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Add Thailand to the overtourism list. Europe may be in the spotlight with their global issues demanding they get back their beloved hometown, but Thailand is no stranger to busy streets and crowded beaches.
Bangkok remains a vibrant city, but what may be surprising is the fact that Phuket was recently crowned the most overcrowded tourist destination in the world.
The good news is that Thailand is home to more than 1,000 islands, but there’s one in particular that’s ready to welcome more tourists – and you’ve probably never heard of it.
Although Koh Samui has also entered the mix of no-go destinations, Koh Kood is the perfect alternative to crowd-less beaches and lavish resorts.
Plus, CNN And Thrillist just described this turquoise paradise as one of Thailand’s most breathtaking beaches to avoid the crowds.
Reaching Koh Kood
You may be thinking to yourself, “Where in the world is Koh Kood?”. Don’t worry; it is not a treacherous journey.
While it’s certainly not as easily connected as Phuket or Koh Samui, if it were, it could easily suffer from the same overtourism problems as Thailand’s most popular islands.
But with no airport and few ferry lines, Koh Kood has proudly clung to its ‘hidden gem’ status, a feat not easy to achieve in this day and age when TikTokers and Instagrammers are seemingly turning over every stone.
Like most adventures in Thailand, they start in Bangkok. From here you will need to travel to Trat, ideally by bus or quick flight (only served by Bangkok Airways).
Of course you can also make a pit stop in Pattaya, Thailand’s renewed beach city, where more tourists are also coming.
Any way you look at it, the stopping point is Trat, where you’ll hop aboard a couple ferry or speedboat options or Boonsiri’s high speed catamaran.
They all provide a direct link to the virtually untouched coasts of Koh Kood, so untouched that it doesn’t seem real.
But first, Thai is a cool language. Koh Kood is also called Ko Kutso pay close attention when choosing your transportation.
The breathtaking nature of Koh Kood: Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand
Thrillist just revealed the ‘best beaches in Thailand’, including a breathtakingly beautiful beach that lights up the gleaming shores of Koh Kood.
Koh Kood’s is in good company between Pattaya, Phuket and Krabi, among other lesser-known islands Tha Pho Beach.
Here you will find a real-life dream of pure tranquility and some of the most photo-worthy coastlines in all of Thailand.
Thrillist highlights the beach’s soft “white sand,” “tranquil turquoise waters” and “thriving underwater ecosystem” with an array of wildlife from barracudas to sea turtles, so prepare to go snorkeling!
While you’ll definitely want to stay in Tra Pho for a while to enjoy every second of it, Koh Kood offers a host of breathtaking beaches to enjoy – many of which are lined with swings and hammocks.
Don’t sleep in the island’s lush jungle, either, home to countless gushing waterfalls that cascade into serene swimming holes.
If you do it right, you can create a private oasis in the middle of the jungle, as tourists don’t exactly flock to Koh Kood like, say, Phuket.
Another hidden gem is what is known as the Makka tree. This 500-year-old tree is one of the most popular landmarks on the island for photo opportunities.
Who needs Phuket when you have the luxury resorts of Koh Kood?
Phuket may be at the top of many bucket lists around the world, but there are plenty of postcard-perfect beaches to indulge in at chic resorts across Thailand.
Koh Kood may not be on the radar for most, but the bright side is that there are already plenty of resorts to choose from to cap off an epic holiday.
You may have to scrape your bank for any remaining change to scrape together enough dough to book a room at Koh Kood’s finest five-star resort Soneva Kirirising to $1,500 per night.
However, there are many more fantastic places to stay along some of Thailand’s most beautiful coastlines, such as the easy-to-remember Koh Kood Resort or Tinkerbell Resort.
According to TripAdvisorThese are the current top 5 resorts in Koh Kood: (based on traveler reviews)
- High season Pool Villa & Spa
- Shantaa Koh Kood
- Soneva Kiri
- Koh Kood Beach Resort
- Tolani Resort Koh Kood
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