A group of 24 islands south
of Koh Chang was designated as the Koh Kood
sub-district in 1990. These include the
main island of Koh Kood (Koh Kut), 9 islands
of Koh Maak (Koh Mak) and 12 islands of
Koh Rang. Koh Kood (Koh Kut) sub-district
has a very small population of less than
2,000. About 70% of the population is on
Koh Kood (Koh Kut) while the rest live on
Koh Maak (Koh Mak). Almost all other islands
are uninhabited. Fishing and agriculture
are the main occupations.
Situated 80 kms southeast of the provincial
capital of Trat, Koh Kood (Koh Kut) is the
farthest island from the mainland. It is
also the easternmost island of Thailand
bordering Cambodia. With an area of 129
sq. kms Koh Kood (Koh Kut) is the second
largest island of the Koh Chang Marine National
Park and fourth largest in Thailand, after
Koh Samui. It is supported by essential
infrastructure, which includes a hospital,
schools, police station, electricity (mainly
for state-run facilities), water and telephone
system. Fuel and solar energy are the main
sources of electricity here. Most resorts
generate their own electricity.
The oldest village in Koh Kood (Koh Kut)
is the Klong Mad Village where the people
are of both Thai and Cambodian origins.
These early dwellers had migrated from neighboring
Koh Kong since the turn of the 20th century
during the French colonization of Indochina.
Koh Kood has a mountainous terrain in the
central region. About 70% of Koh Kood is
covered by tropical rainforest. Development
is scarce and mostly in coastal areas. Koh
Kood (Koh Kut) boasts of scenic beauty,
crystal clear sea, pristine beaches, breathtaking
waterfalls and a very pure natural environment.
The resorts tend to cater to the higher
priced market and include boat transfers
in their packages. For example, The Beach
Natural Resort offers a 3 days, 2 nights
full board package which is inclusive of
round-trip speed boat transfers, accommodation,
8 meals, snorkeling trips, waterfall tour,
fishing gears, local guides, music/ karaoke
lounge, banana boat, donut boat, sea-kayak
as well as tour insurance. All for 4,500
baht per person (air-con rooms)! The Bai
Kood Shambala Resort offers similar deals
starting from 4,500 baht per person up to
6,500 baht depending on the room type. For
those who prefer outdoor living, tents sometimes
are available. There are several other resorts,
most of them on the west coast. Koh Kood
(Koh Kut) is little known to foreigners.
Most of the visitors are Thais who find
it a paradise. Most resorts have a minimum
requirement on number of guests per package,
usually 10. However, if you do not have
your own group you can join the others to
meet the minimum required.
The west coast is lined with a series of
pristine beaches, sparkling clear sea, captivating
views and a great place to catch the magnificent
sunset. Most of the best known beaches are
along the bays. Noted fishing villages include
the Ban Klong Mad and Laem Hin Dan. The
famed Klong Chao Waterfall is situated further
inland between Ao Klong Chao and Ao Tapow.
This is a fabulous waterfall with a large
pool at its front. A 20-minute boat ride
from the Klong Chao Bay plus a short hike
leads to the fall. Alternatively, you can
hike up the 4 kms trail.
Two of the most beautiful islands closest
to the shores of Koh Kood (Koh Kut) are
Koh Mai Si Lek and Koh Raet. Both are small
islands of coconut trees, fine beaches,
healthy corals and excellent sunset viewpoints.
his, not far from the coast
of Koh Yao are many exotic islands, which
increase the beauty of Koh Yao.
About Koh Kood Thailand
