Property for rent in Kathu, Phuket

As most areas in Kathu are plain and connect the Andaman, it is suitable for building a residence. Also, it is an ideal location for conducting various tourism businesses. Therefore, there are many real estate projects occurring as well as properties for rent. Moreover, most of the population living in the area has both Thais and foreigners, and some have a career in hotels and businesses related to various types of tourism. Also, there is a leading university. Therefore, the renting property market is growing in this area. Most of the properties for rent are one-story houses lined up and clustered from medium to small size. Furthermore, the area is conducive for living because it is surrounded by facilities for all aspects. Moreover, the social condition of the people in the community is still urban and semi-rural, which have a low cost of living, except Patong, which has a relatively high cost of living. In addition, there is comfortable transportation for traveling in and out of the town. There are concrete roads within communities that connect to other places as well. According to these factors, it responds greatly to people’s lives.

Kathu is home to many popular tourist attractions. The district covers from the forest area on the hill to the plains and the Andaman Sea coast. As a result, most tourist attractions still focus on natural tourism, including forests, beaches, and waterfalls. In addition, due to the economic growth and mixed cultures, Kathu become a famous tourist destination, which has the interesting landmarks as follows:

- Patong Beach Phuket’s most famous tourist destination. It is a tourist attraction that both Thai and foreign tourists visit to admire the beauty of the Andaman Sea. The beach has fine white sand stretching for more than 4 kilometers. It is a good location for swimming. Also, there are many water activities available, as well as complete facilities, such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, souvenir shops, and large department stores, such as Jungceylon and Central Patong, nearby.

- Bangla Walking Street a famous nightlife destination among tourists from all over the world. There is an exciting entertainment road that is bustling with the ambiance of the nightclubs, bars, and shows by amateurs and professionals. It also incorporates a variety of tourists' cultures and blends seamlessly.

- Kamala Beach is located in the north of Patong and about 26 kilometers away from Phuket Town. It is another beautiful beach, but the sand is quite rough. However, it is home to a Muslim fishing village as well as a long-term vacation destination for foreign tourists, such as bars, international restaurants, and shops. In addition, it is ideal for long-term vacations for family travelers.

- Phuket FantaSea is located on Kamala Beach. It is a nightlife attraction that presents Thai arts and culture combined with advanced technology. Furthermore, there are restaurants, gift shops, and various Thai handicrafts, including the Jintamaya Show in the Aiyara Palace, which brings Thai uniqueness in terms of literature, way of life, art, and culture punctuated with mid-air ballet, and magic shows. Open daily except Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

- Kathu Shrine is the first shrine in Phuket. It is also the place where the Vegetarian Festival began, which is an important traditional festival of Phuket. Furthermore, it is also the place to perform important rituals for the Thai Chinese descent, such as weddings, birthdays of Taoism gods. Kathu Shrine is also an ancient and considered holy place. Moreover, it is an important center of mind for locals and the community’s heart, which is always available to visit.

The lifestyle in Kathu is a blend of various cultures, both from Thais and foreigners that live in Phuket. Therefore, there is a perfect combination of lifestyle. Most of the locals in Kathu are Buddhists, Muslims, and Christians. In the past, the original Kathu community was a famous tin mining area of ​​Thailand. There were many Chinese who came to work in tin mines and married the locals. As a result, there is the birth of traditional Thai-Chinese culture in Phuket, which is unique and continuous for a long time. Nowadays, most of the people living in Kathu work in public and private organizations, such as hotel staff, golf course staff, massage staff, as well as working in trading and personal business related to tourism, such as tour guides, taxis, tour companies, and government officers.

Kathu can be considered as a large district suitable for living. It is also the location for many famous tourist attractions. Therefore, there are many tourism-related businesses and comprehensive facilities in all areas of both utilities and consumption, such as 5-star hotels and resorts, sports fields, banks, markets, golf courses, schools, and large shopping malls. Besides, there is a water supply and electrical system that covers all areas. Since there are diverse cultures in Kathu, therefore, there are different religious places including temples, mosques, shrines, and churches. It is also home to Kathu Temple, Sukiri Wong Temple, Kamala Mosque, Patong Mosque, Kathu Shrine, etc.

- Hospitals In the Kathu district, Patong Hospital is considered the main hospital. Also, there is a Kathu Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, which is the government sector that provides consulting services and initial medical treatment. Furthermore, there are various clinics in the area as well.

- In Kathu, educational institutions cover all levels from kindergarten to the bachelor's degree. In addition, there are government and private schools, such as Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, IQI International School, Kajonkietsuksa School Kathu, Ban Kalim School, Wat Suwan Khiri Wong School, etc.

- Another important thing for living in Kathu is department stores, including Jungceylon, Central Patong, Tesco Lotus Kathu, Big C Extra Jungceylon Phuket, etc.

- Transportation in Kathu is comfortable because there are many main roads: Vichitsongkram Road that connects Kathu and Phuket Town as well as Phra Phuket Kaew Road that is accessible to the Samkong area. Also, Phrabaramee Road (National Highway 4029) is the route to Patong. Furthermore, there is Kathu-Samkong road that is connected to the middle of Vichitsongkram Road. Besides, there are roads that connect the main road to villages and other communities as well.