Place to visit
Phromthep Cape, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Phromthep Cape is a cape on Phuket island, Thailand (แหลมพรหมเทพ). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is November to February. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cape on Phuket island, Thailand · Nature
- Local name
- แหลมพรหมเทพ
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- HKT Phuket, 39 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 7.76189, 98.30536
What it is and where
Phromthep Cape is a cape on Phuket island, Thailand (แหลมพรหมเทพ). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Phuket, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 7.76189, 98.30536; the nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT, Phuket), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Phromthep Cape is November to February.
- JanBest time11:36
- FebBest time11:45
- MarPossible11:57
- AprBetter not12:10
- MayPossible12:21
- JunPossible12:27
- JulPossible12:25
- AugPossible12:15
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:49
- NovBest time11:38
- DecBest time11:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hat Kata NoiBeach in Phuket, Thailand5.0 km
- Hat KataBeach on Phuket island, Thailand6.5 km
- Wine connectionWinery7.1 km
- Phuket Big BuddhaBuddha statue in Phuket province, Thailand7.4 km
- Chalong BayBay in Chalong, Thailand8.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Nature
- Golden Triangle: opium-producing region in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Doi Inthanon: highest mountain of Thailand
- Sukhothai Historical Park: ruins of Sukhothai, literally "Dawn of Happiness", capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, located near the modern city of Sukhothai, in what is now Northern Thailand
- Kaeng Krachan National Park: national park in Thailand
- Phang Nga Bay: large bay of Thailand
Every Thailand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phromthep Cape?
It is a cape on Phuket island, Thailand (แหลมพรหมเทพ in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Phromthep Cape?
November to February. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Phromthep Cape?
The nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), 39 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hat Kata Noi, Hat Kata, Wine connection. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- Phuket20 places to see in and around Phuket, Thailand: Patong, Phuket Big Buddha, Karon Beach. Best time: November to February.
- Nature334 places for nature in Thailand, from Golden Triangle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- ThailandBefore travelling to Thailand: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but the visa-free stay was cut from 60 to 30 days on 15…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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