Kathu is the smallest of the 3 districts that make up Phuket. It covers the central part of the island from the west of Phuket Town to Patong and Kamala Beaches. Kathu’s old village is roughly midway between Patong Beach and Phuket Town. Small and communal, it’s home to a handful of attractions and recreational spots such as Kathu Waterfall as well as several golf courses.
A nice way to enjoy Kathu and mingle with the locals is to visit the fresh markets that offer a great variety of goods, from food to clothes and household items. There are a few Buddhist monasteries in Kathu including Wat Kathu and the Kathu Chinese Shrine which’s the most important religious site for villagers – it’s where the famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival originated from.
Kathu mostly attracts locals and ex-pats who love playing golf or living close to international schools and other amenities. Kathu also offers great tropical living to its residences since it is surrounded by lush jungles, waterfalls, and rivers. Being right in the middle of everything but still having the luxury of quiet living is the main selling point for Kathu. Also, property prices in Kathu are a lot cheaper than in other areas because of the low land prices.
Quick Facts
Average Price Per Square Meter: 95,000 THB (January 2021)
Distance to the Airport: Around 30km
International Schools: BIS International (Around 5Km), Headstart International School (Around 5km)
International Hospitals: Bangkok Hospital Phuket Town (5km)
Buying property in Kathu in 2026
Kathu is one of Phuket’s three districts. It covers Patong and Kamala on the west coast as well as Kathu village inland, between Patong and Phuket Town. The inland part is residential, with golf courses and international schools nearby, and it is chosen mostly by people who live on the island all year rather than by holiday buyers.
New projects in Kathu
Our current new project in Kathu District is on the coast: The Element by Anocha in Kamala, condominiums scheduled for completion in December 2026. We have no new-project page for Kathu village itself; ask us for current townhouse and villa projects inland.
What you can buy in Kathu by budget
We have no listings in Kathu village right now. The 12 listings filed under Kathu District are in Kamala and Patong: condos from THB 5.15 million and villas from THB 27.9 million upwards. See them in Kathu District, or read our Kamala and Patong guides for prices by budget.
From our current listings, October 2026. Availability changes daily, so tell us your budget and we send what fits, including homes that are not online yet.
FAQ
How far is Kathu from the airport?
The guide above gives around 30 km to Phuket International Airport; by car allow about 40 to 50 minutes, more in high-season traffic.
How much does property in Kathu cost?
We have no listings in Kathu village at the moment, so we cannot give a range from our own data for the inland area. In Kathu District as a whole, our listings in Kamala and Patong start from THB 5.15 million for a condo and THB 27.9 million for a villa (October 2026).
Is there rental demand in Kathu?
Inland Kathu is mainly a long-term rental market for residents and families near the schools; holiday demand is in Patong and Kamala. Ask us for actual rental figures for comparable homes; we do not quote projected yields.
Which new projects are in Kathu District?
The Element by Anocha in Kamala, scheduled for completion in December 2026 according to our listing. Ask us for other projects in the district.
Tell us your budget, the type of home and when you plan to buy, and we will send a short list for Kathu, including new projects that are not on the site yet. Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry.
