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The Responsible Traveler
Seven Tips for Responsible Travel (from the International Society of Travel Medicine www.istm.org) Be informed. Travel allows us to discover natural beauties, historical sites and above all the diversity of other societies and people. Be an informed traveler before leaving home and discover what the people you’ll meet at your destination can leach you. Be open-minded and patient. Experience other cultures and lifestyles. Be respectful. Local people welcome you. Show them gratitude and respect. Respect also local customs: the way you dress. Be – havior in religious sites, displays of affection. Avoid exploitation. As travelers we are perceived as rich. Be generous in a constructive way by promotion the local economy. Avoid and denounce exploitation of the local people (c.g., low salaries, overwork. child abuse and sex) Protect the environment. Avoid overuse of water, wasting food. Littering and damaging sites. Leave a good impression. A positive experience with local people will pave the way for those coming after you leave. Respect and mutual discovery will make your trip a wonderful experience and will promote your security and your health too! So enjoy yourself and have a good trip! |
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การเตรียมตัวก่อนการเดินทาง การท่องเที่ยวและการเดินทางเป็นกิจกรรมที่น่าสนุกมากอย่างหนึ่ง เราจะได้เดินทางไปในสถานที่ใหม่ๆ สัมผัสกับบรรยากาศ ความสวยงามของธรรมชาติและได้พบเห็นสิ่งใหม่ๆ การเดินทางไม่ว่าใกล้หรือไกลนับว่าเป็นกำไรของชีวิต นำมาซึ่งประสบการณ์ ความประทับใจที่ยากจะลืม Please be informed: 26-27 July 2010 and 12-13 August 2010 are public holidays. Malaria Prevention in Travelers Since malaria in Thailand and in South East Asia are the multi drug resistance strain. The used of antimalarial prophylaxis should be advised by qualified medical staff only. Over-the-counter antimalarial drug is not recommended. In our clinic we provide counseling on basic knowledge of malaria, epidemiology, how to prevent yourself from malaria and whether antimalarial drug is recommended for you. You should have basic knowledge about malaria. Read FAQ about malaria in Thailand. We usually have 3 options of antimalarial prophylaxis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Tropical Diseases Travelers from the western world may acquire tropical infections while they travel in the tropics. There are many symptoms that suggest tropical infections such as fever, diarrhea, skin rash, etc. These group of patients may develop symptoms while or after their trips. They should tell the doctors about their travel history to help the doctors find the diagnosis. If you get sick in the tropics, it is strongly recommended to seek for the medical care. Since some tropical diseases such as malaria can be fatal if not received prompt treatment. We are specialized in Tropical / Travel medicine. So we can provide a comprehensive medical care in diagnosis, lab testing and treatment of many tropical diseases such as
Each diseases required different laboratory testings such as blood check, stool exam, molecular diagnosis, etc. Counseling with our staff is mandatory in this issue.
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