Is it safe to take a shower in Thailand?

Unless you have skin issues (ie issues with skin pores on face), you should be fine.



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It is perfectly fine to brush your teeth with the water straight from the tap, touch your face or eyes after you've washed your hands, clean your pots and pans with the water, etc.

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Here is a rundown of some things to be careful of not doing whilst on holiday in Thailand.
  • Don't Drink The Water. ...
  • Don't Gamble. ...
  • Don't Talk About the Royal Family. ...
  • Don't Vape. ...
  • Don't Smoke. ...
  • Don't Raise Your Voice. ...
  • Be Sure to Cover Up in Temples. ...
  • Don't Automatically Trust Your Taxi Driver.


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The following are some examples of prohibited goods:
  • Narcotics.
  • Pornographic materials.
  • Counterfeit trademark goods and IPR infringing goods.
  • Fake notes or coins.
  • Reserved animals or CITES-listed wildlife.


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Shorts or trousers Wearing them is fine, especially when you have a stylish pair. For a night out, a pair of nice jeans is much preferred. Shorts are pretty common in most bars catering towards Westerners, and they're fine in many casual Thai nightspots too.

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While condom use with sex workers is common in Thailand, condom use is inconsistent with casual partners and extremely rare among married couples [22]. Only 21% of sexually active Thai high school students reported ever having used condoms [23].

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Never eat at buffets (including hotels) - the food is usually re-heated and that causes problems. If you're sensitive avoid seafood. As Fourb says, eat where lots of Thais are eating and you should be fairly safe. Avoid 'touristy' eating places.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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The First Rule of Street Food The first rule of Thai street food is: if you see Thais eating there, it's probably safe – street food vendors rely on regular customers so it's not in their interests to make people ill! If you see a lot of Thais eating there, it's probably really good, too.

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According to the U.S. Department of State, the areas to avoid in Thailand right now are the Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces. These provinces cover the southern tip of Thailand and are known for having ongoing ethnic and racial conflicts.

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Safety: in regards to violent crime Thailand wins hands down. Mexico has a lot of very rough areas. Accidental hazards seem more common in Thailand, however food poisoning is much worse in Mexico.

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