Trat is the last Thailand's Eastern Province that owns a number of islands and long coastline. Due to its fascinating beauty, Trat is called "the Andaman of the Eastern Sea". Although it is only a small province at the border comprising 6 districts and 2 sub-districts., Trat's outstanding sea and nature enhance the province to the high business growth. Nevertheless, Trat still has many pristine attractions that are not yet popular among tourists. Located not very far from Bangkok, it is quite convenient to visit Trat all by car, by bus and by air.
Kood island (Koh Kood)
Koh Kood nowadays is the popular tourists’ island despite the fact that it is farther from the coast comparing to other islands of Trat. This is because the natural beauty of Koh Kood is still very fine and pristine, thanks to the distance from the land. Nevertheless, all the facilities needed have been provided by the resorts which are available almost at every beach. Therefore, travelers do not need to worry that it will be an inconvenient or tiring trip at all.
Located 82 kilometers away from Laem Ngob Port, Koh Kood is the farthest island of Thai sea. Because there is no passenger boat to the island, you can get there only by hiring the motorboat from Klong Yai Port.
Kood island (Koh Kood) has a number of beaches, and these are the most favourite ones.
Ao Tapao : Ao Tapao is considered the center of Koh Kood, and of all the beaches of Koh Kood, it is the most beautiful one. The sandy beach is white and long, under the range of coconut trees. Ao Tapao will be extremely wide for the water gets lower, and will be very beautiful in the evening during sunset.
Ao Klong Chao : Ao Llong Chao is a long bay separated by a canal named Klong Chao. Its highlight is the white sandy beach suitable for swimming.Beyond Klong Chao is Namtok Klong Chao which is said to be the most beautiful waterfall of Koh Kood. It can be reached by trekking along the canal or kayaking.
Ao Klong Ta Tin : Ao Klong Ta Tin is a long, clean , white sandy beach. It is the place where a canal named Klong Ta Tin flows out into the sea. However. Ao Klong Ta Tin is accessble only by boat.,
Ao Ngam Kho : The beach is located next to Haad Klong Chao. The long sandy beach is good for swimming. In front of the bay is the pile of stones in the sea, and there is a white pagoda rested on that stony pile. The spot can be reached only during the low tide.
Ao Phrao : Ao Phrao is located about 1.5 kilometers away from Ao Chak. It is the last bay at the southern tip of Koh Kood. It is also the location of Ao Phrao Village, a school., and a temple called Wat Ao Phrao. In front of the temple is the canal that flows through rich mangrove forests.
How to get there
By car
Take the Highway 3 (Bangna-Trat) pass Chonburi, Royong, Chantaburi. After that cross Welu River and enter Trat at Amphoe Khao Saming. The total distance is 385 kilometers
Take the Highway 3 (Bangna-Trat) and turn left into the highway 344 *Chonburi-Ban Beung-Klaeng). When you reach Amphoe Klaean, turn left into the Highway 3 again. passing Chantaburi untill you reach Trat. The total distance is 385 kilometers and it takes about 4-5 hours.
By bus
Ekkamai Bus Station operates the first class and second class air-conditioned bus, as well as regular bus during daytime and nighttime. The journey takes about 5 hours.
Mochit Bus Terminal : First-class air - conditioned bus but not so frequent as at Ekkami Bus Terminal.
By Air
Bangkok Airways operates daily flights of Bangkok-Trat-Bangkok everyday. The journey takes only 50 minutes.