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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Don't Drink the Tap WaterFor 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.
The most popular place to stay in Phuket is Patong Beach. This lively holiday area is located on the island's west side and offers a wide range of activities such as shopping, restaurants, beach, nightclubs, and much more.
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.
Stick to meat and fish that have been well cooked and preferably served hot. Avoid food that has been reheated. Fruits and vegetables should be washed with clean water (not tap water), peeled or cooked whenever possible. Ice cream that has been melted and refrozen should be avoided.
Tipping in Thailand, it is not mandatory but 10% tip is always appreciated. Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily a tip for your tuk tuk driver, porter or waiter. Tipping in Thailand, it is not mandatory but 10% tip is always appreciated.
But - mossies really have more to do with where you are staying and the type of vegetation. So, come prepared - but you may not need to battle with them. On the beach - no problems - in town in the evenings not much problem. Most restaurants - in the evenings will burn the citronella (sp?)
The streets are usually safe enough. Exercise the same precautions you do at home. Might not be a good ideas to walk around late at night alone, but Thailand is safer than most western countries.
You will not usually need malaria pills for areas such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui. Mosquito avoidance must be practiced diligently as there are other diseases such as Dengue that are reasonably common and very unpleasant.
“There are many species of jellyfish. For normal jellyfish stings, vinegar can be poured over the area continuously for at least 30 seconds to help, but never pour fresh water, drinking water or alcohol onto the sting,” he said. “Jellyfish are found in coastal areas of Phuket.