Koh Kham

Koh Kham: swim and relax

When you visit Koh Kham, you’ll find yourself blissfully lounging on powdery white sands and refreshing yourself with occasional sparkling dips in the crystal-clear sea to see tropical fish swimming around. But there is more to do!

Explore the abandoned luxury resort on Koh Kham

On the island, there’s a resort where no guest has ever stayed—simply because it was never finished! You can clearly see it was meant to be an ultra-luxurious resort, complete with private pools overlooking the sea. For some reason, construction was halted.

Luckily for us, because otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be able to visit Koh Kham as a day trip anymore. Now that no one maintains the resort, nature is slowly reclaiming the area; it will still take some time before all the concrete disappears. When you visit the island, you can freely explore the rooms and imagine what it would be like to sleep there. It’s fascinating but also a bit thrilling! We never found out why the resort was never completed.

Visiting Koh Kham: boat rides and fees

You can visit Koh Kham between 9:00 and 16:00 by hopping on a longtail boat from Ao Soun Yai Beach. It’s a quick 10-minute ride, and the round-trip fare is 300 Baht per person.

Once you arrive, there’s an entrance fee of 200 Baht, which includes a drink of your choice at the island’s only small snack shop. Of course, you can also visit Koh Kham with an island tour, but it will be busier, and you won’t be able to stay as long as you want.

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Kayaking to Koh Kham

If you’re feeling adventurous or want to save some money, you can rent a kayak at Ao Soun Yai Beach for 300 Baht and paddle over yourself. It usually takes around 30 minutes to get there by kayak.

Note: There are toilets and cold showers on the island, but the facilities aren’t in the best shape.

Getting to Koh Mak

Where to stay on Koh Mak? Find out here!

Sabai Beach Resort

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Plub Pla Koh Mak Retreat

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Hidden Beach Resort

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Seavana Beach Resort

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By The Sea

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Mira Montra, The Beachfront Resort

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Explore the beaches on Koh Mak!

Laem Son Beach

Laem Son Beach

Ao Kao Beach

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Pebble Beach

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Ao Soun Yai Beach

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What to see & do on Koh Mak? See our tips!

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Koh Wai

Discover Koh Wai near Koh Mak: snorkeling, kayaking, and stunning bays. Stay at Koh Wai Beach Resort with basic facilities and limited electricity.

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Cinnamon Scenic Boardwalk

The Cinnamon Scenic Boardwalk is a half-kilometer-long wooden pier overlooking the blue sea of Ao Tan Beach in northern Koh Mak. It’s a perfect spot for photos and a romantic str […]

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Somchai’s Love Garden

Somchai’s Love Garden is a unique, partly decayed sculpture garden in the Koh Mak forest, featuring detailed nude female figures, penises, and animals. Not suitable for children, […]

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Koh Rayang

Koh Rayang is a small, beautiful, and charming island with an even smaller white sandy beach, located just off the coast of Koh Mak. On the island stands a small, now dilapidated resort that once had only three rooms. What a paradise this must have been! You can still reach the island by boat; rent a kayak from Sabai Beach Resort at Ao Kao Beach.

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Viewpoint Cape Tukata

For those who like to take in the sights from a bit of a distance, this is, as far as we know, the only viewpoint on Koh Mak. You can reach it by following a narrow uphill path in about 10 minutes. It’s a great spot to visit alongside the nearby Pebble Beach.