Phuket Safety

Phuket is a remarkably safe city by day or night. Friendly police officers patrol frequently. To ensure that your stay is pleasant and hassle free, please pay attention to the following points:
-Keep your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place, like the hotel room safe.

-Attend to your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place.

-Beware of people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract you and take away your belongings.

-Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.

Emergencies

Emergency numbers

In emergency situations, you can contact

The tourist police 1155,

Ambulance service 076 254 425, 076 210 935, 076 212 297,

Fire department 076 211 111

and other emergency services by calling 191.

Lost passport

If you lose your passport, make a 'lost report' at the nearest police station (call Tourist Police 1155). Then contact your consulate to have your passport replaced.

Lost or stolen wallet

If your wallet or valuables are lost or stolen, please notify your hotel immediately and report to The tourist police. Keep a separate record of your credit card number(s) and report the loss to your card issuer(s) as quickly as possible. Most issuers have toll-free numbers and 24-hour service to deal with such emergencies.