Phuket's accessibility infrastructure is inconsistent — genuinely good in some newer resort developments, considerably behind in much of the older tourist infrastructure and public spaces.
Hotels and resorts
Larger, newer resort properties are more likely to offer step-free access, accessible rooms and pool hoists — always confirm directly with the property rather than relying on general marketing language, since "accessible" isn't a consistently regulated or verified term here.
Beaches
A small number of beaches have beach wheelchairs or matting available, generally at the larger, more established tourist beaches rather than the smaller or more remote ones — worth contacting a specific beach's lifeguard station or nearby resort in advance to confirm current availability.
Transport
Standard taxis and tuk-tuks are not typically wheelchair-accessible; a private transfer company that specifically advertises accessible vehicles is a more reliable option than assuming a standard airport pickup will accommodate a wheelchair.
Getting current, specific information
Given how much this varies property by property and beach by beach, contacting your specific hotel and tour operators directly before booking is more reliable than any general guide — this page is a starting orientation on what to ask about, not a substitute for those direct checks.