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Sathing Phraสทิงพระ
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) exploring the waterfowl park and nearby temples; stay overnight if you want a relaxed night in a budget resort.
Sathing Phra is a small town on Thailand's Southern Gulf Coast. Its main attractions are the Khu Khut Waterfowl Park and three historic temples. A half‑day covers the sights; an extra night lets you enjoy the quiet resort atmosphere.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (bird‑watching peak, dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check local forecasts)
- Airport
- HDY
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Sathing Phra191 ▾
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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 Sathing Phra, 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 for tourists; stay alert during heavy rain and keep valuables secure in transport.
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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.
- AirportcheckHDY Hat Yai International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, taxi or minibus to Sathing Phra (check schedules)).HDY Hat Yai International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, taxi or minibus to Sathing Phra (check schedules)).
- Getting aroundTaxi or local songthaew from the highway; rent a bicycle for short trips around town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food meal฿30–80 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Local taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Local taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))฿150–200 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedSathing Pura Resort room, a night, per room฿280 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedSathing Pura Resort room, a night, per room฿400 (≈ US$13)
- High-end bedSathing Pura Resort room, a night, per room฿550 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿500 (≈ US$16) · Mid ฿900 (≈ US$30) · 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
- HDY Hat Yai International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, taxi or minibus to Sathing Phra (check schedules))HDY Hat Yai International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, taxi or minibus to Sathing Phra (check schedules))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sathing Phra: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Taxi or local songthaew from the highway; rent a bicycle for short trips around town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hat Yai
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Minibus from Sathing Phra bus station, about 1 h 30 min
Shopping and night market.
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.
Sathing Pura Resort
12 rooms, 280–550 baht per night; good for a quiet stay.
Khu Khut Waterfowl Park lodging
6 rooms, 300–400 baht per night; adjacent to the park.
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
Trip budget
| Sathing Pura Resort room1 × 1 night × ฿400 | ฿400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿900 | ฿1,800 |
| Boat hire at Khu Khut Waterfowl Park (1 h)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Minibus from Hat Yai airport2 × ฿250 · check | ฿500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿300 |
| Trip total≈ ฿1,650 per person per day, bed included | ฿3,300≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Boat at Khu Khut Waterfowl Park | ฿150 (≈ US$5) per hour |
| Local taxi (5 km) | ฿150–200 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Street food meal | ฿30–80 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat hire at the waterfowl park costs 150 baht (≈ US$5) per hour; confirm availability.
- Temple opening hours are not listed; arrive early and be respectful.
- Roads can be narrow; drive cautiously during the rainy season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Sathing Phraสทิงพระ
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; contact the embassy for assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat at Khu Khut Waterfowl Park: ≈฿150 per hour (check availability)
- Minibus Hat Yai → Sathing Phra: ≈฿250 per person, 1 h 30 min
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sawasdee)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tao‑rai)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khob‑khun)
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 Sathing Phra. 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: Dec–Mar (bird‑watching peak, dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check local forecasts) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental option for park visitors.
- Create a combined boat‑and‑temple ticket.
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