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Hat Lekหาดเล็ก
Visit Hat Lek only if you need to cross into Cambodia; 2–3 h for border formalities, no overnight stay required.
Hat Lek is a tiny border town with a few food shacks and a guesthouse. The main purpose is crossing to Cambodia (Koh Kong, 8 km). One half‑day is enough unless you plan to linger at the border.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TDX
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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 Hat Lek191 ▾
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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 Hat Lek, 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
- SafetyHat Lek is low‑risk; main concerns are border‑crossing scams and traffic; stay alert at the checkpoint.
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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.
- AirportTDX Trat Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by minibus.).TDX Trat Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by minibus.).
- Getting aroundMinibuses from Trat run every 45 min (06:00–18:00), 1.5–2 h, 140 baht (≈ US$5); songthaews via Ban Khlong Yai cost ~100 baht but may involve price‑rigging.Minibuses from Trat run every 45 min (6:00 AM–6:00 PM), 1.5–2 h, 140 baht (≈ US$5); songthaews via Ban Khlong Yai cost ~100 baht but may involve price‑rigging.
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
- TDX Trat Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by minibus.)TDX Trat Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by minibus.)
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
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hat Lek: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
Minibuses from Trat run every 45 min (06:00–18:00), 1.5–2 h, 140 baht; songthaews via Ban Khlong Yai cost ~100 baht but may involve price‑rigging.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Koh Kong (Cambodia)
goDoor to door: 15 min walk
Cross the border on foot, 8 km (5 mi); no formal transport needed.Cross the border on foot, 5 mi (8 km); no formal transport needed.
Border hours 06:00–22:00; bring passport and visa if required.Border hours 6:00 AM–10:00 PM; bring passport and visa if required.
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.
Mairood Resort
35 km (22 mi) north of Hat Lek; basic rooms 300–1,800 baht, pool and garden.22 mi (35 km) north of Hat Lek; basic rooms 300–1,800 baht, pool and garden.
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
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| No overnight stay needed1 × 1 night × ฿0 | ฿0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿500 | ฿500 |
| Trip total≈ ฿500 per person per day, bed included | ฿500≈ US$16 |
Day‑trip only
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Minibus Trat ↔ Hat LekCheck schedule; departs every 45 min. | 140 baht (≈ US$5) |
| Songthaew (Trat → Ban Khlong Yai → Hat Lek)May involve multiple changes. | ≈100 baht |
| Food stall snack | 30–80 baht (≈ US$1–3) |
| ATM withdrawal | Fee varies; check with bank. |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border opens 06:00, closes 22:00; plan arrival accordingly.Border opens 6:00 AM, closes 10:00 PM; plan arrival accordingly.
- Songthaew drivers sometimes inflate fares at the border; negotiate or walk away.
- Scams may force a 1,400 baht (≈ US$45) transfer to Trat; refuse and use the minibus.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Hat Lekหาดเล็ก
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My bed tonight
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ไปที่นี่ด้วยTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus Trat → Hat Lek: about 140 baht (≈ US$5), 1.5–2 h (check)
- Songthaew via Ban Khlong Yai: ≈100 baht total, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo‑rài)
- ฉันอยากไปชายแดน — I want to go to the border (chǎn yàak pai chaai‑daen)
- ตู้เอทีเอ็มอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the ATM? (dtûu e‑tî‑em 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 Hat Lek. 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–Feb · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 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 – Hat Lek
- secondaryWikivoyage: Hat Lek, revision 5321691 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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