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 by Cathy&Gary
She only used her card twice in Phuket, once at the duty free shop at Phuket airport and also on checking out of Andaman Beach Suites. She also used it once at duty free shop in Kuala Lumpur airport.
The card never left her sight each time. I would recommend not using credit cards at all. Credit card fraud seems to be on the rise in Phuket.
A little update on this tip, a friends who was also with us on this holiday has just found out their credit card has also been used. They also only used their credit card at the same places listed above.
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 Angies Sick by Cathy&Gary
Bottles of water are very cheap and you can buy them everywhere.
The crushed or chipped ice is not safe, (so if you buy fresh oysters, say NO ice on them as it will be the crushed ice and we know of people who have been very sick from this).) The ice in your hotel or in your drinks at bars (big cylinder cubes with a hole through it) are fine.
Clean your teeth with bottled water as well.
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 Patong after by picknick
Fortunately for me, I have already left Phuket the day before.
Went back for a short holiday to Phuket recently. I've to say that everything seems back to normal. The familiar shops, restaurants and hotels are still there. Maybe not all. Did not see the KFC at Baan Lamai around anymore. Anyway, u can still get KFC at Bangla Rd. Leave a Comment
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Public Health Image by Tina-Perth
It is vital to carry mosquito repellent with you to any areas of Thailand, as with much of Asia, particularly if you have an allergy to mosquito bites. Although Malaria is not a problem in Phuket, it is wise to take precautions. The mosquitos that carry Malaria are the brown coloured Anopheles and Dengue is borne by the Aedes Aegypti, which is most active in the early morning and late afternoon. They tend to dwell in domesticated areas, around houses and in shade, as opposed to the Anopheles which tends to live in the jungle areas. Mosquito spray is cheap and effective, also travel sized, so be sure to carry some with you, particularly in wet areas. Mosquito spray is cheap and widely available in Phuket, so you can easily get it when you're there.
Over a million people die every year from Malaria, which can be a problem near Cambodia or Myanmar. You can take anti-Malaria medication such as Malarone as a preventative, but not getting bitten is best. Symptoms can take up to one year to manifest, so if you're worried, it is advisable to be tested when you get home just to be sure. Dengue Fever can be contracted through mosquitos in Thailand and two people in Phuket have died so far this year.
The Thai people believe that black clothing attracts mosquitos, and I guess they'd know. I do wear a bit of black, but I must admit I haven't had that much of a problem with them. I've believe they are also attracted to body temperature, pheremones and carbon dioxide which is heavy and hangs low, so be sure to spray your feet and exposed legs.
Once you hear the cicadas start their song at sundown, it's like a wake-up call for the mosquitos, so be prepared. Leave a Comment
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 by Cielo_Algaeed
Beware of the stones in the cave..its so dangerous that anytime it might hit your face or scratch your body...with less air and being nervous at the same time , you will definitely catch your breath.
So for those who are not fond of doing activity like this make sure you inform your guide ahead of time.
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 stop sign in thai by Myndo
I want to describe the way they are driving around here as "scooter driving - but trying NOT to hit the other cars".
I have never seen so many almost accidents and nearby hits as here.
And I have also seen several traffic accidents, too.
So you have two possibilities: leave the driving to others: eg, hire a car with driver or use the Tuk Tuks (like taxis).
Or.... try it. with the necessary caution. Special tip: always have an eye in your mirror - look out for the big busses, they tend to have problems with stopping.
The picture shows the road sign. I suppose it does not have to be translated... Leave a Comment
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 Good? No! by schwein
We paid for it, had the agency set it up, and looked forward to doing the tour the next day.
Imagine our surprise when, the next morning, nobody showed up to pick us up?!
We had to spend half the day running around and making calls to try and get a refund. The agency didn't want to give us money back, and arranged for somebody at the tour group to come to our hotel. They don't show up, so back to the agency we went. Waited untill there was a lineup of customers, and complained about the crapiness of there service very loudly.
Management gave us a refund ASAP, to get us out of there.
We did the tour the next day, with another company. We actually got picked up... Leave a Comment
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 lady men, patong by Myndo
the most that can come out of it is, that you are going to be very embarassed....
Take a look at the two ladies on the picture.
Take a good look, because they are not ladies but so called lady-men.
They were men, but had an operation (quite cheap too, here in thailand, but not for them). Because they need the money for the operation, they have to go out and "sell" their bodies aftreward. Either only in the form of you paying for the pictures you take of and with them, or...
They are not dangerous, but if you are drunk enough and happen to pick up one of them, well ... mostly the other ones around you will know :-) Leave a Comment
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 The larger males can be
very aggressive by Tina-Perth,
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You may get distracted looking at or feeding one monkey and another will quickly and heavily climb up onto you and snatch food or personal items from you. They are rough and have sharp teeth. Be ultra vigilant, especially with children around. Monkey bites are vicious and many diseases/infections can be passed through the saliva or through contact including Herpes B Virus, which in 70% of human cases can be fatal.
Even though they seem people-friendly, be extremely cautious, as they are wild animals. We met a little boy in Phuket who had been looking at a monkey that was chained up and being fed, meanwhile another chained monkey came around from the back of him and tore a big gash in his leg. He ended up in a wheelchair for the last few days of his holiday.
They will also destroy any vehicles left within their area, tearing at the rubber etc. They are very inquisitive and destructive. Leave a Comment
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