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If you get ill in Phuket, do not worry about the standards of the hospitals. The Bangkok Hospital in Phuket is the best hospital I've ever been to. It leaves Australia's hospitals looking like they belong in a third world country. Services are very cheap and you can pick up your prescriptions when you pay your bill, so it's also very convenient. The efficiency, professionalism, resources, friendliness and understanding is amazing. Everything happens on the spot. For instance, I was suffering abdominal problems and attended the hospital without an appointment. I was checked in to see a gynaecologist and while I was waiting the 20 minutes to see her, I was seen by a nurse who took my blood pressure, weight and checked allergies etc. Within 1.5 hours I had been admitted, seen the gynaecologist, had an internal ultrasound, pregnancy test (in the gyno's room - by the gyno), had medicine prescribed, had my allergy injection with a nurse, picked up my medications and paid my bill which was under 2,000 baht! You can't get that in Australia! They even drive you back to your car when you have finished. Five star alright! There are 12 different health centres within the hospital. The dermatology and dental clinics are renown for their services. Check the website for full details. Upstairs there is a tsunami memorial and some information about the charity they support which is interesting to see, so if you're waiting for someone else, or have time, go and check it out. 24 hour emergency contact number: 076 25 44 25 website: www.phukethospital.com email: info@phukethospital.com Leave a Comment
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| | | | Health and weather infos: Health in Phuket - status March 2005 | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Malaria: Phuket is free of Malaria (for the Rest of Thailand check a health page, the risks are differeing from nothing to mediate to high). Prepare for the stay: These immunisations are advised for everyone: Diphtherie , Tetanus , Hepatitis A In special situations (help workers etc.) the Rabies , Japan. Enzephalitis Yellowfever: if you come from an endemic country you have to have the shots and proof for it. Bird Flu: This can be dangerous for humans, too. Anyway, the risk for tourists getting infected is very, very Low. Keep away from chickens and water birds (like on farms or markets). To eat chicken meat is no problem if it is cooked or grilled. To have a shot against the normal flu is no protection against bird flu, so it is not necessary to make this. If you worry, ask the doctor for Tamiflu(R), this should also help against this virus. Thailands hospitals are quite good (especially those in touristic places). They also have well equipped pharmacys. Take the medication with you that you normally need.
Tsunami update: donīt worry about what rumors you may have heard. In Thailand there was never a health problem after the tsunami You can also (still) eat anything without any problems. Leave a Comment
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Departure Tax rules have changed. The rate is now 700 baht (up from 500 baht) and is now usually included in your airticket price. No longer is it necessary to pay in cash at the airport as you leave. If you need information about visas please see Thailand Visas/Immigration tip above. Leave a Comment
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Although the biggest Night Bazaar is located at the Phuket Town, called Phuket Jatujak Market. This bazaar opens only twice a week which is on Saturday and Sunday from 4pm -10pm However, there are some smaller night bazaars in Patong. They sell everything from the simplest, food to clothers, sourveniors and imitation branded bags. Leave a Comment
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This is not my favorite thing about Phuket and because i dont know where to categorize this so i've decided to put this tip on the general tip category. Laundry Shops are everywhere in Phuket. They charge 50THB per kilo but maximum 3 kgs. So dont worry if you will just bring copule of clothes when you travel to Phuket. There will alwyas be your friendly laundromat who will help you with your laundry needs :-)
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