Ko Mak is an island in Trat Province, Eastern Thailand. It is fairly undeveloped and natural.
There are very few islands in Thailand which are still in the same hands as they were over a century ago. There are even fewer which have a written history covering this period. The extended family, descended from a royal tax collector, Luang Prompakdee still own 80% of the island and run many of the resorts. The islanders, in conjunction with the Thai government and a German NGO have been piloting many schemes aimed at making the island Thailand's first environmentally friendly, low carbon destination by showcasing how sustainable development can improve livelihoods and been done in an affordable manner. There are several projects up and running, including hydroponic farms, a biogas plant, solar powered tour boat and hop on, hop off electric bus service.
Ko Mak is a working island with the majority of the island being covered in rubber plantations and pineapple farms.So the main attractions are the beaches. The two main beaches are Ao Suan Yai on the northwest shore of the island. And Ao Kra Tueng and Ao Kao which run along the southwest facing beach. Other smaller, less developed beaches include Ao Pra, Ao Tao Khai, Ao Tan, and Ao Talong.
- Smile Koh Mak, +66 81 9019972 (Leng - speaks English and Thai). Leng has been teaching Thai cooking for 5 years now, so relax and enjoy.
- Kayak to nearby islands
- Explore Ko Mak's quiet bicycle trails and roads on a rented bike or scooter
- Visit nearby Ko Kradad's wild deer population
- Enjoy Ko Mak's many small Thai and Western restaurants
- Koh Mak Divers.
Koh Mak Divers.
Smile Koh Mak, +66 81 9019972 (Leng - speaks English and Thai). Leng has been teaching Thai cooking for 5 years now, so relax and enjoy.
Kayak to nearby islands
Explore Ko Mak's quiet bicycle trails and roads on a rented bike or scooter
Visit nearby Ko Kradad's wild deer population
Enjoy Ko Mak's many small Thai and Western restaurants
The Island does not have an ATM. There is reportedly one resort which can charge your plastic card and take an additional 5% for the pleasure. There are a few small shops on the island but no 7-Eleven.
There are daily speedboats from Ko Mak to the mainland, Ko Chang, and Ko Kut; slow wooden boats to Ko Chang and the mainland; and daily catamaran service to the mainland.