
Prepare for the days between destinations
Vaccinations are one part of travel health. Ask about everyday precautions, insurance and access to care as you plan.
Trekking or time at altitude
Tell us about trekking, rapid ascents or stays on higher ground. We can talk through preparing for altitude and recognising when to seek help.
Food, water and your travel kit
Discuss food and water hygiene, oral rehydration supplies and what to do if diarrhoea develops while you are away.
Outdoor and animal encounters
Avoid contact with animals, including strays and wildlife. After any bite or scratch, clean the wound thoroughly and seek urgent local medical care.
Fever during or after your trip
Seek urgent medical advice for a fever during or after travel to a malaria risk area, and say where you have been. Malaria can develop after you return home.
Practical health information: FCDO health advice and TravelHealthPro. These are selected precautions; read the full guidance before you travel.
Your Thailand consultation
One appointment covers your route, your vaccination history and what to take with you.
Book a Thailand consultationLeaving sooner?
It is still worth contacting us. Call with your travel dates so we can discuss what may be possible in the time available.
Tell us about your trip
Where you are going, when you leave, how long you stay and what you will be doing.
Review your records and health
Bring your vaccination records. We check them alongside your health and any medicines.
Agree the plan and costs
We explain what is recommended, the number of doses and the price before anything is given.
Prepare for departure
Leave with your certificates, any follow-up dates and the precautions to take while away.
What travellers say about our clinic.
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Thailand travel questions
Practical answers before you arrange your visit. Anything specific to your trip is covered at your consultation.
Do I need malaria tablets for Bangkok or the islands?
No. TravelHealthPro lists no malaria risk in most of Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pattaya, though bite avoidance is still worthwhile. There is a low risk in the rural, forested areas along the borders with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Tell us if your plans include those areas.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Thailand?
Only if your journey passes through a yellow fever risk country. Thailand requires a certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a risk country, or after an airport transit of more than 12 hours in one. A direct journey from the UK does not need a certificate.
Should I consider Japanese encephalitis vaccination for Thailand?
Japanese encephalitis vaccination is worth discussing if you are visiting rural areas, staying for a longer period or spending a lot of time outdoors. It is a two-dose course, so raise it early. We look at your route and dates at your consultation.
Which vaccinations do most travellers to Thailand need?
TravelHealthPro recommends hepatitis A and tetanus (the combined diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) for most travellers, alongside routine UK vaccinations such as MMR. Typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and dengue depend on your route, activities and length of stay.
When should I get my travel vaccinations?
Ideally four to six weeks before you travel. Some courses, such as rabies and hepatitis B, are given over a few weeks, so the earlier you book the better. If your trip is sooner than that, come in anyway, as there is usually still something we can do to protect you.
Which travel vaccines do I actually need?
It depends on where you are going, what you will be doing and how long you are staying. At your consultation we check your itinerary against the latest TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) recommendations and talk through exactly what is advised for your trip.
Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate?
Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before they will let you enter. We are a registered Yellow Fever centre, so we can arrange your vaccination and issue your certificate. We will confirm at your consultation whether your destination needs one.
How much do travel vaccinations cost?
Vaccines are priced per dose, and some need more than one dose for the full course, so we always show you the total before we start. You can see current prices on our travel vaccination price list. Some vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may be free at your GP, though same-day appointments are available with no GP referral needed.
Do I need malaria tablets as well?
Malaria is prevented with antimalarial tablets, not a vaccine. Whether you need them depends on the region you are visiting and the time of year. We advise on this at your consultation and can prescribe the right tablets for your trip. You can read more on our malaria page.
Are recommended vaccines the same as entry requirements?
No. A vaccine can be recommended to protect your health even where no certificate is needed for entry. Some countries do have certificate requirements linked to where you have travelled or transited, so check both the health advice and the entry rules before you depart. Your route and personal circumstances matter to both.
What if I am visiting several countries?
Share your full route, including stopovers and onward travel. Vaccination advice and malaria prevention can differ between countries, and between regions within a country, so we look at every stop when we plan with you.
Can I get advice for a destination without a guide?
Yes. Our country guides cover the destinations we are asked about most, but every consultation covers your exact itinerary. Contact the clinic with your destination, departure date and travel plans and we will discuss the next step.
Should I check again if I have visited before?
Yes. Advice can change, and a new trip may involve different regions, activities or lengths of stay. Bring your previous vaccination records when you discuss the journey so we can see what is still covered.
Where can I check current destination information?
Use the TravelHealthPro country information for current health guidance and GOV.UK foreign travel advice for entry rules and travel information. Check again closer to departure, and bring anything you are unsure about to your consultation.
Your Thailand plans.
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