Do I really have to avoid ice?...How about coffee?

Lloyd

In Thailand that is....and Cambodia.

Avoid ice...coffee/tea is fine...

You'll get mixed answers on this one. In Thailand, we have drinks with ice no problem. The ice is from a factory that uses clean water. As long as it's not crushed ice, I would think it's OK...we've never had any trouble. In Cambodia, I'd avoid ice. Coffee, tea...no problem. I love Thai iced coffees with sweetened condensed milk.

Ice in Bangkok and major resort areas is generally machine made of purified water. Those "cubes" are cylindrical with a hole in the middle and are fine. Avoid any crushed ice, as Kim says. Outside of Bangkok and major resorts, use your best judgement. Hot coffee/tea are fine. Note that you should not use tap water to brush your teeth. Hotels supply purified water for your use.

If you aren't familar with water precautions, do read about the at www.cdc.gov/travel

lloyd...avoid the ice, especially outside of bkk....avoid the ice...imo