Bangkok Reports

[QUOTE=Phordphan; 1435659]Dengue is a danger, although I'm not sure how likely it is in BKK. As Mr. W pointed out, the mosquitos in BKK are rather few and far between. I do think it's the pollution and smog.

However, it is a risk outside of BKK. One of my GF's staff members came down with it right after Songkran. He contracted it upcountry when visiting family, and was hospitalized in BKK.

So, if you'll be staying in BKK, don't worry. If you're going to remote parts, long sleeves, long pants and Off are recommended.[/QUOTE]Yes, if you are in BKK worry. Dengue is an urban disease as well. It occurs in clusters. Over my 13 years here I have had many friends contract it in BKK.

[QUOTE=Puttex;1435521]No one here is afraid of the Dengue fever?[/QUOTE]After 3 days in BKK I have 3 big red spots on my ankles so mosquitoes are out there here in Sukhumvit. I have been wearing shorts and have repellent spray with me but have forgot to use it. Maybe should start using it at night. Dengue still should be rare and I think dengue mosquitoes are active only during day time and at that time there might not be so many of those flying things around.

[QUOTE=Pekkakoo;1435706]After 3 days in BKK I have 3 big red spots on my ankles so mosquitoes are out there here in Sukhumvit. I have been wearing shorts and have repellent spray with me but have forgot to use it. Maybe should start using it at night. Dengue still should be rare and I think dengue mosquitoes are active only during day time and at that time there might not be so many of those flying things around.[/QUOTE]It is also up to the individual sometime, if their blood is juicy for the mosquito.

[QUOTE=Pekkakoo;1435706]After 3 days in BKK I have 3 big red spots on my ankles so mosquitoes are out there here in Sukhumvit.[/QUOTE]I get that too when they bite me here in BKK, whether it's on the face, arm, leg, etc. Quite itchy for days & stays red for up to weeks.

Though haven't see any mosquitos here since arriving in early May, but I don't get out much, especially at night.

I saw mosquitos everywhere, in small numbers, usually just one, from early Dec to late March.

[QUOTE=Pekkakoo;1435706]After 3 days in BKK I have 3 big red spots on my ankles so mosquitoes are out there here in Sukhumvit. I have been wearing shorts and have repellent spray with me but have forgot to use it. Maybe should start using it at night. Dengue still should be rare and I think dengue mosquitoes are active only during day time and at that time there might not be so many of those flying things around.[/QUOTE]I came back home two weeks ago after spending 2 weeks in BKK. All the time I wore long pants and socks, not only because of mosquitos, more for looking city dressed. No mosquito bites at all and I didn't use any repellant spray either. So, dress correctly and save yourself from Dengue!

[quote=wolvenvacht;1435653]i have been to thailand in all seasons (wet and dry seasons) and in many different places and i must say i am always very surprised about the low number of mosquitoes. initially i used a repellent on my arms and legs, but stopped doing it as it seemed really silly.[/quote]i will never forget some years ago when i arrived in koh samed in a speedboat around 6 pm. severe attack of hundreds of mosquitos big as (small) birds. had to run to the hotel reception in panic. horrible! but that was no tiger mosquitos, they are much smaller and you will hardly notice them.

[QUOTE=Puttex;1435521]Are there lots of mosquitos in the bars at Nana and Cowboy?[/QUOTE]I can't remember seeing any at all (and normally I'm the staple diet of mozzies!). There tend not to be lots of mosquitos in the big cities and those there are aren't likely to carry disease. If you go to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai in the north or the island of Koh Chang, wear lots of insect repellent with Deet. Likewise anywhere with jungle. If there is a Dengue outbreak, now might not be the time for a trek to see the hill-tribes for example. But Bangkok should be okay. All of the gogo bars are air-conditioned anyway so you definitely won't see any inside.

[quote=dextro sol;1435819]when i arrived in koh samed in a speedboat around 6 pm. severe attack of hundreds of mosquitos big as (small) birds. .[/quote]you can't blame them. 6pm is about dinner time. they check the speedboat schedule, gather around the pier, have dinner and then go to sleep. good that mosquito have not learnt yet the bar life!

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i agree that waiting til 10am makes more sense. by then mango, cherry, annie's, etc. will be open. it's easy to pass a few hours eating breakfast or looking around the neighborhood.

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