Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ko Mak Health Centre
( 08 9403 5986; 8.30am-4.30pm)
Can handle basic first-aid emergencies
and illnesses. It's on the cross-island road near Ao Nid Pier.
0 3952 5741)
Near the health centre.
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Getting There & Around
Speedboats (450B one way, 50 minutes) arrive at the pier on Ao Suan Yai or at Makath-
anee Resort on Ao Khao.
A fast speedboat instead of a ferry now runs to Ao Nid (450B one way, four daily, 50
minutes), the main port on the eastern side of the island. There are only two boats daily in
low season. Guesthouses and hotels pick people up free of charge.
Bang Bao Boat
(
www.bangbaoboat.com
)
is the archipelago's inter-island ferry running a daily
loop from Ko Chang to Ko Kut. Boats depart Ko Chang at 9am and arrive at Ko Mak
(one way 400B, 1½ to two hours) and continue on to Ko Kut (one way 300B, one to two
hours, departs 1pm). In the opposite direction, you can catch it to Ko Wai (one way
300B, 45 minutes) and Ko Chang (400B, 2½ hours).
In high season, speedboats run from Ko Mak to various destinations. Once on the is-
land, you can pedal (40B per hour) or motorbike (200B per day) your way around.
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Ko Kut
All the paradise descriptions apply to Ko Kut: the beaches are graceful arcs of sand, the
water clear, coconut palms outnumber buildings, and a secluded, unhurried atmosphere
embraces you upon arrival. Far less busy than Ko Chang, there's nothing in the form of
nightlife, or even dining really, but those are the reasons for visiting.
Half as big as Ko Chang and the fourth-largest island in Thailand, Ko Kut (also known
as Koh Kood) has long been the domain of package-tour resorts and a seclusion-seeking
elite. But the island is becoming more egalitarian and independent travellers, especially
families and couples, will find home sweet home here.
Sights & Activities
Beaches
BEACHES
