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Amphoe Ban Takhun

City in Surat Thani, Thailand

Overview

Amphoe Ban Takhun sits amidst southern Thailand's lush rainforests and is renowned as the gateway to Khao Sok National Park and the iconic Cheow Lan Lake. It's a tranquil district famous for natural beauty, ecotourism, and a blend of local culture with rustic tourism experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Surat Thani
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
9.10°, 98.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$549
Local Cost
$225
Local Income
$320
Cashless
22
English
26
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
16.8°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2605 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 65/100.

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