The Ministry of Health of Thailand warns foreign tourists about the dangers of malaria in the country continued. Mosquitoes that transmit malaria are found in nine provinces of the kingdom.
According to doctors, in 2016 in Thailand are sick with malaria 16.6 thousand people, more than 5 thousand of them – foreigners. Thailand – one of the most popular tourist destinations, and many of them are choosing the trip to the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi province, includes a visit to the jungle. It is in these forests at high risk of contracting malaria. Planning a trip to Southeast Asia, tourists should advance to start taking anti-malarial drugs.