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Koh Kood is the farthest island from the coast of Trad. Its size ranks as the fourth of all Thailand's islands or the second to Koh Chang in Trad. The island covers an area of approximately 105 sq.km or 65,625 Rai. It is 25 km in length and 12 km in width. Its natural features include mountains and plains where many streams originate and some become waterfalls. One famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao flows all throughout the year. It is an ideal place for swimming, consisting of 3 tiers; the upper two tiers are running streams and the lower one is a large pond.
In 1911, King Rama VI paid a royal visit to this waterfall and named it 'Nam Tok Anam Kok' to commemorate Ong Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches with crystal-clear sea popular among visitors such as Taphao Beach, Klong Chao Beach, Klong Hin Beach, Prao Beach, etc. Accommodation with a private atmosphere is available for visitors at the inner sea of Koh Kood, and the other two islands, Koh Rat and Koh Mai Si, opposite to Koh Kood.
Getting to Koh Kood
In the past, it was hard to get there because of rarely boat service. Visitors who bought tour packages from each resort went to Koh Kood by private speed boat operated by resort. As a result, Koh Kood seems to be a very private island hideway in Thai Eastern Seashore with white sand beach, crystal blue sea, virgin forests and waterfall. In the meantime, transportation to Koh Kood is easier than the past. There are new ferry service called "Koh Kood Seatran" from Laem Ngob to Koh Kood. There is also island hopper service called "Island Hopper" (someone called "Graham ferry") hop around the islands.
How to get to Laem Ngob pier:
From Trat town, visitors can continue by share taxi transports to Leam Ngob pier where services are operated all day. Distance from town to Leam Ngob pier is 17 kilometres.
How to go to Laem Sok (Sork) pier:
The sign:
Buying tickets here:
Phone: 086-126-7860
Laem Ngob pier - Koh Kood:
Passengers of Koh Kood Seatran usually leave from Leam Ngob pier to to Koh Kood on Friday and Saturday one time only at 9.00 am. (Ferry operation are subject to change without notice due to climate condition). For "Island hopper" ferry service, it operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only. It starts at Koh Chang in the morning and then goes to Koh Wai, Koh Kham, Koh Mak, Koh Rayang and Koh Kood. The boat returns, calling at all the islands to Koh Chang in the afternoon.
Laem Sok (Sork) pier - Koh Kood:
At Laem Sork - Navaree Pier (Siri White boat). Siriwhite phone 086-126-7860. Booking speedboat: 083-110-4448 or 087-136-1102.
- At Laem Sork - Coral Beach Pier (Public Ferry Boat). Operated by Nilmungkorn Ferry Boat runs directly from Coral Beach Pier to Deep Sea Port Pier on Koh Kood 2 rounds daily. Departs from Coral Beach Pier at 12:00 hrs. heads direct to Deep Sea Port on Koh Kood On the way back, the ferry departs from Deep Sea Port on Koh Kood at 9:15 hrs. to Coral Beach Pier which takes about 2 hours. The cost is Baht 400 /person/trip. Contact number: 086 126 7860
How to get from Koh Chang:
- At Dan Khao - Mark House Pier (Public Speedboat). Operated by Mark House Speedboat runs directly from Mark House Pier to Kong Chao Pier on Koh Kood, departing fromm Mark House Pier at 09.00, 13.00 hrs and depart from Klong Chao Pier on Koh Kood at 09.00, 13.00 hrs. daily, taking 1 -2 hours. The cost is about 600 Baht/person/trip. Contact number: 086 133 0402
- At Dan Khao - War Choke Wuttichai Pier (Public Slow Boat). Operated by War Choke Wuttichai Slow Boat runs directly from War Choke Wuttichai Pier to Ao Sa Lud Pier on Koh Kood, departing fromm War Choke Wuttichai at 10.00 am and depart from Ao Sa Lud on Koh Kood at 09.00 hrs. daily, taking 4 hours. The cost is 250 - 300 Baht/person/trip. Contact number: 081 949 5190
Cheap hotels and guesthouses below 600 bath/day:
Ngam Klo - Hidden away
Khlong Chao, Ko Kut
Happy Days - Friendly and clean guest house
Klong Chao Village, Ko Kut
T: (085) 154 3414;
Dusita Resort - A good choice if you can get in
Baan Gamko, Ko Kut
T: (039) 529 610; F: (039) 532 224
Doy Guesthouse and Sea Food - Basic old rooms in fishing environment
Khlong Chao, Ko Kut
T: (081) 8633 525;
S-Beach Resort - Brand new feel
Khlong Chao, Ko Kut
T: (081) 7819 499; F: (083) 9531 726
Baan Pai - A cheap choice
Khlong Chao, Ko Kut
T: (086) 8247 164;
Khlong Chao Sea View - Isolated but cheap
Klong Chao, Ko Kut
Khlong Chao Resort - By the river
Khlong Chao, Ko Kut
T: (081) 4036 174;
Siam Beach - Terrific option for independent travellers
Ko Kut
T: (081) 9455 789;
Koh Kood. Ko Kood. Koh Kut
