I am an Indian tourist planning a trip to Phuket, Thailand, and I am trying to understand whether there are any practical issues I should plan for when booking hotels or attractions.
I saw recent news reports about Indian tourists alleging that they were denied entry to Yona Beach Club in Phuket despite having confirmed reservations or tickets. The venue reportedly denied that its policies were based on nationality or ethnicity.
At the same time, Indian tourists appear to be a significant visitor group in Phuket; Bangkok Post reported that Russians, Chinese, and Indians were among Phuket’s largest foreign tourist groups in the first five months of 2025.
For someone visiting Phuket as an Indian tourist, is there any practical risk of being refused entry at local businesses even with a booking?