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• Booking a Hotel in Phuket: Cancellation and Payment Terms Explained: How to read hotel booking terms in Phuket: flexible and non-refundable rates, pay now or later, deposits, taxes, no-shows and how to protect your booking.
• Getting Around Phuket: Airport Transfers, Buses, Taxis and Apps (2026): How to get from Phuket airport to your hotel and around the island: Smart Bus, official taxis, Grab, Bolt, tuk-tuks, songthaews, plus typical fares and tips for residents.
• SIM Cards, Mobile Data and Home Internet in Phuket (2026): How to get a Thai SIM or eSIM in Phuket as a visitor or resident: registration rules, tourist versus normal plans, networks, typical prices, and setting up fibre internet at home.
• Beach and Sea Safety in Phuket: Flags, Currents and Jellyfish: Beach safety in Phuket: how to read the flags, avoid rip currents, deal with jellyfish stings and when to call 1669.
• Scams and Everyday Safety in Phuket: What to Watch For (2026): The common scams and rip-offs visitors and residents meet in Phuket, including jet ski and scooter damage claims, taxi overcharging, timeshare touts and fake officials, plus emergency numbers.