First Aid Bites

A monkey bite or scratch at Railay or Krabi is a real rabies risk, not a tourist myth. Monkeys can carry rabies just like dogs. Wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes, then see a licensed doctor the same day. Most people who are bitten need the rabies vaccine.

Bitten by a dog in Ao Nang? Wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes right away. Do not close it. Then see a licensed doctor the same day, because the dog bite may need a rabies vaccine. Most street dogs here are not vaccinated, so do not wait to get checked.

Rabies is a real risk in Ao Nang and Krabi, mostly from dog, cat, and monkey bites. It is almost always deadly once symptoms start, but it is nearly 100 percent preventable. Wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes, then see a licensed doctor the same day for the rabies vaccine.