Ko Mak
From Wikitravel
Ko Mak is an island located within the Gulf of Siam, off the coast of Trat. It is fairly undeveloped, natural and local.
[edit] Get in
Laem Ngop >>>> Koh Mak Koh Mak >>>>>Laem Ngop
By slow boat 50 seats, journey time 3 hrs : (THB 300/person)
1. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 11:00AM and arrive Koh Mak ( Ao Nid pier ) at 14:00PM
By speedboat 2 engines, 30 seats, journey time 45 minutes : (THB 450/person)
Pa Nhan Speedboat :
1. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 9:30AM and arrive Koh Mak ( Ao Soun Yai pier ) at 10:15AM
2. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 16:00AM and arrive Koh Mak ( Ao Soun Yai pier ) at 16:45AM
Leelawadee Speedboat :
1. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 08:30AM and arrive Koh Mak ( Makathanee pier ) at 09:15AM
2. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 10:30AM and arrive Koh Mak ( Makathanee pier ) at 11:15AM
3. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 14:00PM and arrive Koh Mak ( Makathanee pier ) at 14:45PM
4. Depart Laem Ngop pier at 15:00PM and arrive Koh Mak ( Makathanee pier ) at 15:45PM
There are also connections from Ko Chang.Departure from Bang Bao Pier at 9AM everyday Cost THB 400/person Slow boats/ 2 hours trip( January 2009 ) with free transportation between your hotel in Koh Chang and Bang Bao Pier.
More infos at Bang Bao Boat [1]
[edit] Get around
Ko Mak has 27 km coastline, many long sand beaches, a few hills and it is about 16 km² in area.
On low tide, it is possible to walk to Ko Kham ( privately own ), which is a smaller island less than 1 km northwest from Ko Mak. Ko Phi, also north west from Ko Mak but southwest from Ko Kham, is not occupied.
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- Relax Yourself with a Thai massage or oil Massage
- Snorkel
- Discover the rubber trees plantations [2]
Learn Thai Cooking at Smile Koh Mak [3] located at Pano Resort [4]. Leng has been teaching previously at The Blue Lagoon Thai cooking school in Koh Chang , so relax , and enjoy both the dishes that you prepared and the great sunset view. More infos by email at smilekohmak@yahoo.com Tel 0819019972 ( Leng ) English & Thai
[edit] Dive
- Koh Mak Divers [5]
- Ploy Scuba diving [6]
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" Home made" ice cream( Rhum raisin , Hybiscus and of course coconut ! ) at Havana Restaurant
Excellent and cheap local food ( thai recipes ) at Mong Noodle shop , located near Island hut and Koh Mak divers
Very tasty thai food at local price at "Patoum" restaurant , in front of koh mak temple
- Jungle Bistro & Homestay, 59 Moo3 Wang Si Ri Road, ☎ 0847825032 or 0844929892. Jungle Bistro has Home Made Ice Cream and Homemade Cakes, all made with real Vanilla Beans.Also you can get their home made Jam with Croissants,Baguette and Sourdough and other bread.The Bistro try to have all the things other restaurants won't have.It's located between Mong's Restaurant and the Island Boutique. The Homestay Apartment cost in the main session only 950,-Baht per night and has refrigerator,hot shower,TV,DVD and a great mattress with night stands and a 21 sqm privat terrace from which you have a nice view into the tropical garden.You have no neighbors and can enjoy various birds and butterflies in the garden. In front of the house is the only Beauty Salon on the island,where you can get from a haircut to a massage. Motorbikes are for rent. . edit
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- Baan Chailay Resort [7]
- Baan Koh Mak [8]
- Cococape Resort [9]
- Good Time Resort & Spa [10]
- Koh Mak Resort [11]
- Lazy Day resort [12]
- Little Moon 10 small natural huts
- Makathanee Koh Mak Resort [13] Wonderful Panorama View Bungalows on Koh Mak's most beautiful beach. Rates from 1500 baht
- Monkey Island Koh Mak [14]
- Pano Resort [15] Double bungalow with sea view +/- 700 bath /night
- Suchanaree small bungalows by the sea , next to Koh Mak resort,+/- 500 bath/night
- the Koh Mak Retreat [16] Opening in December of 2008. An exclusive Jungle hideaway with Jacuzzi Villas and Tropical Garden Villas, all with an magnificent Sea View.
[edit] Contact
[edit] Get out
-Speedboat from Ao Kao to Koh Chang -Boat from Ao Nid Pier to Trat warf
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