What's actually changing for travellers in Phuket and Thailand — visa rules, entry requirements, seasonal closures and anything else worth knowing before you go.
Thailand has confirmed the final 2026 entry rules: 60 countries move to a 30-day exemption, with revised 15-day, VoA and bilateral arrangements.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)A mandatory online arrival form has replaced the old paper TM6 card at Phuket and every other major Thai entry point.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)Phi Phi Leh's famous beach closes every year from 1 August to 30 September — Phi Phi day trips still run, just without a Maya Bay beach landing during this window.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)Checkpoints, licence checks and helmet enforcement have all stepped up in 2026 — a timely reminder before renting a scooter.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)Over 18.5 million international arrivals in the first seven months of the year, with Phuket continuing to lead as the country's top island destination.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)A snapshot of where the exchange rate sits right now, and why it's still worth checking a live rate rather than a fixed number.
Read update → (3 Sep 2026)We track real changes that affect travel to Phuket — official rule changes, seasonal closures, safety updates — and review this section regularly, not just when something dramatic happens.