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90-Day Report in Phuket: Window, Online, Late FineVisas & residenceFile the 90-day report 15 days before to 7 days after the due date. A late report costs THB 2,000, in person. Online, post, Phuket office.
Best Area to Live in Phuket: The Seven Areas ComparedLiving in PhuketPhuket's seven areas side by side: what each is, hospitals, immigration points, schools, Smart Bus routes, airport limousine fares and island-wide rent.
Currency Exchange in Phuket: Banks, Booths and Cash LimitsMoney & adminWhere to change money in Phuket: banks and licensed money changers, the ID to bring, dated sample rates and the cash declaration threshold.
Dengue Fever in Phuket: Warning Signs and HospitalsHealthDengue in Phuket: the warning signs that mean hospital, why paracetamol and not ibuprofen, 2026 case data and where to go.
English-Speaking Hospitals in Phuket: ComparedHealthPhuket's main hospitals side by side: emergency lines, interpreters, insurer desks, deposits and the nearest hospital for each part of the island.
Extend a Tourist Stay in Phuket: Fee, Forms, StepsVisas & residenceExtend a visa-exempt or tourist-visa stay at Phuket Immigration: THB 1,900, form TM.7, once for up to 30 days, filed before your stay ends.
First Week in Phuket: A Day-by-Day ChecklistLiving in PhuketYour first week in Phuket in order: arrival card, airport transport, address notice, money, nearest hospital, Smart Bus and the immigration office.
Getting Around Phuket: Smart Bus, Taxi, Grab and BoltGetting around PhuketHow to get around Phuket: Smart Bus routes and fares, airport buses, EVme taxi, Grab and Bolt, car rental, and what has no published fare.
Grab vs Bolt in Phuket: Cars, Airport Pick-Up, SafetyGetting around PhuketGrab vs Bolt in Phuket compared: ride types, airport pick-up, advance booking, safety features, and what to use when neither fits.
Health Insurance for Expats in Phuket: What You NeedHealthThe O-A retirement visa needs health insurance of USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000. Other visas, Thai state cover and hospital billing.
International School Fees in Phuket, 2026-2027Family & petsPublished 2026-2027 fees for BISP, UWC Thailand and QSI Phuket: tuition by year group, application and placement fees, deposits, sibling discounts, due dates.
International Schools in Phuket: ComparedFamily & petsPhuket's international schools side by side: curriculum, ages, campus area and how admission works at BISP, UWC Thailand, QSI Phuket and HeadStart.
Living in Chalong, Phuket: Wat Chalong, Pier, TransportLiving in PhuketWho Chalong in Phuket suits and who should skip it: boundaries, Wat Chalong, Chalong Pier, Smart Bus links and round-the-clock hospitals.
Living in Kata and Karon, Phuket: Beaches, Buses, HealthLiving in PhuketWho Kata and Karon on Phuket's southwest coast suit and who should skip them: beaches, Smart Bus Route 1, airport fares, nearby hospitals and rent context.
Living in Patong, Phuket: Who It Suits, Who Should Skip ItLiving in PhuketPatong for a long stay: who it suits, who should skip it, the hospital, immigration branch, Smart Bus Route 2 and airport fares, and rent context.
Living in Phuket Town: Offices, Hospitals, Old TownLiving in PhuketWhat Phuket Town has that the beach areas lack: immigration, land transport, hospitals, Bus Terminal 2, Old Town and the Smart Bus links.
Living in Rawai, Phuket: Beaches, Transport, HealthLiving in PhuketWho Rawai in south Phuket suits and who should skip it: beaches, Promthep Cape, Ko Racha boats, Smart Bus Route 1 and the nearest hospitals.
Open a Bank Account in Phuket as a Foreigner (2026)Money & adminWhich Thai banks open accounts for foreigners in Phuket, by visa status: the documents each bank lists and minimum deposits.
Pharmacies in Phuket: Rules for ForeignersHealthThai pharmacy rules in Phuket: how to spot a licensed shop, which drug classes involve a pharmacist and which medicines enter Thailand.
Phuket Airport to Patong and Kata: Bus, Taxi, Grab OptionsGetting around PhuketPhuket Airport to Patong: Smart Bus 100 baht flat, fixed-price car 800 baht. Plus Kata, Karon, Express bus, EVme taxi, Grab, Bolt and vans, with hours.
Phuket Cost of Living: Monthly Budgets Line by LineMoney & adminThree monthly Phuket budgets (lean, comfortable, family) built from sourced prices: rent, power, SIM, transport, food, insurance and school.
Phuket Emergency Numbers: Ambulance, Police and Tourist PoliceHealthWhich number to call in Phuket for an ambulance, police, fire or Tourist Police, what to say on the line, and which hospitals run round-the-clock ERs.
Phuket Immigration Office: Address, Hours, Closed DaysVisas & residencePhuket Immigration Office is at 482 Phuket Road, open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 and 1.00 to 4.30 p.m., with closed days, queues and forms.
Phuket Safety and Scams: Who to Call and What to AvoidHealthPhuket safety for visitors: the Tourist Police line, gem-shop and rental scams, drink spiking, vape law and the numbers to keep.
Phuket SIM Card and eSIM: Airport Counters, Prices and RegistrationMoney & adminTourist SIM and eSIM in Phuket: AIS and True prices by plan, where to buy at the airport, passport registration, and what to do when the tourist SIM expires.
Phuket Smart Bus: Routes, Fares, Airport Buses, SongthaewGetting around PhuketPhuket Smart Bus routes, fares and hours, how to pay, the free Dragon Line, AOT airport buses, Bus Terminal 2 and where songthaew fares are not posted.
Renting an Apartment in Phuket: Deposit, Lease, BillsLiving in PhuketHow to rent a condo or house in Phuket: the deposit and advance cap, standard lease rules, deposit return, electricity rates and the address notice.
Retirement Extension in Phuket: Money Routes, DocumentsVisas & residenceThe one-year retirement extension at Phuket Immigration for older residents: three money routes, deposit timing, documents, fee and the ninety-day report.
Thailand ATM Fees for Foreign Cards by BankMoney & adminThailand ATM fee with a foreign card: THB 250 Visa, THB 350 Mastercard, THB 220 at Krung Thai, plus how to skip the 4% conversion fee.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): How to Fill It InVisas & residenceHow to file the Thailand Digital Arrival Card: who needs it, when to submit, the steps on the free official site, and what happens at Phuket Airport.
Thailand Driving Licence in Phuket: Documents and FeesMoney & adminDocuments, steps and fees for a foreigner's Thai car or motorcycle licence at the Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office, and the move to a longer licence.
Thailand DTV Visa in Phuket: Funds, Fee, ExtensionVisas & residenceHow the Destination Thailand Visa works for someone living in Phuket: who qualifies, the funds proof, fees by embassy and the extension.
Thailand Immigration Fees: Fees and Fines in One TableVisas & residenceThailand immigration fees for Phuket in one place: extension, re-entry, visas, LTR, residence certificates and the fines, each with its source.
Thailand LTR Visa: Categories, Money Tests and ReportingVisas & residenceThe four LTR categories with the BOI money tests, the 10-year stay, health insurance, THB 50,000 fee, work permit, tax rate and yearly report for Phuket.
Thailand Overstay Fines: THB 500 a Day and Entry BansVisas & residenceThailand overstay fine: THB 500 a day, capped at THB 20,000. Re-entry bans by overstay length and how to pay at Phuket Airport.
Thailand Re-Entry Permit: Fees, Forms and Where in PhuketVisas & residenceRe-entry permit for Phuket: THB 1,000 single, THB 3,800 multiple, form TM.8, what to bring and what happens to your stay without one.
Thailand Tax Residency and Foreign Income ExplainedVisas & residenceWhen 180 days in Thailand makes you a tax resident, which foreign income is taxed once you bring it in, the rates and the return.
Thailand Visa Exemption: Who Enters Visa-Free NowVisas & residenceVisa-free Thailand: 60 countries and territories get up to 30 days from 15 September 2026, with THB 20,000 cash check and one extension.
Thailand Visa Types: Which Route Fits Your Phuket StayVisas & residenceEvery Thai visa route for a Phuket stay: exemption, tourist visa, DTV, LTR, retirement, study, work and family, with who each suits and what to read next.
TM.30 in Phuket: Who Files It and How to CheckVisas & residenceThe TM.30 in Phuket is filed by the landlord, owner or hotel within 24 hours, not by you. Fine up to THB 2,000; hotels THB 2,000 to 10,000.
Wat Chalong: Hours, Dress Code and How to VisitSights, day trips & foodHours, free entry, dress code, the chedi climb, how to get there and what sits nearby for Wat Chalong, the Chalong temple in Phuket.
Where to Live in Phuket: The Areas ComparedLiving in PhuketPatong, Kata and Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town, Kathu and Thalang compared for newcomers: character, hospitals, schools, immigration, Smart Bus and rent.