The largest is located on Montri Road and the branch is on Yaowarat Road behind the market square. There is also a smaller post office on Karon Beach and Chalong. Back to Top Medical Facilities Phuket Town has three modern hospitals that offer 24-hour emergency medical services with patient transfer services to larger hospitals located in Bangkok and Hat Yai. In addition, Phuket hospitals are linked to the SOS International for medical assisted homeward flights. Most hotels and guest houses are linked with a 24-hour medical service.
Ambulance services are available if needed.
In Patong the Kathu Hospital has nurses available to treat minor medical ailments and a ambulance service for more serious medical conditions. Back to Top Language Even a modest attempt to speak Thai will earn you a happy smile and respect from many Thais. Thai is a tonal language and by slightly rising or lowering the tone will change the meaning of the word. Thai also uses a slightly different vocabulary for men and women. Thais always include a polite closing word to a statement, men finish a sentence with the Thai word Krup and women close with Ka.