Is Koh Mak worth visiting?
Koh Mak, an island to the south of Koh Chang, is definitely worth a visit if you plan on exploring this part of Thailand during your holiday. It is a mid-size island which is becoming increasingly popular with couples and families due to its deserted beaches and lack beer bars and ugly concrete block hotels.
Where is Koh Mak Thailand?
Eastern Thailand
Koh Mak ( or Koh Maak in some guides ) is located in the Marine National Park in Eastern Thailand, around 40Km from the Trat coast and 20Km south of Koh Chang. It is around 16km², too big to walk around but easy to see by bicycle. The roads are very quiet as there isn’t a vehicle ferry to the island.
How to get to Koh Mak Thailand?
The most popular option how to reach Koh Mak is to travel by bus+ferry via Trat – Laem Sok Pier. Travel by bus+ferry from Bangkok to Koh Mak via Laem Sok Pier in Trat takes about 7-9 hours and it costs about $20-30/pp. Laem Sok Pier is accessible by taxi from Trat Bus Terminal (about 30 minutes).
How do you get around Koh Mak?
The island is pretty flat, so it’s easy to drive around. Most of the time you can rent a bicycle or motorbike at your accommodation. A motorbike costs around 250 baht per day. There’s not much traffic, there are many empty roads on Koh Mak.
Is Koh Chang touristy?
Koh Chang is Thailand’s third largest island but is nowhere near as developed or bustling as the two largest – Phuket and Samui. It is far less touristy and far less well-known. This means Koh Chang is definitely worth visiting if you want to avoid the crowds.
How do you get from Phuket to Koh Mak?
There is no direct connection from Phuket to Koh Mak. However, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the walk to Mochit 2 Bus Depot, take the bus to Opposite Kong Salak, take the walk to Khaosan Road, then take the bus and ferry to Koh Mak.
How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Kood?
The best and fast option how to reach Koh Kood from Bangkok is to take a direct flight to Trat Airport and from Trat port you can travel by ferry to Koh Kood. Travel by plane and ferry via Trat takes about 4 hours and it costs totally about $70+/pp.
Can I take my car to Koh Mak?
Travel by plane By going up at Suvarnabhumi Airport, using 1 hour to travel to Koh Mak further. Then you need to hire a van from the airport to the pier to go to Koh Mak. All 3 methods that are required are: drive a car or take a car to Laem Ngop pier.
Is Koh Chang cheap?
Fortunately, prices on the island are much cheaper compared to other popular islands like Ko Phi Phi. And its relative size and location mean that even when the island is busy, it doesn’t feel that busy. Despite its recent increase in tourism, Ko Chang still offers a lot of peace and quiet.
Which is the best island to stay in Thailand?
The Best Islands in Thailand [2022]
- Koh Samui. Best island for: Thai island for first-timers, families and honeymooners.
- Koh Phi Phi. Best island for: beach parties and staggering natural beauty.
- Koh Pha Ngan. Best island for: full moon parties and unexpectedly laid-back getaways.
- Koh Lanta.
- Phuket.
- Koh Samet.
- Koh Tao.
How do you get from Koh Kood to Phuket?
There is no direct connection from Phuket to Koh Kood Resort, Ko Kood. However, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the walk to Mochit 2 Bus Depot, take the bus to Opposite Kong Salak, take the walk to Khaosan Road, take the bus and ferry to Ko Kood, then take the taxi to Koh Kood Resort, Ko Kood.