AsiaBeach
Phuket
Thailand
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Phuket is a strong pick if you want a beach trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
67
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
68
Safety
60
Culture
66
Health
58
Internet
64
Outdoors
90
Access
66
Practical details
Capital
Bangkok
Languages
Thai
Population
65.9M
Time zone
UTC+07:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 58/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$198
Local daily spend
THB 6,443
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U)
Source country update: 07/25/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
THB
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Dec
Destination type
Beach
Photo source
Local curated image