Living in Phuket Town: Offices, Hospitals, Old Town
Phuket City Municipality covers 12 km2 across Talat Nuea and Talat Yai. It holds Phuket Immigration Office on Phuket Rd. Smart Bus Route 2 runs from Bus Terminal 2 to Patong at 50 baht, and the free Dragon Line loops through Old Town.
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Phuket Town packs the offices, hospitals, bus terminal and old shophouse streets into one small area. Phuket City Municipality covers 12 km2 of two sub-districts: Talat Nuea (4 km2) and Talat Yai (8 km2).
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| Immigration | 482 Phuket Rd., Talad Yai |
| Land Transport Office | 42/1 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd, Talat Nuea |
| Hospital | Vachira Phuket Hospital, 353 Yaowarad Rd |
| Bus Terminal 2 | Ratsada |
| Mall | Central Phuket, Vichitsongkram Rd, Wichit |
Boundaries and city hall
Phuket became a city municipality on 13 February 2004. It borders Ratsada to the north and east and Wichit to the south and west.
The municipality office is at 52/1 Narit Road, Mueang, Phuket 83000.
Offices
Phuket Immigration Office is at 482 Phuket Rd., Talad Yai, Mueang, Phuket 83000. Morning hours run 8.30 to 12.00 and afternoon hours 1.00 to 4.30 p.m. It is closed Saturday - Sunday and national public holidays. It will be closed on 13 October 2026 and 23 October 2026.
Book an extension slot online with documents submitted in advance. If the online queue is full, applicants can come in person to collect a queue card. Details: Phuket Immigration Office and extend a tourist stay.
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The Land Transport Office is at V9CQ+8M6, 42/1 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000.
V9CQ+8M6, 42/1 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
Vachira Phuket Hospital is at 353 Yaowarad Rd Rang Hill, Talat Yai.
353 Yaowarad Rd Rang Hill, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Bangkok Hospital Siriroj is at 44 Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Rd, Phuket 83000, just outside Phuket town on highway 402. It offers 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services.
Dibuk Hospital is at No. 89/8-9 Moo 2, Chao Fah Road, Wichit Subdistrict, Muang District, Phuket 83000. Its schedule states that it is open 24 hours.
Schools
British International School, Phuket is an English-medium, co-educational, day and boarding school, established in 1996. It lists student ages 2-18.
Its campus address is 59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Keaw, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand.
Bus Terminal 2 and the Smart Bus
Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is at W99W+296, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000. Smart Bus Route 2 runs from Bus Terminal 2 to Patong Beach at a 50 baht flat fare. From the airport, the limousine counter charges a fixed 650 baht to Phuket Town for a car seating up to 3.
W99W+296, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The free Dragon Line is a circular city shuttle connecting Central Festival, Old Town and OTOP Market. The Day Pass card gives unlimited rides all day.
Pay with contactless Visa/Mastercard, QR PromptPay or cash. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.
More routes: Getting around Phuket.
Old Town and markets
The free Dragon Line passes Old Town on its loop with Central Festival and OTOP Market.
Central Phuket
Central Phuket is at 74, 75 Vichitsongkram Rd (หมู่ที่ 5), Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000.
74, 75 Moo 5, Vichitsongkram Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Who Phuket Town suits and what it costs
- You deal with offices: Phuket Immigration Office and the Land Transport Office are both in town.
- You want a hospital close by: Vachira Phuket Hospital is on Yaowarad Rd.
- You travel without a car: the Dragon Line is free, and Route 2 to Patong is 50 baht.
- You want Old Town on foot: the free Dragon Line loops through it.
Contributor-reported Phuket averages for October 2026 put a 1-bedroom flat at about 24,466 baht a month in the city centre and 15,600 baht outside it. Basic utilities for an 85 m2 flat average about 3,299 baht a month. These are Phuket-wide figures, not Phuket Town listings.
Compared with the beach areas
For the south, see Rawai and Chalong. Airport arrivals: Phuket Airport to Patong and Kata.
Photo credits
- Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town: Wikimedia Commons, Thalang Road, Old Phuket Town (Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0) (opens in a new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0 (Christophe95))
- Shophouse facades in Old Phuket Town: Wikimedia Commons, Buildings in Old Phuket Town (Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0) (opens in a new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0 (Christophe95))
Not confirmed: Rents are Phuket-wide averages from contributor-reported prices, not Phuket Town listings: ask the landlord for the monthly rate and the deposit before you view. Immigration closes on 13 October 2026 and 23 October 2026, so check the office page before a later trip.
Common questions
How big is Phuket Town?
Phuket City Municipality covers 12 km2 of two sub-districts: Talat Nuea (4 km2) and Talat Yai (8 km2).
Where is the immigration office?
Phuket Immigration Office is at 482 Phuket Rd., Talad Yai, Mueang, Phuket 83000. It is closed Saturday - Sunday and national public holidays.
Is there a free bus in Phuket Town?
The free Dragon Line is a circular city shuttle connecting Central Festival, Old Town and OTOP Market.
Which hospital has round-the-clock emergency care?
Bangkok Hospital Siriroj offers 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, and Dibuk Hospital's schedule says it is open 24 hours.
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Places in this guide
- shopping mallshopping mallCentral Phuket74, 75 Moo 5, Vichitsongkram Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
- bus terminalbus terminalPhuket Bus Terminal 2W99W+296, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
- public hospitalpublic hospitalVachira Phuket Hospital353 Yaowarad Rd Rang Hill, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Comments (2)
hydraides
Disagree tbh, there’s only one or two streets sections which has the main nice Portuguese architecture ….which can walked and all explored with 20 minutes lol The rest of phuket town is just normal Thai type layout
DalaiLuke
As somebody that has lived in the old town... and in the neighborhood for 16 years... I can tell you that you're missing out if you think Phuket town is that simple. The old families running places like the motorbike shop right on the main corner, or the old Muslim restaurant at the other end of Thalang... or the many old Mansions hidden from street view... not to mention all of the young Artist/ entrepreneurs opening art galleries and live music restaurants. If you don't see the vibe of Phuket Town you're not looking close enough. And thanks for these photos it really shows through how much you guys like each other and were enjoying the day. It put a smile on my face to scroll through!