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Phuket Big Buddha
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Phuket, Thailand · Asia
Kathu is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Patong, 44km from Phang Nga Bay.
Kathu is a town located in Phuket, Thailand. With a population of 34,835, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kathu sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kathu to your route.
Kathu (Thai: กะทู้, pronounced [kā.tʰúː]) is a district (amphoe) of Phuket province, Thailand. The district is in the west of Phuket Island. It borders Thalang to the north, Mueang Phuket to the east and south, and the Andaman Sea to the west.
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Kathu is located in Phuket, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 7.9178 latitude, 98.3332 longitude.
Kathu has a population of approximately 34,835 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
Full driving guide for Thailand8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
10 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
50 km · about 55 min drive
national park
Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.
53 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Dramatic limestone islands with turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and the famous Maya Bay made iconic by the film The Beach.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
53 km · about 60 min drive
beach
A secluded bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh made famous by the film The Beach, enclosed by towering limestone cliffs and emerald waters.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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