THE SATELLITE ISLAND
KOH
RAET
Koh Raet, 400 meters west of Koh Kood, is a small island with a short sandy beach and covers an area of only 2.03 sq km.
KOH
MAAK (Koh Mak)
Lying between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, about 35 km from Laem Ngob, is a group of 9 islands called the Moo Koh Mak. The islands are Koh Mak, Koh Rayang Nai, Koh Rayang Nok, Koh Phi, Koh Kham, Koh Kradad, Koh Nook, Koh Nok, and Koh Nai. Only 4 of these islands, namely Koh Mak, Koh Kradad, Koh Kham and Koh Rayang Nok are occupied. Koh Mak, with an area of only 16 sq km and a 27-km coastline, is the third largest island of the Marine Park. It has a flat terrain with plenty of coconut and rubber plantations. A sub-district to Koh Kood, there are only about 400 people living here, most of them are related.
The main attractions are the long beaches and clear seawaters, with a relaxing atmosphere, and ideal for diving and snorkeling activities. Accommodation mostly consists of charming bungalows. Koh Mak is shaped like a cross. The best beaches are on the southwest coast at Ao Khao, and the northwest coast at Ao Suan Yai, where the tiny Koh Kham lies in the distance. The main pier to Laem Ngob is the Ao Nid Pier, east of the island. Ao Suan Yai to the northwest has the longest and most beautiful beach where you can view Koh Raet, Koh Phee, Koh Kham as well as the captivating sunset. During low tide, a sand dune appears between Koh Mak and Koh Kham allowing you to walk across.
The island does not have a hospital but it does have a clinic with a doctor that comes once a week. Infrastructure is limited and electricity runs 24 hours. There is a road system that conveniently link up the island. Visitors walk or rent bicycles or motorbikes to get around, as both sides of the road are lined with rubber trees thereby providing protection from the heat of the sun. Some of the resorts provide shuttle car service. There are now taxi services that run on the island and can pick you on several points.
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