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Ko Makเกาะมัก
Spend 2 days on Ko Mak to relax on its main beaches, rent a bike or scooter, and enjoy low‑key dining; longer stays only for deeper island immersion.
Ko Mak is a small, lightly developed island in Trat Province with a 27 km coastline, a few sandy beaches and a focus on sustainable tourism. Most attractions are within walking or short bike distance, so a short stay covers the highlights while keeping travel time low.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side)
- avoid May–Oct (higher rain, occasional storms)
- Airport
- TDX
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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 guide8 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
Emergency numbers for Ko Mak191 ▾
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 Mak, 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 Mak is low‑risk; main concerns are lack of cash facilities and marine stingers during rainy season.
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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 / 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.
- AirportTDX Trat Airport (Closest airport to Ko Mak; transfers by speedboat from Laem Ngop pier.).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike or bicycle from many shops; most beaches, restaurants and attractions are within easy walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget resort room, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedBudget resort room, a night, per room฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedBudget resort room, a night, per room฿5,200 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid ฿2,500 (≈ US$80) · High ฿4,500 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- TDX Trat Airport (Closest airport to Ko Mak; transfers by speedboat from Laem Ngop pier.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Feb–Apr. Mixed: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ko Mak: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 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 motorbike or bicycle from many shops; most beaches, restaurants and attractions are within easy walking distance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Kut
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Twice‑daily speedboat from private piers, 45 min
Combine with a beach day on Ko Kut.
Ko Chang
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Speedboat from Kai Bae Beach (high season) at 09:00 or 11:00Speedboat from Kai Bae Beach (high season) at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM
Service runs only in high season.
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.
Good Time Resort
Thai‑style resort with pool, spa and garden; price 1,880–5,100 baht per night
Koh Mak Retreat
Sea‑view villas, secluded; price 1,700–5,500 baht per night
Makathanee Resort
Beachfront bungalows, pool; price 1,000–8,000 baht per night
Thaidaho Vista Resort
Boutique guesthouse, 5 rooms; price not listed
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
- 1,200–2,000 baht (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- 2,500–3,500 baht (≈ US$80–110) excl. bed
- High
- 4,500–6,000 baht (≈ US$140–190) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range resort room1 × 2 nights × ฿5,000 | ฿10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿2,500 | ฿10,000 |
| Speedboat from Laem Ngop pier (round‑trip)2 × ฿1,100 · Check schedule; last boat 16:00. | ฿2,200 |
| Motorbike rental (per day)2 × ฿350 · Check fuel policy. | ฿700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿2,290 |
| Trip total≈ ฿6,300 per person per day, bed included | ฿25,190≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and ferry tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a beachside restaurant | 150–300 baht (≈ US$5–10) |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day) | 80–150 baht (≈ US$3–5) |
| Motorbike rental (full day) | 250–500 baht (≈ US$8–16) |
| Speedboat ticket (one‑way, Laem Ngop → Ko Mak)Check departure time. | 900–1,300 baht (≈ US$30–40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs on the island; one resort may charge a 5 % card fee (check before use).
- Sea urchin spines can cause painful irritation; handle with tweezers and clean wounds.
- Last speedboat from Laem Ngop pier departs at 16:00; plan return accordingly.Last speedboat from Laem Ngop pier departs at 4:00 PM; plan return accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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 Mak. 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: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side) · avoid May–Oct (higher rain, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day‑trip to Ko Kut for snorkeling.
- Include a cooking class at Smile Koh Mak for cultural immersion.
Sources
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