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Health & Safety

Chiang Mai people have a good health because this city is very natural. We are living with the nature and like cures by nature either. There are many heath stations in here. And many patients decide to recuperate themselves here.

Medical services

At most hospitals in Chiang Mai, many of the doctors speak English.

Chiang Mai Ram Hospital ( 0 5322 4861; www.chiangmairam.com; 8 Th Bunreuangrit) The most modern hospital in town, with higher-than-average prices.

Lanna Hospital ( 0 5335 7234; www.lanna-hospital.com; Hwy 11/Th Superhighway) One of the better hospitals in town and less expensive than Chiang Mai Ram.

Malaria Centre ( 0 5322 1529; 18 Th Bunreuangrit) Offers free blood checks for malaria.

McCormick Hospital ( 0 5326 2200; www.thai.net/mccormick; 133 Th Kaew Nawarat) Former missionary hospital; good for minor treatment, and inexpensive.

Mungkala ( 0 5327 8494; www.mung kala.com; 21-27 Th Ratchamankha) Traditional Chinese clinic offering acupuncture, massage and herbal therapy.

Medical Cure

In Thailand people can buy the medicine in many pharmacies around here without medical certificate. Chiang Mai also has the hospitals, clinics, specialty professional cures, dental cares, and pharmacies enough for people in city with modern medical devices and research.

Drug Store

Chiang Mai is a fairly safe place to visit.  Having said this, there are certain precautions that the tourist to this Thai town should take in order to keep their trip trouble free.

            Because Chiang Mai has a contrast of wealthy tourists and poor locals, petty theft does occur, which means that visitors should take certain precautions.  Don’t carry around large amounts of money, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry or looking flashy.  Drawing un-needed attention to one’s self is never a good idea.  Try blending into the crowd instead of sticking out.  

            Leaving irreplaceable items in hotel rooms or guest houses is not a wise decision.  Instead, see if a security lock box is available.  If not, store the valuables with the accommodation’s front desk, but make sure to obtain an itemized receipt before leaving the valuables behind. 

            Avoid traveling alone at night.  This is a general recommendation for any unfamiliar area, but should be followed in Chiang Mai as well. 

            Drinking water out of the faucet is not recommended.   Some hotels have good filtration systems, but it is better to purchase bottled water.   It is available at any convenience store (7-11s are everywhere) and is very cheap, starting at 7 Baht per liter.