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see my stray dogs tip to see why this pict is here - Chiang Mai
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Poisonous creatures
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • MagBhum DON'T TOUCH - Chiang Mai
    MagBhum DON'T TOUCH
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    The wildlife of Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai province is incredible, but some things should only be admired from a far. Here are some hints on how to tell of things are poisonous or not.

    Snakes: there are tons of kinds of snakes in Chiang Mai. All poisonous snakes have large bulges on the sides of their heads, fangs, and a pointed snout. There are two kinds of green tree snakes, one poisonous and one not, to be safe don't bother any tree snakes. We do have king cobras but they are so rare that I have never seen one (besides in the Bangkok Dusit Zoo). Pythons are not poisonous!

    Bugs: Boy do we have bugs, lol. Mosquitoes are always the most fatal because they can carry disease. Poisonous bugs include Thai tarantulas (big yellow bellied spiders), scorpions, and MagBhums (big grubs with white spikes that are poisonous to the touch). Caterpillars with white spikes are poisonous to the touch so don't touch any bug that looks like it has spikes and or while gooey/powder covering.

    Just be vigilant!

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    Don't eat salads
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  • By easterntrekker on October 2, 2006
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  • As tempting as it may be ...stay away from uncooked veggies and fruit and of course don't drink the water.

    The Thai mango salad is a favorite but the best way to avoid travelers illness is to stay away from it . There was a lady we got to know in our Hotel from Finland and she had to go to the hospital she had become so ill. It can ruin your fun to say the least!


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    AIDS and prostitution
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on January 19, 2006
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  • see my stray dogs tip to see why this pict is here - Chiang Mai
    see my stray dogs tip to see
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    I am proud to say that THAILAND is one of the ONLY countries in the world where the AIDS rate is going DOWN. AIDS education is stressed in the schools. However, I should not speak so soon. AIDS is still a problem and the number one cause of death in Thailand. As substantial as these changes and HIV AIDS prevention programs are, one in every 100 Thais still has HIV AIDS. Chiang Mai, and areas in Thailand in general, are unfortunately notorious for prostitution. This is how AIDS spreads. Do not get involved with a prostitute; you are putting your life of the line!! Lets try and stop the spread of AIDS!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Fireworks are extremely dangerous!!!
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • rice patties (I had no firework picts) - Chiang Mai
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    I really can't stress this point enough: Thai fireworks are incredibly dangerous. Most of the world's fire works are made in factories here in Thailand, but the fireworks that the people get here are the cheapest and poorest in quality. DO NOT TOUCH OR GO NEAR ANY FIREWORKS HERE!!!!!!! I have personally witnessed a firecracker blow off in one of my friend's hands. The quality and safety of the fireworks are poor and extremely dangerous. My friend will never have full mobility in his hand again (not to mention he lost a finger and almost his thumb and ear drums). So STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM FIREWORKS!!!

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    Stray dogs
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • stray dogs, these were actually nice, some arn't - Chiang Mai
    stray dogs, these were
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    I'd try to stick away from all sorts of stray dogs. Many are mean and like to bite strangers as they walk by. Their lives are quite simple, and similar to some of Chiang Mai's prostitutes, lol! They have street sex and bite. I'm not sure if they can carry diseases, but I wouldn't want to be bit or chased by one again (it has happened in the past). So just look where you are walking and carry some extra food and in some drastic cases a stick (to through not to hit the dog and upset or hurt it).

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    Opium in the Hilltribes can kill
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  • Updated By SumTingWong on June 20, 2003
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  • White Karen Woman - Chiang Mai
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    Opium is used in some mystic animistic hilltribe minority villages in the north of Chiang Mai. Opium, as all other drugs, is extremely dangerous and kills the brain and body. Stay away from opium. Most of the tribes are switching to tobacco, which is bad enough, because they even know that opium kills and stunts growth (you will see opium users are very small).
    Not to mention that you will spend a very long time in a Thai jail if you are caught, you don't want that!

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    Use Common Sense & All Will Be Well
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  • Updated By BorderHopper on May 30, 2005
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  • Bisson Family on the Ping River - Chiang Mai
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    I really can't think of anything that's not already obvious to warn you about. When you go rafting on the Ping river, and if you have children with you, just be warned that they do not provide you with any life jackets.
    As for other warnings I didn't experience anything that warrants a warning or precaution. Chiang Mai seems very safe if you use your common sense when getting around. As you can see in the photo life jackets aren't provided during your trip down the river.

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    Thai Prison
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  • Updated By frankcanfly on April 2, 2003
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  • Chiang Mai Warnings or Dangers
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    If you choose to be involved with drugs in Thailand, you will end up in a Thai prison. Period. I guess this is better than the alternative in Malaysia: DEATH

    While you are in Chiang Mai, you may want to go to the prison and visit 'Tourist Prisoners.' Whether you condone or support what they've done, they would love to talk to you and hear about things on the outside. Bring shorts or t-shirts for them if possible. They will usually want cigarettes, but, well, I don't smoke.......

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    Stealing
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  • By AshleeS on November 9, 2005
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  • We were warned about this place. We were told to watch our money belts, watch ourselves our back packs and others in our group. We hid our money belts, put locks on our back packs and sometimes even carried them in front of us. People will pretend to bump into you and take money out of your pocket. Just be extremely careful, that would not make for a fun holiday to be robbed.

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    Malaria
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  • By trisanna on April 27, 2005
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  • There is no malaria in Chiang Mai, but there is evidence of it in Chiang Rai, golden triangle area as well as other places in Northern Thailand.

    It is important to protect yourself when going into malaria infected areas, such as taking malaria medication. Important to bring bug spray with you. Malaria is an awful disease, which can be fatal if not treated.

    Also, you should protect yourself with bug spray due to dengue fever-which occurs in southeast asia. Important to look at various websites on malaria and dengue fever before coming out here. Listed the usa's center for disease control (CDC) website below.

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  • Website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_dengue.htm

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