Major city · Thailand
Khanom
Spend 1–2 days in Khanom for quiet beaches, waterfalls and cheap fish‑spa; easy day‑trip to Donsak ferry for island hops.
Khanom is a small fishing town on Thailand's Central Gulf Coast. Its beaches, caves and waterfalls are low‑key and reachable by motorbike. One night covers the main sights; a second day lets you visit the nearby ferry pier or relax on a quiet beach.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Jan–Apr (dry, sunny)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- URT · NST
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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 Khanom191 ▾
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 Khanom, 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
- SafetyLow crime; watch belongings on beaches and keep an eye on motorbike rentals; follow local traffic rules.
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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.
- AirportURT Surat Thani Airport (Mini‑bus to Khanom about 1 h, ~80 THB).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike (most rentals on Nadan Beach Road).
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
- URT Surat Thani Airport (Mini‑bus to Khanom about 1 h, ~80 THB) · NST Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (Mini‑bus south to Khanom about 1 h, ~80 THB)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jan–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khanom: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 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
Rent a motorbike (most rentals on Nadan Beach Road). Traffic is light; helmets required.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Donsak Ferry Pier
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Mini‑bus 20 min north, then walk 5 min
Connects to Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and other islands.
Khao Wang Thong Cave
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Motorbike 15 min north
Explore the limestone cave; no entry fee.
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.
Baan Nadan
Beach‑front 3‑story hotel, rooms ~500 THB+, 30 min walk to town
Baan Thong Ching Resort
Thai‑style bungalows, pool, ~3 000 THB/night
Racha Kiri Resort and Spa
Modern rooms, large pool, spa
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
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Fish spa (Suan Ta San) | ฿20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee (Cacao Cafe) | ฿40–350 (≈ US$2–11) |
| Motorbike rental (per day)check | ฿150–250 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Mini‑bus to Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammaratcheck | ฿80 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mini‑buses run hourly 06:00‑16:00; seats fill fast, buy tickets early.Mini‑buses run hourly 6:00 AM‑4:00 PM; seats fill fast, buy tickets early.
- Overnight Bangkok buses are few; book in advance.
- Some beach facilities lack toilets; bring water.
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.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mini‑bus Surat Thani ↔ Khanom: ≈ ฿80, 1 h (check)
- Motorbike rental (daily): ≈ ฿200
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sà-wàt-dee)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- ชายหาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the beach? (chai‑hàat 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 Khanom. 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: Jan–Apr (dry, sunny) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 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
- secondaryWikidata – Khanom
- secondaryWikivoyage: Khanom, revision 4987649 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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