Phuket 2026: A Complete Guide – Entry Rules, Transportation, Money, Beaches, and Best Places
Phuket now: high season has begun – a complete overview for arrival and the first week. Where to go, what to see, and most importantly, how to fill out the TDAC without stress, how to leave the airport, what are the best daily commutes, where to rent a bike/car without "surprises," what license you need, and what fines are actually issued. Plus money: where to exchange, how much to take per day, and how to avoid getting scammed.
In short, I've tried to answer the most important and frequently asked questions from tourists planning a trip to Phuket.
If the video doesn't answer your questions, leave them in the comments, and I'll answer them promptly!
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🔥 Useful and proven (save):
💱 Reliable exchange of rubles to baht (in-office and remotely). Several offices in Phuket and even in the main shopping mall – in Central Festival, 4th floor.
https://moneyshopphuket.com/?utm_sour...
• MoneyShop Instagram: / money_shop_phuket
🛥 Tours at the best prices (my link)
https://phuket-tropic-tours.ru/?ptt=v...
Promo code: 333 — discount on several destinations.
📶 eSIM for Thailand, transfers, and hotel reservations:
SIM cards: https://www.trip.com/t/bGH97ktysR2
Hotels: https://www.trip.com/t/EpyE9zXADS2
Transfers: https://www.trip.com/t/HmxFVciysR2
🛵 Vehicle rentals (verified):
• Lucky Rent — 500+ bikes, delivery around the island and to the airport, 5% off with the code "Mitya Edet" → write 👉 https://t.me/m/Q8spwNcPODE9
• Cars Reliable company, 200+ new cars at the best prices → write 👉 https://app.leadteh.ru/w/fuxRu
Link to the official TDAC website
https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arriva...
Post in the channel with instructions on how to fill out the form
https://t.me/mitya_phuket/1612
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Useful links and social media
📲 Telegram channel about Thailand: https://t.me/mitya_phuket
💬 Cozy chat about Phuket: https://t.me/mitya_phuket_chat
📸 Instagram (stories/reels): / tsvetochkov
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Kostya / phuketlow
Zhenya / evgenphuket
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Quick timestamps (easy to rewind)
00:00 Intro
01:10 Karon Beach Review
01:45 Don't fly to Phuket until you've completed your TDAC
04:20 Free restroom on the beach
04:45 All about Kata Beach with Kostya Phuketlow
05:50 Which beach to choose for a vacation in Phuket
06:36 Is Kata Noi worth visiting?
07:06 What's special about Karon?
07:25 Where is the snorkeling in Phuket?
07:50 Where to surf in Phuket?
8:30 Where to go with children in Phuket?
9:15 What has changed in Phuket in 2026?
10:35 All about transportation in Phuket
11:10 Tuk-tuk in Phuket
11:40 How to get from the airport on a budget?
12:15 How much does a taxi from the airport cost?
13:15 How to save on a taxi from the airport?
14:00 How to get around Phuket for 40 baht?
14:35 Is it worth renting a motorbike in Phuket?
15:00 How much does it cost to rent a motorbike or car?
16:30 What license do you need to drive a motorbike or car in Phuket?
19:00 A secret observation point in Phuket
20:30 Can you use IQOS and other e-cigarettes in Thailand?
22:00 Thai License: How to Get It?
23:50 Nai Harn Beach Review
24:40 What's the Waves Like at Nai Harn?
25:28 All About Money in Phuket
26:00 How Much Money Should I Take for a Vacation in Phuket?
26:52 Where to Exchange Money in Phuket?
28:00 Why Travel to Phuket with Dollars?
28:40 Legally Pay for Real Estate with MoneyShop
29:30 The Best Promenade in Phuket
29:55 How to Avoid Scams in Thailand
31:30 The Best Breakfast in Phuket
31:55 Where to Book Accommodation in Phuket
36:00 How to Rent Accommodation Safely?
36:16 Where to Buy a SIM Card in Phuket?
39:55 Rawai Beach How to get to Coral Island
40:45 Meeting with Zhenya
42:00 Review of the Rawai Fish Market
44:55 Where to eat and where to find the best massage in Rawai
45:20 Where is the best shawarma in Phuket?
46:35 Best places in Phuket
47:35 Where to go in Phuket?
55:35 Conclusion: Phuket Checklist
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Locations from the video
📍 Convenient Bolt/inDrive pickup point near the airport (go beyond the barrier and call):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BcKFagTCaV5xs...
AVO Cafe in Nai Harn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vkCdPE8TCRw6G...
Tips from Zhenya: where to eat and where to get a massage (Rawai):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWS2B5pSwhFrq...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mM6pDqQyf6GVo...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Khsyq8ed4ZrhQ...
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