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Bangkok is generally a safe city. Petty theft is far more common than violent crime. Be aware of con artists trying to scam you with great deals on jewelry or offering you tours for elevated prices. Getting help from your hotel concierge can enable you to know what’s reputable and what’s not. While visiting the city, showing respect for the culture includes not pointing with or touching things with your feet, especially in temples and sacred areas. Women should avoid contact with the brightly colored monks that can be seen all over the city, and especially in the early morning hours collecting merit. As far as health is concerned, Bangkok has some very nice and well equipped private hospitals with plenty of English speaking doctors. To avoid a possible trip to the hospital, avoid eating street food unless you have seen it cooked right in front of you (even then, you may be taking a risk!), drink lots of water as dehydration can be a problem in this hot climate, and finally be very careful in traffic, especially when crossing streets. Cars, motorcycles and buses may be the biggest safety threat. The visitor must remember that traffic drives on the opposite side of the road as the US, and this must be taken in to account when crossing the street.

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