Can I swim safely in the sea in Thailand?

By Submitted Message
Posted in Reader question
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November 25 2023

I am going to Thailand soon and would like to know if it is safe to swim in the sea there. I hear different things and want to be sure.

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Railay beach – Krabi

By Editorial
Posted in The beach, thai tips
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20 August 2023

Railay is one of the most popular and beautiful locations in the Krabi region. When talking about going to Railay there can sometimes be some confusion due to the geography of the area.

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I am staying in Nong Hi, Roi Et province. Can someone advise me where a reasonable (25 meters) swimming pool is. As an open water swimmer I also see some lakes, but cannot assess the risks.

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What are the 10 best activities to do in Thailand? That's what we're going to tell you. Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world because of its beautiful beaches, delicious food, rich culture and friendly people. There is much to do and see in Thailand, whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation or cultural experiences. But what are the 10 best activities to do in Thailand?

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A day out with a Thai family in Isaan is Sanuk and usually means a trip to a waterfall. The whole family comes along in the pick-up truck, as well as food, drinks, ice cubes and a guitar.

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Sweet memories

By Joseph Boy
Posted in Travel
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April 23, 2022

Was browsing through my photo collection on my computer today and came across some photos that put a smile on my face.

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Almost every day I go swimming at Tong Nai Pan. There I draw 1 bay, from right to left, about a kilometer I think. Then I walk back on the beach to the starting point.

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A banner has just been hung here at the common swimming pool in the resort, in Jomtien, Nongprue, where I am staying, with the text: "Don't swim due to Covid-19".

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Swimming in the Mekong River

By Gringo
Posted in Background
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January 7 2021
Swimming in the Mekong River

Swimming in a canal or river was the most normal thing in the world in my younger years. We didn't always have the money to pay the entrance to an official swimming pool, so we often dived into one of the two channels near my hometown.

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Police in Pattaya have arrested 3 foreigners who were swimming in the sea, while a ban on access to the beach is in place. 

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Does anyone know a swimming pool where I can swim laps 3 to 4 times a week? Near Nakyon Nayuk, Prachin Buri.

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You have to love sun, water and also have the money for it. In that case, a visit to Black Mountain Waterpark is an absolute must.

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Who doesn't know him? The Erawan waterfall with seven levels in Kanchanaburi is really beautiful, you can normally swim among the fish, but not now. That is temporarily prohibited.

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Green Wood Travel, the Dutch tour operator in Bangkok, has added a few striking short trips to its already rich offer. One thing immediately becomes clear: it doesn't get much nicer.

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Every year it's the same story: tourists who ignore the red flag on the beach and still go into the sea. Then they have to be rescued, but things often go wrong with a fatal outcome. On Wednesday, an 18-year-old Chinese boy washed up on the beach of Kamala (Phuket).

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Two foreign tourists were barely saved from drowning off the coast of the Similan Islands (Phangnga) yesterday. Both had run into trouble while swimming.

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Landed on a tropical island: Swimming, dammit!

By Els van Wijlen
Posted in Living in Thailand
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February 21 2017

The weather is beautiful, the sun is shining and it is warm. Because I have to be careful that I don't get as crooked as my hammock, I decided to move for half an hour every day. Swinging in the hammock doesn't count and because it's too hot to do anything else, I'm going for a swim today.

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