safety Archives - Mama Loves Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/tag/safety/ A Family Guide To Phuket, Thailand Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:23:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aqua-logo-Mama-Loves-Phuket.png safety Archives - Mama Loves Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/tag/safety/ 32 32 228007264 Is there Grab in Phuket? Legalities of Rideshare Services in Thailand https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/is-there-grab-in-phuket/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:55:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=220 Southeast Asian ride-sharing app Grab is a popular choice for hailing licensed “green plate” taxis in Phuket. These are taxis that do not operate with a meter. However, instead of needing to…

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]]> 220 Rainy Season In Phuket – What To Expect Visiting Southern Thailand During Wet Season https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/rainy-season-phuket-what-to-expect/ Fri, 17 May 2024 04:27:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=157 Is it still possible to have an enjoyable holiday in Phuket if it’s “off-season”? Here, I’ll share with you the weather facts and things you need to know about a trip to…

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]]> 157 Green Plate Taxis vs Metered Taxis in Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/green-plate-vs-metered-taxi-phuket/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:35:03 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=213 Catching a taxi or using a ride-sharing app in Phuket can be a seriously confusing business. What’s stated in law and what’s seen in practice can be two very different things, so…

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]]> 213 Phuket Motorbike Rental Guide For Tourists https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-motorbike-rental/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:15:43 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=195 Are you looking at hiring a motorbike to get about in Phuket? While on the one hand, it can be a great cost-effective and convenient way to get around the island, it…

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]]> 195 Phuket UV Index & Sun Protection Tips For Families https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-uv-index-sun-protection/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:41:31 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=155 The UV index indicates the strength of ultraviolet radiation from the sun and can help determine the risk of skin damage and sunburn. In Phuket, the UV index typically ranges from moderate…

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]]> 155 The Do’s and Don’ts Visiting Phuket To Be Aware Of As A Tourist https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-dos-and-donts-for-tourists/ Wed, 10 May 2023 07:52:47 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=66 With so much overwhelming information when planning a trip to a new destination such as Phuket, we know it can take a lot of work to determine what really matters. To help…

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]]> 66 What You Should Know About Tsunamis in Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/tsunamis-in-phuket/ Tue, 02 May 2023 02:54:30 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=52 Do you have concerns about Tsunami’s in Phuket? Understandably, many of you may have strong memories of the disastrous events that unfolded on 26 December 2004. One of the island’s most devastating…

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]]> 52 Can You Drink The Water in Phuket – Water Safety Tips https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/can-you-drink-the-water-in-phuket/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:11:59 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=163 One thing you will notice in Phuket is bottled water everywhere, which goes hand in hand with a huge amount of seemingly impossible-to-control plastic waste. So why is everyone drinking bottled water…

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]]> 163 Safety in Phuket: Pointers For Parents To Keep Everyone Happy & Healthy https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/safety-in-phuket-thailand/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:03:52 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=82 Phuket has a fairly laid-back island vibe, but as parents, you’ll need to be alert to a few safety issues you may not encounter in your normal home setting. There are no…

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]]> 82 Vaccinations for Phuket: What Does Your Family Need? https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/vaccinations-for-phuket-thailand/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:08:36 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=196 One of the first safety concerns you may have taking your kids to Phuket is whether there are any additional vaccinations they will need, besides routine childhood vaccines. It’s recommended that travelers…

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