| Cost | Amount found | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Entry fee | 300 baht by air, 150 by land or sea | Announced, start not confirmed (April 2026) |
| ATM, foreign card | About 224 baht per withdrawal | Cost guide, check with your bank |
| National park (Phi Phi, Similan) | About 400 to 510 baht per adult | Often paid in cash, not in the tour price |
| VAT and tour extras | 7% VAT, fuel, life jackets | Often on top of the listed price |
The entry fee: where it stands
The articles read describe a plan for 300 baht for air arrivals and 150 for land or sea, aimed at foreign visitors, approved in principle in 2023 and then postponed. A Nation Thailand article of 3 April 2026 speaks of a revival, with no date, and another report mentions a possibly higher amount. We therefore cannot say whether it is collected on your date: check with your airline and Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports before you go.
Costs that surprise
A cost guide mentions about 224 baht per ATM withdrawal with a foreign card, and national park fees of around 408 baht for Phi Phi and 510 for Similan; another cites 400 to 500 baht in cash on the day. Advertised tour prices often exclude 7% VAT and these fees. Read what each excursion includes and see money and tipping in Phuket; keep some cash in baht.
Deposits and extras to avoid
Several sources report jet-ski renters demanding payment for alleged damage, sometimes very high. Never leave your passport as a deposit, film the vehicle's condition before you set off and prefer well-rated renters. See scams and safety in Phuket, jet skis and water sports and renting a scooter.
To compare Phuket hotels, open the Phuket list on Booking.com and check what is included in the price before booking.
La rédaction Phuket Authority, information from October 2026.
