FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kind of place is Villa Pateh?
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Villa Pateh is a stay experience — a quietly designed 7-room retreat in Bohin Community, Sikao.It is not a resort or a transit hotel. It was created to live gently with the land and community, offering a space that feels calm, connected, and real.
The design follows southern Thai homes — open, breezy, and lived-in.Many guests say it feels like staying at a friend’s house.It’s not about service — but about staying with intention.
2. Where is Villa Pateh located?
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We are in Bohin Community, Sikao District, Trang — a coastal village where life still follows the sea, the weather, and the rhythm of the community. Our property is next to a mangrove forest with a walkway that leads to the sea.
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Trang Airport is about 1 hour away.
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Krabi Airport is about 1.5 hours.
Airport transfers are available on request
3. Who is Villa Pateh suitable for?
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For travelers who enjoy quiet surroundings, thoughtful rest, and time spent meaningfully.
Not for fast itineraries or entertainment.
But for those who wish to pause, listen, and be present.
4. Can guests visit nearby islands?
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Yes. We are 10 minutes from Klongson Community Pier.
From there, you can take a boat — longtail or speedboat — to reach Koh Kradan, Koh Rok, or the Emerald Cave, known for their clear sea and quiet shores.
Some guests kayak to smaller nearby islands or enjoy private sunset moments by the beach.
Others explore ancient rock art, sea caves, or calm mangrove waters.
5. How is traveling from a community pier different?
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It begins quietly.
You may see fishing boats being prepared, hear the birds at first light, or pass villagers starting their day.
There’s no rush — just the gentle rhythm of coastal life.
Guests can choose between a local longtail boat or a speedboat, depending on the time and tide.
The journey is not just about where you go, but how you arrive — slowly, gently, with presence.
6. What kind of experiences are offered?
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Experiences follow the season, the tide, and the people who live here.
Nothing is staged. Everything is shared.
Guests may cook southern dishes with local families forage for edible herbs and coastal ingredients, weave pandanus with artisans from Baan Duhun, explore ancient caves, mangroves, or rock art, plant seagrass or mangroves, depending on the time of year and learn the stories behind local foods, healing practices, and quiet beliefs
Some guests visit sacred places like Le Khao Kob, where faith is felt through landscape and silence more than ceremony.
7. Can guests understand local life and culture here?
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Yes — but not through performances.
Culture is not something shown. It is something lived.
Guests are welcomed in softly — through meals, conversations, and time spent together.
This is what we mean by Embracing the Local — not stepping in and out, but never stepping outside of it to begin with.
8. Are pets allowed to stay at Villa Pateh?
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To preserve the peaceful atmosphere, natural surroundings, and comfort of all guests, Villa Pateh does not allow pets on the property.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at localtouch@villapateh.com