Getting to Koh Mak

Getting to Koh Mak can be done by car, plane, taxi, limo, bus and by boat. Koh Mak is situated in eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border in the Gulf of Thailand and is about 300 Km (188 Miles) from Bangkok, about 50 Km (30 Miles) from Trat (mainland) and around 23 Km (15 Miles) from Koh Chang.

How to get to Koh Mak

From Bangkok to Laem Ngop pier

Driving yourself: Assuming you are near Suvarnabhumi airport, take the highway No. 7 and follow until you find the exit to highway number 344 (Chonburi-Baan Bung-Klaeng). When you have reached Klaeng, take a left to highway route 3 in the direction of Chanthaburi and Trat. About 25 Km’s before reaching Trat city you will pass a police and army checkpoint. Turn right at the first traffic lights next to the gasoline station. From there follow the signs to Koh Chang until you reach Ngop pier. There is a secure parking lot at 50 Bath per night.

By Air-Conditioned Bus: Try to take a bus directly to Laem Ngop pier. Some busses only go to Trat city, so you’ll have to take a local taxi to the pier (60 – 80 Bath).

Ekkamai Station (directly to Ngop pier):

• Fare: 250 Bath
• Disctance: 331 Bath
• Travel Time: +/- 5 hours
• Departure time from Bankok: 6:30, 07:45 and 09:45
• Departure time to Bankok (from trat): 12:30, 14:00, 15:00
• Call 1490 for more info

Morchit Station (takes you to Trat city, so take a local taxi to the pier):

• Fare: 248 Bath
• Disctance: 327 Bath
• Travel Time: +/- 5 hours
• Departure time from Bankok: 07:30, 11:00, 22:00
• Departure time to Bankok (from trat): 11:00, 19:00, 24:00
• Call 1490 for more info

From Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal:

• Fare: 270 Bath
• Departures directly to Laem Ngop: 08:15 and 10:15.
• Departures to Trat city: 6:40, 10:10, 11:40, 13:10, 16:10, 18:10 (in Trat take taxi to pier)
• Call 1490 for more info

By private van or taxi: You can rent a private van from anywhere in Thailand. I will post the rates from Bangkok but the closer you are to Trat the lesser you will pay. You can get picked up from you hotel or anywhere you want. Prices can vary!

• 3,800 Bath for a regular taxi (3 persons)
• 4,500 Bath for a 5 person minibus
• 4,800 Bath for a 5 person VIP minibus.
• 5,000 Bath for a 9 person minibus

By shared minibus: This is a cheap and fast way to get to Trat. You can book ashared minibus from almost every travel agent. You can easily reserve a place near Kao Sarn Road or Victory Monument. Rates are usually 300 Bath. A return ticket can be booked on the pier at the same rate.

By Limousine: If you like to travel in style you can use the limousine service from Suvarnabhumi Airpot for 10,000Bath

By Airplane: You can take an airplane from Suvarnabhumi Airpot to Trat Airpot. During the low season there are 2 flights per day and during high season there are 3 flights per day. When you arrive at Trat airport you can take a minibus to the pier for 300 bath.

From Laem Ngop pier (Trat) to Koh Mak

By wooden boat:

There is room for 80 people and it takes about 3 hours to get to Koh Mak. This boat takes you to Ao Nid pier on Koh Mak. The boat leaves Laem Ngop only on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 am and ticket costs 300 Bath per person. The boat returns to mainland at 8:00 am, every Monday and Friday. If you have a lot of time, this boat is a “classic”, you move slowly with the locals and all material what is needed on an island. If the waves are high, the wooden boat might be also a good option. There is a bath-room on the boat, but please bring your own drinks for the trip.

By Speed boat:

The Panan Speedboat leaves Leam Ngop pier at 12:30 and 16:00 and takes about 45 minutes to Koh Mak. During low season other schedules apply. The fare costs 450 Bath and takes you to Ao Soun Yai pier (Koh Mak Resort)

The speedboat returns to the mainland at 9.00 and 13.30 (last boat leaving the island).

With the Lelawadee Speedboat it takes about 50 minutes to get to Koh Mak. During high season the boat leaves daily from Laem Ngop at 10:30 and 14:00. The current rate is 450 Bath and takes you to Makathanee Resort (Ao Kao Beach). During low season other schedules apply.

This speedboat returns to Laem Ngop at 8.00 am and 12.00 noon.

Important: The last speedboat leaves at 16.00. When you miss this one, you have to sleep over in Trat or Koh Chang.  Depending on the weather-condition, the speed-boats sometimes cannot operate. This happens 10-15 days a year.  Bring raincoats and cover for your bags in the rainy-season.

If it rains, you will get wet! Another advice: Sitting in the back of the boat is more comfortable than in the front.

Most travellers and locals use this pier, it is more convenient and easier to reach.

From Laem Sok (Mainland)

The Siriwhite Speedboat leaves every day from Laem Sok at 13.00 and arrives at Koh Mak ( Ao Nid Pier) at 13.45 (450 Baht)

And back at 10.40 to Laem Sok

From Koh Chang (Bang Bao Pier)

The Bang Bao Wooden Boat leaves Bang Bao every day at 9.00 and arrives Koh Mak at 10.45 (300 Baht). Back to Bang Bao at 12.00 and arrives at 13.45. (only High-Season)

The Bang Bao Speedboat leaves every day at 12.00 and arrives Koh Mak at 12.45 (550 Baht).

Back at 10.30 every day and arrives at 11.15

From Kai Bae Hut (Koh Chang):

Kai Bae Speedboat leaves every day from Kai Bae to Koh Mak at 9.00 and 11.00 am (600 Baht)

And return at 9.45 and 10.45 (every day until May 2011)

From Koh Kood to Koh Mak

Bang Bao Speedboat:  9.00 – 10.00 (400 Baht)

Siriwhite Speedboat: 10.00-10.40 (350 Baht)

Kae Bae Speeboat: 9.00 – 9.45 and 11.00 to 11.45 (600 Baht)

Boat Time Table

From	To	Name	Departure	Arrival	Pier on Koh Mak
Main Land	Kommaluang Pier	Leelawadee	10:30	12:30	Makathanee Resort
		Panan	12:30	13:30	Koh Mak Resort
		Leelawadee	14:00	15:00	Makathanee Resort
		Panan	16:00	17:00	Koh Mak Resort
Main Land	Laem Sok Pier	Siriwhite	09:00	09:40	Ao Nid
		Cinnamon	11:00	11:30	The Cinnamon Art Resort
		Siriwhite	13:00	13:40	Ao Nid
Koh Chang	Kai Bae Pier	KB Hut	09:30	10:00	Makathanee Resort
		KB Hut	11:00	12:00	Makathanee Resort
Koh Chang	Bang Bao Pier		09:00	09:50	Monkey Island Resort
			12:00	12:50	Monkey Island Resort
Koh Kood	Bang Bao Pier	Siriwhite	10:30	11:00	Ao Nid
		CP	12:00	12:30	Ao Nid

By Airplane

Airline Time Table

From	To	Flight	Departure	Arrival
Bangkok	Trat	PG301	08:30	09:30	Daily
		PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily
Phuket	Samui	PG260	12:55	13:50	2356
Samui	Trat	PG260	14:20	15:40	2356
Chiang Mai	Bangkok	PG222	06:55	08:15	Daily
		TG101	08:10	09:20	Daily
		FD3231	08:20	09:30	Daily
		PG216	10:00	11:20	Daily
Bangkok	Trat	PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily
Chiang Rai	Bangkok	FD3251	08:35	09:55	Daily
Bangkok	Trat	PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily
Udon Ratchathani	Bangkok	TG21	08:00	09:05	Daily
		FD3321	09:30	10:40	Daily
Bangkok	Trat	PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily
Udon Thani	Bangkok	FD3361	08:55	10:00	Daily
Bangkok	Trat	PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily
Khon Kaen	Bangkok	TG41	07:45	08:40	Daily
Bangkok	Trat	PG303	12:15	13:15	Daily

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