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Chalok Lam
Spend 2 days: beach, diving and Wat Pra Sanctum temple; longer if you want multiple dive courses or island hopping.
Chalok Lam is a quiet northern tip of Ko Pha‑Ngan with a 3 km beach, several dive schools and a daily temple ceremony. A short stay covers the main attractions; extra time lets you dive deeper or explore neighbouring bays.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Sep
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, check)
- Airports
- USM · URT
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Chalok Lam191 ▾
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 Chalok Lam, 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 out for strong currents when swimming and negotiate taxi fares in advance.
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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.
- AirportUSM Samui Airport (Ferry to Thong Sala ~30 min, then songthaew to Chalok Lam).
- Getting aroundWalk, rent a motorbike (≈100 baht/day) or share‑taxi from bungalows at 10:00 to Thong Sala.Walk, rent a motorbike (≈100 baht/day) or share‑taxi from bungalows at 10:00 AM to Thong Sala.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (local bar)50–80 baht (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketDiving entry (single dive)check1,200–1,800 baht (≈ US$40–60)
- Budget bedBungalow (beachfront), a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBungalow (beachfront), a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBungalow (beachfront), a night, per room฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿350 (≈ US$11) · Mid ฿800 (≈ US$25) · High ฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
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
- USM Samui Airport (Ferry to Thong Sala ~30 min, then songthaew to Chalok Lam) · URT Surat Thani Airport (Bus/ferry combo to Thong Sala, then songthaew)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Apr. Mixed: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chalok Lam: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 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
Walk, rent a motorbike (≈100 baht/day) or share‑taxi from bungalows at 10:00 to Thong Sala.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haad Rin Full Moon Party
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Songthaew from Chalok Lam to Thong Sala, then ferry to Haad Rin (≈1 h total)
Check party dates; night arrival may be late.
Thong Nai Pan
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Boat hire from Chalok Lam pier, 20 min
Quiet beach, good for a half‑day.
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.
Chaloklum Bay Resort
Beachfront bungalows, pool, spa; check‑in 12:00Beachfront bungalows, pool, spa; check‑in 12:00 PM
Fantasea Resort
A‑frame bungalows, 600–3,000 baht per night
The Mandalai Hotel
Boutique hotel, 2,250–3,750 baht
Wattana Resort
Spacious cheap bungalows, 600–2,500 baht
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
- ≈300–500 baht excl. bed (bike, meals, drinks)
- Mid
- ≈800–1,200 baht excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bungalow (beachfront)1 × 2 nights × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿800 | ฿3,200 |
| Motorbike rental (daily)2 × ฿100 · check | ฿200 |
| Dive intro course (2 days)2 × ฿2,500 · check | ฿5,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿1,200 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,300 per person per day, bed included | ฿13,200≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Motorbike rental | 100 baht (≈ US$4)/day |
| Fruit from roadside stand | 20–40 baht (≈ US$1–2)/kg |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | 10–15 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Beer (local bar) | 50–80 baht (≈ US$2–3) |
| Diving entry (single dive)check | 1,200–1,800 baht (≈ US$40–60) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis must be negotiated; prices can be high.
- Temple ceremony at Wat Pra Sanctum starts 07:30 daily – arrive early.Temple ceremony at Wat Pra Sanctum starts 7:30 AM daily – arrive early.
- Dive school schedules vary; book ahead in peak 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)
- Songthaew Thong Sala → Chalok Lam: ≈30 baht, departs ~12:00 when ferries arrive≈30 baht, departs ~12:00 PM when ferries arrive
- Motorbike rental: ≈100 baht per day
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàwp‑khun)
- ชายหาดอยู่ไหน — Where is the beach? (chai‑hàat yùu 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 Chalok Lam. 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: Feb–Sep · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bike‑rental contract for 100 baht/day, with helmet and insurance.
- Dive‑school package: 2‑day introductory course ~2,500 baht.
- Evening bar crawl: Gemiini Bar → The Lost Dog → Sheesha.
Sources
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