Phuket Blog 2026
The AURA blog about Phuket: beaches, island trips, prices and trip budget, weather month by month, travelling with kids and the property market.
Islands
- Similan Islands tour from Phuket 2026: season, prices and what to bring — Similan Islands 2026: the park is open 15 October 2026 to 15 May 2027, tours from Phuket from 2 600 ฿, Early Bird vs standard, and what to bring.
- James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay tour from Phuket 2026 — How Khao Phing Kan island and the Ko Tapu needle rock from a James Bond film became the icon of Phang Nga Bay, and how to plan a trip there from Phuket.
- Phi Phi from Phuket 2026: Ferry, Tours and Maya Bay — Ferry from Rassada, speedboat, catamaran or overnight: travel times, what a tour price includes, the 2026 Maya Bay rules and the national park fee.
- Krabi from Phuket: Getting There, Day Trips, Hong Island — Transfer, bus, speedboat or ferry to Krabi: times and rough prices, sea or land day trip, which Hong Island to choose and what to see in Krabi.
- Khao Sok National Park & Cheow Lan Lake from Phuket — Travel time from Phuket to Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Sok park fees, floating raft houses, the rainy season and leeches, and what to pack for a night.
- Racha and Coral Islands, Phuket: How to Get There — Racha Yai, Racha Noi and Coral Island: crossing times from Rawai and Chalong, the best snorkelling, Patok and Siam bays, seasons and the pick for kids.
- Samet Nangshe Viewpoint: Getting There, Sunrise, Skywalk — How to reach Samet Nangshe from Phuket, when to leave for sunrise, when the mist forms, and whether the glass Beyond Skywalk is worth the extra.
- Glowing Plankton in Phuket: Where and When to See It — Where the plankton glows near Phuket, why the new moon and a dark bay matter, new-moon dates for 2026, how the evening tours work and what to really expect.
- Speedboat or Catamaran in Phuket: Which to Choose — Ferry, speedboat, catamaran, longtail and charter compared on speed, motion and comfort, times to Phi Phi, where seasickness is least and when the sea is calm.
Festivals
- New Year in Phuket 2026: Christmas, fireworks, dinners — New Year in Phuket: fireworks over Patong at midnight on 31 December, festive dinners on 24, 25 and 31 December, quiet Rawai and Chalong, what to book early.
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: dates and schedule — Phuket’s Nine Emperor Gods festival, 10–18 October 2026: procession schedule, history, jay food and yellow flags, key shrines, etiquette and tips with kids.
- Songkran and Loy Krathong in Phuket 2026: when and how they are celebrated — The dates and meaning of Thailand’s two biggest festivals, how Phuket’s version differs from Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and what a visitor should know before travelling.
Spa & wellness
- Phuket massage 2026: Thai massage prices and spas — The real difference between a budget massage salon and a hotel spa, actual Phuket price bands, which massage styles to pick, and what to check before choosing a place.
Diving
- Phuket scuba diving for beginners 2026: prices, dive sites — What a first dive on Phuket costs, how a trial dive differs from an Open Water course, where beginners should go, and what is included in the price.
Outdoor
- Fishing in Phuket 2026: sunrise tours and deep-sea charters — Fishing in Phuket 2026: a sunrise trip with fishing from 1,900 ฿, the sunrise fishing tour at 2,500 ฿, a private yacht from 16,900 ฿ and what bites.
- Snorkelling in Phuket: Best Spots from Shore and Boat — Where to snorkel in Phuket: Ao Sane, Kata, Banana and Freedom Beach from shore; Racha, Coral, Phi Phi and the Similans by boat; season, currents and sunscreen rules.
- Jet ski in Phuket: rental, safaris and avoiding scams — Jet ski rental in Phuket: whether you need a licence, how the «damage» scam works, a pre-ride checklist, what to do in a dispute and why a guided safari is easier.
- ATVs and jungle safari in Phuket 2026: what to bring — What an ATV jungle ride in Phuket looks like, what a combo tour with rafting and elephants usually includes, and what to wear so you do not regret it afterwards.
- Kitesurfing in Phuket 2026: wind season and where to learn — When the wind blows for kitesurfing in Phuket, what certified instruction costs, and why the island is trickier for beginners than other Thai kite spots.
- Active group leisure in Phuket 2026: karting, airsoft and more — What to do with a large group on Phuket beyond the beach: karting, airsoft, trampoline parks and other active-leisure formats that work in any weather.
- Phuket elephant sanctuary 2026: ethical, no riding — How a no-riding sanctuary differs from a classic elephant camp, what actually happens on a bathing-and-feeding programme, and how to spot a genuinely ethical project.
Experiences
- Best Phuket tours 2026: islands, elephants, yachts and adrenaline — Top Phuket tours for 2026: Phi Phi and James Bond, ethical elephant sanctuaries, Racha and Coral, jet-ski safaris and sunset yachts. What to pick.
- Scenic flights over Phuket 2026: an island view from above — What a scenic plane flight over Phuket looks like, what you can see from above, and what it costs to see the archipelago in a way no beach ever will.
Insurance
- Thailand travel insurance 2026: what a policy should cover — Why you need medical insurance in Phuket, what coverage amount to choose, what a policy absolutely must include, and what to do if you actually need care.
- Insurance for retirees in Thailand: O-A visa and cover — Insurance for the O-A retirement visa: 3 million baht cover, annual versus travel policies, age limits, chronic conditions, deductibles and direct billing.
- AXA health insurance in Thailand 2026: plans, O-A visa — AXA health insurance in Thailand: four plans from 4 to 93 million baht, family cover from 15 days, age limits, pre-existing conditions and the O-A visa.
- CORIS insurance in Thailand: Worldwide and Senior 2026 — CORIS Worldwide and CORIS Senior for living in Thailand: cover up to 100,000 €, ages up to 100 with no check-up, chronic conditions, the O-A visa and AXA compared.
Yachting
- Yacht charter in Phuket 2026: prices, boat or catamaran — Phuket yacht charter prices for 2026 in baht: from 17,000 ฿ for a speedboat, plus catamarans, motor and mega yachts, and what the charter includes.
- Sunset yacht in Phuket: cruises, parties and birthdays — Sunset yacht in Phuket: when to leave, where to go, sunset times by month, parties and birthdays on board, alcohol and national park rules.
Beaches
- Phuket beaches 2026: the best for fun, family or quiet — A 2026 guide to Phuket beaches: Patong, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala, Nai Harn, Naithon and Freedom. Who each suits, where it is quiet, where waves are and how to read the flags.
Seasons
- Phuket weather by month 2026: best time to visit — Phuket weather month by month in 2026: high and green season, rain, sea and swell, prices and crowds. Which month suits beaches, diving, saving money or travelling with kids.
- Phuket in January: weather, sea, prices, is it worth it — Phuket in January by the climate averages: air and sea temperatures, which beaches and trips to pick, when prices drop after the holidays and who it suits.
- Phuket in February: weather, sea temperature, worth it? — Phuket in February: the driest month, air and sea temperatures by the averages, Chinese New Year and Makha Bucha 2027, the best trips, and the pros and cons.
- Phuket in March: in season or not, weather and sea temp — Phuket in March: still in season or not, weather and sea by the averages, a daily plan for the heat, manta season for divers, prices and the Heroines Festival.
- Phuket in April: weather, Songkran 2027 and is it worth it — Phuket in April: heat and first storms by the climate averages, the sea, Songkran 2027 dates and areas, road safety, shoulder-season prices and who it suits.
- Phuket in May: weather, waves and which beach to choose — Phuket in May: the monsoon onset by the averages, waves and rip currents, calm-water beaches, the Similans closing on 16 May and low-season prices.
- Phuket in June: weather, sea and is it worth going — Phuket in June by the climate averages: rain, swell and where to swim, which trips run or get cancelled, the Laguna marathon, low-season prices and who it suits.
- Phuket in July: weather, sea and is it worth going — Phuket in July by the climate averages: where to swim in the swell, which trips run, what to do when it rains, July holidays and who the month suits.
- Phuket in August: weather, beaches, is it worth going — Phuket in August by the climate averages: rain and sea, which beach to pick in the swell, the Maya Bay closure, which trips run and who the month suits.
- Phuket in September: weather, prices, is it worth it — Phuket in September by the averages: the wettest month, sea and flags, which trips run, the Maya Bay closure, the lowest prices, festival dates and who it suits.
- Phuket in October 2026: weather, season, worth it? — Phuket in October: weather early and late in the month, sea and flags, the Similans reopening on 15 October, the Vegetarian Festival, holidays and when prices rise.
- Phuket in November: weather, sea and is it worth going — Phuket in November: the weather, when the swell drops and where to swim, which islands are open, Loy Krathong on 24 November 2026 and prices before December.
- Phuket in December 2026: weather, prices, New Year — Phuket in December: weather and sea by the averages, peak prices from 20 December to 10 January, what to book early, the 5 and 10 December holidays and New Year.
Budget
- What a Phuket trip costs in 2026: real prices and a week’s budget — Phuket prices in 2026: stays, food, transport, tours, connectivity and massage. Three ready weekly budgets — budget, comfort and premium — plus how to save without losing quality.
Areas & beaches
- Where to stay in Phuket for the first time: areas — Which Phuket area suits a first visit: Patong, Kata, Karon, Nai Harn, Bang Tao, the north or Phuket Town. A table of beaches, nightlife, airport times and kids.
- Patong Beach: honest review, things to do, where to stay — Patong Beach, honestly: pros and cons, Bangla Road, Jungceylon and Banzaan, waves by season, where to stay, kids, hill traffic and where to eat.
- Karon Beach: honest review, location, Karon in summer — Karon Beach, Phuket: squeaky sand, location and transport, summer waves and weather, the temple market, Karon Viewpoint and where to eat nearby.
- Kata Beach, Phuket: Kata Noi, kids and surfing — Kata Beach, Phuket: how Kata Noi differs, holidays with kids, snorkelling at Koh Pu, the May–October surf season, restaurants and the viewpoint nearby.
- Nai Harn Beach: honest review, the lake and Promthep — Nai Harn Beach in south Phuket: who it suits, the lake and Sunday market, waves by season, Promthep, Ya Nui and Ao Sane, and why you need a scooter or car.
- Bang Tao Beach: reviews, Laguna Phuket and living there — Bang Tao Beach in Phuket: the sea by season, parts of the area, Laguna Phuket, Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket, where to eat, and the pros and cons of living there.
- Kamala Beach, Phuket: reviews, pros and cons — Kamala Beach honestly: the layout, wet-season waves and flags, Café del Mar and evenings, new hillside condos, airport transport and who it does not suit.
- Surin Beach, Phuket: reviews and what is there in 2026 — Surin after the clubs were cleared: what is left on the shore, the steep seabed and summer surf, Pansea, Laem Singh, Cherng Talay dining and transport.
- Rawai, Phuket: beach, seafood market, pier and living — Rawai honestly: why nobody swims here, how the seafood market works, boats to Racha and Coral, the sea gypsy village, expat life and getting there.
- Nai Yang and Mai Khao beaches: planes, park and turtles — Phuket’s north by the airport: plane spotting at Mai Khao and safety rules, Sirinat park and entry, turtles, kiting at Nai Yang and a night before your flight.
Sights
- Phuket Old Town: What to See and How to Get There — Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee, Chinpracha House and the Thai Hua Museum with entry prices, a half-day walking route, where to eat and how to get there.
- Things to do in Phuket: top sights and 1–3 day routes — Phuket’s top sights: the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, the Old Town, viewpoints and markets. One- and three-day routes, opening hours, sunsets and rainy-day options.
- Big Buddha Phuket 2026: is it open, hours, getting there — The Big Buddha in Phuket has been open again since March 2026. Opening hours, entry, dress code, the road up from Chalong, taxis and scooters, timing and nearby sights.
- Wat Chalong, Phuket: Opening Hours, Entry, Fortunes — Wat Chalong: opening hours and free entry, the story of Luang Pho Chaem, the relic chedi, firecrackers and fortune sticks, the dress code and how to get there.
- Phuket Viewpoints: Where to Watch the Sunset — Promthep, Windmill, Karon Viewpoint, Black Rock, Khao Rang and Monkey Hill: the views, sunset times by month, when to arrive, parking and how to get there.
Tips
- Where is Phuket: country, sea, time zone and flights — Where Phuket is and which country: the Andaman Sea, time difference with Moscow, flight time, currency, language, sockets, tap water and what to know before you go.
- Tipping in Thailand: how much to leave, plus etiquette — Tipping in Thailand: how much to leave at restaurants, for massage and guides, what ‘++’ means, and etiquette for temples, monks and markets.
Family
- Phuket water parks 2026: Andamanda, Splash Jungle, prices — Which Phuket water parks are open in 2026: Andamanda and Splash Jungle, ticket price guide, height rules, what happened to Blue Tree and how to choose a park.
- Phuket with kids: things to do and places to go — Where to go in Phuket with kids: water parks, an elephant sanctuary with no riding, aquariums, Coral Island, evening shows and what to do on a rainy day.
- Kindergartens in Phuket: Russian, Thai and international — Kindergartens in Phuket: Russian-speaking groups, Thai anuban and international early years. Ages, school year, 2026 prices and what to ask before enrolling.
- International schools in Phuket 2026: curricula and tuition costs — What international school tuition costs in Phuket, which curricula local schools follow, and what to check when choosing one before relocating with kids.
- Phuket with kids 2026: beaches, stays, healthcare, logistics — A 2026 family guide to Phuket: safe beaches, villas with pools, kids’ food, a 24/7 house-call doctor, insurance and easy transfers.
Entertainment
- Phuket shows: FantaSea, Carnival Magic or Simon Cabaret — FantaSea, Carnival Magic, Simon Cabaret and Siam Niramit compared: opening days, start times, prices, filming rules and which show suits children.
- Phuket nightlife: Bangla Road, clubs and bars — What Bangla Road is, the Illuzion club and calmer spots in Karon, Kata and Bang Tao. Bar hours, alcohol and vape laws, and how to avoid inflated bills.
Sport
- Muay Thai fights in Phuket 2026: stadiums and tickets — Where to watch Muay Thai fights in Phuket: Patong and Rawai stadiums, fight days and start times, ticket prices, ringside or stands, wai kru and betting.
- Tiger Muay Thai Phuket: 2026 prices, programmes, reviews — Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong: official October 2026 prices, schedule, Muay Thai, MMA and fitness classes, camp rooms, pros and cons from reviews, and who it suits.
- Best Muay Thai gyms in Phuket: 9 gyms compared — Nine Phuket Muay Thai gyms in one table: area, format and who each suits. Where beginners should start, where to mix Muay Thai with MMA, and how to choose.
- Muay Thai in Phuket 2026: drop-in sessions and camps for beginners — What a Muay Thai session in Phuket costs, how a drop-in class differs from a training camp, and how to pick a gym if you have never trained Thai boxing before.
- Golf in Phuket 2026: the island’s best courses and green fee prices — Phuket is one of Southeast Asia’s best golf destinations: here are the island’s well-known courses, real green fee prices, and what to check when booking a tee time.
- Surfing in Phuket 2026: season, beaches and schools — Why Phuket’s surf season runs on the monsoon from May to October, which beach suits a beginner versus an experienced surfer, and what to look for in a surf school.
Dining
- Phuket beach clubs: Catch, Café del Mar and more — Phuket beach clubs: Catch, Café del Mar, XANA, RAVA and YONA. How sunbed deposits work and what they cost, sunset times, dress code and family options.
- Thai food in Phuket: what to try and how spicy it is — Tom yum, pad thai, som tam and Phuket’s own dishes: a heat table, how to say “not spicy” in Thai, fruit seasons, durian hotel rules and typical prices.
- Russian restaurants in Phuket: borscht and pelmeni — Where to find Russian food in Phuket: pelmeni and borscht in Patong, chebureki in Kathu, plov in Chalong, which areas have Russian cafés and grocery shops.
- Seafood in Phuket: where to eat and prices for 2026 — Rawai seafood market and Banzaan: how buy-and-cook works, prices per kilo, how to pick fresh seafood and avoid overpaying, plus seafront restaurants.
- Phuket restaurants with a view: sunset and seafront — Where to dine with a view in Phuket: cliffside, beachfront and rooftop restaurants, sunset times by month, how to book the right table and what to wear.
- A private chef at your Phuket villa in 2026: how it works — Why book a private chef at your villa instead of a restaurant, what a typical dinner with a private chef looks like, and what to check before booking — from the menu to kitchen equipment.
- Phuket night markets 2026: Lard Yai, Chillva and Naka — How the Sunday market in Phuket Town differs from the shipping-container Chillva and the huge Naka market, which days they run, and what to try at each.
Events
- Honeymoon in Phuket: when to go and what to plan — A honeymoon in Phuket: the best season, quiet areas and villas for couples, a sunset yacht, a chef’s dinner, a spa, islands, proposals and legal marriage.
- Phuket photoshoot: locations, timing, photographer — Where to do a photoshoot in Phuket: Old Town, beaches, Promthep, Samet Nangshe, a yacht. Best light, drone and temple rules, choosing a photographer and outfits.
- Phuket wedding 2026: venues, cost and how to plan it — What a wedding ceremony in Phuket costs — from a minimalist beach format to a traditional Thai ceremony — what a planner’s package includes, and how to pick a venue.
Property
- Off-plan property in Phuket: risks and checks — What an off-plan buyer risks in Phuket: delays, project changes, EIA permits, bankruptcy, guaranteed returns, escrow and questions to ask the developer.
- Villa rental in Phuket: nightly, two weeks, a month — Where to find a Phuket villa for a few nights, two weeks or a month, how prices change by season, what to check (pool, meter, internet) and how to avoid scams.
- Renting out property in Phuket: licence, tax, management — Letting property in Phuket in 2026: when a short-term licence is needed, fines, condo rules, management company fees, rental income tax and real returns.
- Thailand condo 49% foreign quota: how to check it — Thailand’s 49% foreign condo quota: how it is counted, how to check what is left, how the Thai quota differs and what to do when the quota is full.
- How to pay villa rent in Phuket from Russia in 2026 — Cash, a Thai account transfer or prepayment: how to pay rent and deposit from Russia, the legal cap on advances, deposit return rules and electricity rates.
- CityGate Kamala: condo review and apartment rental — CityGate Kamala condo review: developer and completion year, location, walk to the beach, pools and rooftop, nightly vs monthly rental, buying in the quota.
- Rise Villas Phuket: a review of the Bang Tao villas — Rise Villas in Bang Tao reviewed: 18 pool villas and townhouses, Type 1–5 layouts, completion date, tenure, stage payments and what to ask the developer.
- Freehold vs leasehold in Phuket 2026: how a foreigner can buy property — The difference between freehold and leasehold in Thailand, why a foreigner cannot own land directly, and how the 49% condominium foreign-ownership quota works.
- Best areas to live in Phuket 2026: Rawai, Chalong, Bang Tao, Patong — Phuket’s areas broken down by lifestyle: where it is calm and family-friendly, where the nightlife and tourists are, where the infrastructure suits long-term residents.
- Villa or condo in Phuket 2026: what to choose for living and for investment — Villa vs condominium in Phuket: rental and upkeep cost, privacy versus service, what rents out better, and what suits full-time living.
- Phuket property investment 2026: yields, formats, risks — Phuket property market 2026: rental yields, freehold for foreigners, ready apartments and villas, legal support and how to assess a unit.
Island life
- Wintering in Phuket 2026: visas, areas, budget — Wintering in Phuket for 3–5 months: which visa, where to live (Rawai, Nai Harn, Bang Tao, Chalong), a monthly budget, healthcare and insurance for retirees.
IT & business
- Starting a business in Thailand as a foreigner in 2026 — Business in Thailand for a foreigner: a 49/51 Thai company, the FBL licence, BOI incentives, work permit and Non-B visa, 20% tax, 7% VAT and the nominee ban.
- A website and business automation in Phuket 2026: what it actually costs — What it costs to build a website or AI agent for a business in Phuket, how process automation helps a small business, and what to check when picking a contractor.
Wellness
- Russian banya in Phuket: steaming and contrast — Russian banya in Phuket: why steam in the heat, how a ritual with a steam master works, how it differs from a sauna, contraindications and what to bring.
- Yoga retreats in Phuket 2026: how to choose the right format — How a multi-day retreat differs from drop-in classes, what practice formats you will find on the island, and what to check before paying for a programme.
Comparisons
- Phuket or Pattaya: which to choose in 2026 — An honest Phuket vs Pattaya comparison: sea, weather in November and summer, flights from Russia, prices, transport, kids and wintering. Table and verdict.
- Phuket or Koh Samui: which is better, month by month — Phuket or Koh Samui: weather month by month on two seas, flights from Russia, beaches, islands, atmosphere and prices. Comparison tables and a clear verdict.
- Phuket or Vietnam: Nha Trang and Phu Quoc compared — Phuket, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc: rainy seasons, sea and islands, visas for Russians, flights, prices, food and wintering. A comparison table and when to go where.
- Bali or Phuket: which to pick by season, beaches, visas — Bali or Phuket: mirrored seasons, flights from Moscow, visas for Russians, beaches, surfing, culture and remote-work life. A comparison table and a verdict.
- Phuket or Krabi: which to choose and how to combine — Phuket or Krabi (Ao Nang): beaches, nature, hotels, flights from Russia, healthcare and islands. A comparison table, who each suits and how to combine both.
Finance
- Thailand tax on foreign income: 2026 rules explained — Thailand’s tax on remitted foreign income since 2024: the 180-day test, what is taxed, rates, the Russia treaty, DTV vs LTR and the 2025–2026 draft.
- Currency exchange scams in Thailand: schemes and protection — Telegram clones, P2P with someone else’s roubles, short counts: how to check a Bank of Thailand licence and what to do if an exchange went wrong.
- How to pay for a hotel in Thailand from Russia in 2026 — Booking via Russian services, paying cash on site, baht transfers to the hotel, a deposit without a card and «pay via link» scams: what works in 2026.
- Thai baht: Thailand's currency, banknotes and coins 2026 — What Thailand’s money is called, what THB means, which notes and coins circulate in 2026, the new polymer 50 and 100 baht notes and how to spot fakes.
- Bereza Exchange Phuket: money changer review 2026 — Bereza Exchange reviewed on checkable facts: Bank of Thailand licence, Karon office, rubles via SBP, baht by ATM, transfer or courier, and where to read reviews.
- Paying for Thai services from Russia in 2026 — How to pay a Thai school, hospital, DTV visa, lease or car from Russia: baht transfers to the recipient, your own Thai account, documents to keep and tax rules.
- A Thai bank account in 2026: what you need to open one — What visa you need to open a Thai bank account, what documents are required, and why it cannot be done remotely.
Transport
- How to pay for Grab and Bolt in Thailand: cash and cards — How to select cash in Grab and Bolt, why a Russian card will not link, what about GrabPay, change and tips, and when a pre-booked transfer is easier.
- VIP transfer in Phuket: Toyota Alphard and security — VIP transfers in Phuket: what is included, when a Toyota Alphard makes sense, hourly packages, bodyguard transfers, child seat rules and airport Fast Track.
Documents
- A Thai driving licence 2026: how to get one in Phuket — Why get a Thai driving licence if you already have an international one, what the test requires, and what help with the paperwork costs in Phuket.
Visa
- ED student visa in Phuket 2026: how to get one and why — What an ED student visa is, how it differs from a tourist visa, who can get one through a language school, and what full support actually includes.
- Visa extension in Phuket 2026: the 90-day report and the 30-day extension — How the 90-day report differs from a visa extension, how much a 30-day extension costs, and what happens if you miss the deadline — explained without the legal jargon.
Household
- Villa and pool maintenance in Phuket 2026: what you actually need — Which household services are actually worth paying for on a long-term rental in Phuket — from deep aircon cleaning to regular housekeeping — and what they really cost.
Remote work
- Phuket for remote work 2026: coworking, housing and cost of living — What to know before moving to Phuket to work remotely: internet and coworking, real cost of living, where to live, and which visa routes to look at.
VIP service
- VIP concierge in Phuket 2026: airport Fast Track and what actually saves time — What a personal concierge service in Phuket actually covers, how legitimate airport Fast Track works, and how it differs from questionable offers online.
Home & living
- Home cleaning and maintenance in Phuket 2026: cost and how often you need it — What cleaning and AC servicing cost in Phuket, how often a villa needs maintenance in a tropical climate, and what to check when choosing a provider.
Food
- Where to eat in Phuket 2026: a guide by area and cuisine — How to pick a restaurant in Phuket by area, cuisine and budget — from street food to fine dining, and why area matters as much as the star rating.
Healthcare
- Healthcare in Phuket 2026: clinics, house-call doctors and dental care — How healthcare works in Phuket for tourists and residents: private clinics versus public hospitals, house-call doctors, and what to know about medical tourism and dental care.