section,tier,line,amount_thb,detail,tier_total_thb,complete
budget,budget,Diving,28625,10 dives at the median day-trip rate  2 862 THB per dive (1 650–3 550 across 4 shops),38003,yes
budget,budget,Marine park fees,3700,600 × 5 dive days + 700 one-off,38003,yes
budget,budget,Accommodation,2163,7 nights at 309 THB (budget = 15th percentile of 21 rates),38003,yes
budget,budget,Food and drink,1617,"3 meals + 2 drinks a day, 7 days",38003,yes
budget,budget,Transport,1898,"return travel 249 each way, local transport 200/day",38003,yes
budget,mid,Diving,28625,10 dives at the median day-trip rate  2 862 THB per dive (1 650–3 550 across 4 shops),56448,yes
budget,mid,Marine park fees,3700,600 × 5 dive days + 700 one-off,56448,yes
budget,mid,Accommodation,14000,7 nights at 2 000 THB (mid = 50th percentile of 21 rates),56448,yes
budget,mid,Food and drink,3843,"3 meals + 2 drinks a day, 7 days",56448,yes
budget,mid,Transport,6280,"return travel 1 390 each way, local transport 500/day",56448,yes
budget,comfortable,Diving,34350,12 dives at the median day-trip rate  2 862 THB per dive (1 650–3 550 across 4 shops),76882,yes
budget,comfortable,Marine park fees,3700,600 × 5 dive days + 700 one-off,76882,yes
budget,comfortable,Accommodation,24409,7 nights at 3 487 THB (comfortable = 85th percentile of 21 rates),76882,yes
budget,comfortable,Food and drink,7673,"3 meals + 2 drinks a day, 7 days",76882,yes
budget,comfortable,Transport,6750,"return travel 1 450 each way, local transport 550/day",76882,yes

section,category,tier,item,provider,price_thb,unit,confidence,checked,source_url
rate,accommodation,budget,"Private room in hostel, from-price",Khaolak Wandee Hostel,257,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Private room in hostel, from-price",Seabox Khaolak Hostel,257,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Dorm bed, from-price",Burmese Corner,259,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Dorm bed, from-price",DKaYa Hostel,309,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Dorm bed, from-price",Theppahrak Hostel Khaolak,309,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Dorm bed / private room, from-price",WE Hostel @ Khao Lak,309,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Private room in hostel, from-price",Khaolak Mind Home Hostel,514,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/asia/thailand/khao-lak/
rate,accommodation,budget,"2-star hotel, from-price",The Oasis Khaolak Resort - SHA Plus,963,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,budget,"Standard room, apartment house",Nang Thong Bay Resort (Nang Thong Beach),1800,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://nangthongbayresort.de/enangthongbayresort.htm
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"4-star resort, from-price",Khaolak Paradise Resort,2590,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"4-star resort, adults only, from-price",The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani - SHA Extra Plus,3487,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"5-star resort, from-price",JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa,3520,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"4-star resort, adults only, from-price",Ananea Beyond Khaolak,4915,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"5-star boutique resort, adults only, from-price",The Sarojin,5978,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,comfortable,"5-star resort, from-price",The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani,8136,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,mid,"3-star hotel, from-price",Casacool Hotel,1262,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,mid,"Hotel, from-price",Phukhaolak Resort,1428,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,mid,"Villa/apartment room, downstairs",Nang Thong Beach Resort (Nang Thong Bay Resort 2),2000,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://nangthongbayresort.de/enangthongbayresort.htm
rate,accommodation,mid,"3-star beach resort, from-price",Khaolak Orchid Beach Resort,2092,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,mid,"3-star rooms and bungalows, adults only, from-price",Villa Colina Khao Lak,2358,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakhotelinfo.com/en/
rate,accommodation,mid,Garden bungalow with AC,Nang Thong Bay Resort (Nang Thong Beach),2500,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://nangthongbayresort.de/enangthongbayresort.htm
rate,accommodation,mid,Sea side bungalow with AC,Nang Thong Bay Resort (Nang Thong Beach),3000,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://nangthongbayresort.de/enangthongbayresort.htm
rate,accommodation,mid,Beachfront bungalow with AC,Nang Thong Beach Resort (Nang Thong Bay Resort 2),3000,per-night,verified,2026-09-15,https://nangthongbayresort.de/enangthongbayresort.htm
rate,drink,,"Bottled water, 0.33 L",,14,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Bottled water, 1.5 L (supermarket)",,17,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Coke / Pepsi, 0.33 L bottle",,26,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Domestic beer, 0.5 L bottle, supermarket / 7-Eleven",,56,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Fresh fruit shake, market stall",Bang Niang Market,60,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.phuket101.net/bang-niang-night-market/
rate,drink,,"Cappuccino, regular",,84,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle, supermarket",,86,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Domestic beer (Chang/Leo/Singha), 0.5 L draught, in a restaurant or bar",,105,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle, in a restaurant or bar",,120,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,drink,,"Cocktail, market stall",Bang Niang Market,120,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.phuket101.net/bang-niang-night-market/
rate,food,budget,"White rice, 1 kg (supermarket)",,49,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,budget,"Bread, 500 g loaf (supermarket)",,51,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,budget,"Milk, 1 litre (supermarket)",,58,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,budget,"Eggs, 12 (supermarket)",,71,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,budget,"Meal, inexpensive local restaurant",,150,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,comfortable,"Western meal (pizza / pasta), tourist restaurant",Ben's Restaurant Khaolak,300,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://thailandmagazine.com/khao-lak/eat-drink/
rate,food,mid,"Thai main course, local restaurant","Nong Prew (Thai restaurant, Khao Lak)",120,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://thailandmagazine.com/khao-lak/eat-drink/
rate,food,mid,Full cooked Western breakfast ('Gutbuster'),"Tiffy's (German restaurant, Khao Lak)",220,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.travelfish.org/eatandmeet/thailand/southern_thailand/phang_nga/khao_lak/eat
rate,food,mid,Fast-food combo meal (McMeal equivalent),,300,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,food,mid,"Three-course dinner for two, mid-range restaurant",,1200,per-meal,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,gear,,15 L tank upgrade,Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,150,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,gear,,"Nitrox tank, 12 L",Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,250,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,gear,,Dive computer rental,Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,300,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,gear,,"Nitrox tank, 15 L",Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,400,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,gear,,Full rental dive gear,Dive The World (Khao Lak day trips),498,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.dive-the-world.com/tp/khao-lak-diving-day-trips.php
rate,gear,,Dive computer rental,Dive The World (Khao Lak day trips),498,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.dive-the-world.com/tp/khao-lak-diving-day-trips.php
rate,gear,,Full dive gear set rental,ME Diving Khaolak,500,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.me-diving-khaolak.com/en/divepackages-24.html
rate,gear,,"Full dive gear set rental (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit)",Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,750,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,insurance,,"DAN short-term dive accident cover, 1 day","DAN (Divers Alert Network), sold via dive centres in Thailand",664,per-person-per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.aussiediversphuket.com/dan-short-term-dive-insurance/
rate,insurance,,"DAN short-term dive accident cover, 2 days",DAN (Divers Alert Network),996,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.aussiediversphuket.com/dan-short-term-dive-insurance/
rate,insurance,,"DAN short-term dive accident cover, 3-5 days",DAN (Divers Alert Network),1328,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.aussiediversphuket.com/dan-short-term-dive-insurance/
rate,other,,"Similan / Surin national park entry fee, snorkellers and non-divers",Thai Department of National Parks,500,per-person-per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,other,,"Similan / Surin national park entry fee, divers",Thai Department of National Parks (collected on the trip),700,per-person-per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,other,,"Similan Islands day trip, snorkeller",Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,3600,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,other,,"Nitrox (EANx) certification course, without dives",ME Diving Khaolak,4500,one-off,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.me-diving-khaolak.com/en/divepackages-24.html
rate,other,,"Khao Lak diving day trip, 2 dives, Similan Islands (high season rate)",Dive The World,5380,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.dive-the-world.com/tp/khao-lak-diving-day-trips.php
rate,other,,"Similan Islands day trip, 2 dives, certified diver",Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,5600,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan and Mu Ko Surin National Parks — Liveaboard diving activity fee, per person per day (in addition to the 500 THB per-park entrance fee)",Mu Ko Similan and Mu Ko Surin National Parks,200,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.loma-diving.com/upfiles/lomadivingkhaolak_pricelistrentalequipmentandextras.pdf
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan National Park — Base entrance fee, foreign adult (all visitor types). Foreign child 3-14: 250. Thai adult: 100, Thai child: 50. Under 3 free.",Mu Ko Similan National Park,500,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.thainationalparks.com/mu-ko-similan-national-park
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan National Park — Day trip, foreign adult non-diver / snorkeller (operator-collected)",Mu Ko Similan National Park,500,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://sea-bees.com/prices/price-overview/
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan and Mu Ko Surin National Parks — Liveaboard: 500 THB entrance fee per park, per person, PLUS 200 THB diving activity fee per person per day",Mu Ko Similan and Mu Ko Surin National Parks,500,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.loma-diving.com/upfiles/lomadivingkhaolak_pricelistrentalequipmentandextras.pdf
rate,park-fee,,Similan/Surin national park entry (foreign adult),Aussie Divers Phuket blog (modified 2026-05-20),500,one-off,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.aussiediversphuket.com/what-are-the-similan-and-surin-island-national-park-fees/
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan National Park — Day trip, foreign adult DIVER (500 entrance + 200 diving activity fee)",Mu Ko Similan National Park,700,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://sea-bees.com/prices/price-overview/
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan / Mu Ko Surin National Parks — Day trip adult diver, foreigner. Child diver (6-13) 450. Adult non-diver 500. Child non-diver (6-13) 250.",Mu Ko Similan / Mu Ko Surin National Parks,700,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.loma-diving.com/tauchenkosten%C3%BCrtagestourenundtauchpakete-132.html
rate,park-fee,,Similan national park fee (diver),Sea Bees Diving price list,700,one-off,verified,2026-09-14,https://sea-bees.com/prices/price-overview/
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan + Mu Ko Surin (combined, liveaboard) — Total park fees, foreign diver, 4 day / 3 night liveaboard visiting both parks (as quoted by Similan Diving Safaris). Snorkellers on the same trip: 1,000 THB.","Mu Ko Similan + Mu Ko Surin (combined, liveaboard)",1600,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.similan-diving-safaris.com/price-dq.html
rate,park-fee,,"Mu Ko Similan + Mu Ko Surin (combined, liveaboard) — Total park fees, foreign diver, 6 day / 5 night liveaboard visiting both parks (as quoted by Similan Diving Safaris)","Mu Ko Similan + Mu Ko Surin (combined, liveaboard)",2000,per-trip,verified,2026-09-14,https://www.similan-diving-safaris.com/price-dq.html
rate,transport-local,,Hotel pick-up and drop-off for a dive day trip,Sea Bees Diving Khao Lak,0,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://sea-bees.com/shop/khao-lak-daytrips/similan-daytrip-2-dives/
rate,transport-local,,"Petrol, 1 litre",,45,per-item,verified,2026-09-15,https://hikersbay.com/prices/thailand/khaolak?lang=en
rate,transport-local,,Scooter rental security deposit (refundable),,1000,one-off,verified,2026-09-15,https://thesketchytraveller.com/khao-lak-scooter-rental/
rate,transport-local,budget,"Taxi / songthaew, short hop within Khao Lak",,150,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://khaolakcenter.com/bang-niang-market/
rate,transport-local,budget,"Scooter rental, standard 125cc, street rate floor",,200,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://thesketchytraveller.com/khao-lak-scooter-rental/
rate,transport-local,budget,"Scooter rental, Honda Click 125i",Khao Lak Explorer,350,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakexplorer.com/motorbike-for-rent/
rate,transport-local,mid,"Taxi within Khao Lak, longer run (e.g. outlying resort to Bang Niang)",,450,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://khaolakcenter.com/bang-niang-market/
rate,transport-local,mid,"Scooter rental, Honda PCX 150",Khao Lak Explorer,500,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakexplorer.com/motorbike-for-rent/
rate,transport-local,mid,Small car rental,,1000,per-day,verified,2026-09-15,https://unchartedlens.com/routes/thailand/phuket-airport-to-khao-lak-transport/
rate,transport-long,budget,Phuket airport shuttle bus out to the highway (first leg of the DIY bus route),Airport Bus Express / 'Orange Bus' Phuket,50,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolak.de/en/taxi-und-bus-detaill
rate,transport-long,budget,Public bus from Phuket highway stop to Khao Lak (routes 430 / 465 / 436),,150,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolak.de/en/taxi-und-bus-detaill
rate,transport-long,budget,"Phuket airport to Khao Lak, bus, cheapest fare","CheckMyBus marketplace (operators incl. Rung Kit, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport)",199,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.checkmybus.com/phuket-airport/khao-lak
rate,transport-long,budget,"Phuket airport to Khao Lak, bus, named operator fare",Rung Kit,299,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.checkmybus.com/phuket-airport/khao-lak
rate,transport-long,budget,"Phuket airport (HKT) to Khao Lak, shared minivan, per person",,400,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://unchartedlens.com/routes/thailand/phuket-airport-to-khao-lak-transport/
rate,transport-long,budget,"Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Phuket (HKT) flight, one way, cheapest fare",Low-cost carriers incl. Nok Air (via Expedia),1196,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dmk/hkt/bangkok-to-phuket
rate,transport-long,mid,"Phuket airport (HKT) to Khao Lak, private transfer, 1-2 passengers",Internet Booking Service Khao Lak (via khaolak.de),1200,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolak.de/en/taxi-und-bus-detaill
rate,transport-long,mid,"Phuket airport (HKT) to Khao Lak / Nang Thong / Bang Niang, private car, 1-3 passengers",Khao Lak Airport Transfer,1400,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakairporttransfer.com/price.html
rate,transport-long,mid,"Phuket airport (HKT) to Khao Lak, airport taxi counter",,1500,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://khaolakcenter.com/how-to-get-from-phuket-airport-to-khao-lak/
rate,transport-long,mid,"Phuket airport (HKT) to Khuk Khak / Pakarang / Bang Sak, private car, 1-3 passengers",Khao Lak Airport Transfer,1600,per-trip,verified,2026-09-15,https://www.khaolakairporttransfer.com/price.html