The clear warm waters are enticing, and
are pretty safe for most of the year
. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.
What is the safest beach to swim in?
- Linapacan Island, Palawan, Philippines. …
- Maldive Islands. …
- Dog Island, San Blas, Panama. …
- Cayo Coco, Cuba. …
- Phi Phi Island, Thailand. …
- Crater Lake, Oregon. …
- Hanauma Bay, Hawaii. …
- Macarella Beach, Menorca, Spain.
Is the Gulf of Thailand dangerous?
Beach Flags
While the Kingdom beaches don't have sharks attacks to worry about, we do have Three other equally lethal things to watch out for;
Rip Currents
, jet ski's/speed boats and Box Jellyfish. (Only 4 shark's attacks have been recorded in the Gulf of Thailand in the last 100 years, and all have been on fisherman.)
How safe is Phuket Thailand?
Phuket is
quite a safe destination for female travelers
, who are unlikely harassed because of how they're dressed, and doesn't have significant issues with violent street crime. The two biggest criminal threats to female tourists in Phuket are drink spiking and scams.
Are the beaches in Thailand safe?
Don't go into the dangerous parts of Thailand—just don't! According to the U.S. Department of State, the areas to
avoid
in Thailand right now are the Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces. Those provinces cover the southern tip of Thailand, and they're currently awash in ethnic and racial conflicts.
What should I avoid in Thailand?
- Swim at the southern Andaman beaches in the low season. …
- Hire a motorbike. …
- Go to tiger or animal shows. …
- Go to zoos. …
- Ride an elephant. …
- Get in a taxi or tuk tuk before negotiating your fare. …
- Sign contracts without advice from a qualified Thai lawyer. …
- Get in an argument with Thai police.
What things are banned in Thailand?
- 1) It's illegal to leave the house without your underwear on.
- 2) It's a crime to step on any Thai currency.
- 3) It's a punishable offence to throw (used) chewing gum on the pavement.
- 4) You mustn't drive a car shirtless.
How many tourists have died in Koh Tao?
But among some foreigners, Koh Tao has taken on a more sinister reputation.
At least eleven European tourists
have died or disappeared there since 2014 and it is now described as “Death Island” or “Murder Island”. Deaths have been explained away by the authorities as unfortunate accidents or suicides.
Are there sharks in Thailand?
Bull sharks and Tiger sharks have been located occasionally in Thai waters
but they are very rarely encountered by divers as they prefer staying at depth. … The shark divers are most likely to encounter in Thailand is the grey reef shark, which grows quite large – up to 2 metres – but is harmless.
Why is the water so green in Thailand?
Each green dot you see in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea is
a fishing vessel
, casting a bright green light on the boat to attract plankton and fish in the area.
What makes a beach not swimmable?
Many beaches are closed to swimmers because they aren't safe—
steep ocean floor drop-offs close to shore create strong waves and undercurrents
, making it dangerous to enter the water.
What beaches have the warmest water?
- Oahu, Hawaii. (Oahu Visitors Bureau, Takahiro Masuda) …
- The Big Island of Hawaii. (Mauna Kea Beach Hotel) …
- Maui, Hawaii. (Honua Kai Resort & Spa) …
- The Palm Beaches, Fla. …
- Miami, Fla. …
- The Florida Keys. …
- San Diego, Calif. …
- Santa Barbara, Calif.
Where is the most beautiful water in the world?
- The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. …
- Palawan, Philippines. …
- Crater Lake, Oregon. …
- Ambergris Caye, Belize. …
- Exuma, Bahamas. …
- Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. …
- Egremnoi, Greece. …
- Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.
What should I avoid in Phuket?
- Don't disrespect the Royal Family.
- Don't wear your shoes in a temple.
- Don't visit a temple with short clothes.
- Don't take Buddha images out of the country.
- Do not touch a monk.
- Don't point your feet at someone.
- Walk around town without a shirt (and ride a bike)
Do Thai people speak English well?
The short answer to this is that
English is not very widely spoken in Thailand
, with only around a quarter of the population speaking English and many of these only to a very basic degree. … Some English is taught in Thai schools but many Thais don't use it often enough to become really fluent or proficient in it.
Do people in Phuket speak English?
Having a very heavily tourist-oriented economy,
the vast majority of people in Phuket can speak very good English
, especially those who work in restaurants, shops, markets, hotels and around the major attractions.
