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| Read this blog to learn how to stay safe while on the island |
No matter which part of the globe an individual
may be, falling victim to crime will always be a risk – regardless of how small
or big -- that he or she will face. The management at ShaSa resort has released several safety tips that’ll
help its guests significantly decrease their chances of becoming a victim to the
most common of crimes, which includes theft.
Those going on Koh Samui shopping sprees or on trips to visit island
attractions are advised to keep their valuables on their person or in secured
location at their hotels. If they choose to leave their valuables behind, placing
it in the room’s safe or at the reception’s safety deposit facility is strongly
recommended, as there have been numerous reports on hotel theft in the past.
Tourists riding private buses are also
susceptible to theft, especially if the trip lasts overnight. With that in
mind, travellers are advised to keep padlocks on their luggage, and keep their
most valuable items on their person. To stay extra safe, people should prioritize
riding at government designated bus stations only.
The management at ShaSa Resort also warns against accepting food and
drink from strangers. Although the act could be taken without malice, there are
some men and even women who spike these beverages or edibles with drugs to render
their victims unconscious.
There have been several instances in the past
where men wake up in random locations without their wallets, phones, and other
valuables. Women are advised to play extra cautious when accepting anything
from strangers to avoid getting robbed of their personal belongings, or even
becoming victims of sexual assault.
Crimes of violence are rarely reported in Samui,
but that doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t happen to tourists during their holidays.
With more or less than one million tourists coming to this island every single year,
a few of them are bound to run into some sort of trouble. Nonetheless, these
dangers can be thwarted by using common sense when mingling with drunken locals
at bars, clubs, and isolated areas within the island.
The management of ShaSa Resort recommends keeping these safety tips
in mind at or traveling to any location – such as bars, markets, buses, Koh
Samui establishments, coffee shops, etc. – within the island to ensure the
holiday is enjoyed without having to worry much about unforeseen incidents.
