About the service of communication on the island of Phuket
On the island of Phuket, as well as throughout the country, the classic communication standard "GSM 900/1800" is used, so the mobile phone acquired in Russia will work here. The Phuket has roaming of Russian cellular telecom operators, however, rates for calls may not be very pleased, so if it is important for you, it is better to specify this question before traveling to Thailand.
Mobile operators work in the country: Advanced Info Service, Truemove, DTAC, Digital Phone Company Ltd. Communication is available throughout Phuket and near the nearby islands. If you come here for a long time, then it is advisable to buy a local SIM card: the price is about three hundred baht, while there is a separate surcharge for unlocking the mobile phone. In order to purchase a sim card, you will need a copy of the passport.
Tariffs for calls on a local SIM card are very affordable, calls are not so cheaply calls for cordon. But incoming - free. For tourists there are such budget sims as SIMTRAVEL and GOODLINE: Tariffs are rather low, incoming calls are also not paid.
Access to the Internet
The island is scattered a lot of Internet cafes. The surfing hour in the global network costs about thirty to one hundred fifty baht. With remote from the coastal band, the price of this service is reduced. In Phukenet there are institutions with free Wi-Fi. For example, Michael's Bar or Starbucks. In addition, you can catch Wi-Fi in the hotel (not in all). And one more option - go to the world information network on the post office. Communication there is high-speed (according to ADSL technology).
Rules of safe behavior in Phuket
Nowadays, the level of crime rose in the tourist center of the island. Be careful when familiar with the locals on the street.
During the summer monsoon, you can drown if you are located in the beach area. In fact, the local maritime police warns the danger, establishing special signs about the ban on the beach. In the summer in 2009, three people drowned here in the monsoon season.
Tourist police phone - "1155". With local "tourist" policemen, you can communicate in English, they have a good language proficiency. The usual Thai police is another thing. If what happens, you will be guilty to the conflict with local.
Useful phones
Now about useful phones: To call the ambulance, type "1719"; When calling to the National Migration Medical Service - "1669"; in the tourist police of Phuket - "1155", "214368" or "+66 (76) 254693"; In the maritime police, call "215438" or "+66 (76) 211883"; Phuket provincial telephone - "+66 (76) 211 366"; tel. Phuket International Airport: "+66 (76) 272 306".