Major city · Myanmar
Thatonသထုံ
Half a day is enough for Thaton: see Shwe Saryan Pagoda and the Bayin Nyi caves, then move on to Mawlamyine or Hpa-an.
Thaton is a small town in Mon State, 70 km north of Mawlamyine, with a handful of historic pagodas and caves. Most travellers pass through on the way between Yangon and the southeastern sights. Half a day covers the main pagoda and a cave trip; there is no reason to stay overnight.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- RGN
- Nights
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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 Thaton199 ▾
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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 Thaton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyMyanmar has active conflict zones.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRGN Yangon International (About 4–5 h by road; Thaton has no airport.).
- Getting aroundThaton is walkable for the pagoda.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi to Bayin Nyi caves, returncheckMMK 15,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomMMK 25,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomMMK 40,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomMMK 70,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 40,000 · Mid MMK 80,000 · High MMK 150,000
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
- RGN Yangon International (About 4–5 h by road; Thaton has no airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (26 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thaton: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
24 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
26 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
25 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
Thaton is walkable for the pagoda. For Bayin Nyi caves, hire a motorbike taxi or a shared pickup from the market area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 1.5 h
Larger city with more sights and accommodation.
Hpa-an
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus via Mawlamyine, about 3 h total
Limestone karst scenery and caves.
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus to Kinpun base camp, about 2 h, then truck up
Pilgrimage site; allow a full 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.
Town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most travellers continue to Mawlamyine or Hpa-an.
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
- MMK 30,000–50,000
- Mid
- MMK 50,000–100,000
- High
- MMK 100,000+
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse double1 × 1 night × MMK 25,000 | MMK 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MMK 40,000 | MMK 40,000 |
| Motorbike taxi to Bayin Nyi caves, return1 × MMK 15,000 · check | MMK 15,000 |
| Bus Thaton → Mawlamyine1 × MMK 5,000 · check | MMK 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 8,500 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 93,500 per person per day, bed included | MMK 93,500 |
2026 estimate in kyat; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea shop meal | MMK 2,000–4,000 |
| Bus Thaton → Mawlamyinecheck | MMK 5,000 |
| Motorbike taxi to Bayin Nyi caves, returncheck | MMK 15,000 |
| Shwe Saryan Pagoda donation | MMK 1,000–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your own government travel advice before planning a trip to Myanmar.
- Monsoon (May–Oct) makes roads muddy and caves slippery.
- No ATMs in town; bring enough kyat from Yangon or Mawlamyine.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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Thatonသထုံ
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကိုသွားပေးပါTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Embassies are in Yangon; Thaton has no consular presence.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Thaton → Mawlamyine, bus: about MMK 5,000, 1.5 h (check)
- Thaton → Yangon, bus: about MMK 10,000, 4–5 h (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalaba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (beh loke leh)
- အရသာရှိတယ် — Delicious (a ya tha shi deh)
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 Thaton. 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 (monsoon)
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Place pages for Shwe Saryan Pagoda and Bayin Nyi caves with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for local Mon cuisine.
- Transport page for the Yangon–Mawlamyine bus route with Thaton stop.
Sources
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