Travel Medicine

Can I dive with ear pain? The safe answer is no. A sore ear usually cannot equalize, and forcing it down can burst the eardrum or cause barotrauma that ends your whole trip. Get the ear checked before your Koh Tao boat leaves. Doctor Samui checks ears 24/7 on Chaweng Beach Road, and most divers are back underwater within days.

Jellyfish sting first aid in Thailand is simple: pour vinegar over the sting for at least 30 seconds, lift off any tentacles with tweezers, then use hot water or a hot pack for the pain. Never rinse with fresh water, rub sand on it, or use urine. For breathing trouble, chest pain, or a stung child, get medical help fast.