Local Administration in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga

Contact information for the local administrative centres in the provinces of Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more...

Many national government departments have information relevant to foreigners living in Phuket and Thailand. Websites are often in English and further information can be found by telephoning the relevant department. An English-speaking person might be available, but it may be necessary to have a Thai speaker, especially when dealing with local government offices.

The Provincial Administrative Organisation is the main administration body in each province that is responsible for public hospitals, health, education, sewage, sports and tourism. Bangkok and the city of Pattaya have their own local government structure, which is different to Phuket and the rest of Thailand.

Each province is divided into separate districts (Amphur or Amphoe). The Amphur District Office is the local government building which issues identity cards, house registration documents (Tabien Baan), marriage and divorce certificates.

Each Amphur is subdivided into Tambons with a local government office, the Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO) (pronounced Or Bor Tor in Thai) that deals locally with roads, waste collection, animals, construction permits and more. In urban areas the local Muncipal Administrative Organisation (Thesaban) is the local government body equivalent to the TAO.

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Here find the contact information for the local government offices in the provinces of Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga, the Immigration Bureau, the Department of Land Transportation (DLT), the Provincial Employment Office and the Land Department Office.

Local Administration Offices

Phuket Province

Phuket Province is divided into three Amphurs: Muang, Kathu and Thalang.

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• For general information about Amphurs: Click here (in Thai)

The local Tambon Administrative Organisation (Or Bor Tor) or Municipal Office in urban areas deals with all local questions related to public hospitals, health, education, roads, waste, parks, water supply, sewage, sports and tourism and control of nuisance dogs. Phuket City and Patong town both have their own elected mayors responsible for the Municipal Office. The office of the Phuket City mayor and administration is in the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation building.

The main Tambon Administrative Organisation and Municipal Offices in Phuket are listed below:

Krabi Province

Krabi Province is divided into eight separate districts (Amphurs) with 53 local subdistricts or Tambons/Thesaban with their own Administrative Organisation.

Phang Nga Province

Phang Nga Province is divided into eight separate districts with 48 local subdistricts or Tambons/Thesaban with their own Administrative Organisation.

Immigration Bureau

The Immigration Bureau is the main centre for all visa enquiries and residency requirements. Visit the office in person for specific details.

• Phuket Immigration Bureau
  At: Phuket Rd., Talad Yai, Phuket Town
  Tel: 076 212 108
• Krabi Immigration Bureau
  At: 116 Autkrit Road, Paknam, Krabi
  Tel: 075 611 097
• Phang Nga Immigration Bureau
  At: 37 Moo 3, Tamnamput, Muang
  Tel: 076 460 512

Department of Land Transportation (DLT)

The Department of Land Transportation (DLT) is responsible for issuing driving licences, car registration documents and the annual vehicle tax sticker, among other things.

• Phuket (Covers the whole of Phuket Province)
  At: 42/1 Rattanakosin 200 Years Road, Talad Nua Muang, Phuket City 83150
  Tel: 076 211 019 / 076 214 930
• Phang Nga (Covers the districts of Muang, Takua Thung, Thai Muang and Koh Yao)
  At: 710 Petchakasem Road, Thaichang, Muang Phang Nga 82000
  Tel: 076 412 064
• Krabi (Covers the districts of Muang, Klong Tom, Koh Lanta, Lam Thap, Nua Klong, Khao Phanom)
  At: 192 Moo 7, Sai Thai, Muang Krabi 81000
  Tel: 076 611 856

Land Department Office

The Land Department Office deals with the transfer of land and condo title deeds, following the sale or purchase of a condo, house or land.

• Phuket
  At: 36 Damrong Rd., Talad Yai, Phuket Town
  Tel: 076 212 103
• Krabi
  At: Autkrit Road, Paknam, Krabi
  Tel: 075 611 260
• Phang Nga (Covers Khao Lak)
  At: Petchakasem Road, Bangnaise, Amphur Takuapa
  Tel: 076 422 477

Department of Employment

The Provincial Employment Office run by the Department of Employment is the local office that is responsible for issuing work permits.

• Phuket
  At: 38/27 Rattanakosin 200 Years Road, Talad Nua Muang, Phuket City
  Tel: 076 219 660
• Krabi
  At: 1st Floor Department of Labour, Tharua Rd., Sai Thai Muang
  Tel: 075 621 527
• Phang Nga
  At: 71 Moo 3, Tamnampoot, Phang Nga Town
  Tel: 076 460 671