Park 38 Hotel
Park 38 Hotel, previously known as Baan Suan Place, is a renovated three-star property on Bangyai Road in the Wichit area, a short walk from Central Festival Phuket and Big C.
Kathu
Kathu has a rich history and a strategic location between Patong Beach and Phuket Town. Despite being less known to tourists, Kathu offers a surorisingly vast choice of excellent local restaurants. The area is also home to several attractions, including Kathu Waterfall, the family-friendly Andamanda Water Park, the beautiful but lesser-kown Kathu Temple, and the exhilarating Flying Hanuman Zipline adventure.
O’nya Phuket Hotel
O’nya Phuket Hotel is a compact three-star property on Vichitsongkram Road in the Wichit area, positioned between the Kathu hills and Phuket Town.
Botan Boutique Hotel – A Budget Boutique Hotel in Central Kathu
Botan Boutique Hotel sits on Phra Phuket Kaew Road in Kathu, roughly halfway between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.
Serenity Lakeside Resort
Serenity Lakeside Resort occupies a quiet corner of Kathu, bordered by a lake, tropical forest and the hills that run between Phuket Town and Patong Beach.
Tinidee Golf Resort Phuket
Tinidee Golf Resort Phuket sits within the grounds of Loch Palm Golf Club in Kathu, surrounded by fairways, a calm lake and green hills. The 45-room property is managed by MBK Hotel and Tourism and sits between two of Phuket’s most established golf courses.
Samnaksong Samakkhi Sam Kong Pai
Samnaksong Samakkhi Sam Kong Pai is a Buddhist monastery and temple located in Phuket, Thailand. We found it’s more commonly known by several other names, including Wat Samakkhi Sam Kong, Wat Sam Kong, and Samakkhi Sam Kong Monastery.
Talad Sot Kathu (ตลาดสดกะทู้)
Talad Sot Kathu is a large fresh market at the main Kathu intersection, next to the Caltex petrol station on the road between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.
Phuket Thai Cooking Academy
Phuket Thai Cooking Academy is a small cooking school in Kathu, about 5 minutes from Patong. Classes run in an air-conditioned kitchen on a hillside overlooking a lake near Kathu Waterfall.
Fantastic Phuket Museum
Fantastic Phuket Museum (Museum Thai Phuket) in Kathu covers Thai history from Sukhothai to Rattanakosin with Buddha statues, a haunted house, and photo zones.
Bang Wad Reservoir
Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu has been my go-to running spot for years. It’s one of the rare places in Phuket where you can exercise outdoors in real peace, surrounded by thick greenery, no tourist buzz, and hardly any traffic.
Phuket King Muay Thai
Phuket King Muay Thai is a well-established training camp in Kathu, known for its welcoming atmosphere and quality coaching. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or a professional fighter sharpening your skills, the gym offers training for all levels.
KAIF Jungle Club & Spa
KAIF is a space in Kathu where comfort, relaxation and pleasure are harmoniously combined to make your day unforgettable.
Kaif Restaurant
The restaurant at the “KAIF” complex offers a unique open-air dining experience with seating for up to 200 guests. Surrounded by a beautiful ambiance, it is an ideal spot for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or special events.
Phuket Kart Speedway
Located between Patong Beach and Kathu, Phuket Kart Speedway is another league; two-stroke engines are fast, loud and impressive. A small car even pushes you to gain maximum speed right from the start.
Phuket Gay Homestay
Phuket Gay Homestay is more than a guesthouse; it’s a sanctuary for gay men travelling solo or as couples, offering a genuine sense of community and belonging. Tucked away on the edge of a tranquil rubber plantation, this gay men-only retreat blends peace and accessibility
John Welcome Family Tour Phuket
John Welcome Family Tour Phuket is a family-run travel agency operated by an experienced local team dedicated to making your holiday memorable and stress-free. We have a vast choice of tours in Phuket, Phang Nag and all the islands, and even further and beyond.
Let’s Go Taxi and Tours Phuket
Let’s Go Taxi and Tours Phuket provides transport services. Airport transfer to and from hotels such as Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Phuket town and other beaches of your choice. also offer Phuket city tours, Rent Car With Driver, Island Tours, Water Rafting, etc.
Surasit Tour Guide and Taxi
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Travel Phuket Groupie Tour
Looking to make the most out of your holiday? We have compiled a selection of the best day trip excursions on Phuket Island and to surrounding islands, as well as activities, adventure tours, entertainment shows, and much more, for your enjoyment.
Adam Phuket Tours
Airport Transfers Prices:
Airport to Patong: 800 baht
Airport to Kata and Karon: 1000 baht
Private City Tour: 6-8 hrs 1,800 baht, 8-10 hrs 2,000 baht
John Welcome Taxi Service
We have comfortable modern private vans and taxis available on Phuket Island and nearby areas. We offer transfers from Phuket Airport to hotels anywhere on Phuket Island and even Khaolak, Phang Nga and Krabi.
Kathu Fresh Market
There are two fresh markets in Kathu. This Kathu Fresh Market is located opposite Shell Station, on the road between Patong Beach and Phuket Town.
Kathu Museum
What used to be a very rundown house by the side of the road in Kathu is now transformed into a small and half-abandoned lovely museum about Phuket Food. It used to be part of the large beer storage warehouse.
Just Fit Gym Phuket
Just Fit Phuket is a fully-equipped gym designed to support success. With an array of over 150 cutting-edge gym equipment like spin bikes, TRX training frames, specialized cardio, and weight areas. For those inclined towards group training, a diverse class schedule offers various options, including fitness, dance, yoga sessions, and other engaging activities.
Phuket Country Club
Phuket Country Club is one of the oldest courses in Phuket and is quite short compared to some of the more modern golf courses, but it is still extremely popular with locals and visitors and is an ideal choice for high handicappers.
Loch Palm Golf Club
Post Views: 2,593 Red Mountain’s Easier Neighbour in a Palm-Lined Valley Loch Palm Golf Club is one of the most enjoyable and consistent courses in… Read More »Loch Palm Golf Club
Red Mountain Golf Club
When asked to pick the best course they have played in Phuket, most golfers will probably choose Red Mountain Golf Club. The scenery is amazing, and the layout is one of the most unusual in Thailand.
5 Best Hotels in Kathu
Kathu is a quiet area located between Patong Beach and Phuket Town, offering a small selection of reasonably priced hotels for those who prefer to stay away from the bustle of beach resorts while still being close to Phuket Town.
Kathu Maps
Post Views: 3,617 Maps of Kathu Kathu is a small town nestled between Patong Beach and Phuket Town with a little-known but rich cultural heritage.… Read More »Kathu Maps
Khum Kathu Mookata in Kathu
Khum Kathu is a popular mookata restaurant with a unique location by a small lake. In addition to the relaxing view, the open air allows a cool breeze to flow through the dining area.
Kha Moo Boran
Kha Mu Boran is a very discreet and modest restaurant at a busy intersection of Kathu. It is easily missed as you drive by and not easy to park, but when you know the place, it is worth it for a delicious casual lunch.
Da Sandro Kathu
Post Views: 2,827 A Home-Style Italian Restaurant in Kathu Da Sandro is a family-run Italian restaurant on Wichit Songkhram Road in Kathu, the area between… Read More »Da Sandro Kathu
Beauty & Co. Nail and Spa in Phuket
Post Views: 5,588 Nail and Spa in Kathu Beauty & Co. Nail and Spa is a haven of indulgence, offering premium beauty services in the… Read More »Beauty & Co. Nail and Spa in Phuket
Andamanda Phuket
Andamanda Phuket is Thailand’s biggest water park with 25+ rides, a massive wave pool, and the longest lazy river in Southeast Asia. Great for families, a perfect escape from the heat.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway
Patong Go-Kart Speedway is one of three Go-Kart tracks you can find in Phuket. It no doubt has the most varied kart fleet and a very good track to offer. The Speedway is located about 30 minutes from Patong Beach, just next to the Tiger Kingdom Phuket on the way to Phuket Town.
Krua Pai Lin Restaurant
Krua Pai Lin Restaurant (Sapphire) is a good and real local restaurant just before reaching the Kathu Waterfalls in Kathu
We Camping Phuket
We Camping Phuket is a local restaurant in Kathu, with a fun camping decor and a vast outdoor sitting area. Despite the name, the place is not related to camping at all.
Somtam Puma 2 Kathu (ส้มตำปูม้า 2)
Somtam Puma 2 Kathu is another hidden local restaurant we always enjoy in Kathu. The food is excellent and truly local, the team is great, it’s cheap, and the surroundings are fun. You can sit at normal tables, or one of those ‘salas’ most tourists find rather uncomfortable.
Pizzeria da Moreno at Kathu
Post Views: 7,029 A great pizzeria in Kathu Pizzeria Da Moreno is a casual Italian restaurant by the roadside of Kathu, near Lock Palm Golf… Read More »Pizzeria da Moreno at Kathu
Kathu Shrine – Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng Shrine
Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, and many believe it was the birthplace of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival nearly two centuries ago, 1825 to be precise. The shrine is located in the subdistrict of Kathu in the island’s interior, between Phuket Town and Patong Beach.
Red Clam Restaurant in Kathu (Hoi Pai Daeng)
Red Clam in Kathu, or Hoi Pai Daeng in Thai, is a local restaurant serving good and simple Thai food, perfect for sharing with your friends at the end of the day, the way Thai food is best enjoyed. The restaurant is modest, but the setting is fun, with a vast open-air garden with open tables and those typical bamboo huts so popular in Thai restaurants. In case of rain, there is also a large covered area in the back.
Khrua Ohm Restaurant Phuket
Krua Ohm is a small and modest local Thai restaurant in Kathu with a mention on the famous Michelin Guide for two consecutive years.
Jongjit Kitchen Kathu in Phuket
Jongjit Kitchen in Kathu is proof that a restaurant doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to be excellent, and even receive a Michelin Plate for fresh ingredients, carefully prepared. The restaurant is local and modest, the prices are low and the food served is excellent and truly local, making it a good culinary experience while in Phuket.
Ketho Coffee & Kitchen Dim Sum Restaurant
Ketho Coffee & Kitchen is a dim sum restaurant very popular with locals for their breakfast, mostly for their dim sums but also for their soups and rice porridge.
Wat Kathu (Wat Nai Tu) – วัดกะทู้
Wat Kathu, or Kathu temple, is a not very well-known landmark among tourists, but local photographers know how beautiful it is. This Buddhist temple is on the way to Phuket Town and not far from Patong, but because it stands away from the main road, most people don’t even consider visiting it.
Flying Hanuman Phuket
Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure.
Go Karts in Phuket
Go Kart Phuket is a fast, loud and exciting activity, and it is fun to compete with (or against) friends. There are a few Go-Kart tracks on the island, and strangely, two of them are facing each other near Patong, just past the hill and close to Kathu,
Kathu, Phuket
Kathu is a small village and a small district, halfway between Phuket town and Patong Beach. The name of Kathu is not unknown, but very few people add it to their list of Things to Do in Phuket.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket gives visitors a unique chance to get close to elephants in a fun way. Here, no one rides the animals; the old controversial elephant trekking time is over.
Nai Dam Restaurant in Kathu
Nai Dam Restaurant in Kathu looks just like any restaurant by the roadside of Phuket. It’s not fancy, there are no exterior signs of luxury and even the restaurant signboard is hardly visible.
Krua Thung Thong in Kathu (Big Chicken Restaurant)
Big Chicken Restaurant (Thung Thong Restaurant) is one of our three favourite venues in Kathu. If you drove past the Phuket Country Club in the past twenty years, you certainly saw that massive chicken statue on the side of the road.
Phuket Wake Park
Phuket Wake Park, located near Kathu Waterfall, is a popular spot for wakeboarding in Phuket. It features an O-shaped lake with a 700-metre cable running counterclockwise at 30 km/h, offering a thrilling cable ski experience for both beginners and advanced riders.