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Kathu
City in Phuket, Thailand
Overview
Kathu is a dynamic district in central Phuket, Thailand, combining local charm with quick access to Patong's world-famous beaches and nightlife. Known for its golf courses, lush scenery, and traditional markets, it's a popular base for both visitors and expat residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Phuket
Population
58,600
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
7.92°, 98.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,058
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$400
Cashless
55
English
50
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
295 Mbps
Upload
255 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
6
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKT
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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