Koot (or Ko Kud) is an island in the Siamese Gulf, which is located near Cambodia.
Administratively, it belongs to the province of spending. Together with the island of Mac (which is located north) and some uninhabited islands AMPHE KO KUT (territorial unit) is the smallest in the number of people living in Amphe in Thailand. On Kuta lives a little more than 1,700 people. In total, on the island of about 130 sq. Km. - Six villages.
Like other Amphe Islands, Kout - part of the Maritime National Park Mu Ko Chang. The length is the island - about 17 kilometers, in width - about 7.5 km (in the widest point). The island of Mac - about 5 kilometers, to the sushi is about 25 km.
You can easily declare Kut the most beautiful island in Thailand. He is really simply awesome.
Kout is quite large, mountainous island, its central part is largely covered with jungle. Western and south coast are littered with glorious white sand beaches. Waters surrounding island, crystal clear. I think the paradise should look like that.
The island is a great road - from Salad JSC (Ao Salad) in the north to Ao Yai (Ao Yai) in the south, so, on this road you can reach almost all hotels (although expensive and smooth, in general, sometimes pretty hill and places broken).
To Kut, first of all, mostly visited organized tours, although in recent years they come here "separate" tourists. To move around the island, rent a motorcycle or bike or ride SonGTEO (Songthaw, a mini-truck such), however, on this transport, the study of the beaches and beauty of the island is a little more tedious, but believe it is worth the effort.
With the placement on the island there will be no problems. Budget options are abounding - watch hotels for Clong Chao Beach (Khlong Chao Beach). But, of course, not a beach bungalow for 250 baht. If you want to still live directly on the beach, you have to pay, perhaps a little more, but in this and the essence - to live on the beach, in this little paradise. Hotels here, as a whole, anyway, inexpensive "surroundings" for tourist groups, although for those who are used to spending more and live with great comfort, there are very pleasant places on the island.
You can recommend the bungalow on the top of the hill, the complex "Duplex Bungalows", - stunning value for money, plus a luxurious sea view from the terrace.
Most snack bars, cafes, bars and shops that are of interest to tourists are located in the area of Clong Chao, but also, most hotels have their own restaurant, so that there should be no problems with this. Ko bus - definitely, not a partition. There is no nightlife here - although, a few towns on the island (bars, I mean) they work late, although there are not a lot of people there, and it is likely that you will be treated in proud loneliness. Not for this people go here, yet.
Like most neighboring islands, Kout - seasonal place. And, although many hotels in recent years have been working all year round, most cafes, restaurants and bars are closed. In addition, why at this time go there? The weather may not please the terrible monsime from May to October can spoil all the impression of the paradise island.
In high season, especially for Christmas, New Year and Songkran (Thai New Year, celebrated April 13-April 19), the island becomes very busy - it is better to book a hotel for these weeks in advance if you don't want to wander around the island from the bungalow to the bungalow in Search for free housing.
By the way, there is no on the island, as far as I know, ATMs (although, maybe, in hotels, you can still pay a card), so come with cash, so as not to get to you.
Internet access through 3G is possible, although also with some difficulties. Some hotels have free Wi-Fi, but unfortunately, it often does not work there. There is an Internet cafe on the northern side of Clong Chao in the tourist station "Tourist Office".
South Beaches (Jak Jak, Phrao and Khlong Hin JSC) We use, first of all, the popularity of Russian tourist groups from Pattaya. And in general, there is a completely different atmosphere than on other beaches on the island. Many European tourists, by the way, write with horror about the fact that "Russians are roaming with vodka and cigarettes." Nothing surprising!
Well, walking around the island, a single pleasure: massive jungle, unreal waterfalls (although very brilliant in April), amazingly good beaches and clean sea. You can try massages in spa with hotels.
Visit Restaurant "Happy Days Restaurant" - There you can taste German beer and really good Thai food. You can go B. "Pizza & Pasta Restaurant" , one kilometer north of Clonong Chao. In a restaurant "Chiang Mai" Serve Thai cuisine in very large plates and all this is very cheap! There is still a very cute restaurant "Bartist" On the way to waterfalls in the same area and some good restaurants along the River Clong Chao, in principle, in any of them you can try the "right" Thai cuisine. Oh yeah, look at "The Peter Pan Bar" - Bar with good atmosphere, calm visitors (see, the Russians do not reach) and cool music.
"The Tawan Eco Bar" - This is, in general, breakthrough!
Drinks, food and music - all this organizes the owner. If you can play on a musical instrument, then you probably end up, sit down to play with him - that's how great.
In addition, around the island you can ride kayaks and boats, to climb the mountains to admire the waterfalls and lagoons where you can hide from the exhausting heat.
Well, of course, snorkeling and diving - underwater landscapes and fish and corals island exactly boasts!
And in general, the water here is cleaner than, let's say, on Chang (and the beaches are also cleaner and better). With the exception, NGAM HO (NGAM KHO) - this beach is so-so.
And here Bang Bao. - Perhaps the best beach.
Spacious, pure, with snow-white sand. Three hotels are on this beach, everything is pretty good. Of these, the hotel Siam Beach Resort is the coolest and comfortable beach.
JSC Baan Chao (Ao Baan Chao) Suitable for people who prefer to enjoy in a variety of services, and housing here is cheaper. The two most famous resort of the island, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell - are not very expensive.
