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Despite being a beautiful mountainous island with white sandy beaches and crystal blue water, for the independent traveller, Ko Kut (also spelt Ko Kood) is a difficult destination to explore. Resorts cater specifically to package tourists, and although most will take walk in guests, there are few restaurants, shops or travel services available for those not booked on a package.

Ko Kood is the southernmost and second-largest island in the Ko Chang archipelago, and the closest to Cambodia. Rumour has it that there's a secret ladies village of Cambodian and Vietnamese refuges somewhere on the island, and many of the island's residents are undoubtedly from Indochinese stock.

For explorers there's a temple to be found in the centre of the island in a small valley, and also on the south point of the island is a huge lighthouse. If you can manage to find out how to reach it, it's supposedly possible to climb up to the top where amazing views can be had of both Thailand and Cambodia. Neither of the aforementioned have roads however, so you'll need some walking boots and a machete!


Accommodation-wise, the theme is overwhelmingly up-market. That occasional whine of a helicopter flying low overhead... that's the sound of Bangkok's mega-rich business set taking their families to a hermetically sealed hideaway for the weekend. Many of the super-class resorts are accessible only by boat or helicopter, so to be honest you don't even know they're there.

Fortunately there has been an expansion in the budget range over the past five years and now there's more than a half dozen places in the Klong Chao area which cater to the more modestly financed traveller, with the odd small eatery or bar to be found around; just don't come here expecting any nightlife as it simply doesn't exist. A relaxing spot for romantic couples to unwind, but for boys on tour its better to stick to Ko Chang.

It pays to book ahead, as many places fill up during the high season or close down for the low season, depending on how busy they are in any particular year.



Text and/or map last updated on 20th August, 2009.

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