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Practical Phuket travel planning guides covering transport, safety, costs and what to expect before you book your trip.

Thailand Visa-Exemption Changes From 15 September 2026

Thailand visa-exemption rules changing from 15 September 2026

Thailand’s 60-day visa-exemption scheme ends on 15 September 2026. Check the new passport-based rules before travelling to Phuket.

Phuket Smart Bus: Airport to Patong, Kata, Karon and Rawai for 100 Baht

Illustration of a Phuket airport bus on a tropical west-coast route

Before paying for an expensive Phuket airport taxi, check the 100-baht Smart Bus. Track it live in your phone browser, pay onboard and travel to the main west-coast beach areas.

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