Ko Kood in Thailand - Pictures & Information about Infrastructure, Population, Activities, Travel Times, Sights and More. www.KoChangVR.com - Virtual Reality (VR), Panorama Pictures, Photos and Information.     Home / Languages   + Bookable Hotels  +   + More Hotels / Bungalows  +   + Ko Chang Information  +   + Beaches & Bays  +   + What to do?  +   + Real Estates & Property  +   + Ko Kood Special  +   + Ko Mak Special  +   + Islands near Ko Chang  +      Mainland around Trat  + Thailand Information  +      Angkor Wat / Cambodia  + Cambodia Tours  +   + Links & Banner     +      Ko Chang on CD!     Current Page: Ko Kood Special --> Worth knowing about Ko Kood in Thailand 1 Page back Worth knowing about Ko Kood in Thailand - Ko Kood Special - (Ao Noi in the south of Ta-Pho-Beach on Ko Kood in Thailand)   About us / Contact    Current Thailand Weather     Sitemap       Your Advertisement here!    Ko Kood is the fourth largest island of Thailand and the second largest in the area behind Ko Chang. It is the closest island to the Cambodian border in Trat province, approximately 330 km southeast from Bangkok and doesn't belong to the Mu Ko Chang National Park anymore. Ko Kood (often also written Ko Kot or Ko Kut) extends over approximately 25 kilometers in length, almost 12 kilometers in width and has a size of about 129 square kilometers.   Arrival to Ko Kood During high-season there are 2 daily Island-Hopper boats (8 am and 12 am - Island-Hopper) from Baan Bang Bao in the south of Ko Chang to Ko Mak (tickets available in many travel agencies on Ko Chang). From the pier at the west coast of Ko Mak take one of the taxis that are waiting there and go to the pier at the other side of Ko Mak   Bang Bao Bay on Ko Kood Thakian Beach on Ko Kood (Ao Nid Pier). From there a speedboat leaves at about 11.45 am to Ko Kood, the journey takes about 30 minutes. The boats to Ko Mak only leave if there are enough passengers, so it may happen that some trips are cancelled! In low-season between May and November there are no regular boat connections. During high-season there are also boats from Trat (Laem Sok Pier) and Laem Ngop to Ko Kood, but because they only leave irregularly, better ask in the travel agencies, the taxi-stops or at the piers.   Infrastructure on Ko Kood Ko Kood is rather flat compared to Ko Chang. The highest mountain, the Khao Phaenth measures 315 meters. It residents a good amount of wonderful beaches, all located at the west coast, with crystal clear water (Ta Pho Beach, Khlong Chao Beach, Thakian Beach, Phrao Beach etc.).   Ao Noi in the south of Ta-Pho-Beach Ta-Pho Beach on Ko Kood Inside the island it is wild and a lot of coconut- and rubber-tree-plantations are located in the plains.   Population on Ko Kood Most of the island inhabitants live off the cultivation of coconut, rubber production or fishing. But meanwhile the expanding tourism industry gives more and more work to the still less than 2000 inhabitants.   Phrao Beach on Ko Kood South of Khlong Chao Beach Travelling-Time for Ko Kood The best time for a visit on Ko Kood is between the beginning of November and the end of February. At this time it is relatively cool, dry and mostly sunny. It gets hotter and hotter until the end of May, but a visit during these months is still pleasant. Even during the monsoon Ko Kood is worth a journey because it doesn’t rain every day all day.   Banks and money on Ko Kood At the moment (May 2005) there are neither banks nor ATMs on Ko Kood, so you should take enough cash money with you if you want to stay on this wonderful island. Some of the more expensive hotels / bungalow resorts change money and / or traveller cheques but the exchanging rates are worse than in the banks at the mainland.   In the south of Khlong Chao Beach Ao Salad in the northwest of Ko Kood Activities on Ko Kood Beside being lazy on the beach, snorkelling at on of the beautiful coral reefs or just watching stars at night, one can visit the islands Ko Kra, Ko Maisi Lek or Ko Raet.   Ko Kra is meant to be one of the most beautiful diving grounds in the Gulf of Thailand. Some of the more expensive bungalow resorts on Ko Kood offer Banana-, Donut-boat-trips and water-skiing. Also snorkel trips to the surroungind islands can be booked. In addition you can do drop line fishing at the beaches and bays or rent a boat over night (about 3000 Baht) to try your luck during night time. The Klong Chao river in the west of Ko Kood Sights on Ko Kood The village Aow Salad (Baan Aow Salad) in the Salad Bay (Aow Salad) is located in the northeast part of the island. It is the biggest fishing-village on Ko Kood where you can buy fresh seafood 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 Ko Kood. It consists of 3 tiers: the upper two are running streams and the lower one is a large pond - an ideal place for swimming. Accommodation is available on Ko Kood.