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Phetchaburiเพชรบุรี
Spend a half‑day in Phetchaburi: Khao Wang Palace, market, then a quick beach stop; 4–6 h total, no need to stay overnight unless you want a beach night.
Phetchaburi is a small provincial capital with a historic palace, bustling market and nearby beaches. One half‑day covers the main sights; an extra night is only for beach lovers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temps)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, high humidity)
- Airports
- BKK · DMK
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Phetchaburi191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Phetchaburi, 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
- SafetyPhetchaburi is generally safe; stay alert to traffic on Highway 4, keep food away from monkeys, and carry Thai script for transport directions.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire · 1669 ambulance / 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.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- Getting aroundTuk‑tuks and motorcycle taxis dominate; pedal‑tricycles for short market trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food plate (khanom Thai, fried noodles)40–80 baht (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Bangkok (2 h)≈2,000 baht
- Museum or sight ticketEntrance Khao Wang Palace museum150 baht (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person฿350 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
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
- BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport · DMK Don Mueang Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Phetchaburi: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 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)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Tuk‑tuks and motorcycle taxis dominate; pedal‑tricycles for short market trips. No meter taxis. Most temples are walkable from the market. For longer trips use local pick‑up buses (ask driver for destination).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kaeng Krachan National Park
cautionDoor to door: Full day (≈8 h)
Hire a car or join a Dato Farm tour; about 2 h drive each way
Park is large and remote; plan a guide and bring supplies.
Cha‑am beach
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Local pick‑up bus from market area, 40 km (25 mi), ~1 hLocal pick‑up bus from market area, 25 mi (40 km), ~1 h
Popular Thai‑family beach; good for a quick swim.
Hua Hin
goDoor to door: ≈4 h round trip
Bus from Phetchaburi bus terminal, 65 km (40 mi), 1.5 hBus from Phetchaburi bus terminal, 40 mi (65 km), 1.5 h
More facilities and night‑life; consider if you have extra time.
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.
Royal Diamond
Near bypass, 1,200 baht/night; not central but close to Khao Wang.
Rabieng Rim Nam Guesthouse
Market‑area converted shop‑house, 300 baht/night, basic.
Dato Farm
Guesthouse 8 km (5 mi) out, 4 rooms, free pickup from bus/rail.Guesthouse 5 mi (8 km) out, 4 rooms, free pickup from bus/rail.
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 baht (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,200–2,000 baht (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- 2,000 baht (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ฿350 | ฿350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿800 | ฿800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿115 |
| Trip total≈ ฿1,265 per person per day, bed included | ฿1,265≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street‑food plate (khanom Thai, fried noodles) | 40–80 baht (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from Bangkok (2 h) | ≈2,000 baht |
| Bus ticket Bangkok → Phetchaburi | 112 baht (≈ US$4) |
| Entrance Khao Wang Palace museum | 150 baht (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can jam on Highway 4 that bisects the town.
- Monkeys at Khao Wang are aggressive; keep food away.
- English signage is scarce; write Thai addresses for drivers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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Phetchaburiเพชรบุรี
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US Embassy in Bangkok; consulate‑general in Bangkok handles Phetchaburi visitors.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Phetchaburi express bus: ≈112 baht, 2 h, departs every 2 h from Sai Tai Mai
- Local tuk‑tuk to Khao Wang: ≈150 baht round trip
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôt)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- ตลาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the market? (dtà-làat yòo têe‑năi)
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 Phetchaburi. 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–Feb (dry season, cooler temps) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, high humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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