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Ban Tai
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ban Tai for beach time and sunset; stay one night only if you want a quiet base for the full‑moon party.
Ban Tai is a long beach on Ko Pha‑Ngan with easy access to Thong Sala and Haad Rin. The main draw is sunbathing, swimming and sunset views; most visitors use it as a day‑trip from Thong Sala or as a short stay (1‑2 nights) when the full‑moon party is in season.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Sep
- avoid May–Oct (check)
- Airport
- USM
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Ban Tai191 ▾
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 Ban Tai, 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
- SafetyBan Tai is generally safe; watch for strong currents at high tide and keep valuables secured on the beach.
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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.
- AirportcheckUSM Samui Airport (Ferry from Samui to Thong Sala, then 5 min taxi to Ban Tai; total ~1 h (check)).
- Getting aroundWalk the beach, rent a motorbike, or take a shared taxi to Thong Sala (5 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedFan‑room bungalow, a night, per person฿400 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedAir‑con bungalow, a night, per person฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedAir‑con bungalow, a night, per person฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · 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
- USM Samui Airport (Ferry from Samui to Thong Sala, then 5 min taxi to Ban Tai; total ~1 h (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Feb–Apr. Mixed: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ban Tai: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
Walk the beach, rent a motorbike, or take a shared taxi to Thong Sala (5 min). Taxis to Haad Rin take ~20 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haad Rin (Full Moon Party)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Taxi from Ban Tai, about 20 min
Party nights are very busy; expect noise.
Thong Sala port
goDoor to door: ≈5 min
Taxi or walk (5 min)
Main transport hub for ferries and shops.
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.
Awe Resort
2‑storey villas, pool, beachfront; 2,500 baht long‑term, 4,600 baht full‑moon
B52 Beach Resort
Deluxe & standard bungalows, pool; 1,200‑2,400 baht
Rung Arun Resort
12 bungalows, garden, pool; 1,500‑2,750 baht
V‑View Beach Bungalows
Fan rooms 400‑800 baht, air‑con rooms 1,000+ baht
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
| Fan‑room bungalow2 × 1 night × ฿600 | ฿1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Taxi Ban Tai → Thong Sala (round trip)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Motorbike rental (1 day)2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿490 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,695 per person per day, bed included | ฿5,390≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bungalow (fan room) | 400–800 baht (≈ US$13–25) |
| Bungalow (air‑con) | 1,000+ baht |
| Meal at Fisherman's Restaurant | ≈200–350 baht |
| Motorbike rental (per day)check | ≈200 baht |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Full‑moon crowds can make the beach very busy; book accommodation early.
- Check ferry schedules to Thong Sala; they may vary in low season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US embassy in Bangkok; consulate in Chiang Mai (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Ban Tai → Thong Sala: ≈150 baht, 5 min
- Ferry to Ko Pha‑Ngan (from Surat Thani): ≈300 baht per person, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (k̄hx̌ thôot)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (k̄hxbkhuṇ)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (thâo rài)
- ชายหาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the beach? (chai hât yù thîi 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 Ban Tai. 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: Feb–Sep · avoid May–Oct (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 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
- 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
- secondaryWikidata – Ban Tai
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ban Tai, revision 5320998 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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