Thailand Pharmacy Guide
Feeling unwell on holiday? Pick your symptom to see what to ask for at a Thai pharmacy or 7-Eleven, how to look after yourself, and when to see a doctor instead.
Choose a symptom
- Cold & feverRunny or blocked nose, sneezing, mild fever.
- Sore throatScratchy or painful throat, hurts to swallow.
- Cough & phlegmChesty cough with mucus.
- DiarrheaLoose or watery stools, stomach cramps.
- Cuts & scrapesGrazes, small cuts, scooter scrapes (the 'Thai tattoo').
- Seasick / carsickNausea on ferries, speedboats or winding roads.
Pick what's bothering you. See what to ask for at a Thai pharmacy, what the pack looks like, how to look after yourself, and when to skip the pharmacy and see a doctor.
Open the appFree to try. Full guide: ฿79 once, for your whole trip.Emergency numbers in Thailand
- 1669Ambulance / medical emergency
- 1155Tourist Police (English)
- 191Police
General information for minor illness in healthy adults, not a diagnosis. Read the pack label, tell the pharmacist about other medicines you take, and see a doctor if you're not better in 2–3 days. Brand names are hidden on pack photos; the same medicine may come in different packs.