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Major city · Thailand

Mai Khaoหาดไม้ขาว

Spend 1–2 days in Mai Khao for beach relaxation; arrive by taxi (≈20 min, ≈350 THB) from Phuket Airport.

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Mai Khao is a quiet beach on Phuket's north‑west, part of Sirinat National Park. It lacks nightlife, so a short stay (1‑2 days) suffices for sun, sand and nature walks.

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Currency
THB
Best months
Jan–Mar (calm seas, low rain)
avoid May–Nov (rough seas, limited swimming)
Airport
HKT
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Mai Khao: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • 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 Mai Khao191 ▾

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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 Mai Khao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • BeerBeer (restaurant)≈80–120 THB
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus to Phuket town50 THB (≈ US$2)
  • Budget bedCamping pitch, a night, per person฿200 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿5,000 (≈ US$160)

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.

Long sandy beachSirinat National ParkQuiet nature walks
Airports
HKT Phuket International (Taxi ≈20 min, ≈350 THB (incl. 100 THB airport tax))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Jan–Mar. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mai Khao: next 7 days

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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)

24°C (75°F)

2 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 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

Taxi from airport (≈350 THB) or hotel transfer; local bus 50 THB to Phuket town (≈90 min); motorbike hire ≈300 THB/day, car ≈1 000 THB/day.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Patong Beach

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi or bus ≈1 h, ≈200 THB

Much more nightlife and shopping; longer travel.

Phuket Town

go

Door to door: ≈90 min

Local bus from Hwy 402, 50 THB (≈ US$2)

Historic Sino‑Portuguese district, markets.

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.

Phuket Campground

Lakeside camping, basic facilities, budget option.

Seaside Cottages & Restaurant

Round en‑suite cottages or bamboo huts; camping from 200 THB.

Sirinat National Park camping

Tent rental at Visitor Centre; cheap bungalows on Nai Yang.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Luxury pool villas, starting $353 per night.

Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites

Mid‑range suites, 4 250 THB per night.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
Mid
฿2,500–4,000 (≈ US$80–130) excl. bed
High
฿5,000–8,000 (≈ US$160–250) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿3,500฿3,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿2,500฿5,000
Taxi from airport2 × ฿350 · check฿700
Motorbike hire (1 day)2 × ฿300 · check฿600
eSIM data (1 week)2 × ฿1,200 · check฿2,400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge฿1,220
Trip total≈ ฿6,710 per person per day, bed included฿13,420≈ US$450

2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.

Prices of common things

Taxi from airport (metered)≈350 THB
Local bus to Phuket town50 THB (≈ US$2)
Motorbike rental (per day)≈300 THB
Beer (restaurant)≈80–120 THB
Ice cream (Swensons)≈60 THB

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Mai Khao is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic, taxi scams, and rough sea conditions in low season.
  • Beach cleaning is irregular; litter may be present.
  • Swimming unsafe May–Nov due to rough seas.
  • Taxis can overcharge; use meter kiosk at airport.

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)

  • Airport → Mai Khao (taxi): ≈350 THB, 20 min (metered, includes 100 THB (≈ US$4) airport tax) (check)
  • Local bus Phuket town → Mai Khao: ≈50 THB, 90 min

Say or show

  • ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôt)
  • ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
  • เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tâo‑rài)
  • เมนูหน่อย — Can I have the menu? (me‑nù nŏi)
  • ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bathroom? (hâwng‑náam 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 Mai Khao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jan–Mar (calm seas, low rain) · avoid May–Nov (rough seas, limited swimming) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Taxi‑meter kiosk at airport for reliable fare.
  2. Book motorbike or car hire near airport for flexibility.
  3. Reserve accommodation early for Jan peak season.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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