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Don Sak
City in Surat Thani, Thailand
Overview
Don Sak is a tranquil coastal town in Surat Thani, best known as the gateway to the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao via its busy ferry piers. The town blends authentic Thai culture with relaxing beachside ambiance, offering a slower pace of life and friendly local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Surat Thani
Population
11,934
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
9.32°, 99.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
23.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2089 mm
Internet Speed
278 Mbps
Upload
247 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
USM
Distance
48 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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 67/100.
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