Current health alerts for Thailand
Health notices reported for Thailand, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Mpox
As of 24 July 2026, a total of 88 confirmed clade Ib mpox cases have been reported in Thailand.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or sores, steer clear of wild animals, and wash hands regularly.
Zika
As of 14 July 2026, a total of two cases of Zika virus disease linked to travel to Thailand, were reported in the UK in 2026.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Steer clear of daytime mosquito bites. If you're pregnant or hoping to be, have a chat with us before you book, and use condoms as Zika can pass on sexually.
Chikungunya
As of 29 December 2025, a total of 1,379 chikungunya cases have been reported in Thailand for 2025. Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of cases reported in 2025 is approximately double. The northern region, particularly Chiang Mai, is reporting the highest number of cases.
There's a vaccine for this
Daytime mosquitoes spread it, so repellent and covering up matter; a vaccine suits some travellers.
Dengue
As of 31 October 2025, a total of 51,795 dengue cases and 46 deaths have been reported in Thailand during 2025.
Severe fever with thrombocytopaenia syndrome
In June 2025, two laboratory-confirmed cases of severe fever with thrombocytopaenia syndrome (SFTS) were reported in Wang Pong District, Phetchabun Province in Thailand.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Follow sensible food, water and bite precautions, and have a word with our pharmacist about protecting yourself.
Rabies
On 9 September 2025, a rabies alert was announced for several areas in Bangkok. People have been advised to avoid contact with stray animals and seek prompt medical advice if bitten or scratched.
Last updated 8 August 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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