Leisure Islands
10 of the 52 islands of the national park have accommodation, which range from 10 USD to 500 USD a night, usually in package tours of full board groups, inclusive of boat transfers, full meals, at least 2 nights accommodation and side trips to other islands.

Most of the islands have limited or no development at all and many are uninhabited.

Koh Chang Noi - Laem Chang Noi
Koh Chang Noi is an island off Laem Chang Noi (Chang Noi Cape) which is located at  the northwestern tip of Koh Chang and comprised mainly of rocks and forest whereas Laem Chang Noi is a cape of purely rocks with no vegetation at all.

Koh Yuak, Koh Man Nai, Koh Man Nok
This is a small group of islands delightfully visible especially from Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches. Koh Yuak has a small beachfront of sand formed from decayed corals, clear and shallow waters.

Next to Koh Yuak is Koh Plee and Koh Suwan, both of which have rocky shores. Koh Rom, which means Umbrella Island because of the island’s large tree with such shape, has colourful corals about 6 metres deep around Koh Suwan.

Further down south is Koh Man Nai which during low tide is reachable by wading in chest- deep waters from Kai Bae Beach.

Koh Khlum
Koh Khlum was the battleground between the French and the Thai navies during the French colonization of Indochina, and a shelter for the Thai naval forces. It is an excellent dive site especially at Larn Hin area and a great fishing spot. You will find corals at Hin Look Bard and Hin Larp which are about 10-20 metres deep.

Koh Phrao or Koh Sai Khao
This is a small island situated within Ao Salak Petch (Salak Petch Bay). Formerly known as Koh Phrao because of the long lines of coconut trees on the island, it is now called Koh Sai Khao to reflect the abundance of fine white sand. You can either take a pleasant stroll along the concrete pavement by the seaside, or along the sand dune which extends to the sea during low tide. One side of the island has a concrete bridge which stretches out into the sea and serves as a pier and a great viewpoint.

Koh Laoya
Situated further south of Koh Sai Khao is a group of 3 small islands called Koh Laoya Nai, Koh Laoya Klang and Koh Laoya Nok. They are famous for their long white sandy beaches, sparkling clear seawaters, green forests and an amazingly beautiful coral settlement beneath the shallow seawater, particularly at Laoya Klang. A wooden bridge links the islands of Koh Laoya Klang to Koh Laoya Nai. Boats to Koh Laoya leave the Kromluang Chumporn Pier in Laem Ngob on Fridays and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.  Travel time is two hours.

Koh Wai
Koh Wai is a bigger island further south of Koh Laoya with huge bays and 10 km south of Koh Chang. Boat leaves daily from Laem Ngob pier during the high season at 3:00 p.m. and arrives at 5:00 p.m. Taxi boat leaves from Bang Bao Pier for a 1-hr trip which costs 230 Baht (about 6 USD) per person trip.

The beaches of Koh Wai are beautiful with reddish clean sand, some of which have large lump corals right from the beach. The northern beach is the most popular due to its long sandy beachfront and healthy corals. Seawater is relatively shallow and a coral reef can extend up to 2 km long.

Koh Ngam
Koh Ngam is an enchanting island with a very narrow sand dune that forms a gorgeous contour holding the northeast and southwest section of the island together. The almost kidney-shaped island would look like 2 separate islands from afar. Besides holding the island in one piece, the sand dune creates 2 crescent-shaped lagoons which are only 50 metres apart. For the more adventurous, a rope-guided hike up the rocks to a 100 meter-high hill on the southwest side of the island is both challenging and rewarding.

Moo Koh Mai See
An unspoilt group of island made up of mostly mountains and forest with some coconut groves around the fishing villages. Koh Mai See Yai has a splendid sandy beach along its bay on the east side.

There is a pearl oyster farm by Mook Thai Company Limited at Koh Mai See Lek. You can visit the farm with the permission beforehand. Here, the sunset viewpoint attracts many visitors.

Koh Mai Dang
A small island east of Koh Wai, Koh Mai Dang is peaceful and tranquil with white sandy beaches and unspoiled corals making it a great place to fish and camp.

Koh Kood
A group of 24 islands south of Koh Chang was designated as Koh Kood sub-district in 1990. These include the main island of Koh Kood, 9 islands of Koh Maak and 12 islands of Koh Rang. Koh Kood sub-district has a very small population of less than 2,000. About 70% of the population is on Koh Kood while the rest live on Koh Maak. Almost all other islands are uninhabited. Fishing and agriculture are the main occupations.

Situated 80 km southeast of the provincial capital of Trat, Koh Kood is the farthest island from the mainland. It is also the easternmost island of Thailand bordering Cambodia. With an area of 129 sq km, Koh Kood is the second largest island of the Koh Chang Marine National Park  and the fourth largest in Thailand, after Koh Samui. It is supported by essential  infrastructure, which includes a hospital, schools, police station, electricity (mainly for state-run facilities), water and telephone system. Fuel and solar energy are the main sources of electricity here. Most resorts generate their own electricity.

The oldest village in Koh Kood is the Klong Mad Village where the people are of both Thai and Cambodian origins, mostly migrants from neighbouring Koh Kong since the turn of the 20th century during the French colonization of Indochina. Koh Kood has a mountainous terrain in the central region making about 70% of Koh Kood covered by tropical rainforest. Development is scarce and mostly in coastal areas. Koh Kood boasts of scenic beauty, crystal clear sea, pristine beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and a very pure natural environment. The resorts tend to cater to the higher priced market and include boat transfers in their packages. For those who prefer outdoor living, tents are sometimes available. There are several other resorts, most of them on the west coast. Koh Kood is little known to foreigners. Most of the visitors are Thais who find it a paradise. Most resorts have a minimum requirement on number of guests per package, usually 10. However, if you do not have your own group, you can join the others to meet the minimum required.

The west coast is lined with a series of pristine beaches, sparkling clear sea, captivating views and a great place to catch the magnificent sunset. Most of the best known beaches are along the bays. Noted fishing villages include Ban Klong Mad and Laem Hin Dan. The famed Klong Chao Waterfall is situated further inland between Ao Klong Chao and Ao Tapow. This is a fabulous waterfall with a large pool at its front. A 20-minute boat ride from the Klong Chao Bay plus a short hike leads to the fall, or you can hike up the 4-km trail.

Klong Chao Waterfall was once visited by King Mongkut (King  Rama VI) and was given the royal  name ‘Anamkok Waterfall’ in commemoration to Ong Chiang Lue, a Vietnamese king taking refuge in the Kingdom of Thailand during the reign of King Rama I in the late 18th century.

Two of the most beautiful islands closest to the shores of Koh Kood are Koh Mai Si Lek and Koh Raet. Both are small islands of coconut trees, fine beaches, healthy corals and excellent sunset viewpoints.

Koh Raet
Koh Raet is located at the west side of Koh Kood, opposite Klong Jek Ki. It is the small island which covers an area of 2.03 sq km with a short sandy beach. It is blessed with abundant coral reef around the island only 400 metres away from Koh Kood; so you can swim between Koh Raet and Koh Kood. You will be impressed with the wonderful sunset viewpoint.

Koh Maak
Lying between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, about 40 km from the mainland is a group of 9 islands called the Moo Koh Maak. Only 4 of these islands, including Koh Maak, Koh Kradad, Koh Kham and Koh Rayang Nok are occupied. Koh Maak, with an area of only 16 sq km and a 27-km coastline, is the third largest island of the Marine Park. It has a flat terrain with plenty of coconut and rubber plantations with long beaches and clear seawaters. There are only a few hundred people living here, most of them related.

In order to get there from Koh Chang, there are daily trips leaving early in the morning from Bang Bao Pier. These are usually large boats offering snorkelling excursions to the four main islands of Koh Maak, Koh Wai, Koh Kradang and Koh Kham. They can drop you off at your place of choice. A one-way trip to Koh Maak from Bang Bao costs 300 Baht (about 8 USD). Boat leaves twice a day during high season at 8:00 a.m. and at noon. It takes around 2 hours. From November to April, one boat a day leaves from Laem Ngob Pier to Ao Nid on Koh Maak’s southeastern coast. Koh Maak is an island with shores of soft sand beaches, with a particularly scenic beach on the northwest. Inland, there is a vast area of rubber and coconut plantations. Visitors get around by renting motorbikes on days when they’re not at the beach.

There are about 10 resorts mostly situated on the northwest or southwest of the island. The resorts are sold either on full board packages with sightseeing trips and transportation or, on room and breakfast only basis.

Koh Maak is shaped like a cross. The best beaches are on the southwest coast at Ao Khao, and the northwest coast at Ao Suan Yai, where the tiny Koh Kham lies in the distance. The main pier to Laem Ngob is the Ao Nid Pier, east of the island. Infrastructure is limited but there is a road system that conveniently links up the island. Ao Suan Yai to the northwest has the longest and most beautiful beach where you can view Koh Raet, Koh Phee, Koh Kham as well as the captivating sunset. The beach is lined with lazy coconut trees. There are some fine restaurants here too. During low tide, a sand dune appears between Koh Maak and Koh Kham allowing you to walk across.

Ao Khao on the southwest is another spectacular site of fine beach with clear waters and great views of Koh Kood, Koh Rayang Nai, Koh Rayang Nok and the beautiful sunset. There are some reefs teeming with plentiful fishes and is a favourite site for the anglers.

There is no public transport on the island. Visitors walk or rent bikes to get around. Some of the resorts have cars for quick trips at a minimal fee.

Koh Kradad
Koh Kradad is situated northeast of Koh Maak. Formerly, there are many kinds of trees named Kradad from which the island’s name was taken. It is the first island to have land title deeds since the period of King Rama V. During the French colonization of Southeast Asia, the French tried to take possession of lands in Thailand and Koh Kradad was one of them. Therefore, King Rama V issued land title deeds to Thai citizens. You can walk around the island along its white sandy beach, where unspoiled coral reefs are still very attractive. It takes about 2-3 hours from Laem Ngob to Koh Kradad and the best time to visit Koh Kradad is during the months of October to May. Koh Kradad is chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as one of the “Unseen in Thailand” attractions. Currently, there are many business proposals submitted to the Thai government for development. 

Koh Kham
Just 1 km northwest of Koh Maak is Koh Kham, a small island with clear seawater, coral reefs and coconut-fringed sandy beaches that are excellent for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and angling for squids. The island is almost within swimming distance from Koh Maak’s Ao Suan Yai beach. Aged lava exists on the island, in fact, big boulders, believed to be volcano rocks, are seen on its pristine beaches. During low tide, a sand dune practically links the island to Koh Maak.

Moo Koh Rang
To the west of Koh Maak is a group of 12 islands known as the Moo Koh Rang. Of these, Koh Rang Yai is the largest. It is covered with tropical virgin rainforests and boasts the longest and most beautiful beach in the area, the Had San Chao or San Chao Beach. Divers can enjoy its scenic underwater beauty up to 25 metres deep.

Koh Rang Yai has a hilly terrain. Its only low-lying area is at the shores. Birds and reptiles are the main wildlife. Northwards from San Chao is Had Ao Cho or the Ao Cho Beach which is the site of a Marine National Park ranger unit. Here, the water is transparent and swimming is safe. Camping is allowed at a small fee and with the approval of the officer in charge but you have to prepare your own food.

Water supply and toilets are available. In front of the ranger office is a bridge made by dropping rocks and stones into the sea. The bridge was built to help transport supplies from the International Red Cross Organization to Vietnamese refugees in the past.

Further south of Koh Rang Yai is Koh Rang Lek which is the main freshwater supplier to the former. There is a bird’s nest concession in Koh Rang Lek and it is also a major source of bat’s dung, which is known to be great fertilizers. Lucky visitors may see sea turtles laying eggs on Koh Rang Lek and other nearby islets as they are chosen as nesting grounds. The other well-known assets of Koh Rang Lek are its beautiful oval-shaped stones which have smooth textures.

The islands of Koh Kra, Koh Thong Lang and Koh Thian on the northeast of Koh Rang Yai are great sites for skin diving. An array of varied corals and fishes abound. Of these islands, Koh Kra has the longest beach, although only 20 metres long. Swimming is not recommended here as the seabed is carpeted with corals. These three islands are only walking distances apart and the seawater is so shallow that it is possible to do so during low tide, but you should float with a life jacket or buoy to avoid stepping on some of the healthy corals.