Pa Khlok, Phuket

Pa Khlok: the east coast of Phuket

Pa Khlok lies in north-east Phuket in Thalang district and faces Phang Nga Bay with its limestone islands. The coast is different from the west: instead of open surf beaches there are mangroves, calm water, piers and fishing villages.

People move here for a quiet life, nature and the bay views. It is an area for those who do not need a resort beach on their doorstep and are happy to drive to the west coast to swim.

Location and access

The airport is about 25–30 minutes away, Phuket Town about the same. Bang Tao and Laguna Phuket beaches are about 30 minutes, Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon in Ko Kaeo about 20 minutes.

Local roads are quiet with little traffic, but you will need a car or a scooter.

What is nearby

Sea and marinas

Ao Po Grand Marina and the Ao Po and Bang Rong piers are the starting points for trips into Phang Nga Bay. Boats leave for Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, and yachts and tour boats head out into the bay. You can swim on the east coast, but the water is less clear than in the west and the sea goes out a long way at low tide.

Nature

Nearby is the Khao Phra Thaeo forest reserve with Bang Pae waterfall and the gibbon rehabilitation centre. Mangroves and paths along the shore are popular for walks and cycling.

Shops and restaurants

There are mini-marts, local markets and seafood restaurants on stilts by the water. For a big supermarket, residents drive to Thalang town or to the malls on the way to Phuket Town.

Schools and healthcare

International schools are in Thalang and Ko Kaeo, 15–30 minutes away. The nearest clinics are in Thalang, the large hospitals in Phuket Town.

Property in Pa Khlok

The area is still lightly developed. You will find affordable condos and pool villas on generous plots. Prices are lower than on the west coast, and plots are larger.

Condos

Our catalogue includes The Wish 3 Paklok and Anasiri Paklok, an option for living on the east side of the island on a lower budget than beachside condos in the west.

Villas

Villas are represented by Bliss Pool Villa and AXIS Luxury Villa: houses with private pools designed for families and full-time living.

Who Pa Khlok suits

The area suits families and full-time residents who value quiet and nature, as well as boat owners and sailors. If walking to the beach every day matters, look at the west coast instead.

Renting in Pa Khlok

Short-term tourist lets are weaker than near the western beaches. Most demand is for long-term rentals from families, sailors and people working on the east side of the island.

What to check before buying

Check the drive to your school of choice and to the west coast beaches. Ask which way the windows face: a bay view adds noticeably to price and demand. For plots near mangroves, ask about drainage and mosquitoes in the rainy season.

FAQ

Are there swimming beaches in Pa Khlok?

There are small beaches, but the bay water is less clear and the sea goes out far at low tide. For beach days residents usually drive to the west coast.

How do you get to the Phang Nga Bay islands?

Boats to Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai leave from Bang Rong pier, and tour boats and yachts sail from Ao Po marina.

Do you need a car?

Yes. The area is spread out and there is almost no public transport.

Cover photo: edwin.11, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

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