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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: don´t 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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| | | | Health and weather infos: The Weather & Climate | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate. It's warm all year 'round, but the two periods of April-May and September-October are the hottest. The September-October period is also the wettest. The best time to visit Phuket is during the cool North-East monsoon season, from November though March, when it isn't so humid, and the cool breezes keep things comfortable. The average temperature is around 75ºF to 89ºF (24ºC to 32ºC). The hottest time is from April through May, with temperatures ranging from 80ºF to 95ºF (27ºC to 36ºC). There are frequent short heavy thundery showers, offering welcome relief from the temperature and humidity. The Thai New Year occurs on April 13th and everyone sprinkles (or throws) cool water on each other. No wonder! Locals enjoy June, July and August, since the weather is usually fine and the favourite haunts remain uncrowded. The usual pattern is brief but heavy showers, with plenty of sunshine between downpours. Everything is a little less expensive at this time of year, as well. Temperatures range between 70ºF and 90ºF (20ºC to 33ºC). During September and early October, locals start to remember their umbrellas. This makes an ideal time to visit abroad. One consolation for those who remain is that the beaches, outdoor restaurants and streets are relatively uncluttered by visitors. And even at this time, Phuket still gets long intervals of sunshine between the heavy showers. Anyway, plenty of lowseason activities, both water- and land-based, still offer themselves on Phuket during this wettest part of the summer season.
I miss the beach, the massage, the people and Phuket FantaSea! I will definitely come here again. :-) Leave a Comment
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