Travel Information
Transportation
Getting There
Located off the southwest coast, just an hour's flight from Bangkok, Phuket is linked to the mainland by a causeway and is thus accessible by road as well as by air.
There are many daily flights from Bangkok, as well as direct air links with Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Europe. Alternatively, there are overnight bus services from Bangkok
Car Rental
Private cars, jeeps and motorcycles can be hired from rental companies for your convenience. Please see below for contact information.
Car Rental |
Telephone |
Artharn Transport Ltd., Part. |
214363, 217395 |
Airport Car Rent |
327484 |
Avis Rent A car |
351243 |
Budget Car and Truck Rental |
205398 |
David Car Rent |
327487 |
Freebird Bikes & Car Rent |
284206 |
Jutha Tour @ Service |
311566 |
Mike's Bikes & Car Rent |
282354 |
Phuket Atipong Co., Ltd. |
212543 |
Poseidon Tours |
330966 |
Pure Car Rent |
211002 |
Silver Car Rental Co., Ltd. |
288995 |
Skye Bikes, Car & Jeep |
284060 |
SMT Rent A Car |
396038/44 |
Sutin Travel and Tour |
342889 |
Via Rent-A-Car |
341660 |
Vimami Car Rent Co., Ltd. |
263642 |
Entry Requirements
As a general rule, any foreigner seeking entry into the Kingdom of Thailand for business, investment, study, medical treatment, mass media, religion, employment and other purposes is required to apply for a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. To do so, a foreigner must possess a valid passport or travel document that is recognized by the Royal Thai Government and comply with the conditions set forth in the Immigration Act B.E.2522 (1979) and its related provisions.
Information on location and contact number of the Thai Embassy and Consulate-General abroad could be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Consular Affairs, Visas and Travel Documents Division, 123 Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Tel. (662) 981-7171 ext. 3201-2, 3204-5 or direct line 575-1062-4, Fax. (662) 575-1066, E-mail: div1303@mfa.go.th
Note: Please check the period of stay stamped in your passport by the immigration officer. Visitors who overstay their visa will, at the time of their departure, be fined 500 baht for each extra day.
To learn more about necessary travel documentation for your country, click here.
Departure Tax
Upon departure, please be prepared for the mandatory airport departure tax at the airport:
International flights is B500 (500 Baht)
Domestic flights B30 (30 Baht)
For questions, please contact IFSA Headquarters at 404-252-3663 or ifsa@kellencompany.com.