Phuket Area Guide
Kathu District is Phuket's central administrative district, stretching from the island's green interior over the hills to the west coast — encompassing Kathu town with its golf valley and waterfalls as well as the resort hub of Patong. The district's heart is a landscaped valley of lakes and fairways, home to three golf courses including the world-renowned Red Mountain and Loch Palm, with the British International School, Central Phuket's malls and the island's main hospitals all within a 15-minute radius. This central position is the defining advantage: Patong beach lies just over the hill to the west, Phuket Old Town's cafés and galleries are minutes to the east, and the bypass roads put the whole island within easy reach. Residential life splits between the suburban comfort of Kathu's family neighbourhoods — landed homes, golf-view villas and lakeside condominiums at sensible prices — and the high-yield condominium market of Patong on the coast. The district draws a settled population of professionals, teachers and families on annual leases, plus investors targeting Patong's strong visitor-driven returns. For buyers who want centrality, schools, golf and value in a single address, Kathu District is the island's most practical choice.
