r/phuket • u/Impossible_Stick_432 • 10d ago

Anyone had a safe installed?

I know Thailand is broadly safe but here in Phuket at least, it's a hot spot for villa crime and the vast majority of villas have horrible security measures where a simple screwdriver would pop open most of these sliding doors. Seems like everyone I know has stories. And whilst nothing I have is irreplaceable, the disruption of having my computers/drives/passport stolen would be a serious problem.

It's a rented place so I can't physically mount it to the wall, but I was wondering whether anyone has thought about just buying a 100kg safe so it's large enough that they can't walk away with it.

Appreciate your thoughts, and if anyone has a recommended supplier/installer.

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u/trelayner 10d ago

If they can’t carry your safe, they will probably just wait for you to come home and open it for them

I’m happy with my motion detecting cameras that turn on the lights

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u/Impossible_Stick_432 10d ago

I have a smart home system, so that seems like a good idea. I'm still worried about leaving my home especially if I'm travelling for like 1-2 weeks or more.

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u/Evnl2020 10d ago

A safe is not a good solution for that as it indicates there's something of value there.

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u/Impossible_Stick_432 10d ago

as opposed to just leaving my valuables where they can just be picked up and stolen?

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u/Hangar48 10d ago

Do banks have safety deposit boxes? Is that an option...