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Pak Bara
Stay one night in Pak Bara to catch a speedboat to Ko Lipe, Ko Tarutao or Ko Bulon Le; otherwise skip.
Pak Bara is a tiny transport hub on the southern Andaman coast. Most travellers spend a night here to catch a morning speedboat to the nearby islands; a day‑trip is possible only if you arrive early and have a pre‑booked return boat.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- HDY
- 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 Pak Bara191 ▾
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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 Pak Bara, 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
- SafetyPak Bara is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on minivans and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure and watch traffic when crossing roads.
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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.
- AirportHDY Hat Yai Airport (124 km (77 mi), about 2 h by minibus).HDY Hat Yai Airport (77 mi (124 km), about 2 h by minibus).
- Getting aroundWalk to the pier (2 km (1.2 mi) from town centre).Walk to the pier (1.2 mi (2 km) from town centre).
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
- HDY Hat Yai Airport (124 km (77 mi), about 2 h by minibus)HDY Hat Yai Airport (77 mi (124 km), about 2 h by minibus)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pak Bara: 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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 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 to the pier (2 km from town centre). Minivans wait after each boat arrival; typical fare to Krabi ≈400 baht, to Hat Yai ≈220 baht.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Lipe
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total (including walk to pier)
Speedboat from Pak Bara, depart 11:30 or 15:30, 90 minSpeedboat from Pak Bara, depart 11:30 AM or 3:30 PM, 90 min
650 baht one‑way, 1 200 baht return; runs most mornings.
Ko Tarutao
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Speedboat depart 11:30, 30 minSpeedboat depart 11:30 AM, 30 min
600 baht one‑way.
Ko Bulon Le
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Speedboat depart 12:30, 60 minSpeedboat depart 12:30 PM, 60 min
600 baht one‑way, 800 baht return.
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.
Happy House
490 baht high‑season, basic room, free Wi‑Fi
Byte Hostel
Dormitory, 8‑bed, curtains, 15:00‑11:00 check‑in/outDormitory, 8‑bed, curtains, 3:00 PM‑11:00 AM check‑in/out
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 (≈ under US$1) 200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1 (≈ under US$1) 200–2 000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dormitory bed2 × 1 night × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Speedboat to Ko Lipe (one‑way)2 × ฿650 | ฿1,300 |
| Minivan to Krabi (one‑way)2 × ฿400 | ฿800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿690 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,795 per person per day, bed included | ฿7,590≈ US$250 |
Typical price for a bed in Byte Hostel
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Speedboat to Ko Lipe (one‑way) | ฿650 (≈ US$20) |
| Minivan to Krabi | ฿400 (≈ US$13) |
| ATM withdrawal fee | ฿20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- All speedboat tickets are sold by vendors near the pier; price fixed (~650 baht to Ko Lipe one‑way).
- Extra ~40 baht charge to enter the pier.
- Few restaurants stay open after sunset; plan dinner before 18:00 or stay in La Nguu (10 km (6.2 mi) away).Few restaurants stay open after sunset; plan dinner before 6:00 PM or stay in La Nguu (10 km (6.2 mi) away).Few restaurants stay open after sunset; plan dinner before 18:00 or stay in La Nguu (6.2 mi (10 km) away).Few restaurants stay open after sunset; plan dinner before 6:00 PM or stay in La Nguu (6.2 mi (10 km) away).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hat Yai → Pak Bara minibus: ≈220 baht, 2 h
- Speedboat Pak Bara → Ko Lipe: ≈650 baht, 90 min
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 Pak Bara. 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 · avoid May–Oct (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 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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