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Ko Mukเกาะมุก
Spend 1–2 days on Ko Muk; arrive via Trang Airport, minibus + boat (≈500 baht) and explore beaches and Emerald Cave.
Ko Muk is a quiet island on Thailand's Southern Andaman Coast. With a single daily ferry and short bike‑rental loops, a full day covers the main beaches and the Emerald Cave; an extra night lets you relax at a budget hut.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon)
- Airport
- TST
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ko Muk191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ko Muk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyKo Muk is low‑risk; watch for strong currents at the beaches, keep valuables secure, and use licensed taxis or motorbikes.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTST Trang Airport (Daily flights from Bangkok; 45 min car to jetty, then 15 min boat to Ko Muk.).
- Getting aroundRent a mountain bike (≈100 baht/day) from PK Minimiart or take a 50 baht (≈ US$2) motorbike taxi from the pier.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TST Trang Airport (Daily flights from Bangkok; 45 min car to jetty, then 15 min boat to Ko Muk.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ko Muk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a mountain bike (≈100 baht/day) from PK Minimiart or take a 50 baht motorbike taxi from the pier. Walks between pier, Charlie Beach and Farang Beach take 5–10 min.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Farang (Charlie) Beach
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from Ko Muk pier along the main road, about 5–10 min
Main beach with sunset views, bars and restaurants.
Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total from pier
Take a 30‑min kayak from Farang Beach; tours start at 600 baht (≈ US$19), kayaks 100 baht (≈ US$4) per hour
Cave accessible only at low tide; bring a light source.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mookies
Tentalows 250 baht, huts 300 baht; basic showers, shared bar.
Koh Mook Hostel
Fan rooms 350 baht, AC 390 baht; breakfast included.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Bike rental (mountain bike) | ฿100 (≈ US$4) per day |
| Ferry to Ko Muksingle daily service | ฿50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Combined minibus + long‑tail boat (arrival)check | ฿500 (≈ US$16) (Dec 2024) |
| Emerald Cave boat tourstarts at Farang Beach | ฿600 (≈ US$19) (check) |
| Kayak hire | ฿100 (≈ US$4) per hour (check) |
| ATM international fee | ฿220 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only one ferry departs daily at 11:00 am (≈50 baht); book in advance.Only one ferry departs daily at 11:00 AM am (≈50 baht); book in advance.
- Emerald Cave is reachable only at low tide; kayak tours start at 600 baht (≈ US$19), kayaks 100 baht (≈ US$4) per hour.
- ATM fee is 220 baht (≈ US$7) for international cards; cash may be limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; Thai police can assist tourists.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Trang Airport → Ko Muk (minibus + boat): ≈฿500, 1 h 15 min total (check)
- Ferry Ko Muk ↔ Trang (single daily): ≈฿50 each way (check)
- Motorbike taxi from pier: ≈฿50 for 3 km (1.9 mi)≈฿50 for 1.9 mi (3 km)
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sà-wàt-dee)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- เรือข้ามฝั่งอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the ferry? (rʉ̂a kʰâam fǎng yùu tîi năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ko Muk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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