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Kamala
Spend 1–2 days in Kamala for beach time, a visit to Phuket FantaSea and the local wat; add a day‑trip to Patong if nightlife is wanted.
Kamala is a quieter west‑coast beach town on Phuket, offering a long sandy beach, the Phuket FantaSea cultural park and a small Buddhist temple. One full day covers the beach and FantaSea; a second day allows a relaxed visit to Patong or a dive trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season on Andaman coast)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, higher rain)
- Airport
- HKT
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Kamala191 ▾
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 Kamala, 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
- SafetyKamala is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on the beach and use reputable taxis.
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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 500–600 baht (≈ US$16–19) to Kamala).
- Getting aroundTaxi from HKT (≈500 baht); local bus runs hourly along main road; tuk‑tuk to Patong (~300 baht); walk on beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealThai massage (beach stall)300 baht (≈ US$10) per hour
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Patong300–500 baht (≈ US$10–16)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget bungalow, a night, per room฿600 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedBudget bungalow, a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget bungalow, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
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 500–600 baht to Kamala)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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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
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–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
Kamala: 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)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
Taxi from HKT (≈500 baht); local bus runs hourly along main road; tuk‑tuk to Patong (~300 baht); walk on beach.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Patong
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Taxi ~500 baht or tuk‑tuk ~300 baht, 10 min drive
Nightlife and shopping.
Phuket FantaSea
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Short taxi ride or hotel shuttle, 5 min
Shows start at 20:30, open daily except Thursday.Shows start at 8:30 PM, open daily except Thursday.
Kamala Dive Center trips
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Long‑boat from beach, half‑day
Check availability and weather.
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.
Budget bungalows
≈1,600–2,000 baht per night in high season
Mid‑range hotels
≈1,200–2,500 baht per night
Luxury resorts
≈4,000 baht+ 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
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 2 nights × ฿1,800 | ฿3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿1,500 | ฿6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿960 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,640 per person per day, bed included | ฿10,560≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Thai massage (beach stall) | 300 baht (≈ US$10) per hour |
| Meal at beach restaurant | 200–400 baht (≈ US$7–13) |
| Taxi to Patong | 300–500 baht (≈ US$10–16) |
| Local bus ride | 30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares can be inflated; bargain or use the local bus.
- Phuket FantaSea is closed on Thursdays; book tickets in advance.
- Peak beach crowd at southern end in high season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Kamala, taxi: ≈500–600 baht, 20 min
- Kamala → Patong, tuk‑tuk: ≈300 baht, 10 min
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 Kamala. 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 (dry season on Andaman coast) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, higher rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kamala
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kamala, revision 5249001 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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