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Cape Panwaแหลมพันวา
Spend 1–2 days in Cape Panwa: see the Phuket Aquarium, walk the beach, stay at a resort; reach from Phuket Airport by taxi (~1 h, 800 baht).
Cape Panwa is a small resort area on Phuket’s southeastern tip, about 10 km from Phuket Town. Its main attractions are the Phuket Aquarium and marine research centre, plus quiet beaches. A short stay (1–2 days) lets you explore the aquarium, relax on the sand and enjoy a resort without needing a longer itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid May–Oct (wet season)
- Airport
- HKT
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cape Panwa191 ▾
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 Cape Panwa, 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
- SafetyCape Panwa is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic on steep roads and store valuables in hotel safes.
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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 meter service to Cape Panwa ~1 h, ≈800 baht).
- Getting aroundWalk the compact area; local taxis use fixed fares, no meters, no tuk‑tuks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketPhuket Aquarium adult entry100 baht (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedKantary Bay Studio Suite, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedKantary Bay Studio Suite, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedKantary Bay Studio Suite, a night, per room฿2,200 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid ฿2,500 (≈ US$80) · High ฿5,000 (≈ US$160)
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 meter service to Cape Panwa ~1 h, ≈800 baht)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. 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 (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cape Panwa: 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)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Mar
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Apr
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Dec
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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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 compact area; local taxis use fixed fares, no meters, no tuk‑tuks. Steep hills may require a short walk or short taxi ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phuket Town
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi from Cape Panwa to Phuket Town, about 30 min
Visit the historic Old Town market and Wat Chalong; return the same day.
Patong Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or shuttle from Cape Panwa, about 45 min
Beach, restaurants and nightlife; suitable for a half‑day outing.
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.
Sri Panwa Hotel
Luxury villas; 3‑bedroom villa 84,739 baht/night (high season)
Kantary Bay Hotel
Studio Suite 1,600 baht/night (high season, 2‑bed) with shuttle to Cape Panwa Hotel
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
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿2,000–3,500 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ฿3,500 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Kantary Bay Studio Suite1 × 1 night × ฿1,800 | ฿1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿2,500 | ฿5,000 |
| Airport taxi to Cape Panwa (both ways)2 × ฿800 · check | ฿1,600 |
| Phuket Aquarium entry (adult)2 × ฿100 · check | ฿200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿860 |
| Trip total≈ ฿4,730 per person per day, bed included | ฿9,460≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Phuket Aquarium adult entry | 100 baht (≈ US$4) |
| Phuket Aquarium child entry | 50 baht (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi from Phuket Airport to Cape Panwa | ≈800 baht |
| Kantary Bay Studio Suite (high season) | 1,600 baht (≈ US$50) per night |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High‑season (Nov–Mar) hotels fill quickly; book early.
- Roads are steep; wear comfortable shoes.
- Aquarium opens 08:30–16:30; check for seasonal changes.Aquarium opens 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; check for seasonal changes.
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 nations use Bangkok embassy.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Cape Panwa taxi: ≈800 baht, about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (khǎw thôot)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàawp khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (thâo rài)
- ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bathroom? (hâawng náam yùu 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 Cape Panwa. 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–Mar · avoid May–Oct (wet season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 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
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