Ko
Chang is
very popular among visitors. Situated in the nearest distance
from Laem Ngob, it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired destinations
on Ko Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between
October and May. During the rainy season from May to October,
visitors are not allowed to the islands south of Ko Chang; for
example, Ko Kut, Ko Mak, Ko wai, and Ko Kham. The boat trip
to Ko Chang can be made all year round. In the rainy season,
a boat will sail along the inner coast of Ko Chang because the
island's long and large shape provides shelter from sea winds
and waves. Visitors will trips on land to individual destinations.
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Ko
Kut is the farthest island
from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks as the fourth of all
Thailand's islands or the second to Ko Chang in Trat. The island
covers an area of approximately 105 sq.km or 65,625 rai.It is
25 km in length and 12 km in width. Its natural features include
mountains and plains where many streams originate and some become
waterfalls.One famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao flows
all throughout the year.It is an ideal place for swimming, consisting
of 3 tiers; the upper two tiers are running streams and the
lower one is a large pond. In 1911, King Rama VI paid a royal
visit to this waterfakk and named it 'Nam Tok Anam Kok' to commemorate
Ong Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches with crystal-clear
sea popular among visitors suach as Taphao Beach, Khlong Chao
Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach, etc. Accommodation with
a private atmosphere is available for visitors at the inner
sea of Ko Kut, and the other two islands, Ko Rat and Ko Mai
Si, opposite to Ko Kut. |
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