A friend asked me this question.
Speaking from my own experience, traveling from Bangkok to Chiangmai, Pattaya to Hua Hin, Khao Lak and Khao Yai and beyond, I have found the tap water safe to drink.
Of course, this is anecdotal evidence and any traveler must keep his wits about him. And there are other factors to consider such as the disposition of the traveler and whether the place he is visiting is a remote location or a major city.
What IS known is that as of 1999, the Mahidol University confirms that the water in the metropolitan Bangkok area is potable. In fact the water of most of the big cities in Thailand do meet WHO standards.
Naturally, to err on the side of caution, you may be advised to buy bottled water, especially since it is cheap in Thailand. But think about the delicious green curry you want to experience in restaurants across Thailand. Do you think that those restaurants would be cooking with bottled water?
Have you heard of tourists dying from eating green curry?
Just a thought.
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