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Thai Travel Store Company Limited.
This site is a helpful resource for travelers navigating food allergies in Thailand, offering translation cards, hospital guidance, and practical advice. While we strive for accuracy and care, this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified physician or allergy specialist before travel.
Sawasdee, my Name is Dr Thai and I'm here to help you travel through Thailand as smoothly and as worry free as possible
Here are some important details about your trip
The Emergency Hospitals have been selected based on capability and your location and all drivers for transfers or tours will be made aware of where they should divert to incase of an emergency
Each of your hotel partners will receive and email communication with full details and update 48 hours before you check in, and will receive a follow up call to check their receipt, check understanding and that the correct departments of the hotel such as housekeeping are fully aware
Pre-Travel Preparation Checklist
EpiPens (x2)
in original packaging + doctor's letter.
Print allergy translation cards
(English/Thai/Burmese).
Pack safe snacks
(avoid local, unlabeled goods).
Travel Insurance
with allergy-specific coverage.
Download offline Google Translate
(Thai, Burmese).
Emergency contact cards
(PDF available).
Airport & Customs
ENGLISH: "This is my child's emergency medicine for a life-threatening peanut allergy. It is called an EpiPen. We must carry it with us at all times."
THAI: นี่คือยาฉุกเฉินของลูกชายผมสำหรับอาการแพ้ถั่วย่างรุนแรง เรียกว่า EpiPen พวกเราต้องพกติดตัวตลอดเวลา_
Customs & Airport: Declaring EpiPens
ENGLISH (for customs officers):
"This is my child's emergency medicine for a life-threatening peanut allergy. It is called an EpiPen. We must carry it with us at all times."
THAI (script + phonetics):
นี่คือยาฉุกเฉินของลูกชายผมสำหรับอาการแพ้ถั่วลิสงอย่างรุนแรง เรียกว่า EpiPen พวกเราต้องพกติดตัวตลอดเวลา
Nee khue ya chuk-choen khong look-chai phom samrap aakaan phae thua yang run-raeng. Riak wa EpiPen. Phuak rao tong phok tit tua talod wela.
Arrival at Hotel: Allergy Notification Check
Prepare
You should only need your passport for check in.
Communicate
Use the provided translation ( Most hotel reception staff have good level English - however translation cards may be needed when confirming they are aware of allergy details)
Confirm
Ensure they received the allergy notification and that staff are aware
ENGLISH: "We just want to confirm that the hotel received the allergy notification about our son Ben, which was sent by Thai Travel Store. The booking was made through Go Vacation."
THAI: "เราขอแค่ยืนยันว่าทางโรงแรมได้รับการแจ้งเกี่ยวกับอาการแพ้ถั่วย่างรุนแรงของเราชื่อ Ben ซึ่ง Thai Travel Store เป็นผู้ส่งแจ้งให้ และการจองนี้ทำโดย Go Vacation"
Translation cards in Thai and Myanmar Languages
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Additional Safety Tips
Always Carry Safe Snacks
Keep a supply of known safe foods for situations where safe options aren't available.
Photo Documentation
Take photos of safe meals to show at other restaurants as examples.
Emergency Contacts
Keep local emergency numbers saved in all family members' phones.
Buddy System
Ensure Ben is always with a responsible adult who understands his allergy.
Peanut and Coconut Allergy Travel Hub