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When I first travelled across Asia I was taking Malaria tablets. But stopped once I arrived in Thailand. Just about all the touristy areas are malaria free. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a risk. Living here, we all take precautions at night by covering up and using mosquito repellent if need be. But, I am hardly ever bothered by mosquitoes.

However, I am more worried about dengue fever as you can get this from mosquitoes that bite during the day. It is the rainy season and that is when they are more active. But, we are only talking about 20 deaths a year in a population of 60 million. More people get killed by tigers, elephants and other wild animals.

According to traveldoctor.co.uk:

Risk very low: Thailand - Bangkok and main tourist areas including Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Kanchanaburi, Damnoen Sadouak, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Khon Kaen & Chiang Mai.

Risk great: Thailand - Near borders with Cambodia & Myanmar. Koh Chang