Bikes, cars and roads of Phuket

Honda PCX 160 vs Yamaha NMAX 155: What to Rent in Phuket

Two rental hits head-to-head: seating, storage, fuel use, brakes — 12 points compared, honest verdict.

South Phuket in one day: a ready-made bike route (60 km)

A ready-made South Phuket route: 60 km, 6 stops, hour-by-hour timing — from breakfast with fishermen in Rawai to sunset at Promthep. Any 150cc scooter will do.

Bike and car rental insurance in Thailand: what's really covered

Bike insurance covers only the rider's health — up to 30,000 ฿, only with an "A" license + IDP. Cars get Class 1 cover, excess from 3,000 ฿. Honest breakdown.

150cc Scooter or 300+ Maxi: When the Upgrade Is Worth It

Forza 350 at 600 ฿ vs PCX 160 ABS at 400 ฿: we weigh the upgrade cost and deposit to decide when a maxi-scooter in Phuket is actually worth it.

How Much Does a Bike Rental Cost in Phuket in 2026: Prices & Hidden Costs

Scooters from 300 ฿/day, maxi from 500 ฿. We break down weekly and monthly costs with discounts up to 20%, plus the hidden costs: fuel, deposit, delivery.

Phuket Traffic Fines in 2026: What Tourists Pay and Why

Helmet — 500–2,000 ฿ each, red light — up to 4,000 ฿, alcohol — from 5,000 ฿. All Phuket 2026 fines, and why to keep your receipt 24 hours.

What License You Need for a Bike or Car in Thailand in 2026

Bike — category A + IDP, car — category B + IDP. A photo of your license won't work. Step-by-step: get your IDP for 1,600 ₽ before you lose insurance coverage.

Phuket with kids by car: seats, routes, and parking

Free car seat, a 7-seat Veloz, routes from Andamanda to the plane-spotting beach, and free mall parking — your family road-trip plan.

Stopped by police in Phuket: what to do and what not to do

A calm step-by-step plan: which documents to show, how tickets are issued, the 24-hour rule — and three things you must never do.

By Car from Phuket: Phang Nga, Krabi, Khao Lak in 1–3 Days

Phang Nga in a day, Khao Lak in a day, Krabi with an overnight stay: routes from Phuket, prices from 1,100 ฿/day, and rules for mainland crossings.

Left-Hand Traffic in Thailand: How to Adjust in a Day

How to adjust to left-hand traffic in 10–30 minutes: follow the flow, yield to the left, 60/90 limits, and common first-day mistakes.

12 Places to Ride to on a Bike in Phuket: From Big Buddha to Samet Nangshe

12 bike-trip spots across Phuket plus a bonus off the island: south, center, and north. Travel time from Patong and Chalong, where entry is paid, which bike to take.

How We Prep Bikes for Rental: Service Every 3,000 km, Checks Before Every Handover

Oil, pads, tires, CVT, lights: what the mechanic checks before handover, and why service every 3,000 km is a rule, not marketing.

Car rental or Grab in Phuket: which is cheaper for a week

A family can spend up to 16,000 ฿ on Grab in a week. A Yaris Ativ for 7 days runs about 10,000 ฿ with fuel. Here's the break-even point.

Helmet, shoes, poncho: minimum gear for riding a bike in Phuket

Helmet, closed shoes and a 50–60 ฿ poncho — the minimum for riding in Phuket. What the rental gives free, and what gets you a 500–2,000 ฿ fine.

Accident on a Rented Bike or Car in Thailand: Step-by-Step Guide

A calm 6-step plan for accidents in Phuket: who to call, what to photograph, what not to sign, and how insurance works.

Bike Deposit in Phuket: Why You Should Never Leave Your Passport

Leaving your passport as a bike deposit risks blackmail and flight trouble. The fair way: a 3,000–6,000 ฿ deposit, refunded same-day. From real rental experience.

What to check when picking up a bike: an 8-point checklist

A universal 8-point checklist for picking up a rental bike: how to protect your 3,000–6,000 ฿ deposit in 10 minutes and get it back dispute-free.

Gas in Phuket: which fuel to use, where to fill up, and the cost

Gasohol 95, the green nozzle, ~43 ฿/liter. Where to fuel up in Phuket, what to tell the attendant, and why a scooter needs only 60–130 ฿ a day.

Bike or Car in Phuket: What to Choose — an Honest 7-Day Breakdown

A couple on a bike — ~3,500 ฿ a week, a family in a Yaris — from 7,315 ฿ plus fuel. An honest breakdown, plus the "bike + car" combo hack.

Bike Rental in Phuket Without the Scam: How to Spot an Honest Shop

Someone else's scratches, passport held hostage, mystery "underbody damage," a burned deposit: 4 common scams and 5 signs of a shop you can trust.