Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ko Sukorn
Sukorn is a cultural paradise of tawny beaches, light-green sea, black-rock headlands and
stilted-shack neighbourhoods that are home to about 2800 Muslim inhabitants - their rice
fields, watermelon plots and rubber plantations unfurl on narrow concrete roads. Cycle
past fields occupied only by water buffalo, through pastel villages where folk are genu-
inely happy to see you and sleep soundly through deep black nights. Sukorn's simple still-
ness is breathtaking, its authenticity a tonic to the jaded, road-weary soul.
With few hills, stunning panoramas, lots of shade and plenty of opportunities to meet
locals, renting a bike (150B) is the best way to see the island. Covering up is an absolute
must when you leave the beach - be respectful of the locals.
Sleeping
Sukorn Cabana
( 08 9724 2326;
www.sukorncabana.com
; Ko Sukorn; bungalows 800-1500B; )
Sloping landscaped
grounds dotted with papaya, frangipani and bougainvillea hold large and clean bungalows
with thatched roofs, varnished-wood interiors and plush verandahs. The gorgeous beach
has stunning views over Ko Phetra.
BUNGALOWS
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Sukorn Beach Bungalows
( 08 1647 5550, 0 7520 7707;
www.sukorn-island-trang.com
; Ko Sukorn; bungalows 1000-2200B; )
Easily
the most professionally run place on this island, the concrete-and-wood bungalows all
have comfy verandahs and a long swimming beach out the front from which you can
watch the sun set over outlying islands. The friendly Dutch and Thai owners are chock-
full of information, arrange excellent island-hopping tours and offer guided tours of
Sukorn (per person 350B).
Oh, and the food (mains 180 to 300B) is the best in the Trang Islands.
HOTEL
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Getting There & Away
The easiest way to get to Sukorn is by private transfers from Trang, available with the re-
sorts for 1850B per person. The cheapest way is to take a
sŏrng·tăa·ou
from Trang to Yan
Ta Khao (40 minutes, 80B), then transfer to Ban Ta Seh (45 minutes, 50B), where long-
tails (50B) leave from the pier when full.
