Ko Mak Travel Guide

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Thai cooking school in koh Mak

Thai cooking school in koh Mak, Ko Mak

 daiquiritoo Says:  Open in november 2008 Smile koh Mak Thai cooking school is run by a friendly and always smiling young Thai women " Leng " . She was previously teacher at "Blue Lagoon Thai cooking school " in koh chang so she have a lot of experience teaching ;During our 4 hours cooking... 

Beach life

Beach life, Ko Mak

 Rob&Giz Says:  You can snorkel, scuba diving, rent a canoo, windsurfboard or just stay on the beach. 

Hotels  

Good Time Resort, Koh mak: Remote and Thainess

Good Time Resort, Koh mak: Remote and Thainess, Ko Mak

 MrMurphy555 Says:  From the beginning (booking) to the end (payment) service was good and worth the price. View over the other island. Great service and beautiful setting. Original architecture. You get a lot for what you pay. 

Good Time Resort: Thai-houses on Koh Mak

Good Time Resort: Thai-houses on Koh Mak, Ko Mak

 gabihaus Says:  My family had a very relaxing time on the peacefull island Koh Mak. The island is very remote and peaceful. We stayed for a week and did not miss any of the big-city facilities. Just relax at the beaches and enjoyed the teak-wooden (big) houses. The host was very friendly... 

Monkey Island Resort: Relaxed and beautiful

Monkey Island Resort: Relaxed and beautiful, Ko Mak

 Rob&Giz Says:  Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant OK, the seafood is fantastic, especially when they serve the 'catch of the day'. It's not a rip off and there are only 15 bungalows (not 40) as written in the Rough Guide.If you are looking for a quiet, relaxed place at the beach, this... 

T.K Hut Resort: Very Nice beach front

T.K Hut Resort: Very Nice beach front, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  i didnt stayed in this resort,but one breakfast.It's quite reasonable price with comfy bangalow. The restuarant here is good and quite cheap (compare to monkey shock) It has Very Nice beach front ,better than others. very clam and peaceful surrounding. Own by Thai and... 

Monkey Island Resort: Be a Banana

Monkey Island Resort: Be a Banana, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  Monkey Island Resort is located in a coconut grove on the edge of Tukata Bay "Stylish & Trendy but expensive."There are 3 Types of room"Gorilla Hut" (Beach Front) Large, family-sized, air-conditioned hut. Rate=2800 baht per night. Maximum 4 adults. "Chimpanzee Hut" (sea... 

Restaurants  

Monkey Shock restuarant: YuMmy Yummy monkey

Monkey Shock restuarant: YuMmy Yummy monkey, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  The well-known Monkey Shock chain of restaurants spreading throughout Bangkok,This Monkey shock at Ko Mak is the 4th . Other Monkey Shock are located in Satorn road. They provide you truly delicious Thai dishes and Western food in amazing surroundings. Yeah! I have to admit... 

Transportation  

Trat Taxi

Trat Taxi, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  Blue Taxi. (10 seat)It’s 10-Seat taxi. When you arrive Trat. You have to take Taxi to Lam Ngop (The pier to take a boat). It’s very save if you go together with other people (shared),cost you around 20 baht. But if you go alone (1-2 persons) you have to pay 150 bht.... 

Cherdchai Tour ,From Bangkok to Trat

Cherdchai Tour ,From Bangkok to Trat, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  First of all, you have to go to Trat and then take taxi to the pier to take a boat to Ko MAK. There are many Bus services your choice to Trat. But this time i'd recommend Cherdchai Tour,giantic bus business company here. It is air-conditioned coach from Mor Chit or Ekkamai... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Sandflies

Sandflies, Ko Mak

 Rob&Giz Says:  Not exactly what you would really call a 'danger', but they can drive you crazy. The problem is these critters are so small, you don't notice you're being attached until you're covered in small bites that itch, and itch, and itch. It was only after our trip that I read that... 

InSect Insect and Insect.

InSect Insect and Insect., Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  Beware of the insect. They will bite you anywhere any place. Especially night time and day time when you stay under the trees.Have to bring.1. "Go away insect lotion" What i meant is anti-mosquito lotion. Johnson's baby clear lotion is quit great. or there is lemon grass... 

Sports & Outdoors  

craxy Snorkeling

craxy Snorkeling, Ko Mak

 bonbonhart Says:  Snorkelling ,,, Basic set : Mask ,Snorkel ,FinBut dont be worried. You can rent , aproximately 60 baht, life jacket is included.i have my own equipment. !!! Snorkeling with fin is better than feet. Safe your energy but becareful the coral under your fin. 

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 You can snorkel, scuba diving, rent a canoo, windsurfboard or just stay on the beach. 

 

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Escape to KO MAK

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  Location : Trat ,Thailand. 50 KM from mainland (Laem Ngop) Size : Area 16 Sq Kilometers. Perimeter 27 KM. Geographic : Plain area with lots of coconut trees and rubber trees. Profession : Agriculture... 

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 Koh Mak is a small island south of Ko Chang. With the speedboat (10.00 &11.00 am) from Laem Ngob Pier (450Bt, one way) you are in Koh Mak, 50 minutes later. There you'll find the pick ups from the... 

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