Kathu District
Kathu is the name of one of the 3 districts in Phuket. Kathu comprises 3 cities called Tambon in Thai.
Patong
Patong is the most popular city in Kathu district with its infamous Bangla Road (night life) and its impressive bay. Patong is not only attractive for its beach, it also has numerous attractions and shopping centers like Central Patong or Jungceylon. It’s definitely a good place for entertainment.
Kamala
If you’re looking for a nice beach, we would definitely recommend Kamala. It’s getting more and more trendy with several beach clubs and attractive real estate projects coming up. It’s more expat / family oriented but it’s not missing fun.
Kathu
Kathu city as the same name as the district. It’s the city located in the center of Phuket, between Phuket Town and Patong. It’s in our opinion the best area to settle down for expats. Here are the reasons:
- 3 International schools: British International School (BIS), Headstart, Kajonkiet International School (KIS)
- Several international hospital: Bangkok Hospital, Siriroj International Hospital
- Kathu to Patong distance: 5 to 15 minutes depending on where you stay in Kathu city
- Cheaper real estate, food and services
- Conveniently located as you are in the middle of the island. If you need to commute for work it’s ideal
- Home of many attractions like Flying hanuman (zip line), Phuket Wake Park, 3 golf courses: Red mountain, Loch Palm, Phuket Country Club, Go Kart, Shooting…
- Many gyms: Fitgun, Just Fit, Alpha Health Club
