Dr Cheah Si Oon is an emergency medicine specialist in Singapore. She graduated from the National University of Singapore, holds a Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, with expertise in pre-hospital emergency care and treating patients of all ages. Her focus for this catalogue is the acute and travel-related health problems expats and travellers meet across Asia, and knowing when a symptom needs urgent care.
5 Jul 2026 ⋅ 7 min read
What Bali belly is, how to avoid it, and what actually helps if you get it: rehydration first, when antibiotics are needed, and the warning signs that mean see a doctor.
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5 Jul 2026 ⋅ 7 min read
Indonesia takes its drug laws seriously. How to bring your own medicines into Bali and the rest of Indonesia safely: the declaration, the documents to carry, and the medicines to check before you fly.
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5 Jul 2026 ⋅ 7 min read
Why hot, humid weather triggers skin problems, and what helps: heat rash, athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm and acne in Thailand's climate, plus when to see a doctor.
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5 Jul 2026 ⋅ 9 min read
How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Thailand: how pharmacies work, Thai FDA personal-import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, generics, storage and safety checks.
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5 Jul 2026 ⋅ 8 min read
How to buy, bring in and store medicine in Bali: how apotek pharmacies work, Indonesia's strict import rules, finding your medicine by active ingredient, generics, storage and safety checks.
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