Which mosquito repellent with DEET is available in Thailand?
Over the past month we have been to various islands in the Andaman Sea and now in Hat Yai. On the islands we have not been able to find anti-mosquito spray of more than 30% and now also in Hat Yai after visiting various malls and pharmaceuticals. Some had as little as one resource at 15%.
Mosquitoes can make you seriously ill, take measures!
Attention and prevention against mosquitoes is important when you consider which nasty diseases these critters can transmit, such as Malaria, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. Especially in the tropics, these diseases are associated with many illnesses and deaths. The general advice therefore applies to travelers: take the right protection measures against mosquitoes.
In the Netherlands we have "anti mosquito spray" with 30-50% DEET (Kruitvat, Makro), does anyone know if it is for sale in Thailand, what it is called, where to buy it and what it costs approximately?
I am leaving for Thailand at the beginning of February for 5,5 months of which 4,5 months in Bangkok, and I was wondering if it is wise to stock up on DEET 50% here before I leave, or I can do it better on the spot to buy?
Reader question: Anti-mosquito measures in Thailand
My doctor advised me to buy Deet and apply it during my stay in Pattaya. Deet is a mosquito repellent. My question is now is that really necessary in October?
LCR: Products with DEET still important for the prevention of disease in Thailand, among others
The National Coordination Center for Traveler Advice (LCR), which focuses on the prevention of illness in travelers, says that products containing DEET are still important for the prevention of illness.
Within 3 weeks we will discover Thailand. Enjoy the culture, the people, the country for three weeks. We are traveling with our 10 month old daughter so some preparation is needed.