TH · Trat · 11.65°N 102.57°E

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Unspoilt waterfalls and glassy bays near the Cambodian border.

Best time
November to April is dry with calm seas. From May to October it's rainy, boats run less often and some resorts close.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Bangkok (about 2 hours), then either fly to Trat (about 1 hour) or go by car or bus (about 5 hours). Speedboats run from piers near Trat to Ko Kut in about 1–1.5 hours.
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Dear group chat,Unspoilt waterfalls and glassy bays near the Cambodian border.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKo KutTH, Trat
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≈ 951 km from KL, as the crow flies
Palm trees. Lagoon. Koh Kut (island), Koh Kood, Thailand.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

One of Thailand's larger islands, off the far east coast near Cambodia, and still one of its quietest. There's no real town, just jungle, waterfalls, mangrove canals and calm, clear bays. It suits groups who want to swim, kayak and do very little else.

Makan

  1. SeafoodFresh fish, squid and crab, especially at the stilt village of Ao Salat.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Khlong Chao WaterfallThe island's best-known waterfall, with a pool you can swim in.Map ↗
  2. Kayak up Khlong ChaoPaddle up the mangrove-lined canal from the beach towards the waterfall.Map ↗
  3. Ao SalatA fishing village on stilts on the north-east coast, good for a seafood lunch.Map ↗
  4. The beachesBang Bao and Khlong Chao are the classic soft-sand bays, and most beaches stay quiet.Map ↗
  5. The big treesHuge old makka trees in the forest, reached by a short jungle walk.Map ↗

Good to know

  • There are few ATMs and many places only take cash. Bring enough with you.
  • Public transport is limited. Rent a scooter or arrange transfers with your resort.
  • Ko Kut is close to the Cambodian border. Check the latest travel advice before you go.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.