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Koh Kood (Kut), lies on the maritime border with Cambodia and is the second largest of the Koh Chang Islands – 25 kilometres long by 12 kilometres wide, with 2,500 or so inhabitants.

Largely untouched rainforest fills the centre, mangroves line the rivers and 3 very pretty waterfalls are hidden away deep in the forest.

Though very popular with Thai tourists and weekenders, Koh Kood’s development remains relatively low-key and carefully managed. The abscence of car ferries helps immeasurably in maintaining its unique sense of isolation and as a result, it truly is a wonderful Thai island to visit.

At A Glance

  • Koh Kood accommodation ranges from ultra luxurious 5 star through boutique resorts to family bungalow operations and traveller options. Room prices tend to be more expensive than its neighbours, Koh Mak and Koh Chang.
  • 4 boat companies operate out of Laem Sok Pier, the mainland departure point for the island. To get there, you can use use private transfers, fly into Trat Airport or there are direct bus and boat combinations.
  • Koh Kood’s wonderful beaches, with their powder white sand, clear waters and picturesque bays, are all on the west coast – look out for Klong Chao, Bang Bao, Ao Tapao. Klong Rahan and Ao Phrao. There’s two authentically local fishing villages over on the eastern side.
  • Once on the island, you’ll find plenty of decent Thai and western restaurants but don’t expect much nightlife – no strips of bars or nightclubs, that’s the diametric opposite of Koh Kood’s vibe.
  • To keep you busy there’s good local snorkeling and diving or you can head over to the reefs at Koh Rang. The waterfalls too are well worth a visit as are a couple of ancient trees deep in the forest.
  • Concerning those holiday essentials, Koh Kood has a hospital, ATMs, 4G/5G mobile coverage. You won’t find any 7-11s or superstores.

UPDATED 17th May 26

How to Get to Koh Kood

Getting to Koh Kood has become steadily easier over the last few years as new travel services are added to meet demand.

Private transfers from Bangkok hotels and all the airports are the easiest way to make the catamaran, mini-catamarans, speedboat and express boat connections at Laem Sok Pier.

You can fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat Airport (TDX) with Bangkok Airways – the PG301 morning and PG305 lunchtime flights both make the boat connections, the evening PG307 does not.

You can also take a daily 05.00, 06.00 or 08.00 direct bus/boat connection from Khao San area direct to the pier. Public buses and microbuses from Ekamai and Morchit Bus Stations to Trat Bus Station complete the options.

Private Transfers

Head here for full details and information on private transfers to Koh Kood, by SUV car or by minibus, from your door to Laem Sok Pier, arriving on the island in one day.

Transfers are available from all the Bangkok hotels and all the main airports including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, U Tapao (Pattaya) and Trat. If coming from Koh Samet, we can meet you off the boat at Ban Phe Pier. Any other locations, please just ask, we are sure we can cover it.

Prices for a Bangkok to Koh Kood transfer start at 4,200bt for an SUV car and 5,200bt for the minibus, both excluding boat tickets. We can supply child seats (200bt per item) and then book those boat tickets too.

All transfers are, of course, available in both directions.

Cambodia

We also provide international transfers from Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh and Battambang in Cambodia as well as the borders at Aranya Prathet, Had Lek and Ban Pakkad. Not available as of May 26 as the land borders remain closed for travel due to the border war in 2025.

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Flying to Trat Airport

Bangkok Airways flies three times between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Trat Airport (TDX). 

When on the summer timetable (29/3/26 to 24/10/26), the morning flight, PG301, leaves BKK at 08.15  landing at 09.15. You can connect to the 10.40 Seudamgo, 10.45 Boonsiri or the 11.45 Koh Kut Express Speedboat. 

From 25/10/26 to around 28/3/27 , the airline switches to its summer timetable but for PG301, it’s a neglible change to 08.10 departure.

When on the summer timetable (29/3/26 to 24/10/26), PG305 departs at 11.40 from BKK, arriving at 12.40 at TDX, so you can comfortably make Seudamgo’s mini catamaran at 14.30 or Boonsiri’s 15.00 catamaran.

Once on the winter timetable from 25/10/26 to around 28/3/27, it moves to 12.45 from BKK (13.45), so linking to the 15.00 Boonsiri is cutting it very fine – better opt for the 16.00 Seudamgo or the 16.00 Koh Kut Express mini catamaran/speedboat. Note: if you book the 15.00 but then miss it due to flight delays, there is no refund – use the later one as it is much less stress. All aree 600bt per person with a duration of 60 minutes.

Arriving on the afternoon flight PG307 at 17.15 (all year) will mean spending a night in either Trat or near the pier – guesthouse options here.

Flying from Trat Airport

With the summer timetable (29/3/26 to 24/10/26), PG306 departs at 13.10, so you take the 09.00 Boonsiri (600bt per person, 60 minutes) or the 09.00 Koh Kut Express (600bt, 60 minutes but, check if running in low season). At a push, you could opt for the 10.00 Seudamgo but it is tight if there are any delays.

With the winter timetable from 25/10/26 to around 28/3/27, PG306 back to BKK departs at 14.10, so you can use the 10.00 Seudamgo (600bt, 60 minutes). 

If leaving on the PG308 afternoon flight at 17.45,  you can use the Boonsiri at 13.00, the 13.00 or 14.00 Koh Kut Express or the 13.50 Seudamgo – all at 600bt and 1 hour duration.

*Due to the earliest direct boat leaving Koh Kood being at 09.00, you cannot make any connection to the new PG302 return flight from Trat at 09.40 (09.45 summer timetable).* 

Please contact us for a  private transfer from between the Airport and Laem Sok Pier and the boat booking as we can organise it all for you (either direction) – 1,500bt for the SUV car and 1,800bt for the minibus.

Bangkok Airways’ telephone number is 02 270 6699 or 039 551 654-5, www.bangkokair.com

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Express, Speedboats, Catamaran, Island Hopping

4 companies lay on multiple boats daily between Laem Sok Pier and Koh Kood in both directions. 

  • Boonsiri  – catamaran,  60 minutes, 600bt – 10.45, 13.15 and 15.00.  Returns are at at 09.00, 11.45 and 13.00. There may be a changed timetable from 1/6/26 to 30/9/26.
  • Koh Kut Express,  large express  boat 90 minutes, 600bt – 14.00 (11.00 back).
  • Koh Kood Princess, large express boat, 110 minutes, 400bt –  12.30 (10.00 back) – check if running.
  • Koh Kut Express, speedboat 10.00, mini catamaran/speedboat 11.45 (via Koh Mak, 500bt to there), 16.00 (via Koh Mak), 60 minutes, 600bt. Returns are at mini catamaran/speedboat 09.00 (via Koh Mak), 13.00 speedboat and mini catamaran/speedboat 14.00 (via Koh Mak). Check if running in low season. 
  • Seudamgo, mini catamaran, 60 minutes, 600bt – 10.40, 12.00, 14.30 (via Koh Mak, 550bt to there) and 16.00. Returns are at 08.30 (via Koh Mak), 10.00, 12.30 and 13.50. Check if running in low season. 
  • Chonratee, speedboat 10.00 (via Koh Mak, 500bt to there) , back at 11.30 (via Koh Mak, 500bt from there) , 600bt.  Check if running in low season. 

Private speedboats are available too – please contact us for more details.

We give you all the timetables and details as well as our definitive island hopping guide – speedboats or catamaran and mini catamaran – to Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Wai. These island hopping boats are cut back in rainy season (June to September inclusive), see here for your options during that period.

Public Bus, Minibus

In this section, we bring you full details on bus and share minibus options to Laem Sok Pier or Trat.

From 1/10/25 to 31/5/26, the Boonsiri bus and boat combo direct to the pier leaves at 05.00 (10.45 boat) or 08.00 (for 15.00 boat) from Bangkok (Khao San) with a returns at 09.00, 11.45 and 13.00. It’s 1,100bt per person, kids 5 and over are full price, 4 and under at 500bt. 

Seudamgo runs its bus/boat service with a 05.00 bus (Khao San, Rama 9, BKK) for the 12.00 boat or at 07.00 for the 14.30. The return service is with the 08.30 boat (via Koh Mak) for the bus at 10.30, 12.30 boat for the bus at 13.30 (BKK, Ekamai, Morchit, Khao San) or the 13.50 boat for 15.00 bus back. Price is 1,100bt per person, kids 4 and under free.

Koh Kut Express too has an 05.00 bus (Khao San, BKK) for its speedboat at 11.45 or 07.00 for its slower 14.00 boat, 1,000bt per person, kids 5 and over full price. The return is with the 09.00 speedboat for a bus at 10.00 or the 11.00 express boat for the bus at 13.00, reaching Bangkok at 17.00 (Khao San) or 19.30 (Khao San) respectively.

We can book any of the above for you.

Public services (buses and microbuses) are also available to Trat Bus Station from Ekamai and Morchit Bus Stations – take the night bus (23.30) or the earliest daily departures at 05.00 and 07.00 yes, you can make the boat connections to the island.  You use a songthaew taxi (around 80bt or minimum charge) from the Bus Station to Laem Sok Pier.

Resorts and Bungalows

The number of Koh Kood resorts and bungalows has grown over the last few years but it does get very booked up, with prices relatively high if compared with other islands. Plan ahead, use the booking sites to check for deals and there should be something to suit all budgets.

Top End Luxury

At the top end,  Soneva Kiri, way up on the far north west coast, changed owners in 2025 and under the new name of Kiri Private Reserve, then closed for renovations until Q4 2026. High Season in Klong Chao Beach is not as luxurious but it does have a wide range of pool villas, prices there ranging from 12,500bt to 25,000bt.

3 to 4 Star

For 3 to 4 star resorts, choices include Tinkerbell, Tolani and Peter Pan on Klong Chao Beach, Natural Beach Resort and Koh Kood Resort (Bang Bao Beach), Ajinta Resort, the solitary resort on Ao Takian Beach and the romantic’s favourite Shantaa on the hill above Ao Tapao Beach. Or you stay at the wonderfully peaceful Captain Hook on the cape in Klong Yai Kee, accessed only by water. Prices range from 4,500bt to 25,000bt in peak, some with minimum 2 or 3 night’s stay.

Boutique

You’ll find some excellent boutique spots too:-

  • Wendy the Pool (12,000bt) with all rooms around one central pool in Klong Chao.
  • Down at the very far end of the island in Ao Phrao, Rest Sea spills back from the beach (5,750bt to 7,500bt), whilst the designer guesthouses, Salty and Sunny (5,000bt) and Escape Life (2,000bt to 3,000bt) sit on the river behind .
  • In the Klong Hin area, Hideout and Mint Lotus (both 6,500bt upwards) have their own private coves. Meanwhile, the boutique homestay A La Kood (5,000 to 6,500bt) perches up on wooden stilts over the water at the far end of the beach itself.
  • Up on Klong Rahan (Secret Beach), the chic Moana Resort with its Muei restaurant over the lagoon starts at 6,000bt whilst further along the sand, it’s glamping style at Survival by Seudam – teepee style bell tents (with shared luxury bathrooms) at 4,500bt to 6500bt depending on the number of beds.
  • The esoteric Bann Makok (2,500bt to 3,500bt), hidden away in the mangroves near Klong Yai Kee Waterfall, is closed for renovations, slated to re-open in January 2027.

2 to 3 Star

Alongside the above, there’s plenty of excellent 2 to 3 star resorts where starting prices are from 2,500bt – Meedee Resort, Seafar, Koh Kood Paradise Resort (all Ao Tapao), Dusita (Ao Ngamkho),  Siam Beach, To The Sea (both Bang Bao), Seacret (Klong Rahan) and Koh Kood Beach Resort (Klong Mad) to name just a few.

Houses, Villas

For individual houses and villas (some with breakfast), try these in the 7,000bt to 20,000bt range:-

BED’s (cube style, B & B), Cococreek (2 bedroom houses), De Coco Villa (one bedroom villas, breakfast), Kood Life (family house), Aya Homestay (cube style, B & B), Seawood (2 bedroom, trad. house) 

Bungalows and Budget

Bungalow resorts in the 1,800bt to 7,000bt+ bracket include:-

Mangrove Bungalows, I Lay House, Sunshine Resort, Ao Phrao Beach Resort, Neverland, Koh Kood Club, Rim Lay, Kama Siri, Janzo House, The Ngam Kho Resort, The Lodge, Baan Bua Cottage, Koh Kood Garden and Wave-F.

Budget Accommodation

If you are on a much stricter budget, don’t worry as Koh Kood has not forgotten about backpackers and travellers. Cheap rooms are available from 600bt to 2,500bt at:-

BB Divers, Mermaid House, Home Koh Kood, Cozy House, The Memory, Coco Camping, PD Guesthouse, Chor Chaba, Hostel Koh Kut, Baan Koody Hostel, Banrueedee, Ban Supattra, Camping House, Aow Thai, Good Time Resort (the one in Klong Mad), Sand and Sea, Honeyhome, Heal Kohkood, Wooden Hut, Cuba Lounge, Hyperlu Space, Eve House, Zerohouse, Ngopa, Walk-in Homestay, Gumm Lonely Club, Kohkood Farmstay and Ao Salat View among others.

Prices given are for peak season (but not the Xmas/New Year period) via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.

In the main page of our resorts section, we provide recommendations in all the different budget categories – from luxury to traveller. In addition,  we bring you our detailed snippet accommodation guides for each area.

You can then explore further by going to that individual area page for the full run-down. Choices made, all that remains is for you to head over to our affiliate at Agoda.com to make the reservation.

Klong Chao Beach

Ngamkho Beach

Bang Bao Beach Koh Kood

Ao Tapao Beach – Ao Noi, Central Area (Hin Dam)

Ao Salad and Ao Yai – East Coast – Koh Kood Fishing Villages

Ao Phrao Beach

Beaches – Koh Kood Island Guide

With them all found on the west coast and often at the end of long lanes leading from the island’s only road, Koh Kood’s beaches are the epitome of picture postcard affairs – totally in keeping with the escapist feel of the island itself.

Each beach, such as Bang Bao, Ao Phrao, Ao Jak and Ao Takian has no more than a handful of places to stay, with very little other development. For restaurants and minimarts, you head back to the main road or wander along the sand to the next resort along.

Behind Klong Chao Beach, you’ll find a couple of restaurants and bars, even a night market on the river bank. As well its wonderful beach, Ao Tapao is the main administrative area, with the hospital, police, school and town hall. Klong Mad, meanwhile, is built around a sea inlet, home to speedboats and other small fishing vessels.

Head to the east coast of Koh Kood for the real local fishing villages, Ao Salad and Ao Yai.

Things to Do in Koh Kood

Though a very relaxed island, there’s still plenty to do and see on Koh Kood.

There are 3 long established and reputable diving companies, which teach all the courses including DSD (Discover Scuba Diving). They also head out daily for fun dives locally, over at Koh Rang (Marine Park) or even at the HTMS Chang wreck.

There are 1/2 day snorkeling trips available by speedboat, both to Koh Rang and to sites nearer to Koh Kood, including the offshore island of Koh Raet – prices are around 1,000bt to 1,200bt, with the Koh Rang tax extra. You can also snorkel with the dive boats, similar prices. We can also set you up with private snorkeling options. And you can wile away a few hours fishing too, mainly for squid, eating what you catch on board.

Kayaks and SUPs are another great way to explore, with most resorts having a few on hand, guide prices at 200bt to 300bt for a 1/2 day. .

Waterfalls, Ancient Trees

Koh Kood boasts three waterfalls, Klong Chao, Klong Yai Kee and Huang Nam Keaw. If you head for Huang Nam Keaw, you will also find two vast ancient Makka trees of between 300 and 500 years old, well worth a visit.

There is a gentle hike inland from the Khao Ruerab (Battleship Mountain), easily accessible the inland road in Ao Ngamkho.

Koh Kood Weather

For the full guide to the climate and seasons on Koh Chang Islands, please head here.

Restaurants

Our restaurant guide goes around all the areas of Koh Kood, picking out what we consider the best spots – from seafood to cheap Thai food, bistros, Italian to cafes and ice cream, west coast and east coast.

For Thai restaurants, here are our At A Glance recommendations:- 

  • Thai classics – Home Koh Kood, Chaiyo (Klong Chao/Ao Ngamkho), The Corner, Black Bananas, Bamboo 8 (Ao Ngamkho), Kodmookrob Noodles (Ao Salat Road), Little Bird, Fisherman’s Hut (both Hin Dam), House of Kood (fusion, Klong Hin);
  • Issan – Tum Korat (Klong Chao/Ao Ngamkho), Lap Udon (Ao Ngamkho), Esan Kitchen (central Hin Dam);
  • Thai Seafood – Noochy, Chonthicha (Ao Yai), Captain Nhong, Red (Ao Salat), Tidkoh Seafood (Hin Dam/Ao Noi), Nuch Leuang Seafood (Klong Chao/Ao Ngamkho), JK Khao Kaeng (Ao Ngamkho), Katen Sashimi (Bang Bao).

For Other Cuisines, you can try these recommendations:- 

  • Italian – Pizza and Pasta (central Hin Dam), Heaven Sense (Bang Bao);
  • Bistros (Western and Thai) – Kmonlos, Sea Dog – both in Klong Chao, Kood Vibes, Big Bear’s House, Cicci (Swedish) – all in Ao Ngamkho, Let’s Meat (Bang Bao), Bamboo Restaurant (German), Bearwolf (with Wine Bar) – both in Klong Mad;
  • Japanese – In the Mood for Love (Klong Mad);
  • Vegetarian: Mandala (Ao Ngamkho), Kuba Lounge (Ao Takian);
  • Bakeries – The French Bakery (central Hin Dam), Kood Vibes, Cicci (Ao Ngamkho);
  • Cafes: Viewpoint, Good View (Klong Chao), Nomkhon Station, Good Day, Soul Good (Ao Ngamkho), Chill Nation Cafe (Hin Dam).

 

Nightlife

Koh Kood’s nightlife is very laid back in keeping with the island’s ethos – no thumping music into the early hours or binge drinking of Red Bull/Sangsom buckets, no rows of beer bars and scantily clad Thai girls looking for business.

Instead, the island offers some great relaxed spots where you can take in live music, shoot a few rounds of pool, watch the sunsets and generally have a good time. Here, we give you our recommendations, head to the page itself for a more detailed look:-

Beach Bars: Sea Bar at Peter Pan (Klong Chao), Huggy Beach, Million Beach (both Ao Ngamkho), Koh Kood Club (Ao Jak), Latitude 11 (Ao Phrao), Hidden Gem at Siam Beach (Bang Bao), Sanddollar Bar (Klong Rahan – Secret Beach)

Bars: Sunset Bar (Klong Chao), Bartist, King Coco Bar (both Klong Chao – inland), Full Moon Bar (Ao Ngamkho), In The Mood for Love (Klong Mad, back road), Compass Bar (Ao Jak, access road)

Beer Gardens/Live Music: Slowbar (Klong Chao – inland), Go Fishing Bar (Ao Ngamkho), Tawan Eco-Bar (Klong Chao), Fisherman Hut (Hin Dam, shortcut lane)