Discover Ko Kut: Beaches, Waterfalls and Island Culture

Ko Kut is the southernmost island in the Ko Chang island chain. The island’s beaches and sea are complemented by waterfalls, coral and places with their own cultural character. Ko Kut brings together these different sides.

Waterfalls and Swimming

At Khlong Chao Beach, fresh water flows from Khlong Chao Waterfall into the sea. Khlong Yai Ki Waterfall has clear, cool water and is suitable for swimming. The two water spots are quite different: Khlong Yai Ki is all about swimming in cool water, while at Khlong Chao, water from the waterfall flows into the sea. Khlong Chao Waterfall was given the name “Anam Kok” after a king visited Ko Kut in 1911.

Beaches and Coral

Khlong Hin Beach is about 300 metres long. It is designated as a diving site for observing coral on Ko Kut; its clear seawater is also suitable for swimming. Another dive site is located nearby, at Ko Raet. There are corals and submerged animal sculptures that serve as habitats for marine fish. Ko Raet is a distinct point of interest in the surrounding area. Tapae Beach is in the north of Ko Kut and adds to the island’s coastal destinations.

Cultural Places on Ko Kut

Khao Ruea Rop consists of three large natural rocks whose shape resembles the bows of warships. There is also a shrine to Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak. Wat Ao Phrao temple houses a statue of the same prince. The two places have different features: the rocks and shrine define Khao Ruea Rop, while Wat Ao Phrao is distinguished by the statue in the temple.

The fishing village of Ao Salat in northeastern Ko Kut offers another cultural perspective. There, you can experience island culture. Ban Ao Yai is an old community on Ko Kut where local knowledge and various cultural traditions have accumulated.

Community and Nature Tourism

Nature tourism activities, including collaborative coral care, are organised in Ban Ao Yai. Visitors also take part in activities to release aquatic animals alongside the Trat Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Center. If these releases are important to your travel plans, confirm the dates locally, as the programme may change. Ban Ao Yai is also a popular place for tourists to buy seafood; individual sellers’ offerings may vary.

Trat as a Wider Travel Destination

Trat includes 52 large and small islands with long white-sand beaches and unspoilt coral reefs. The wider Trat destination also offers other landscapes and cultural experiences: at Hat Sai Dam, visitors can walk along a nature trail through the mangrove landscape; there is also a more than one-kilometre-long sandbar made of fine black sand. At the Ban Chang Thun Eco-Museum, you can learn how to make an inhalant from local herbs. These regional examples offer another perspective on Trat alongside Ko Kut’s beaches, waterfalls and communities.

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