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Koh Klum – Worth the effort?

January 11, 2012 – 10:35 AM |
Koh Klum – Worth the effort?

It’s the question on everyone’s lips as they stand on Bangbao pier and see this big island which lies around 7 kilometres to the south.  The island is Koh Klum and from a distance it certainly is an impressive sight as it’s mountainous and pretty big – almost 4Km in …

Koh Kood in Photos (Part 3)

January 2, 2012 – 4:42 PM |
Koh Kood in Photos (Part 3)

I wasn’t planning on another trip to Koh kood so soon, but 10 days after I was first on the island I was back again for a couple of days.  This time I stayed at Mangrove Bungalows, on the river in Klong Chao.  800 Baht/night for a large fan hut …

Koh Kood in Photos (Part 2)

December 22, 2011 – 11:44 AM |
Koh Kood in Photos (Part 2)

More from Koh Kood.  Getting to the island is gradually getting easier.  There are no vehicle ferries but speedboats run from Koh Chang and Koh Mak several times a day during high Season and there are also speedboat services from the mainland at Laem Sok.  From koh Chang a speedboat …

Koh Kood in Photos (Part 1)

December 22, 2011 – 10:32 AM |
Koh Kood in Photos (Part 1)

It isn’t often that I get time to go down to Koh Kood but as I was given a good deal on a room at Away Resort it was worth leaving the guesthouse behind on Koh Chang and heading down there for a couple of days of riding around on …

Koh Yuak in the October Sunshine

October 16, 2011 – 3:43 PM | One Comment
Koh Yuak in the October Sunshine

We’re still in the rainy season but all the photos on this page were taken today – in the brilliant sunshine. Yesterday the sea was pretty rough & murky, there were grey skies and intermittent showers throughout the day. Today, the sun was shining, the sea was calm and it …

Holiday Beach Resort, Koh Mak

April 17, 2011 – 1:57 PM | One Comment
Holiday Beach Resort, Koh Mak

Usually when I visit Koh Mak I stay at Koh Mak Villa, Koh Mak Residence or Goodtime Resort – all owned by people I know well.  However, last trip I made was a last minute affair over Songkran ( Thai New Year ) and so had to find some place …

A Tale of Two Islands Koh Kham v. Koh Kradat

April 17, 2011 – 8:30 AM |
A Tale of Two Islands Koh Kham v. Koh Kradat

Two private islands, one owned by a Pattaya based restaurant owner and property developer, the other by the family behind The Mall department store chain.
Koh Kham is being developed, under the watchful eye of one of Thailand’s top architects, into a high end resort comprising 23 super luxury pool villas …

Fancy a Bit of Holiday Exercise?

April 12, 2011 – 5:40 PM |
Fancy a Bit of Holiday Exercise?

This is what I like to do a couple of times a week if I have time.  If you are staying around Klong Prao, Kai Bae or Lonely beach then this is a nice paddle for anyone reasonably fit. All you need is a kayak, hat, sunscreen or inbuilt resistance …

A Few New Koh Mak Photos

April 7, 2011 – 8:34 PM |
A Few New Koh Mak Photos

I had to take a little trip to Koh Mak this week, part business but mainly pleasure if you were interested. But I had time to ride around the island and only slightly damage a borrowed scooter whilst snapping away merrily.  In this gallery there are only a couple of …

Koh Laoya in all its glory

February 1, 2011 – 4:08 PM | 5 Comments
Koh Laoya in all its glory

Just out of Salakphet Bay lies the islands of Koh Laoya and Koh Laoya Klang.  These two islands are home to one resort and are joined by a 50 metre long footbridge. Koh Laoya Klang has a couple of small beaches the eastern shore and a footpath encircles the island.  …

Koh Kradad. An island you won’t visit. (But should)

December 4, 2010 – 1:17 PM |
Koh Kradad.  An island you won’t visit. (But should)

You don’t see much about Koh Kradad in travel guides or online, and for good reason as there isn’t a whole lot there.  The 2km long flat island is home to one family, a crumbling resort, several fishermen and a large herd of deer.  The deer along with the island …

Koh Kham – Under Construction

November 29, 2010 – 2:58 PM | 4 Comments
Koh Kham – Under Construction

A couple of years ago the private island of Koh Kham, just off the northwest of Koh Mak was sold.  This beautiful little island was famous amongst travellers for the black volcanic boulders that littered the small white sand beach.  Budget beach bungalows were also available at Koh Kham Resort …