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Koh Kut Island : Getting
There - Travel Guide - Koh
Kut Map
 Koh
Kut an island where the most famous Pottery Village located which
people also called it as Koh Kut, Koh Kood, Ko Kood, Ko Goot, Koh
Goot or Koh Kut or Kut Island.
This island is the farthest island from the coast of Trat.
Its size ranks it as the fourth largest island in Thailand
or the second largest island next to Koh Chang
in Trat. The island, which is 25 kilometres
long and 12 kilometres wide covers an area of approximately 105
square kilometres or 65,625 rai. Its natural features include mountains
and plains where many streams originate and become waterfalls. One
famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao, which flows throughout
the year and is an ideal place for swimming as it is comprised of
3 tiers; of which the upper two tiers are running streams and the
lower one is a large pond. In 1911, King Rama VI paid a royal visit
to this waterfall and named it 'Nam Tok Anam Kohk' to commemorate
Ong Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches with crystal-clear
seas which are popular among visitors such as Taphao Beach, Khlong
Chao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach, etc. Accommodations with
a private atmosphere is available for visitors at the inner sea
of Koh Kut, and the other two islands, Koh Rat and Koh Mai Si, opposite
to Koh Kut.
Package tours including accommodation
(on Koh Kut, Koh Lao Ya and Koh Ngam) as well as return fares are
usually offered. Those wishing to charter a boat can contact the
Laem Ngop landing or make advance inquiries at the Koh Chang Centre
Point at Tel: (039)538055 and (039)538059.
 There
are boats from Koh Chang to Koh Kut three times a week (Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday). Please ask for the departure times of the
ferries from Laem-Ngop Pier to Koh Kut at the pier.
These islands were originally named because of the long lines of
coconut trees on the island. Both islands have beautiful white sand.
Note: Schedule may change according to weather conditions.
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Infrastructure of Koh Kut
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The island is rather flat compared to Koh Chang with the highest
mountain on the island, Khao Phaenth, measuring 315 metres. It has
a good number of wonderful beaches with crystal clear water (Ta
Pho Beach, Khlong Chao Beach, Thakian Beach, Phrao Beach etc.).
Inland, the island is very wild with a lot of coconut and rubber
tree plantations located in the plains.
Most of the island inhabitants live off of the cultivation of coconut,
rubber production or fishing. But meanwhile the expanding tourism
industry gives more and more work to the less than 2,000 residents.
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The best time to go to Koh Kut
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The best time for a visit to Koh Kut is between beginning of November
and the end of February. At this time it is relatively cool, dry
and mostly sunny. But until the end of May, when it is hotter than
the cool season, a visit is still convenient. Even during monsoon
season, Koh Kut is worth visiting for it doesn't rain every day
and all day long.
Besides lazing on the beach, snorkelling at the beautiful coral
reefs or just watching stars at night; visitors can also visit nearby
islands for snorkelling and other activities.
Some of the more expensive Resorts on Koh Kut offer Banana-, Donut-boat-trips
and water-skiing. In addition visitors can do drop line fishing
at the beaches and bays or rent a boat over night (about 3000 Baht)
in order to try night time fishing.
 The
village Ao Salad (Baan Ao Salad) in the Salad Bay (Ao Salad) is
located in the northeast part of the island. It is the biggest fishing
village on Koh Kut fresh seafood can be bought every day.
The marvellous waterfall Nam Tok Khlong Chao or Than Sanuk Waterfall,
which was visited by King Rama VI in 1911, is one of the most beautiful
spots to be found on Koh Kut. It consists of 3 tiers: the upper
two are running streams and the lower one is a large pond - an ideal
place for swimming.
Koh Wai, this small paradise is situated approximately 6 kilometres
south of the southernmost end of Koh Chang The island is about 3
kilometres long, in the widest point 1.5 kilometres and has some
very beautiful sandy beaches.
Koh Wai is reached daily by a boat starting at 3.00 pm from the
Laem-Ngop-Pier. The travel time is 2.5 hours and costs 130 Baht.
Note: Rate may change without prior notice.
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