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Chalong Bay
Spend a day for boat trips and Wat Chalong; add a night if you plan to dive or stay near the pier.
Chalong Bay is Phuket's main boat anchorage on the east coast, 11 km south of Phuket town. It offers easy access to island day trips, the Big Buddha viewpoint and Wat Chalong temple. One full day covers the highlights; a night is useful for diving or early boat departures.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (wet season)
- Airport
- HKT
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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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 Chalong Bay191 ▾
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 Chalong Bay, 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 boat traffic and keep valuables secured on motorbikes.
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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.
- AirportHKT Phuket International Airport (Taxi or shuttle 30 min to Chalong).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike for >1 day (≈200 THB/day).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealPad thai (street stall)฿40–80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room฿300 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room฿600 (≈ US$19)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿900 (≈ US$30) · 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
- HKT Phuket International Airport (Taxi or shuttle 30 min to Chalong)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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 Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chalong Bay: 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)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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 for >1 day (≈200 THB/day). Taxis are scarce; ask for a fixed price to the pier.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Coral Island (Ko Hae)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Speedboat from Chalong Pier, 30 min
Snorkelling and beach; no swimming in bay itself.
Ko Racha
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Speedboat from Chalong Pier, 45 min
Popular for diving and sunset views.
Phi Phi Islands
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Speedboat from Chalong Pier, 1 h 15 min
Longer trip; consider early start or overnight stay.
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.
Chalong Bay area
Guesthouses and resorts 200–800 THB; walk to 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 room1 × 1 night × ฿600 | ฿600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Speedboat to Coral Island (round trip)2 × ฿900 · check | ฿1,800 |
| Motorbike rental per day2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ฿350 · check | ฿700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿650 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,575 per person per day, bed included | ฿7,150≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pad thai (street stall) | ฿40–80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Seafood dish at waterfront restaurant | ฿120–250 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | ฿200–250 (≈ US$7–8) |
| Speedboat day trip to Coral Island | ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boats are not for swimming; stay on deck.
- Peak boat‑charter times fill quickly; book early (check operators).
- Roads can be busy during tourist season; drive defensively.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consulate in Phuket (check address); other embassies in Bangkok.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Phuket Airport → Chalong (taxi): ≈฿600–800, 30 min
- Motorbike rental per day: ≈฿200
- Speedboat to Coral Island (round trip): ≈฿900
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is this? (thâo‑rai)
- ท่าเรืออยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the pier? (thâ‑ruea yù‑tè‑nai)
- เช็คบิลด้วยครับ/ค่ะ — Can I have the bill, please? (chék‑bìn duây khráp/kâ)
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 Chalong Bay. 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 (wet 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Motorbike rental contracts for Chalong area.
- Boat‑charter packages from Asian Divers and local operators.
Sources
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