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Ko Mak is an island in Trat Province, Eastern Thailand. It is fairly undeveloped, natural and local.

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From the Koh Mak pier in Laem Ngop (Trat): Leelawadee Speedboats [1] and Panan Speedboats (http://www.kohmakresort.com/boatSchedule.asp) provide daily speedboat service to Koh Mak, with the last boat leaving for Koh Mak at 4pm. Leelawadee provides service to the Makathanee pier on Koh Mak's south shore, while Panan provides service to the Koh Mak Resort pier on Koh Mak's north shore.

From the Laem Sok pier (Trat): Siriwhite speedboats in partnership with CP Laem Sok group [2] provides daily service to Koh Mak's largest pier at Ao Nid, before continuing on to Koh Kood. There is also a new once-daily catamaran service between Laem Sok and Ao Nid (http://www.kohmakcatamaran.com/).

From Koh Chang: during the high season there is a twice daily speedboat transfer from Kai Bae beach at 09:00 and 11:00 to the Makathanee pier on Koh Mak. First boat is a sure bet, the 2nd only if there are enough passengers. In the low season this service won't run.[3] On the south end of Koh Chang you can catch either a speedboat or slower wooden boat from Bang Bao (http://bangbaoboat.com/).

From Koh Kood: there is twice-daily speedboat service running from most resorts that own private piers at 09:30 and 12:00, arriving at Koh Mak about 45 minutes later. These boats typically continue to Koh Chang or the mainland after docking at the Makathanee pier, Ao Nid or Koh Mak pier.

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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.

For exploring the island, scooters and bicycles are available for rent at numerous locations, and most beaches and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

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• Relax yourself with a Thai massage

• Snorkel from beaches and boats

• Discover Koh Mak's rubber tree plantations[4], the Koh Mak Museum, Koh Mak's erotic art, Koh Mak's oldest house, etc.

• Sunbathe and swim at Koh Mak's hidden beaches

• Learn Thai Cooking at Smile Koh Mak [5] Leng has been teaching Thai cooking for 5 years now , so relax and enjoy. Smile koh Mak is now located in Baan Ao Nid, next to Koh Mak sea food restaurantand Museum. More info Tel 0819019972 ( Leng ) English & Thai

• Kayak to nearby islands

• Explore Koh Mak's quiet bicycle trails and roads on a rented bike or scooter

• Visit nearby Koh Kradad's wild deer population

• Enjoy Koh Mak's many small Thai and Western restaurants

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• Koh Mak Divers [6]

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Makathanee Resort [7], +66-(0)878-02757. Has beach front bungalows, pool & seaview hotel rooms at one of the best beaches on the island.

Plub Pla Koh Mak Retreat [8]. Private sea view villas at a secluded location.

Good Time Resort [9]. +66-(0)39-501000. Thai-style resort with pool, spa and tropical gardens.

Thaidaho Vista Resort +66-(0)87.548.2665; email: atsiii@ceoexpress.com. Non-Smoking Boutique Guesthouse (only 5 rooms) with spectacular ocean views and tropical garden.

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There are daily speedboats from Koh Mak to the mainland, Koh Chang and Koh Kood; slow wooden boats to Koh Chang and the mainland; and daily catamaran service to the mainland.

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