Categories in Khao Lak
Asian RestaurantBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsPubRestaurantsThai restaurantsBanksMassage SpaSpa & Wellness TreatmentsDepartment storesShopping otherAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesDive ShopWater RecreationHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingResortTour AgencyTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Khao Lak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 25 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 7 |
| Travel agencies | 6 |
| Massage | 5 |
| Thai restaurants | 5 |
| Travel and transportation | 5 |
Khao Lak Facts
| Area | 17.1 km² |
| Population | 8,109 |
| Male Population | 4,152 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,957 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +132.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.9% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 33.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,076 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Khao Lak, Tambon Khuekkhak, Bang Niang, Tambol Kuk Kak, Takua Pa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Indochina Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.61501, 98.23994 |
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Khao Lak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,484 | 6,381 | 8,620 | 10,332 | 8,109 | 7,871 | 7,437 |
| Population Density | 204.2 / km² | 374 / km² | 505.2 / km² | 605.5 / km² | 475.3 / km² | 461.3 / km² | 435.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKhao Lak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Lak | +132.7% | +27.1% | -5.9% |
| Phang Nga Province | — | — | — |
| Thailand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khao Lak Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Lak | 32.2 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Phang Nga Province | 32.1 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Thailand | 35.2 yrs | 36 yrs | 34.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Khao Lak Population Density
Population Density: 475 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Lak | 8,109 | 17.1 km² | 475 / km² |
| Phang Nga Province | 256,691 | 4,055.4 km² | 63.3 / km² |
| Thailand | 67.6 million | 514,961.7 km² | 131 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khao Lak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Khao Lak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Khao Lak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Khao Lak
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Khao Lak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,175 | $11,636 | $8,372 | $12,899 | $16,708 | $22,486 | $24,519 | $25,076 |
| Total GDP | $4.1M | $7M | $6M | $11.7M | $18.4M | $27.7M | $29.9M | $30.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Khao Lak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Lak | 27,769 tn | 3.42 tn | 1,627.5 tons/km² |
| Phang Nga Province | 1,190,273 tn | 4.64 tn | 293.5 tons/km² |
| Thailand | 278,589,420 tn | 4.12 tn | 541 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Khao Lak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,769 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,627.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/15 | 5:30 PM | 3.8 | 84.4 km | 14,500 m | 1km ENE of Ban Phlu Nai (1), Thailand | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/12 | 9:44 AM | 3.9 | 63.1 km | 10,000 m | Malay Peninsula, Thailand | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/05 | 11:21 PM | 4.5 | 95.4 km | 10,000 m | west of the Malay Peninsula, Thailand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Khao Lak
Khao Lak (Thai: เขาหลัก (Pronunciation)) is a series of villages, now tourist-oriented, mainly in the Takua Pa District and partly in the Thai Mueang District of Phang Nga Province, Thailand. name "Khao Lak" literally means "Lak mountain". Lak mount..
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