Ko Mak

Ko Mak is an island in Trat Province, Eastern Thailand.

Ko Mak Halal Travel Guide

There are very few islands in Thailand which are still in the same hands as they were over a century ago. There are even fewer which have a written history covering this period. The extended family, descended from a royal tax collector, Luang Prompakdee still own 80% of the island and run many of the resorts. The islanders, in conjunction with the (Thai) government and a German NGO have been piloting many schemes aimed at making the island Thailand's first environmentally friendly, low carbon destination by showcasing how sustainable development can improve livelihoods and been done in an affordable manner. There are several projects up and running, including hydroponic farms, a biogas plant, solar powered tour boat and hop on, hop off electric bus service.

Travel to Ko Mak

From the Ko Mak pier in Laem Ngop (Trat): Leelawadee Speedboats and Panan Speedboats provide daily speedboat service to Ko Mak, with the last boat leaving for Ko Mak at 16:00. Leelawadee provides service to the Makathanee Pier on Ko Mak's south shore, while Panan provides service to the Ko Mak Resort Pier on Ko Mak's north shore.

From Bangkok / Pattaya: Boonsiri Ferry daily service with (mini)bus transfers from Bangkok and Pattaya to connect with their Catamaran ferry service to Ko Mak and Ko Kood.

From the Laem Sok pier (Trat): Siriwhite Speedboats/CP Laem Sok Group provides daily service to Ko Mak's largest pier at Ao Nid, before continuing on to Ko Kut. There is also a new once-daily catamaran service between Laem Sok and Ao Nid .

From Ko Chang: during the high season there is a twice daily speedboat transfer from Kai Bae Beach at 09:00 and 11:00 to the Makathanee Pier on Ko Mak. First boat is a sure bet and the 2nd only if there are enough passengers.In the low season this service won't run]. On the south end of Ko Chang you can catch either a speedboat or slower wooden boat from Bang Bao.

From Ko Kut: there is twice-daily speedboat service running from most resorts that own private piers at 09:30 and 12:00, arriving at Ko Mak about 45 minutes later. These boats typically continue to Ko Chang or the mainland after docking at the Makathanee Pier, Ao Nid, or Ko Mak pier.

How to get around in Ko Mak

Ko Mak has a 27 kilometers long coastline, many long sandy beaches, a few hills. It is about 16 km² in area.

Ko Phi, also northwest of Ko Mak but southwest of Ko Kham, is unoccupied.

At low tide, it is feasible to walk to Ko Kham (privately owned), which is a smaller island less than 1 kilometers northwest of Ko Mak. It can be visited with a sea kayak from Ko Mak or by walking during low tide. Ko Kham has nice places to snorkel, depending on the direction of wind. Especially the south beach has calm sea, a nice sand dune, black lava rocks with shells, and crabs (or crayfish or shellfish). Near rocks, you may see (or swim over) black sea urchins that have 15|-|30|cm|0 radius and many thin black spines about 30|-|50|cm|0 long. Locals say that the spines contain small needles and poison: if one touches the spines and is stuck by a needle and the needle should be crushed with a rock. The poison is only irritating and not lethal. In (Thai) and the name is hoi men (หอยเม่น).

For exploring the island, motorbikes and bicycles are available for rent at numerous locations, and most beaches and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

What to see in Ko Mak

Ko Mak is a working island with the majority of the island being covered in rubber plantations and pineapple farms.So the main attractions are the beaches. The two main beaches are Ao Suan Yai on the northwest shore of the island.  And Ao Kra Tueng and Ao Kao which run along the southwest facing beach. Other smaller, less developed beaches include Ao Pra, Ao Tao Khai, Ao Tan, and Ao Talong.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ko Mak

• Smile Koh Mak - Learn (Thai) Cooking - Leng has been teaching (Thai) cooking for 5 years now, so relax and enjoy.
• Kayak to nearby islands
• Explore Ko Mak's quiet bicycle trails and roads on a rented bike or scooter
• Visit nearby Ko Kradad's wild deer population
• Enjoy Ko Mak's many small (Thai) restaurants

Dive

• Koh Mak Divers

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ko Mak

The Island does only have limited ATM. There is reportedly one resort which can charge your plastic card and take an additional 5% for the pleasure.

There are a few small shops on the island but no 7-Eleven with Halal food.

Halal Restaurants in Ko Mak

To be updated

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ko Mak

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Ko Mak

For a list of all hotels and resorts visit this page.

• Good Time Resort - Thai-style resort with pool, spa and tropical gardens.

• Koh Mak Retreat - Private sea view villas in a secluded location.

• Makathanee Resort - as beachfront bungalows, swimmingpool and sea view hotel rooms at one of the best beaches on the island.

• Thaidaho Vista Resort - Non-smoking boutique guesthouse (only 5 rooms) with spectacular ocean views and tropical garden.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Ko Mak

There are daily speedboats from Ko Mak to the mainland, Ko Chang, and Ko Kut; slow wooden boats to Ko Chang and the mainland; and daily catamaran service to the mainland.