Koh Mook

Koh Mook, also known as Koh Muk, is located in the famous Trang archipelago of Thailand. This is a fairly untouched island and tourism has not been developed yet, so it is not as famous as Trang; however, the beauty of this island is not inferior at all. So it can be said that this island is an unpolished but extremely beautiful gem of Thailand.

Koh Mook Island (Source: Kayak)

At first glance, Koh Mook looks like a wild, simple picture with nothing to explore. But don't be too quick to judge until you see the true beauty of this unpolished gem.

Koh Mook will be the ideal hideaway for tourists looking for a paradise to escape from the busy and bustling life. So what are you waiting for? Follow Asia King Travel to unbox the beauty of this place!

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History of Koh Mook

The pristine Koh Mook Island has been inhabited for centuries. It has a large number of local fishing communities living off the sea. Most of the island's indigenous people come from the Chao Leh or Sea Gypsy communities.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Koh Mook was relatively isolated compared to other parts of Thailand. Under colonial pressure from European countries, Thailand (then Siam) tried to maintain its power. However, these pressures did not greatly affect Koh Mook Island.

A small piece of heaven beach (Source: Mr Jungle Trek)

Seizing the opportunity, Koh Mook began to lay the first bricks to develop tourism in the early 20th century. At that time, the famous and attractive tourist destination on this island was Tham Morakot.

Through ups and downs, this island has witnessed an increase in tourism with both positive and negative impacts. Efforts to balance and preserve the natural beauty of Koh Mook are still going well.

Today, Koh Mook has become a popular destination for tourists looking to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The island continues to attract tourists with its stunning scenery and unique experiences. This makes visitors who have come here not regret it.

The best time to visit Koh Mook Island

Sunny weather with cool breeze is exactly what tourists often choose when going to the beach. If you want to fully enjoy the beauty of this paradise, do not miss this beautiful island in the dry season.

The dry season in Koh Mook

Sunny weather with cool breeze is exactly what tourists often choose when going to the beach. If you want to fully enjoy the beauty of this paradise, do not miss this beautiful island in the dry season.

The seawater at this time is so clear as crystal that you can see the sea creatures swimming freely under the water. Like Thailand, this is the peak tourist season of Koh Muk so room rates and service fees may increase.

The dry season is the best time to visit Koh Mook (Source: Hotelmix)

The rainy season in Koh Mook

The rainy season from May to September is the low season in Koh Mook. The weather at this time will be occasionally rainy and accompanied by humid air. Because it is the low season, there are fewer tourists and the cost is cheap; however, your experience in Koh Mook will certainly not be complete.

Things to do in Koh Mook

The Emerald Cave

The benefit of staying on Koh Mook is that you can easily visit Emerald Cave in the morning before the crowds arrive. Emerald Cave is one of the highlights of this island, particularly Thailand. After swimming through the 80-meter-long tunnel, you will come to an impressive beach surrounded by dense forest and limestone mountains typical of this area.

Emerald Cave of Koh Mook (Source: The lost passport)

Charlie Beach

Charlie Beach, or Garnet Beach, is one of the best beaches on Koh Mook. It is located on the southwest coast of Koh Mook and takes about 30 minutes by motorbike from the main village. 

When you get here, don’t be surprised because Charlie Resort was closed in 2018. Today, the resort is still quite chaotic. However, don’t rush to leave this blog, you can still find some fun here.

A dinner date and sunset viewing is a great experience at Charlie Beach (Source: The lost passport)

With its fine sand and crystal-clear waters, Charlie Beach is a great place to watch the sunset. There are also plenty of food stalls along the beach, kayaks, and sun loungers. Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy dinner by the sea under the sunset?

Baan Koh Mook Village

The village of Koh Mook, also Baan Ko Muk is located in the extension of the Koh Mook Pier. You can find restaurants and travel agencies here. Although there are many facilities, this village still retains its original features. This place will be the right place if you love the rustic and simple.

Koh Mook Village remains rustic (Source: Thai Island Quest)

Koh Mook View Point

The beautiful part of Koh Mook is not only the beach, try changing the atmosphere by hiking the Koh Mook jungle trail. There are several hiking trails, and one of them will take you to Sabai Beach.

Stop and take a picture at Koh Mook trail (Source: Adventure of an Aquaholic)

This trail is full of trees and fresh air, helping you burn off your calories. Along the way, you can climb to the viewpoint to take in the majestic views of the island.

Sivalai Beach ( Had Laem Prao Beach)

Sivalai Beach is located on the east side of the island and close to Koh Mook Pier. The highlight of this place is the long white beach and the rows of rustling green palm trees. In addition, visitors will be stunned when seeing the private and luxurious bungalows of Sivalai Beach Resort.

Sivalai Beach (Source: The lost passport)

One special thing about this beach is that the picture of it changes depending on the tide. The sand here becomes the most beautiful at low tide and you can walk around the hotel on the beach. However, even at high tide, the Sivalai sea water is more beautiful than ever with turquoise sea water.

Visitors to this beach can freely come and go without sleeping in the resort. Savalai Beach becomes more beautiful with a variety of shells, starfish, and crabs of all shapes and sizes.

Koh Kradan

Koh Mook is a beautiful island with many magnificent islands nearby. So why not try rowing and seeing them for yourself? It only takes 1 hour to row from Koh Mook, you can visit Koh Kradan island.

Koh Kradan Island (Source: The Thaiger)

Strolling around this island will be a vitamin pill for your eyes. Beautiful scenery with pristine white sand beaches is what nature has bestowed on Koh Kradan.

Where to stay in Koh Mook 

Koh Mook is a small island but has a lot of options for a great place to stay. But if you are looking for a luxurious experience here, this island has some resorts with great services. The resorts have full facilities such as private pools, and clean and spacious rooms.

Because of the sea view, Koh Mook will make you unable to sleep in and just want to wake up early to catch the sunrise. Some famous resorts on this island, mentioned as Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort

Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort

Located on Koh Mook Island and with direct access to Hao Laem Beach, this resort has a Thai design and a restaurant. Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort is surrounded by beautiful nature that will give you a completely unforgettable feeling of relaxation. You can relax on the hot tub chairs on the pool deck to enjoy the sunset view of Hao Laem Beach.

Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort (Source: Tripadvisor)

Mook Lamai Resort and Spa

Mook Lamai Resort and Spa will bring you comfort, convenience, and romantic scenery. This hotel provides concierge and room service. This makes your stay pleasant and satisfying.

Mook Lamai Resort and Spa (Source: Tripadvisor)

In addition, if you are looking for an Italian restaurant, you can visit Koh Mook City Center Restaurant & Bar, located not far from this hotel.

Where to eat in Koh Mook

This hidden gem will offer you a variety of dishes from local eateries to international restaurants. If you love Thai cuisine, you can visit Jikgo Restaurant to enjoy traditional dishes, fresh seafood, and Thai curry. In addition, if you want a meal with a full view of the sea, you can choose Koh Mook Restaurant.

In a cozy space by the beach, Chao Lay Restaurant offers you a combination of Thai and Western dishes such as pizza and pasta.

Fresh seafood at local restaurants (Source: Tripadvisor)

If you are looking for a restaurant to spend an afternoon watching the sunset and enjoying fresh specialties, do not forget The Beach Bar. In addition, the restaurant also offers delicious drink experiences.

How to get to Koh Mook

Travel to Trang

• By plane: The nearest airport to Koh Mook is the Trang Airport of the same name (TST). There are also several airlines including Thai Airways, Nok Air and AirAsia that offer flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to this city.
• By train: You can take this means of transport from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Trang. This journey will take a long time, about 12 to 15 hours, so you should prepare food and drinks.
• By bus: There are buses from Bangkok to Trang and it usually takes about 12-14 hours.

From Trang to Koh Mook

• By Taxi or Boat: Taxi or local vehicles will take you to Trang's pier (Kuan Thara). Then you can take a speedboat or ferry to Koh Mook. This journey will take about 30-45 minutes.

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