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Bophut / Fisherman's Village
Charming old village street, cafes, and a calm beach for families.
WalkableCharmingRent: HighDraft guide
Who it suits
Families, remote workers and long stayers who like a village feel.
Who it doesn't suit
Bargain hunters. Popularity pushed rents up.
Typical rent
30k to 80k THB for a pool villa
Where it is
From Bang Rak in the east to Maenam in the west, centred on the old Fisherman's Village street.
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Beaches and swimming
Bophut Beach
Calm and shallow, great for kids, tidal at times
Daily life
- Fisherman's Village street with cafes and shops
- Big C and Makro a short ride away
- Friday night market fills the street
Getting around
Walk in the village. Short scooter rides to everything else.
Airport
About 10 min by car
Chaweng
About 15 min by car
Fisherman's Village
You're in it
Internet
380 Mbps down · 320 Mbps up
Measured by our team in cafe on the village street, October 2026. Speeds vary by street and provider.
Highlights nearby
Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Old wooden shophouses, cafes and the Friday night market.
Fisherman's Village Friday Market
Fridays from about 5 pm. The island's busiest night market.
The honest version
- Walkable cafes and restaurants
- Friday walking street
- Close to schools and airport
- Beach is less swimmable at low tide
- Busy on market night
- Popular, so rentals go fast
Good to know
- Parking near the village is painful on Fridays
- The east end toward Bang Rak is quieter and cheaper
Last updated October 2026
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