Kathu
Kathu is a subdistrict in Kathu District, Phuket, with an active property inventory. The area offers local schooling, including Baanbangtong, and green space at Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground. Nearby attractions such as Phuket Wake Park and the Kathu Cobra Show add to the area's appeal.
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Area profile: Kathu
Everything we know about this area, from official Thai government and open sources.
Official land appraisal (municipal area)
Median appraisal
฿7,000 / sq. wah
Construction cost (province median)
People
33,243+8.6% since 2021
Gender split
Registered houses
23,594
Population density
950.7 people / km²
People per house
1.4
Environment
Air quality
Province-level reading (Phuket)
PM2.5 annual mean
8.1 µg/m³
WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 15 µg/m³ PM10. Thai standard: 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 50 µg/m³ PM10.
Terrain & climate
Elevation range
342.3 m
Flood exposure
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Flash-flood terrain susceptibility
Sinkhole susceptibility (DMR)
Not assessed by DMR — this area has not been surveyed for sinkhole susceptibility.
Height above nearest drainage (10th percentile)
-39.9 m
Distance to nearest stream (10th percentile)
237.4 m
Terrain slope (90th percentile)
16.1%
Drought
Rainfall deficit vs 1981–2010+ normal (CHIRPS) — a meteorological reading, not soil moisture, and not a forecast.
Latest 3-month rainfall vs normal
71.5%
Share of 10-day periods in deficit (10y)
15.8%
Worst 3-month deficit (10y)
22.3%
Air quality
PM2.5 — OpenAQ
Reference-grade station
8.1 µg/m³
Amenities in Kathu
What's within reach — shops, schools, transit and more.
Supermarkets(3)Show
- Tesco Lotus536 m
- Lotus1.0 km
- Tops1.3 km
Schools(5)Show
- โรงเรียนบ้านกะทู้454 m
- School634 m
- Baanbangtong1.4 km
Parks(1)Show
Gyms(1)Show
- Just Fit Gym Phuket1.5 km
Universities(1)Show
Amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Projects in Kathu
Condos and developments in this area
Anuphas Golf Ville is a condominium project located in the Kathu subdistrict of Kathu District, Phuket. Residents are about 4 minutes from Nok's house, around 13 minutes from Patong Beach, and roughly 26 minutes from Phuket Airpark. On foot, Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground is about 435m away, while Baanbangtong school is approximately 1044m away and another school sits about 1442m from the project. The surrounding neighborhood offers local schooling, green space, and area attractions such as Phuket Wake Park and the Kathu Cobra Show.
completed 2009
Baan Golf Land View is a condominium located in Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket. The project is situated near several points of interest, including the Nok's house attraction, Kalim Beach about 6 minutes away, and Phuket Airpark about 24 minutes away. A school is also located roughly 793 meters from the project. Kathu is an area with an active property inventory, offering local schooling and green space such as Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground.
Baan Irawadi Kat-Ho is a condominium located in Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket. The project sits near several notable destinations, including Andamanda Phuket Waterpark about 5 minutes away, Patong Beach about 14 minutes away, and Phuket Airpark about 25 minutes away. Residents can also reach Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground, roughly 884m away, and Central Phuket shopping center, approximately 1410m away. Kathu itself is an active subdistrict with local schooling and green space, adding to the area's appeal.
Baan Singthao Thani is a condominium located in Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket. The project sits close to several notable places, including Phuket Wake Park about 1 minute away, Kalim Beach about 9 minutes away, and Phuket Airpark about 25 minutes away. Ban Mai Reab School is also nearby, roughly 345 meters from the project. Kathu is an area with an active property inventory, offering local schooling and green space in the surrounding neighborhood.
Baan Suan Loch Palm is a condominium located in Kathu, Phuket. Residents are about 5 minutes from Phuket Wake Park and roughly 10 minutes from Kalim Beach, with Phuket Airpark around 21 minutes away. Ban Mai Reab School is also nearby, approximately 837 meters from the project. Kathu is a district at the heart of Phuket's tourism and lifestyle scene.
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Registered population
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About Kathu
Kathu is a subdistrict in Kathu district, Phuket. It has an active property market with inventory records available for buyers and renters exploring the area.
Education
Families in Kathu have access to local schooling, with Baanbangtong and School located in the area, and one school nearby.
Leisure and Attractions
Kathu offers a good range of leisure options. Amphoe Kathu Park and Recreation Ground provides outdoor space, while Phuket Wake Park and the Kathu Cobra Show are among the six tourist attractions nearby.
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Frequently asked about Kathu
What's near Kathu?
Kathu has 3 supermarkets, 1 park, and 56 restaurants and cafés nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data.
What's the air quality like in Kathu?
Kathu's annual mean PM2.5 is 8.1 µg/m³, against a WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ and a Thai standard of 15 µg/m³. This is a Province-level-level reading, not a station within the area itself.
Is Kathu at risk of flooding?
Kathu's flash-flood terrain susceptibility is High.
What's the population of Kathu?
Kathu has a registered population of 33,243 (+8.6% since 2021).
What is the official land appraisal price in Kathu?
The Treasury Department's official land appraisal for the municipal area covering Kathu is ฿7,000 per square wah (median) — an assessed value used for transfer fees and taxes, not a market price.
How bad is air pollution in Kathu?
According to OpenAQ reference-grade monitoring stations, the annual mean PM2.5 level in Kathu is 8.1 µg/m³.