Koh Kood (Koh Kut)

The dream island of Koh Kood (or Koh Kut written) is located in the eastern part of the Gulf of Thailand, not far from the Cambodian border. From the mainland in Trat Koh Kood is about 40 km away. From the south coast of the island Koh Chang is only about 30 km. The island belongs to the province of Trat and has a total area of about 113.5 km ². The center of the island is overgrown with tropical forests and palm trees. Here are some smaller mountains and elevations and small rivers and waterfalls. The beaches are beautiful and very quiet. The island offers a natural flair with a very relaxed atmosphere. Nightlife, shopping and bustle are in vain: a part of the island is used by the inhabitants agricultural, especially with rubber and coconut plantations. The rest of the population lives from fishing. Along the beaches are some bungalow resorts. For a visit to Koh Kood, it makes sense to book a hotel in advance or to know which beach or in which area you want to stay. There are no public transport or taxis on the island. The boat tickets include a transfer to the hotel. Scooters (scooters) or bicycles can be hired in the hotels.

Koh Kood is the perfect island for nature lovers. Kayaks are available for tours and the crystal clear waters of the sea are great for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

important

Currently (as of February 2019) there are only 2 ATM machines to withdraw money as well as several small shops with currency exchange offices. A Kungsri Bank vending machine is located in Klong Chao right next to the Sea Dogs Restaurant! The 2nd ATM is located outside the Government Savings Bank at RO Pho Cho Trat 4107 Road. However, not all (European) credit cards are accepted at Government Savings Bank! That's why we recommend taking enough cash for the stay!

hotel recommendations

Along the beaches and in small villages there are some overnight accommodations. The price range extends from hostels in the low budget range over middle class rooms up to the absolute luxury class. The Soneva Kiri Hotel is one of Thailand's most exclusive hotels on this small island. Supposedly, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have spent the night there.

Our favorite, however, is located in the middle of the island near the Huang Nam Keaw waterfall. There is a small homestay resort with 2 idyllic bungalows in the middle of a small orchard. The resort has a small restaurant with a food stall. The food was fantastic, with homemade fruit shakes and smoothies!

Contact: Koh Kood Huang Nam Keaw Homestay, Tel: 095-6646803
Facebook: Huang Nam Keaw Homestay

getting there

Koh Kood has no connection to an international airport, the nearest airport is in Trat. Directly in the airport building on the ticket counter the onward trips to different islands can be booked. Often, the arrival is also via Bangkok. From there you can take the bus along the coast via Pattaya in the direction of Trat. From Laem Ngop Pier and Laem Sok Pier you can reach the island by speedboat or catamaran in about 1.5 - 2 hours.

Arrival from Germany or Europe:
Direct (Non Stop) flights to Bangkok from Germany are available from Lufthansa and Thai Airways.

Furthermore, the Emirates airlines (Etihad, Qatar and Emirates) offer direct connections, but with a stopover in their respective capitals: Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dubai.

Lufthansa offers non-stop flights to Bangkok. From there you can either continue with a local airline to Trat or optionally by bus. From Trat there is a ferry service.

Air China now also offers very cheap flights via Beijing to Bangkok. In part, the stop in Beijing is over 10 hours. But in China / Beijing there is the possibility to stay up to 72 hours visa free.

From Bangkok onward journey by bus or plane to Trat.

From Trat by bus or taxi to the ferry "Laem Ngop Pier" or "Laem Sok Pier" in Trat.

Transfer to the hotel:
Taxis and pickups are available at the ferry station, taking guests to the hotels and beaches.

Arrival from Trat:
The journey with all public buses takes place to the bus station in Trat (except the two buses of the line 999). From Trat Bus Station, take a private chartered taxi or one of the blue taxis (Songthaeos) to one of the piers in the port city of Laem Ngop. The harbor is about 17 km away and the ride takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic. The shared taxis (Songthaeos) start with a minimum of 10 passengers! The trip by speedboat takes about 1.5 - 2 hours (possibly stopped on smaller islands).

Arrival from Bangkok:

Arriving from Bangkok by plane to Trat is possible with either Bangkok Airways or another airline (PB Air, Thai AirAsia, NokAir, Thai Airways, etc.). There are 2 airports to choose from in Bangkok (Don Muang, which mainly serves domestic flights and some international flights, and Suvarnabhumi Intl.)
Arriving by land is e.g. possible from Bangkok with the so-called "VIP Bus" or "Aircon Bus" and takes depending on the traffic between 6 and 8 hours. Due to the air conditioning, it gets really cold in the buses. It is best to take a warm sweater or jacket with you for the ride. Buses for Pattaya, Ko Chang / Trat & Hua Hin leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Terminal in Samut Prakan (Bangkok):
Mini buses with about 15 seats (about 340-650 THB), driving time between 5.5 and 7 hours to Trat.
Express bus number 392 goes directly (non stop) from Suvarnabhumi airport to Koh Chang, Klon Son area (600 THB). From Koh Chang there are several boat connections to Koh Kood.
From Khao San Road (Boonsiri Office) there are bus & ferry services to the Ao Salad Pier on Koh Kood. The tickets cost between 900 THB (about 25 € per person). The journey takes about 7.5 hours. The crossing to Koh Kood takes place in the Boonsiri catamaran. You can also book the Boonsiri tickets here: http://www.boonsiriferry.com/

Trat and Koh Kood are not connected to Thailand's rail network. But you can go by train to Bangkok, and from there by bus to Trat and from here by ferry to Koh Kood.

Arrival from Trat:
The boats arrive in the rainy season all at Ao Salad Pier. In the main season (1 October - 31 May), various beaches and smaller piers are also served:

The Boonsiri Catamaran drives to Ao Salad Pier (departure from Laem Sok Pier, Trat at 10.45 am and 2.20 pm, 500 THB per person)
The Koh Kood Express Ferry will take you to Sapan Nam Luek Pier (departure from Laem Sok Pier, Trat at 10am and 1pm, 500 THB per person)
The Koh Kood Express Speed Boat only operates in the main season and to the Sapan Nam Luek Pier (departure from Laem Sok Pier, Trat at 10:00 and 15:00, 600 THB per person)
The Koh Kood Princess travels all year round to Ao Salad Pier (departure from Laem Sok Pier, Trat at 12.30pm, 350 THB per person)

From Koh Chang / Koh Wai / Koh Kham / Koh Mak:
Tickets for the crossings can be booked in the small travel agencies e.g. On Koh Chang as well as on the smaller islands also in the hotels be booked.

Koh Chang: During the main season (Nov-April) the Bang Bao speedboat goes to Koh Kood (depending on the number of stopovers it takes 1-2 hours). Also from Kai Bae Beach there is a daily boat to Koh Kood
Koh Mak: The Boonsiri Catamaran leaves from Ao Nid Pier to Koh Kood (Ao Salad Pier) (departure 2pm, 500 THB per person)
There are also boats to Koh Kood between Koh Wai and Koh Kham

Arrival from Koh Samui / Koh Phangan / Koh Tao:
Here you can book a ticket in one of the small travel agencies that can be found throughout the tourist centers. The travel price includes a pick-up service directly from the hotel. With the mini bus we continue to the pier and from there by boat / ferry to Surat Thani (or from Koh Tao to Chumphon). From the pier, VIP buses continue via Bangkok and Pattaya to Trat. From Trat, take the ferry to Koh Kood.

Arrival from mainland Tailand (for example Krabi, Khao Lak, Pattaya, Hua Hin):
Again, you can book the pick-up service directly from the hotel again. With the mini bus it goes on to the next big bus station and from there with the VIP bus up to the "bus station" at the pier in Trat. From there, take the boat / ferry to Koh Kood. From the pier it goes with taxis or Songthaeos / shared taxis to the hotels and beaches.

From Phuket:
Again, you can book the pick-up service directly from the hotel again. The mini bus continues to the "Bus Station" in Phuket Town and from there by VIP Bus to the "Bus Station" at the pier in Trat. From there, take the boat / ferry to Koh Kood. From the pier it goes with taxis or Songthaeos / shared taxis to the hotels and beaches.

Boat connections important info

Generally applies to all boat connections that time information without guarantee. Especially in the off-season, there may be deviations in the departure times.

Sightseeing and attractions

Koh Kood is a very quiet and natural island. If you are looking for shopping and nightlife, this is wrong. To explore there are especially some beautiful beaches and a beautiful underwater world. Local tourbearers (BB Divers for example) and longtail riders can take tours to neighboring islands.

Beaches:
The most popular beaches include Klong Chao Beach and Tapao Beach. Here are the most resorts and also some restaurants and beach bars. From 22.00 o'clock prevails however also in the high season only little enterprise here.

Temple:
At Ao Salad Pier is a small temple. From here you can get a nice overview of different bays and the harbor. There is also a small fishing village.

Water falls:
There are several beautiful waterfalls scattered around the island as well as some nature trails with extraordinary jungle plants. Especially beautiful is the Klong Chao waterfall. Here can be bathed in a large pool. Also, the Huang Nam Keaw waterfall is beautifully located. Over 2 large stone steps here the water falls into a natural pool, where you can also bathe.

In the area around Makayut-Saiyai there is a beautiful jungle in which some very old primeval forest giants stand. Among other things, there is a 500-year-old mammoth tree here. The area is located near the Huang Nam Keaw Waterfall.

roads:
The roads are mostly paved, so that experienced scooter riders get along well here. Nevertheless, you should drive carefully, as potholes and sand are in many places on the road. More remote beaches can only be reached by sandy paths!

Underwater Worlds

BB Divers has been based in Koh Kood since 2011 with 2 diving schools. Diving schools offer PADI dive courses as well as freedive courses, fun dives and snorkelling trips. From Koh Kood you can visit surrounding islands and other local diving spots. Here are unforgettable diving tours organized with BB Divers.

Find out more about BB Divers Koh Kood and information about excursions and special diving courses here:

Koh Kood: Tel +66 (0)8.222.06.002

email: kohkood@bbdivers.com

Beaches

Koh Kood offers beautiful, partly natural beaches in almost every bay. The most popular beaches include Klong Chao Beach and Tapao Beach. Here are the most resorts and also some restaurants and beach bars. From 22.00 o'clock prevails however also in the high season only little enterprise here. We really liked the Bang Bao Beach. Here a long boardwalk leads into the crystal-clear water. There are some excellent snorkeling opportunities around the jetty.