Major city · Thailand
Ban Phe
Stay 1 night, catch a ferry to Ko Samet (15‑45 min); explore nearby beaches in the morning, return by evening.
Ban Phe is a small coastal town in Rayong Province, serving as the main ferry gateway to Ko Samet. Its compact size (≈4 km) makes it walkable, and a single night lets you sample the market, seafood, and a quick beach hop before heading to the island.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- UTP
- 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 Ban Phe191 ▾
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 Phe, 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; watch for traffic on motorbike taxis and keep belongings on crowded ferries.
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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 / 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.
- AirportUTP U‑Tapao Airport (≈1 h by taxi; domestic & limited international flights).
- Getting aroundTown is 4 km (2.5 mi); walk or motorbike taxi.Town is 2.5 mi (4 km); walk or motorbike taxi.
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))฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
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
- UTP U‑Tapao Airport (≈1 h by taxi; domestic & limited international flights)
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
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ban Phe: 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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 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)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Town is 4 km; walk or motorbike taxi. Motorbike taxis common for short hops to Suan Son or Hat Maerampung beaches.
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 Samet
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Ferry from Ban Phe pier, 15–45 min depending on boat type
Shared ferry ~50 baht, speed boat ~150 baht, private ~2,000 baht.
Suan Son beach
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or motorbike taxi, 1 km (0.6 mi) eastWalk or motorbike taxi, 0.6 mi (1 km) east
Quiet beach, good for sunrise.
Hat Maerampung beach
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Motorbike taxi, 7 km (4.3 mi) westMotorbike taxi, 4.3 mi (7 km) west
Long stretch of sand with restaurants.
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.
Ban Phe town centre
Guesthouses and small hotels within walking distance of the pier
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
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ฿1,200 | ฿1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Ferry to Ko Samet (shared)2 × ฿50 · check | ฿100 |
| Motorbike taxi (short hop)2 × ฿30 · check | ฿60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿376 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,068 per person per day, bed included | ฿4,136≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood dish (e.g., grilled fish) | ฿80–200 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Fresh fruit shake | ฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Ferry ticket to Ko Samet (shared) | ฿50 (≈ US$2) |
| Motorbike taxi (≤5 km) | ฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules vary by season; check times before arrival.
- Peak weekends see crowded ferries – book a private speed boat (≈2,000 baht) if you need certainty.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US consulate in Bangkok; nearest Thai embassy for other nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok (Ekamai) → Ban Phe, 1st class bus: ≈฿250, 2 h 30 min, hourly departures (check schedule)
- Ban Phe → Ko Samet ferry (shared): ≈฿50, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rai)
- เรือข้ามฝั่งอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the ferry? (rʉ̂a kʰâm‑fâŋ yùː tʰîi‑nǎi)
- ขอเรือสปีดบู๊ทส่วนตัว — I would like a private speed boat (kǒː rʉ̂a sǐp‑bùːt sǔan‑tua)
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 Phe. 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, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Ko Samet for island beaches.
- Combine with a visit to Khao Laem Ya‑Mu Ko Samet National Park.
Sources
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