How to Best Prepare
for Training in ThailandTop
of Page
When you are training 4 - 6 hours a day it becomes very taxing
on the body, to push your body to the MAX & you will need
to have good inner health to sustain such a high level of
training.
Many of our students lose valuable training days caused from
colds or flu symptoms in their first few weeks of arriving
in Thailand. This is mostly because of poor eating habits
such as junk foods & processed foods causing low levels
of good bacteria & enzymes in their bodies.
When you come to a new country your body is exposed to new
types of bacteria in food, water & in the air., If your body
is low in "Good Bacteria" then you will struggle
to fight the bad bacteria that causes sickness and this results
in flu symptoms & colds etc...
To avoid losing valuable training days from illness you should
start to build your inner health at least 2 weeks to a month
before arriving in Thailand.
Recommendations for Improving Inner Health
(1) Acidophilus tablets - Broad Spectrum
Pro Biotic Tablets
Take 1 - 2 Acidophilus tablets every day for 2 weeks prior
to coming to Thailand.
One Acidophilus tablet will add 1 - 2 Billion live bacteria
cells to your body.
This will help build up your "Good Bacteria" levels
in your body to help fight against new germs & bacteria that
you will be in contact with in Thailand.
(2) Wheat Grass Juice (High Enzymes Living
Food - Raw food)
Wheat Grass Juice is now available in most countries, Wheat
grass is very important for prolonged training sessions as
it not only increases the oxygen in your blood which helps
you sustain longer work outs, it also tops up your Magnesium,
Potassium, Sodium & Amino acids / BCCA levels in your
body,
Fresh Wheat Grass Juice is available @ Rawai Muaythai Camp
Wheat grass is a good source of natural Enzymes, Vitamins
& Amino Acids.
Wheat grass contains chlorophyll to cleanse the blood of toxins
caused from coffee, smoking, drugs, steriods, fumes from motor
cars, etc...
An ounce of wheat grass can give an instant dose of enzymes,
oxygen, and amino acids to the body, it can be mixed with
other fruits & fresh uncooked vegetables to make a glass
of juice or mixed into salads & eaten with your meal.
15lbs of fresh wheat grass is equivalent in nutritional value
to 350lbs of fresh vegetables.
By law you should have an international drivers license if
you want to drive a motor car or motor bike in Thailand. A drivers license
from your own country is ok if you are stoped by local police but if you were
to have a driving accident while in Thailand then you are considered an Un licensed
driver and blame for the accident will be on you. You will be libel to pay
for any injury & property damage caused from the accident..
An international
license is easy to get and well worth the effort if you intend driving a car or
riding a motor bike in Thailand. Check with your drivers license department in
your own country about how to get an international drivers license.
Vaccinations &
Health Issues @ Phuket ThailandTop of Page
There are no vaccinations required if you are only coming
to Bangkok or Phuket (Southern Thailand).
If you plan to visit Cambodia,Vietnam, the far North &
North East of Thailand then Malaria tablets are recommended,
you can get Malaria vaccinations @ any hospital in Thailand
for much cheaper price than in most other countries.
Health Warnings @ Phuket Dengue Fever
... Dengue fever is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
It is an acute illness that begins with headache, fever, body
exhaustion, SEVERE joint and muscle ache, swollen glands and
often a red rash will appear on the lower part of the body.
Dengue fever lasts for 7 - 10 day's, Some times when no rash
is present dengue fever can be easily misdiagnosed as influenza
( The flu)
Patients should use paracetamol preparations if dengue fever
is suspected, avoid aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs,
No vaccine is available for dengue fever.. Travelers can reduce
their risk of acquiring dengue fever by applying insect repellent
to both skin and clothing.
Vaccinations for both Thyhoid & Hepatitas are not required
for Thailand but if you are having concern's about your health
in Thailand then these two shots are recommended. Thyhoid
Fever & Hepatitis
A -
Many people would expect that the medical services @ Thailand
would not be very good, this may be true in some remote regions
of Thailand but @ Phuket they have 2 world class hospitals
and service far more efficient & superior to what you
would find in the USA , England and most other countries around
the world.
Never have I waited more than 30 minutes to have x-rays or
to see a doctor or dentist..
Blood tests, ultra sounds, MRI, etc... are all very inexpensive
and come with VIP service.
Root canal @ a Dentist in Phuket is usley less
than 8000 Thai Baht per tooth. X-rays - 750 Thai Baht completed within 30
minutes. >> Currency
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See Medical Services available @ Phuket
Bangkok Hospital Lastic Eye Surgery Complete Medical Check Ups
Plastic Surgery Breast Implants Skin Cancer Check Up Colon
& Body Detox Physical Therapy
Travel
Insurance Travel
Insurance that covers martial arts & extreme sports (UK Residents)
Their is a laundry service
available @ the gym, clothes are washed, dried & ironed & returned to you
the following day for around 50 - 60 Thai Baht per load ($2 USD)
If you want to have use of a mobile phone in Thailand, you
can bring your own mobile phone and purchase a Thailand pre paid SIM card to use
in your own mobile phone. Top up credit is available @ all "Seven Eleven"
Convenience stores & mobile phone outlets "One Two Call" pre paid phone
cards are the best to use as they have a stronger service through out most parts
of Thailand. (See Danny @ Rawai Muaythai Camp for Pre Paid Sims Cards)
Mobile phones are much cheaper to buy in Thailand than in most other countries,
mobile phones brought in Thailand can be used in any other coutry (you only need
to change the SIM card)
For 15 Euros a month you can call make calls from
PC to land line & mobiles phones in most major countries around the world using
a program called Voipstunt
, the program can be down loaded quickly & easily @ any internet cafe.
See more details about Free Voipstunt
Phone Calls
Plug adaptors are available @ airport
Duty Free/ Travel shops & news agencies. The power sockets below are suitable
for use in Thailand with out the need of a plug adaptor
Electric
Outlets in Thailand
European style plug with two circular metal pins
The Gym is a WiFi Hotspot. (The Gym Bungalows all have FREE
WiFi internet connection The Muaythai Bar next to the Gym also has a computer
/ Internet available for our students. You can bring your lap top computer
and get online @ the Gym WiFi Internet Cafes.
Bring
your own Protein & Weight Gain Powders to ThailandTop of Page
You can bring your own
Protein powders, Weight Gain powders & vitamin tablets to Thailand but make
sure it is ALL in new UN opened packaging.
The reason for this is if
Thailand customs officers check your bags & see a container of white powder
or pills in your bags, they might mistake it for drug smuggling and hold you in
custody in till the contents have been verified. This is a hassle & attention
that one one would ever wants, so use common sense and bring new UN opened containers
Food
is NOT INCLUDED in the Training & Accommodation Fees @ Rawai Muaythai Camp.
Their are 100 + restaurant's & cafes close to Rawai Muaythai Camp offering a variety
of Thai food, Foreign food. Health food, Wheat Grass,Vegetarian food,
High Enzyme Raw Living Foods are available @ the Muaythai Bar / Resturant
next to the Gym The average price for a basic meal @ Phuket is 50 Thai Baht
($1 USD) >> Currency
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Most of the students @ Rawai Muaythai Camp have their favorite
places to eat such as Cheap Ass, The Muaythai Bar, Don's Cafe, Flinstones Bakery,
etc.... Most of the students eat together depending on what style of food they
feel like eating.
Fresh Fruit Their is a fresh fruit
market 100 meters from Rawai Muaythai Camp, Fresh fruit is very popular for our
students as it provides extra energy & nutrients. Their is always a wide variety
of fresh fruit & vegetable's available @ the markets
Banana's are
approx 25 Thai Baht per kilo (less than $1USD) Mango's are approx 30 Thai
Baht per kilo (less than $1USD) Pinapple's are approx 10 - 15 Thai Baht each
(less than $1USD) Oranges's are approx 30 Thai Baht per kilo (less than $1USD)
Phuket is an Island located
on the south west coast of Thailand Phuket is 67 km long and 20 km wide.
Phuket is connected to mainland Thailand via a 1 km bridge. See map of Thailand
& map of Phuket
A flight from Bangkok to Phuket takes 45 minutes. See International Flights
available to Bangkok & Phuket
airports See Domestic Flights available from
Bangkok to Phuket airport
The bus from Bangkok to Phuket takes 12
hours The nearest Train Station to Phuket is 400 KM away @ Stuart Tani (Not
Recommended)
Phuket airport is located @ the north of the Island.
Rawai Muaythai camp is 35 KM south of the airport, a taxi from the airport to
the gym costs 650 Thai Baht (Approx. $10 USD) >> Currency
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Flights from Bangkok arrive @ Phuket every hour, See flights
available with Thai Airways It is cheaper to purchase a ticket over the counter @ Bangkok
Domestic airport.
Their is a shuttle bus that runs between the Bangkok
International & Domestic airport or you can walk along the 1.5km internal path
that links the 2 airports. The average price for a one way ticket from
Bangkok to Phuket ... Thai Airways = 2300 Bangkok Air = 1500 THB
Nok Air = 1500 THB
Phuket is Thailand's most popular holiday destination for
foreigner's. Most Thai people @ Phuket understand basic to good English language.
In most other parts of Thailand the locals speak very little to no English.
English is now taught in all schools @ Thailand so many of the younger generation
can often help you with directions & assistance. Learn
Basic Thai language
Extra things to bring
with you to Thailand.Top
of Page
Most people shower 4 or 5 times a day when in Thailand, it
is a very good idea to bring extra under wear with you. EG ... shower after morning training, shower
after swimming @ the beach, shower after evening training
and again before bed. Items such as soap, shampoo, shavers, sun screen, moisturizer,
etc... are all available here @ Phuket, most items you would
find in your local "Seven Eleven Store" you will
also find here @ Phuket Thailand.
Phuket is a major tourist destination for Western & European
travelers. Phuket has many air-conditioned multi story shopping center's,
air conditioned Cinemas with the latest movies in English & Thai. Most
of the big food chains are here @ Phuket such as McDonnell's, Kentucky Fried Chicken,
7-eleven convenience store, Dinkim Donut's, Boots Pharmacy, etc... See web
site for the Central
Festival Shopping Complex located 12km from Rawai Muaythai Camp
When is the best time
to visit ThailandTop
of Page
Anytime is a good time to be in Thailand. November
to April is the peak tourist season @ Phuket. The weather is not
as hot & their is very little/ no rain during the peak season.
The Peak Tourist Season November intill April (Winter)
Day time temperature:
27 - 30 C Night time temp: 24 - 30C >> See
Toady's Weather
@ Phuket Humidity: 70% - 80% Rain fall:average 1 day of rain per month Their is very little rain during the peak
season, March, April & May, June are the hottest months of the year.
The Wet Season
May intill October (Summer) The Wet season
is knowen locally as the Surfing Season. Between April & October the surf
@ Phuket picks up and offers some nice swells and perfect surfing condtions. Their
is a local Surfing carnvial on every year @ Kata beach in October. Surfing
@ Phuket Thailand
Day time temperature 30 - 35 C Rain fall:
A lot ! During the wet season it can rain for two weeks without stopping.
The most rain falls during the months of August, September & October
The benefits of being here in the Wet Season. The rain in
the tropics is more like a warm shower, it's an enjoyable experience to stand
in therain (tropical down pour) for a few minutes during/after training. The
surf during the wet season is Pumping ! (Surf boards & boogie boards are
available for hire @ Kata beach & Nai Harn beach)
Songkran Festival...April 13th This is by far the most fun time to be in Thailand.
The Songkran Festival is a celebration of the Thai New Year & the start of
the Wet Season, A time to reflect on the past year & the new year ahead.
All of Thailand celebrates the Songkran festival with the worlds largest water
fight.
Between Sunrise & Sunset expect to get wet if you venture
outdoors during the Songkran
Festival.
Passport holders from the Countries listed below are given
a 30 day Visa on arrival @ Thailand. They can stay in Thailand for a total
of 90 days.
1. Australia 2. Austria 3. Belgium 4. Brazil
5. Bahrain 6. Brunei Darussalam 7. Canada 8. Denmark 9.
Finland 10. France 11. Germany 12. Greece 13. Hong Kong
14. Iceland 15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia 16. Ireland 17.
Israel 18. Italy 19. Japan 20. Korea 21. Kuwait 22. Luxembourg
23. Malaysia 24. Netherlands 25. New Zealand 26. Norway
27. Oman 28. Peru 29. Philippines 30. Portugal 31. Qatar
32. Singapore 33. Spain 34. South Africa 35. Sweden 36. Switzerland
37. Turkey 38. United Arab Emirates 39. United Kingdom 40. United
States of America 41. Vietnam
To
stay in Thailand for less than 90 days You can do a Visa
Run to Burma on the day your Tourist Visa expires. You can
do a maximun of 2 visa run's giving you a total of 90 days in Thailand. After
you have stayed 90 days in Thailand you must leave Thailand and can not return
again on a tourist visa for another 90 days.
To
stay in Thailand for more than 3 months but less than 6 months You must apply for a Visa @ your local Thai
Embassy before you come to Thailand. Multi Entry Non Immigrant O Visa
... 6 month multi entry visa - This is an easy visa to get & a good option
if you plan to visit neighbouring countries such as Burma, Cambodia,Vietnam, Laos,
Malysia, Singapore & China. This visa is for tourists that will be traveling
around Thailand for more than 3 months, It is a multi entry visa so you can come
and go from Thailand as often as you like intill the visa expires ! Find
your closest Thai Embassy
office
If you want to
stay in Thailand for more than 6 months Education
Visa - This is available for students wanting to train for 6 - 12 months,
To get this visa you need to apply @ the Thai
Embassy with an invitation letter from Rawai Muaythai Camp. To obtain
this invertation letter from Rawai Muaythai Camp you only need to send ME
an e-mail with your details such as YOUR FULL NAME, expected arrival &
departure dates. To find out more about your Visa options .. contact your
nearest Thai Embassy
Please Note: Some Thai
Embassy's are difficult and slow to deal with so don't leave your visa application
intill the last minute. (The Thai Embassy in Stockholm Sweden & Sydney Australia
are both difficult to deal with)
Australian
Residents: The Thai Embassy in Brisbane is the easiest place to get
your 6 or 12 month Visa. The Embassy staff @ Brisbane are very helpful &
easy to deal with, If you dont live in Brisbane you can courier /Fedex your application
& passport to them for fast & convient service.
Royal
Thai Consulate General 87 Annerley Road South Brisbane - Queendland
Australia 4102 Tel (07) 3846-7771 - Fax (07) 3846-7772 - E-mail : admin@thaiconsulate.org
UK Residents: The Thai Embassy in Birmingham
is the best place in the UK to get your 6 or 12 month Visa. I am told by past
students that the Thai Embassy @ Birmingham give you the visa over the counter
in less than 30 minutes & they are very plesent to deal with. If you can not
get to Birmingham to apply for a visa then you can post/Fedex your application
to them.
Thai Consulate @ BIRMINGHAM One Victoria
Square Birmingham B1 1BD Telephone:01216439481 Facsimile: 0121 643 9485 www.thailand-visa.com
Visa Run ... to Burma Local tour company's
operate a mini bus Visa Run service to Burma every day. ( No Malaria vaccinations
are required for the Visa run to Burma ) The Visa run service take you
across Thai / Burmese border and then bring you back to Thailand an hour later,
you are issued with a new 30 day tourist visa when you arrive back in Thailand.
The mini bus picks you up from the gym @ 6am and brings you back to the gym around
5pm the same day. This service costs 1500 Thai Baht. >> Currency
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Visa Extension If you are in Thailand for more than 30
days but less than 40 days you can get a 10 day visa extension @ The Chalong
Immigration office. A fee of 1900 Thai Baht is charged for the .10 day Visa
Extension
The Chalong
Immigration office is located @ Chalong Bay (4 km from Rawai Muaythai Camp)
Open Tuesday and Thursday between 09.00 AM - 03.00 PM.
The easiest job to get
in Thailand is teaching English, many of our students are working as teachers
as it allows them To work in Thailand as an English school teacher, you must first
complete @ Teffel course
The Thai currency is Thai Baht ( THB ) See Current
Conversion Rates. Their are lots of ATM machines close to Rawai Muaythai
Camp. If you don't have any local currency (Thai Baht) when you arrive @ Phuket you can
easily withdraw money from the airport ATM machine or @ any Seven Eleven
Convenience Store. Credit Card Payments are NOT
available @ the Gym
ATM
cards using the logos below are useable in Thailand
PLEASE NOTE: If you
intend to use your Credit Card / ATM card while you are in
Thailand, you should contact your bank and inform them of
your intention to travel over seas... Failure to notify your
bank prior to your arrival in Thailand may result in your
card being canceled when you try to make a cash / Credit card
withdraw in Asia/ Thailand.
Payment for training & accommodation @ the gym is to be
made in Cash only (Thai Baht) .
The gym dose NOT accepts
EFPOS or Credit Card payments. (Cash Only Thank You)
No deposit is required when you reserve accommodation @ the
gym.
Their is a Western Union office, money exchange cereter & ATM
machine located less than 1km from the gym for students that need to exchange
money on arrival.
Please Note: The Gym has a NO Refund Policy. All payments are final, No Refunds are
available on training or Gym Accommodation .
How
much will it costs for training & accommodation Top
of Page:
Training & Accommodation
Fees
Length
of Stay
Training Only
VIP Training
Shared Bunaglow Training
NOT included
Deluxe
Bungalow Training NOT included
1 Day
500 THB
1000 = THB
300
1000
1 week
3000 THB
5.500 = 6 days
1500
5000
2 weeks
6000 THB
3000
10.000
3 weeks
9000 THB
4500
15.000
1 month
10.000 THB
20.000 THB
5000
17.000
2 months
20.000 THB
10.000
34.000
3 months
30.000 THB
15.000
51.000
6 months
60.000 THB
30.000
102.000
1 Year
120.000 THB
60.000
204.000
VIP training entitles you to participate in the 2 training sessions each day + a 1
hour Private session per day
Shared bungalows are charged per person
Deluxe Bungalows ( 2 people can share the same deluxe bungalow @ no extra cost
)
Bed linen & towels are supplied with all accommodation
No deposit is required when booking your accommodation.
Payment
for accommodation & training to be paid on arrival at the gym.
Cash Payment to be made in Thai Baht.(
Visa Payment is NOT Available @ the Gym)
ATM machines are available @ Phuket airport
& close to the gym.
A safe is available @ the gym for storage
of valuables & Passports
When To Book Training
& Accommodation ?Top of Page
As soon as you know your arrival date, send us an e-mail
so we can reserve a bungalow for you. You can turn up at
the gym with No prior booking and we will always have some
accommodation available @ or close to the gym.
Motor bike Hire:
150 THB (per day)
4500 THB per month
Mountain bike Hire:
100 THB (per day)
600 THB per week
2000 THB per month
Training:
10,000 THB per month
Accommodation:
5.000 Thai Baht per month (Shared House).
17.000 THB per month (Deluxe bungalow @ the Gym)
Spending Money: 500 Thai Baht per day is enough to cover you for
basic living expenses such as food, water and basic entertainment.
1,000 THB is the cost of a good night out @ a night club.
3,000 THB per night out if you plan to drink & PARTY
alot.
Women & Children
Training @ Rawai Muaythai CampTop of Page
Women, children & family's are all welcome to train
@ Rawai Muaythai Camp.
Every one gets equal attention from the trainers, regardless
of their sex, age, and skill level.
See photos of
New & Past Students @ Rawai Muaythai Camp.
I have NO experience
in Muaythai or Martial ArtsTop of Page
Previous Muay Thai Boxing or Martial Arts experience is
not required.
Many people come to Rawai Muaythai camp for fitness training
& or weight loss rather than just to learn Muay Thai
boxing.
We have had many students come to Rawai Muaythai Camp with
no previous
martial arts experience but after a a few weeks of training
their technique is looking as if they have been training
Muaythai for years, some students decide to have their first
Thai Boxing fight after only 2 months of training @ Rawai
Muaythai Camp.
In 8 -12 weeks of training we can have most people @ a basic
competition level.
Many of our students have competed in their first fight
with less than 12 weeks of Muay Thai training (Most of them
win their fights with Knock Outs).
The trainers at Rawai Muaythai Camp all speak and understand
English language, they will design your training program
to suit your needs & skill level.
We welcome everyone from Pro fighters to beginners, children
& family's.
My fitness is not
very good... will I cope ?Top of Page
Everyone takes a few days to adjust to training in Tropical
Humidity.
Most people can handle only 2 hours of training a day in
their first week.
By the 3rd week most people can do 4 to 6 hours of training
a day.
Your fitness improves fast when you are training in the
tropics, not staying in an
air-conditioned bungalow will also help you tolerate the
humidity alot faster.
We can give you a certificate for Muay Thai Training Course
completed in Thailand.
This is available on request only.
New
Arrivals ... Late check in @ the
GymTop
of Page
Staff are @ the gym waiting to assist new arrivals intill
aprox 11pm every night.
Students arriving after 11pm will have the following 2 options
.....
(Option 1) Get a hotel for the night close to
the airport or @ Patong.
If you feel like a few drinks & unwind abit after a
long flight then Patong is the place to go.
Their are lots of hotels & bars @ Patong, just tell
your taxi driver you want a hotel close to Bungla road @
Patong & he will know where to take you. Chill out for
the night @ Patong and come to the gym the following day
@ any time between 7am - 11pm.
(Option 2) If you have an early arrival, such
as 3am - 4am & you dont want to get a hotel room for
the night then, you can always crash out on one of the boxing
rings @ the gym, staff & students will start to arrive
@ the gym @ approx 6:30 am morning. The padded floor of
the boxing ring makes for a comfortable mattress.
Do I need
to bring my own Training Gear Back to To
Yes .... if you have your own gear then bring it with you.
You will need good quality boxing gloves (12oz - 16oz),
hand wraps, shin pads.
If you don't have your own training gear then you can purchase
or hire it from the Gym very good.
Rawai Muaythai Camp has the large supply Boxing equipment
direct from the Factory
Our shop @ the Gym is open during TRAINING hours.
Below is a price list for some of our more popular items...
DVD's available @ Rawai Muaythai Camp...
Ong Bak, Beautiful Boxer, Tom Yum Goong, Songchai S1 World
Title Fights & more...
Most items in our Muaythai Shop can be purchased for less
than 1/2 the price you would pay in other countries around
the world.
Our Twins Thai Boxing Shop is located @ Rawai Muaythai Camp,
the shop is open during training hours (7am - 10am & 4pm
-7pm) Monday to Saturday. Sorry Online postal orders are
not available.
See
Latest Movies in English / Thai
(Highly Recommended)
(See what movies
are showing today @ The Central Festival Shopping Complex
- 12 km from the Gym)
Sail boarding
Relaxing @ the beach
Swimming (25 meter pool)
Swimming @ the beach
Surfing (Surf season from May to October) See
the Video
Cycling
Mountain bike riding
Horse Riding
Elephant Rides
Trail bike hire (motorbikes)
ATV bike trek's
Go Kart Racing Phuket
Zoo (Highly Recommended) See the Video
Cobra Snake Show (Highly Recommended)
See
the Video
Rock Fishing
Deep Sea Game fishing
Snorkeling
See the Video
Scuba Diving
Paddi Dive Courses (Highly Recommended)
Coral Reef Diving
Shopping & Night markets
Local bars
Restaurants
Snooker
Discos
Night clubs
Strip bars
Ping pong bars
Thai massage (Highly Recommended)
Play Station 2 + Games ... See Danny @ Rawai Muaythai
Camp for Play Station Hire
How to get to the Gym from Phuket Airport !
Phuket Airport have a very good Taxi Service, The ride to
the gym takes 30 - 40 minutes & costs 650 Thai Baht
Print our Map & Directions
to the Gym for your taxi driver @ Phuket airport.
With the increase of tourists @ Phuket over the past few years,
so has been the increase in tourist related crimes such as
bag snatching, motor bike theift, armed robbery & pick
pockets.
Most foreign tourists carry 10.000 - 20.000 Thai Baht in the
wallet / purse @ any given time.
This is equal to 4 - 6 months income for a Thai person working
on a building site.
You can reduce you chances of being involved in crime @ Phuket
by taking note of the following WARNINGS.
Most crime's @ Phuket happen towards the end of the month.
(Thai's get paid monthly so in the last week of the month
most Thai people are broke)
Most Crime's @ Phuket happen between the hours of 1am &
5am.
If you are home in bed before MIDNIGHT then you will be @
lower risk of becoming a police crime statistic.
Please take note of the
Warnings Below...
(1) Lock your Bungalow door @ night when you are sleeping. Lock your door @ night to prevent your bungalow being
robed while you are sleeping.
(2) Don't leave ipods / wallet / cameras / money / valuables
in your bag @ the gym.. Lockers are available @ the Gym to keep your valuables
/ money safe while you are training.
(3) Bangkok to Phuket on the Bus - Many students have
complained that the contents of their bags/ backpacks have
been tampered with during the bus trip to Phuket. Items such
as ipods, cameras, mobile phones are all items that are easily
converted into cash by criminal's. LOCK you bags with a quality
padlock when ever you are traveling by bus in Thailand.
(4) Full Moon Party.
Drunk / intoxicated tourist make easy targets for criminals
!
More than 20% of our students that go to the Full
Moon Party @ Koh Phangan have their wallets & mobile
phone stolen by pick pockets / thief's.
To lose your ATM card / Credit card / Passport / mobile phone
& ALL of your CASH .... is a MAJOR inconvenience that
could leave you stranded @ Koh Phangan with No money for your
boat fare / bus fare back to Phuket.
If you are planing to PARTY @ The
Full Moon Party then Think Smart & dont become a crime
sastic !
Prior to departing for The
Full Moon Party , Check your wallet to see what you can
NOT afford to lose ....
Take with you what you need and leave the rest in a safe place
back @ the Gym. (You only need take enough cash to cover you for the weekend
) It would be smart to hide 1000 THB ($30) cash in a different
pocket for emergency.
Safe sleeping zone are available on the beach @ the Full Moon
Party but many students say it is when they were asleep in
the" safe sleeping zones" that they had their pockets
picked.
Rawai Students @ The
Full Moon Party
(5) Motor Bike Hire @ Phuket Thailand
Stealing motor bikes / mopeds / Scooters has become BIG business
@ Phuket... Insurance in Thailand dose NOT cover stolen /
damaged motor bikes. You will be held accountable to repair
/ replace your hire bike if it is damaged / stolen.
All motor bikes have a steering lock mechanism that prevents
the bike being put in neutral and pushed away.
When your motor bike is parked you should always lock the
steering.
Video Coming Soon: How to lock the steering on your hire bike
Please take care when riding your motor bike / scooter @ Phuket
Thailand.
NEVER ride your scooter / motor bike when you are DRUNK &
Always wear a crash helmet. Falure to take notice of these warning could cost
you your life
