Licenses, Laws & Police
Do You Need a License to Rent a Scooter in Phuket?
What license you legally need to rent and ride a scooter in Phuket in 2026: Thai law, IDP rules, what rental s…
International Driving Permit (IDP) for Riding in Thailand
Which IDP Thailand accepts (1949 vs 1968), how the motorcycle category works, where to get an IDP, and what ha…
Police Checkpoints in Phuket: What Riders Need to Know
Where scooter checkpoints appear in Phuket, what police check, current fines for no license or helmet, and how…
Thailand Helmet Law: Rules and Fines
Helmet law in Thailand explained: fines in 2026, passenger and child rules, quality of rental helmets, and why…
Scooter Accident in Phuket: What to Do, Step by Step
Exactly what to do after a scooter accident in Phuket: safety, police, hospitals, insurance calls, dealing wit…
Scooter Rental Scams in Phuket and How to Beat Them
The classic Phuket bike rental scams and how to avoid them: passport hostage, invented scratches, disappearing…
Prices & Practical Tips
Scooter Rental Prices in Phuket: the 2026 Breakdown
Real 2026 scooter rental prices in Phuket: daily, weekly and monthly rates by bike class, deposits, hidden fee…
Monthly Scooter Rental in Phuket: the Long-Stay Guide
Monthly scooter rental in Phuket from ฿3,500: real 2026 rates, what long-term contracts include, maintenance, …
Scooter vs Grab vs Taxi: Getting Around Phuket in 2026
What getting around Phuket actually costs in 2026: scooter rental vs Grab vs taxis vs airport transfers, with …
Fuel in Phuket: Prices, Stations and What to Put in Your Scooter
Petrol prices in Phuket 2026, which fuel rental scooters take (Gasohol 95 vs 91 vs E20), where the stations ar…
First Time Renting a Scooter in Thailand: the Beginner Guide
First scooter rental in Phuket: which bike to choose, documents, the pickup checklist, your first 30 minutes r…
Riding in Phuket Rainy Season: What Actually Changes
What May–October riding in Phuket is really like: rain patterns, road hazards, gear, and why low season is sec…
Routes & Destinations
Big Buddha by Scooter: the Complete Route Guide
How to ride to Big Buddha Phuket: the route from every beach, what the steep road is really like, parking, dre…
Phuket Viewpoints: One Scooter Route to See Them All
All the best Phuket viewpoints connected into one scooter route: Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Promthep, Windmi…
Promthep Cape Sunset Ride: Timing Is Everything
The perfect Promthep Cape sunset ride: when to leave from each beach, where to park, the crowd-free alternativ…
Hidden Beaches of Phuket: a Scooter Treasure Map
Six Phuket beaches the tour buses cannot reach: Banana Beach, Ao Sane, Ya Nui, Laem Singh, Ao Yon and Freedom …
Old Phuket Town: the Scooter Day Trip
A perfect Old Phuket Town day on a scooter: Sino-Portuguese streets, where to park free, the Sunday walking st…
Phang Nga Day Trip: Phuket’s Best Ride Is Off the Island
The best big-bike day trip from Phuket: Sarasin Bridge, Samet Nangshe viewpoint, Phang Nga old town and the ka…
The One-Day Phuket Loop: the Whole Island on a Scooter
Ride around Phuket in one day: the 130 km coastal loop itinerary with beaches, viewpoints, Old Town and sunset…
Three Days on Two Wheels: the Phuket Rider’s Itinerary
A 3-day motorbike itinerary from Phuket: island loop, Phang Nga karst country and the Khao Sok or Krabi decisi…
Choosing Your Bike
The Best Beginner Scooters to Rent in Thailand
Which scooter to rent for your first time in Thailand: Honda Click vs Scoopy vs Giorno vs Fino compared for be…
PCX vs NMAX vs Click: the Honest Rental Comparison
The three most-rented scooters in Thailand compared honestly: PCX 160 vs NMAX vs Click 125 for comfort, hills,…
Big Bike Rental in Thailand: License and Experience Rules
What license you need to rent a big bike in Phuket: 400cc+ rules, IDP categories, insurance reality, deposit l…
The Best Scooters for Two People (and Their Luggage)
Riding two-up in Phuket: which scooters actually carry two adults comfortably, hill performance, luggage solut…