Ko Mak
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Ko Mak (Thai เกาะหมาก) is a small island of Trat Province, Thailand.
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[edit] Geography
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, 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.
[edit] Tourism
Ko Mak is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the suns on beautiful, white sand beach and swimming in the stunning clear blue water.
Because the island is small and flat its perfect for exploring and getting close to nature, bicycle through coconut plantations along the coastline.
There are about 25 resorts on Ko Mak. Activities include sea kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and motorbiking, also at low season.
Both Ko Kham and Ko Phi can be easily reached with sea kayak from the resorts on north west coast of Ko Mak. Both little islands have nice places to snorkel, depending on the direction of wind.
[edit] Transportation
Bus : From Bangkok; Air Conditioned buses depart from Ekamai ( Eastern Bus Terminal ) on route from BTS, 5 hours to Laem Knob ( Krom Luang Pier for Ko Mak ) via Suvannabhummi Airport, Chantaburi Province. First bus is 0630am from Ekamai.
Speedboat service 4 trips everyday from Laem Ngob 09.30,11.00 AM.,02.00PM.and 04.00 PM. From Koh Mak 07.45,0900,12.00 AM. and 01.00 PM. Takes about 50 minute travel time.
A ferry from Laem Ngop district takes about three hours to Ko Mak and it goes there daily leaving on 15:00 (on August 2004). A ferry from the island leaves at 8:00 (on August 2004).
Taxi around Ko Mak cost 50B per person per trip call Lazy Day The Resort 0897525684 Khun Ek, or Khun Nai.
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