{"id":1897,"date":"2016-03-23T17:24:58","date_gmt":"2016-03-23T09:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2023-08-22T12:20:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T04:20:11","slug":"hospitals-medical-care-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket","title":{"rendered":"Guide for Travellers: Medical Care and Hospitals in Phuket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on 10\/10\/2018<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Healthcare_in_Phuket\" >Healthcare in Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Private_hospitals\" >Private hospitals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Phuket_International_Hospital\" >Phuket International Hospital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Bangkok_Hospital_Phuket\" >Bangkok Hospital Phuket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Mission_Hospital\" >Mission Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Public_Hospitals\" >Public Hospitals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Patong_Hospital\" >Patong Hospital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Phuket_Provincial_Hospital\" >Phuket Provincial Hospital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Vachira_Phuket_Hospital\" >Vachira Phuket Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Ambulances\" >Ambulances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Clinics\" >Clinics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Dr_Thiti_Clinic\" >Dr Thiti Clinic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Bangkok_International_Clinic\" >Bangkok International Clinic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Pharmacies\" >Pharmacies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/03\/hospitals-medical-care-phuket\/#Emergency_Contact_Information\" >Emergency Contact Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_in_Phuket\"><\/span>Healthcare in Phuket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Private hospitals in Phuket offer excellent health care facilities and services. The majority of doctors are fluent in English and other European languages, and the staff are well-versed with the hospital services and regulations. In recent years, a growing number of tourists are choosing to undergo elective surgery in Phuket. This includes dental procedures or cosmetic surgery, which has contributed to the country\u2019s booming medical industry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phuket-international-hospital-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phuket-international-hospital-300x165.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phuket-international-hospital-630x347.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phuket-international-hospital.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phuket-international-hospital.jpg\" alt=\"hospitals in phuket\" height=\"331\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1905\" \/><b><\/b><i><\/i><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_hospitals\"><\/span>Private hospitals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phuket_International_Hospital\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phuketinternationalhospital.com\/en\">Phuket International Hospital<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3131\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/header-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/header-300x200.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/header-630x420.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/header.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/header.jpg\" alt=\"hospitals in phuket\" title=\"Phuket (Siriroj) International Hospital\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3131\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phuket International Hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Siriroj\/Phuket International Hospital, is one of the best hospitals on the island. The staff are fluent in English and the facilities are excellent. The hospital is also a popular choice for foreigners seeking medical services related to cosmetic surgery, lasik surgery, dental procedures and sex-change operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 44 Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Road<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)76 249 400<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency contact<\/strong>: 076 210 935<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bangkok_Hospital_Phuket\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phukethospital.com\/\">Bangkok Hospital Phuket<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3132\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ems-team-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ems-team-300x225.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ems-team-600x450.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ems-team.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ems-team-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"hospitals in phuket\" height=\"450\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3132 size-large\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Team at Bangkok Hospital Phuket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bangkok Hospital is a private chain with hospitals located all over Thailand. A wide range of treatments are available here, from basic healthcare to surgical services. This hospital chain also earned a reputation for offering quality and reliable medical care. They have about 165 physicians and 250 nurses, and can accommodate 200 in-house patients and a maximum of 1,000 outpatients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 2\/1 Hongyok Utis Road, Muang District, Phuket, 83000, Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)76 254 425 or\u00a0+66 76 361 000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency contact<\/strong>: 1719<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mission_Hospital\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missionhospitalphuket.com\/\">Mission Hospital<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3133\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6_Mission_Hospital_Phuket-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6_Mission_Hospital_Phuket-300x128.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6_Mission_Hospital_Phuket-630x268.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6_Mission_Hospital_Phuket.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/6_Mission_Hospital_Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"mission hospital in phuket\" title=\"Mission Hospital\" height=\"255\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3133\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mission Hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hospital operates as a non-profit organisation. In addition to offering specialist medical services, the hospital also organises health checkups and laboratory tests. An overnight stay costs between 650 to 2,100 THB (not including consultation fees and costs for medical services). Treatments here are more affordable compared to Phuket International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Phuket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 4\/1 Thepkasatri Rd. Rasada District,\u00a0Ampur Meaung. Phuket Province 83000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)76 237 220-6<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency contact<\/strong>: 076 237 227<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Hospitals\"><\/span>Public Hospitals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patong_Hospital\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patonghospital.com\/\">Patong Hospital<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3134\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1-5-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1-5-300x171.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1-5-630x360.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1-5.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"patong hospital phuket\" title=\"patong hospital phuket\" height=\"343\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3134\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phuket Patong Hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Patong Hospital serves as the main medical facility catering to locals and foreigners at Patong Beach. The hospital operates with a 120 bed capacity, and offers outpatient services for common health issues. The emergency facilities here are often used by travellers involved in accidents and drunk fights around the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 57 Sai Nam Yen Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)76 342 633-4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency contact<\/strong>: 076 340 444 or 1669<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phuket_Provincial_Hospital\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/phuketcityhospital.org\/en\/index.php\">Phuket Provincial Hospital<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3135\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/101427-001-600x400-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/101427-001-600x400-300x200.jpg\" src-large=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/101427-001-600x400.jpg\" src-full=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/101427-001-600x400.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/101427-001-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"hospitals in phuket (provincial hosp)\" title=\"Phuket Provincial Hospital\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-3135 size-full\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Phuket.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Phuket Provincial Hospital started in 2011 to address the issue of overcrowded public hospitals on the island. It operates with a 200 bed capacity, with inpatient rooms costing between 300 to 3,500 THB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 18, 20 Anupatphuketkan Road, Talard Yai, Phuket Town 83000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: (076) 358888<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotline<\/strong>: 1131<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vachira_Phuket_Hospital\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vachiraphuket.go.th\/\">Vachira Phuket Hospital<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the largest public hospital in Phuket, Vachira Phuket Hospital operates with a 503 bed capacity, and has more than 70 physicians. Facilities are extensive, and the hospital is well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions and illnesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 353 Yaowarat Road, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)76 361 234<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency contact<\/strong>: 1669<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ambulances\"><\/span>Ambulances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ambulance services are operated by individual hospitals in Phuket. It is not unusual for individuals to be sent to an emergency ward by a private vehicle or taxi, as it is often the quicker than being sent by an ambulance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clinics\"><\/span>Clinics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Thiti_Clinic\"><\/span>Dr Thiti Clinic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: 78\/8 Moo 4, Viset Road, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130 Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: +66 (0)81 691 9185<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bangkok_International_Clinic\"><\/span>Bangkok International Clinic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Canal Village, Laguna Phuket, 390\/6-7 Srisoonthorn Rd, Thalang, Phuket 83110<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>: (66-76) 325442 &#8211; 325442<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/precription-drugs-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/precription-drugs-300x165.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/precription-drugs-630x346.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/precription-drugs.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/precription-drugs.jpg\" alt=\"prescription drugs phuket\" height=\"329\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1904\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pharmacies\"><\/span>Pharmacies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many pharmacies on the island. International chains like Boots and Watsons are located in large shopping malls, while local pharmacies are often found in a cluster along the streets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_Contact_Information\"><\/span>Emergency Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Police: 191<\/p>\n<p>Tourist Police: 1155<\/p>\n<p>Phuket Tourist Rescue Centre, Chalong: 076 383 907-9<\/p>\n<p>Emergency Medical Service: 1669<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/2015\/06\/phuket-family-travel-guide-health-tips-essentials\">Family Travel Guide: Health Tips and Essentials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">villas in Phuket<\/a>. 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