Travel experts come and point out the precautions for Phuket travel

Please note that Phuket is as follows.

Climate: Phuket is hot and humid all year round, with an average annual temperature of around 27 and the rainy season from May to October.

Time difference: Phuket time is 1 hour behind Beijing time, which is 12 noon Beijing time and 11 am Phuket time.

Language: Thai is the Chinese language, and all street signs and signs in the tourist area are jointly identified in Thai and English.

Currency: Thai Baht can be exchanged at airports, banks, hotels and bureaux de change at tourist destinations in Phuket.

Transportation: Drive on the left side of Phuket and do the opposite of domestic. Please look to the right and then the left when crossing the street and obey the traffic rules.

Communication: 1. You can buy a prepaid SIM card at a 7-Eleven convenience store, and the store that sells a SIM card also recharges the card.

2. Phuket dials domestic landline: 0086 + (the first one is 0 omitted not to dial) area code + ** number.

Phuket domestic mobile phone: 0086 + mobile number.

Domestic dial Phuket landline: 0066 + 76 + ** number.

Domestic dialing Phuket mobile phone: 0066+ (the first one is 0 omitted to not dial) mobile phone number.

3. Internet cafes are very common in the local area, and the tariff is low; The Internet access fee in the hotel depends on the hotel, please consult the slag fee before use.

Hotel: 1. In areas with mature tourism, some hotel equipment is old, please understand.

2. The hotel is generally equipped with pay TV, **, paid drinks and snacks in the room, etc., please ask about the cost before use, so as to avoid misunderstanding at the checkout.

3. The tap water in the hotel is not as good as the tomb can be drunk directly, and it is recommended to drink bottled water.

4. Pay attention to the safety of electricity and water, save skin, pay attention to safety when smoking, and if there is damage to the facilities, personal compensation is required.

5. Please check your personal belongings carefully when leaving the hotel and do not leave them out.

The precautions are as follows:1. Be sure to plan your time and itinerary in advance. The recommended time to visit Phuket is from November to April, which is the peak tourist season in Puket, with moderate temperatures and mild sunshine.

2. It is inevitable that there will be a phenomenon of unsuitable water and soil when traveling to Thailand, it is best not to eat raw and cold food, milk, coconut ruler cave liquid, ice cubes, etc., and try to eat cooked food.

3. The star standard of Thai hotels is not official, but is set according to the size, geographical location and configuration.

Precautions are:

Don't talk about the royal family in Phuket, pay attention to the movements of others when you encounter royal family members, and imitate local etiquette.

Don't touch someone's head in Phuket, as it is considered sacred by Thais.

You are not allowed to play cards or mahjong in hotel rooms or other venues.

If you accidentally touch someone's head while traveling in Phuket, you should immediately apologize and beg for forgiveness.

Respect local customs, laws and regulations.

When going to Thailand, you should pay attention to the fact that when there is a red warning flag on the beach, do not go into the water, and do not only touch jellyfish and other marine animals.

1. During the rainy season, swimming, diving or traveling to the sea will face certain safety risks. Please know the local sea conditions and weather warnings in advance, and do not risk participating in water projects to ensure the safety of your trip.

2. Please pay attention to check the beach warning signs, when the beach is planted with a red warning flag, it indicates that the sea conditions are dangerous and it is forbidden to enter the water. Do not go to the sea on an empty stomach, after a full meal, after drinking and under extreme physical fatigue, and the elderly and patients with diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases should be cautious when going to the sea.

3. Please understand the hydrological conditions of the relevant sea areas in advance. In some areas, the sea surface seems to be calm, but there are actually rip currents. If you encounter one, stay calm, do not go straight to the shore, but immediately wave or shout for help, swim parallel to the beach and swim back to shore.

4. When taking a speedboat or cruise ship, please follow the instructions of the staff, wear a life jacket throughout the process, and the elderly and children should be accompanied by someone.

5. Do not touch jellyfish and other marine creatures when diving or swimming. There are very poisonous jellyfish on the beaches of Phuket and Samui, which can be life-threatening if accidentally touched. If you are stung, go to a nearby hospital** immediately.

6. Pay attention to personal safety when visiting animal projects, tourists should always pay attention to their own safety when visiting crocodile houses, snake parks or riding elephants in playgrounds to contact animals, do not have unnecessary close contact with animals, and try to keep a safe distance or choose a safe way to avoid accidents.

7. Pay attention to traffic safety, Thailand's traffic implements left-hand traffic, Phuket is mostly hilly, the road conditions are more complicated, and the road facilities are not very perfect, and traffic accidents occur from time to time. In order to avoid accidents, visitors must obey local traffic laws and pay attention to the right and then left when crossing the road to ensure safety in both directions. If you do not have a local driver's license or an international driver's license in Thailand, you should not rent a motorcycle or car to drive illegally.

Driving without a license, in addition to being fined, insurance compensation will also be problematic after an accident. In December 2015 alone, the Consular Office in Phuket received 15 traffic accidents involving Chinese tourists renting motorcycles and disputes with motorcycle owners, injuring 11 Chinese tourists. Always wear a seatbelt when riding a bus or minibus.

The precautions are as follows:

1. Phuket is a famous resort, the temperature is high all year round, you need to bring good summer clothes, if you arrange beach activities, please bring your own beach pants and swimsuits, beach shoes, sun protection work is also very important, the general sun protection index above 40 sunscreen is useful;

2. Phuket tourism goes to sea a lot, guests who will be seasick must bring seasickness medicine, before going to sea, swimsuits need to be worn on the body in advance, there is no place to change swimsuits at sea, please bring a bath towel before going to sea;

3. Please carry or store valuables in the safe of the hotel, not in the car, room, etc., if lost, the passenger is responsible for it, and the reception travel agency is not responsible for the relevant responsibility.