Koh Kood

An unspoiled island in the eastern Gulf of Thailand with crystal-clear water, mangrove-lined rivers and jungle waterfalls — perfect for escaping the crowds.

Koh Kood (Ko Kut) lies in Trat Province in eastern Thailand, at the far eastern end of the Gulf of Thailand, close to Cambodian waters. Covering about 105 km², it is Thailand's fourth-largest island. Most of it is still tropical rainforest, and it is far less developed than Phuket or Koh Samui. The west coast is lined with white-sand beaches such as Ao Tapao, Ao Bang Bao, Khlong Chao, Ao Ngam Kho and Ao Phrao, with clear water facing the sunset; the east coast is home to stilt-house fishing villages built over the sea, such as Ao Salad and Ao Yai; and the island's interior has waterfalls like Khlong Chao and Huang Nam Khiao as well as centuries-old trees. The best season is November to April or May, when the dry season brings calm seas; during the southwest monsoon from June to October the sea is rough, some speedboats stop running and some resorts close. Getting there: Trat is about a 5-hour drive from Bangkok (or about a 1-hour flight to Trat Airport); from piers such as Laem Sok, speedboats take about 1–1.5 hours to the island, and most hotels offer pier transfers. There is no public transport on the island — getting around is mostly by rented motorbike or hotel shuttle, and the steep, winding roads call for caution if you're inexperienced. Some areas have no ATMs, so bring enough cash. Plan to stay 3–5 days for a relaxing beach break; you can add an island-hopping snorkeling day trip to the surrounding islands (Koh Mak and others are covered under the Koh Chang destination).

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