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Ban Karon
City in Phuket, Thailand
Overview
Ban Karon is a lively district on Phuket's west coast, famous for its long sandy beach, relaxed atmosphere, and variety of resorts. Travelers flock here for beautiful sunsets, water sports, and a diverse food scene, making it ideal for both families and solo adventurers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Phuket
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
7.85°, 98.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,191
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$500
Cashless
55
English
55
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2526 mm
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
174 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
101
Coworking
0
Cafes
66
Nightlife
35
Parks
0
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
110.0
Airport
HKT
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 511 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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