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Ko Bulon Lehเกาะบูลอนเลห์
Spend 2 days on Ko Bulon Leh: one full day of beach, jungle trek and snorkelling; second day for travel back or a relaxed extra swim.
Ko Bulon Leh is a tiny, low‑development island in Satun Province. With no roads or cars, visitors walk the beach, trek the jungle and snorkel the reef. One full day covers the main activities; a second day allows a relaxed departure or extra beach time.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon)
- Airports
- HDY · TST
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
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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 Ko Bulon Leh191 ▾
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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 Ko Bulon Leh, 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
- SafetyKo Bulon Leh is very safe; main risks are wildlife (mosquitoes, snakes) and cash shortage.
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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 fire and 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 International Airport (Transfer by bus or minivan to Pak Bara pier, about 3 h).
- Getting aroundNo vehicles; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack or water at Bulone Minimart30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedResort bungalow (double), a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedResort bungalow (double), a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedResort bungalow (double), a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid ฿2,000 (≈ US$65) · High ฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
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
- HDY Hat Yai International Airport (Transfer by bus or minivan to Pak Bara pier, about 3 h) · TST Trang Airport (Shorter road to Pak Bara, about 2 h)
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
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
Avoid
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
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 (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ko Bulon Leh: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 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
No vehicles; walk everywhere. Long‑tail boat (≈50 baht per person) from pier to beach and back.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pak Bara pier
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Long‑tail boat from island (≈30 min)
Cost 400 baht per person + 50 baht for long‑tail transfer; tickets sold at Marina and Pansand resorts.
Ko Lipe
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Speedboat from Pak Bara (≈1 h)
Only if you have extra time and budget; tickets cost about 600 baht per person.
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.
Bulone Resort
Beach‑front bungalows, higher price, restaurant on site
Marina Resort
Hillside bungalows, 500–1,000 baht per double, mosquito net, balcony
Pansand Resort
Most expensive, directly on the beach, offers boat transfer
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
| Resort bungalow (double)1 × 2 nights × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿2,000 | ฿8,000 |
| Long‑tail boat transfer to beach2 × ฿50 · check | ฿100 |
| Speedboat Pak Bara → Ko Lipe (optional)2 × ฿600 · check | ฿1,200 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × ฿1,200 · check | ฿2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿1,410 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,880 per person per day, bed included | ฿15,510≈ US$500 |
Marina Resort range 500–1,000 baht per double; Bulone higher.
2026 estimate in Thai baht; flights and mainland transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Snack or water at Bulone Minimart | 30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Seafood meal at resort restaurant | 200–400 baht (≈ US$7–13) |
| Long‑tail boat to beach (round‑trip) | 50 baht (≈ US$2) |
| Speedboat Pak Bara → Ko Lipecheck | 600 baht (≈ US$19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM or currency exchange on the island; bring cash (bulone resort offers Visa cash advance with 7 % fee).
- Mosquitoes and jungle snakes – wear long sleeves, boots and repellent.
- Boat schedules are limited; most leave around 11:00 from Pansand Resort.Boat schedules are limited; most leave around 11:00 AM from Pansand Resort.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire and ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US Consular Agency in Phuket (check address); other embassies in Bangkok.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pak Bara → Ko Bulon Leh (speedboat): ≈400 baht per person, plus 50 baht (≈ US$2) long‑tail transfer (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- มี Wi‑Fi ไหม — Do you have Wi‑Fi? (mii Wi‑Fi mái)
- ชายหาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the beach? (chai‑hàat yùu 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 Ko Bulon Leh. 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 →
- 2 airports and 3 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
- Add a second night for a sunrise beach walk.
- Combine with a Pak Bara day‑trip to explore nearby islands.
Sources
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