Far quieter and less developed than neighboring Koh Chang, Koh Kood is a pristine island ideal for a relaxing beach holiday.

Just south of Koh Chang, its more popular neighboring island, Koh Kood is far less developed and consequently more idyllic. A rather flat island covered almost entirely with native forest or coconut and rubber plantations, Koh Kood has a number of pristine beaches with crystal clear water. Koh Kood is located near the Cambodian border and consequently has an ethnically mixed population of roughly 2,000 residents that is slowly transitioning from an exclusive plantation and fishing economy to an incipient tourism oriented one. Development of accommodation on Koh Kood has focused on attracting a middle and upper class Thai clientele that is drawn by the islands beauty and tranquility. Both 4-5 hour slow boats and one hour speedboats from Laem Ngob and Dan Kao Piers in Trat Province provide service to the island though nicer resorts have their own boat service.

Despite being the fourth largest island in Thailand, Koh Kood has managed to remain an unspoiled slice of tropical heaven. Located in Trat Province, Koh Kood is the southernmost of the Koh Chang island chain. With gorgeous beaches and little other infrastructure its a resort destination that caters to those looking for a quiet beach paradise, with soft sand, crystal clear water, and little else.

Relaxing is the predominate activity on this island, whose unspoiled nature and leisurely local lifestyle are the prime attractions. Snorkeling or exploring the islands beaches and forests are activities for the more adventurous, although boat trips to nearby islands for sightseeing, snorkeling, and scuba diving are also options. A small fishing village, located at Ao Salat on the Northeast of the island, provides an opportunity to experience island culture.

Getting to and from Ko Kood

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  Koh Kood is only accessible by boat from neighboring islands Koh Chang and Koh Mak or from the Thai mainland at Leam Sok -30 minutes south of Trat. An airport in Trat is serviced by Bangkok Airways, which has daily flights from Bangkok. Land transport from Bangkok to Trat, including Bus Service from Ekkamai Eastern Bus Station, takes roughly 5 hours. Boat trips from Trat to Koh Kood take either 1 hour or 4-5 hours depending on speedboat or slow boat service. However, most visitors to Koh Kood are booked on package tours that feature connections from Bangkok to a particular resort. Independent travelers will have little difficultly getting to the island as most busses to Trat have established connections to the piers at Laem Ngob and Dan Kao where slow boats and one hour speedboats are timed to depart after bus arrivals. In the low season there is only slow boat service to the islands.

Getting Around Ko Kood

There are no taxis on the island so visitors have limited options for getting around the island, although this is hardly problematic. Mountain bike, motorbike, and car rental service is available from most hotels, and taxi boat services to beach-hop or explore nearby islands can be arranged by hotels as well.