Major city · Thailand
Khok Kloi
Spend a half‑day at Khok Kloi beach and stay overnight in a budget villa; no need for more than 1 night.
Khok Kloi is a small town on the Northern Andaman Coast with a single beach 4 km away, a modest temple, and basic services. One night lets you relax on the beach, enjoy a Thai massage and try local food without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- HKT
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Khok Kloi191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khok Kloi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay on main roads, keep valuables hidden, and use reputable motorbike taxis.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHKT Phuket International Airport (20–30 min by road to Khok Kloi).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis (light‑blue vests) are the only local transport; hail at the bus station or on the street.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Motorbike taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedNest Villa room, a night, per person฿500 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedApa Tree double, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedApa Tree double, a night, per room฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿900 (≈ US$30) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HKT Phuket International Airport (20–30 min by road to Khok Kloi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khok Kloi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motorbike taxis (light‑blue vests) are the only local transport; hail at the bus station or on the street.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phuket Town
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or taxi, about 45 min
Explore markets and historic Old Town.
Koh Samui
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Ferry from Donsak pier, ~2 h
Longer travel; consider overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nest Villa
Budget rooms, Wi‑Fi, A/C; 500 THB per night
Apa Tree
Mid‑range guesthouse with pool and restaurant
Aleenta Resort and Spa
Splurge beachfront resort, about 20 min from Phuket Airport
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Apa Tree double1 × 1 night × ฿1,800 | ฿1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Motorbike taxi to beach (round trip)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Thai massage (1 h)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿570 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,135 per person per day, bed included | ฿6,270≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in Thai baht; flights and ferry tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Thai massage (1 h) | ฿250–350 (≈ US$8–11) |
| Meal at Co‑Sea House | ฿80–150 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Motorbike taxi (5 km) | ฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ฿10–15 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Motorbike taxis may not accept cards; carry cash.
- Beach access is informal; watch tide times (check local signs).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consulate in Bangkok; nearest Thai embassy in Bangkok.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Phuket Airport → Khok Kloi (taxi): ≈ ฿800–1,200, 20–30 min (check)
- Motorbike taxi to beach (round trip): ≈ ฿150 (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôht)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tâo‑rài)
- ชายหาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the beach? (chai‑hàt yòo têe‑năi)
- เช็คบิลได้ไหม — Can I have the bill? (chék‑bin dâi măi)
- พูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม — Do you speak English? (pûut paa‑săa àng‑grìt dâi măi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khok Kloi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for beach trips.
- Link to nearby resorts in Ranong and Phang Nga.
Sources
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