The island
of Koh Kood, near Trat, close to Rayong on Thailand's Eastern
shores, is rather flat
compared to Koh Chang. In fact the highest mountain, the Khao Phaenth measures
315 metres.A but what a spendid amount
of wonderful beaches featuring with crystal clear waters.
Inside the island it The interior of Koh Kood is very wild
and jungle-like with scores of coconut and rubber tree
plantations located in the plains.
How to get there
Koh Kood is the fourth largest island
of Thailand and the second largest in the area behind Koh Chang.
It is the closest island to the Cambodian border in Trat province,
approximately 330 km southeast from Bangkok.
Koh Kood extends over approximately 23 kilometres in length,
almost 9 kilometres in width and has a size of about 129 square
kilometres.
Koh Kood is the fourth largest island
of Thailand and the second largest in the area behind Koh Chang.
It is the closest island to the Cambodian border in Trat province,
approximately 330 km southeast from Bangkok.
Koh Kood extends over approximately 23 kilometres in length,
almost 9 kilometres in width and has a size of about 129 square
kilometres.
Arrival to Koh Kood
There are boats from Koh Chang to Koh Kood three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Please ask for the departure-times of the ferries from
Laem-Ngop-Pier to Koh Kood directly at the pier.
Population on Koh
Kood
Most of the island inhabitants
live off the cultivation of coconut, rubber
production or fishing. But meanwhile the
expanding tourism industry gives more and more
work to the still less than 2000 inhabitants.
Traveling-Time for Koh
Kood
The best time for a visit on Koh
Kood is between beginning of November and end of
February. At this time it is relatively cool,
dry and mostly sunny. But until end of May, when
it’s hotter as during winter, a visit is still
convenient. Even during monsoon Koh Kood is
worth a journey for it doesn’t rain every day
and all day long.
Activities on Koh Kood
Beside being
lazy on the beach, snorkeling at on of the
beautiful coral reefs or just watching stars at
night, one can visit the islands Koh Kra, Koh
Maisi Lek or Kh Raet Kho Kra is meant to be one
of the most beautiful diving grounds in the Gulf
of Thailand.
Some of the more expensive Resorts on Koh Kood offer Banana-, Donut-boat-trips and water-skiing. In addition you can do drop line fishing at the beaches and bays or rent a boat over night (about 3000 Baht) to try your luck during night time.
Sights on Koh Kood
The village Aow Salad (Baan Aow Salad) in the Salad Bay (Aow Salad) is located in the northeast part of the island. It is the biggest fishing-village on Koh Kood where you can buy fresh seafood every day.
The marvelous waterfall Nam Tok Khlong Chao or Than Sanuk Waterfall, which was visited by King Rama VI in 1911, is one of the most beautiful spots to be found on Koh Kood. It consists of 3 tiers: the upper two are running streams and the lower one is a large pond - an ideal place for swimming.
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