How can I ensure food safety when eating at food stalls in Phuket?

To ensure food safety at stalls, look for places that are busy with local customers. High turnover often means fresher ingredients and better hygiene practices.

• Pay attention to how vendors prepare food-clean stations and proper food handling are good signs. If you're unsure, stick to cooked items instead of raw.

Stay aware of surroundings, keep valuables secure and use reputable transport and booking channels. Treat urgent payment requests, unusually cheap offers and pressure to surrender original documents as warning signs.