"Escape to KO MAK" Ko Mak by bonbonhart

Ko Mak Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 32 photos

Location : Trat ,Thailand. 50 KM from mainland (Laem Ngop)
Size : Area 16 Sq Kilometers. Perimeter 27 KM.
Geographic : Plain area with lots of coconut trees and rubber trees.
Profession : Agriculture ,Fishery, Tourism Business.

Ko MAk

If you want just relaxation , enjoying sunshine and crystal sea water ,outdoor activities, living with nature ,live simply in amazing surrounding, coconut trees by beaches likes in the other side of the world. I’d recommend u to Ko MAK . But if you expect very beautiful beach ,and awesome view like Phi Phi or Surin island or Phuket. Please don’t expect as much at Ko Mak. I enjoyed this trip by the sea, snorkeling , swimming , exploring the island by walking along the shore (about 2-3 km). Each day gone by with fun, making friends with people eating and sleeping tight. I‘ve got tan ,sunburn and insect bites,,but really have great time there.

I wonder why there is a duplication of island's name in my country. My trip to this "Ko mak" is to the eastern region of Thiland not to the south. I must say that most people know about Ko Mak in the south in Andaman sea than this island i went to. So, when you ask most Thai people about this Ko Mak they will never even have heard of it !

A remote, lust-green island set in the Gulf of Thailand beyond Ko Chang , it is 3 hours by boat from Trat. Or 1.30 hours by speed boat. But still not far to Ko Kood.

ko mak

On the left side,This is where my Ko Mak located on the map. How to travel ?? From Bangkok takes you 4.5 hours. Then you have to take a boat from pier that will take you another 3 hours. Total 7.5 hours to the nature :P

Alternatively,you can take speed boat that cost you more but save you 0.5 hours on boat. What is your choice. Mine,i have no rush.

Boat your choice:
1. From Kom laung pier to Ko Mak
by boat departing at 3 p.m. The one-way cost is B210 ,takes you 3 hours.

2. By fast boat from Laem Ngob pier at 9 a.m. every Friday and Saturday cost B300 one way. Takes you 2.30 hours.

3. Organized speed boat , You have to rent a boat , Oneway boat will cost you B4,500+ that you should form team to share. Also, you can ask from your resort for this service.

sunset @ko mak

Sunset at Ko Mak.

This place have nice and beautiful scenery. There are lots of coconut trees on the island. You can walk along the coast to travel around island. Some of beach area are not quite nice because of the garbage and pollution. That makes me so sad.
If you expect great beach ,you have to choose the location of your resort,otherwise it's not such a great one. Some beaches are still really nice like one in my pic on this page. Anyway, it's great for relaxation and getting close to nature. "Live simply" can be describe the way you live here.

I turned off my cell phone for a whole 4 days. Living apart from technologies and all busy things boosts me up.

Pros and Cons

Pros:peaceful , warm and nice breeze ,back to nature.
Cons:Dead coral , have to go very far to great snorkeling site
In a nutshell:Natural beautiful peaceful beach and live with nature.

Last visit to Ko Mak: May 2004
Intro Updated May 15, 2004
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Reviews (7)

Trat Taxi Transportation (2)

Blue Taxi. (10 seat) It’s 10-Seat taxi. When you arrive Trat. You have to take Taxi to Lam Ngop (The pier to take a... more travel advice

craxy Snorkeling Sports & Outdoors (1)

Snorkelling ,,, Basic set : Mask ,Snorkel ,Fin But dont be worried. You can rent , aproximately 60 baht, life jacket is... more travel advice

Cherdchai Tour ,From Bangkok to Trat - Ko Mak

Cherdchai Tour ,From Bangkok to Trat Transportation (2)

First of all, you have to go to Trat and then take taxi to the pier to take a boat to Ko MAK. There are many Bus... more travel advice

Very Nice beach front Hotels (2)

i didnt stayed in this resort,but one breakfast. It's quite reasonable price with comfy bangalow. The restuarant here is... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
InSect Insect and Insect.

Restaurants (1)
YuMmy Yummy monkey

Travelogues (3)

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Comments (11)

volopolo Feb 19, 2008 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

i love Thailand
bijo69 May 8, 2006 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

Lots of useful tips! Am on Koh Chang now and planning to visit Koh Mak aswell.
aford Dec 31, 2005 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for a great page, Ko Mak sounds it's worth a visit.
Wild_Orchid Dec 8, 2005 at 4:14 AM Report Abuse

a beautiful island. thanks for sharing.
airasia Feb 15, 2005 at 11:21 PM Report Abuse

suk san wan nan !
AyurinHiro Jun 3, 2004 at 6:58 AM Report Abuse

Wow, beautiful beach and island! Your cottage looks lovely and comfortable!
arasnosliw May 21, 2004 at 10:45 PM Report Abuse

that women's bathroom sign is funny. i notice there's a big theme with bananas and monkeys here ;)
AndreSTGT May 17, 2004 at 7:52 AM Report Abuse

Very informative page on one of Thailand's lesser known islands. Thanks for sharing, i only made it as far as Ko Chang!
globetrott May 15, 2004 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

Ko Mak looks like a great place for a vavation ! Unfortunately Thailand is still missing on my map... :-((
einokj May 13, 2004 at 12:56 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your tips! You're very kind! And the one and only in VT about Ko Mak!