Is it safe to go to Phuket nightlife?

While Phuket is generally a safe place, our last Phuket nightlife tip is to be alert and take care of your safety. As with any unfamiliar tourist location, never leave drinks unattended, and keep the tourist police's number (1155) saved in your phone should you need it.



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Stick to well-lit areas at night and avoid going out alone too late. It's also important to keep an eye on your belongings and avoid carrying too much cash or valuables. One great way to stay safe and meet other travelers is to stay at a hostel.

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While incidents of violent crime are rare, there are a few neighborhoods that are best avoided. These include areas like Soi Bangla in Patong, known for its adult entertainment and can be a bit sketchy at night. Another area to be cautious of is Kamala, which has a higher crime rate than other parts of Phuket.

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Thailand is a fairly conservative country, so it's nice to respect the locals by avoiding public displays of affection (like enthusiastic kissing). Anything risquér than a quick peck on the lips/cheeks, if done in public, is considered public indecency, which can result in a fine.

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The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.

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Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.

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Phuket is great for solo travellers: safe and friendly with a huge choice of places to stay. It's easy to meet people.

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Yes, taxi is very safe. Don't rent a car for your first Phuket visit.

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The streets of Patong are quite safe at night – safer than in many western cities. Incidences of violence against tourists are rare, though there have been cases of purse snatching and pickpocketing.

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Don't Drink the Tap Water For the most part, it is. Though in Phuket, it is generally a subtle way of informing guests that the tap water is simply unsafe for human consumption. While it seems tedious to continuously buy potable drinking water, it is incredibly easy to do so no matter where you are on the island.

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Phuket Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips Although Phuket is more expensive than many other islands in Thailand, there are still plenty of ways to save money here: Eat street food – Don't be afraid to eat the street food here. It's safe — even safer than most restaurants.

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