Travel advisory · ThailandSome governments advise against travel to parts of Thailand.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km strip along the Cambodian border, Narathiwat, Pattani, Southern Songkhla (Chana, Na Thawi, Thepha and Saba Yoi districts), Thailand-Cambodia border region (entire length), Yala, 20 km strip along the Cambodian border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

50 km strip along the Cambodian border · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand
Narathiwat · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Pattani · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Southern Songkhla (Chana, Na Thawi, Thepha and Saba Yoi districts) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Thailand-Cambodia border region (entire length) · avoid all travel · Spain, Ireland, Italy
Yala · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
20 km strip along the Cambodian border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK

Also named by one government: Border zones of Buriram province (Spain), Border zones of Sisaket province (Spain), Border zones of Surin province (Spain), Border zones of Ubon Ratchathani province (Spain), East of Highways 408 and 4113, including Sakom (Canada), Entire Myanmar border (except Mae Sot) (France), Hat Yai city (Canada), Areas near the Thai-Malaysia border (Ireland), Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line (UK), Myanmar border in Mae Hong Son and Tak provinces (Italy), Myanmar border in Tak and Chiang Mai provinces (Spain), Phatthalung province (France), Preah Vihear Temple zone (Sisaket) (Italy), Satun province (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise Normal Precautions	Jul 7, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country; partial warnings for border and southern areas (regional advisories)	Oct 26, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	Normal Precautions (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance across the country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Koh Kood

A quiet island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Kood suits travelers who want a slow pace and little development.

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Koh Kood, also called Ko Kut, is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, part of Trat Province in eastern Thailand. It is the largest of roughly a dozen islands in Ko Kut District, and its Thai name is เกาะกูด. Fishing, agriculture and tourism make up the local economy, and the island is still relatively remote and underdeveloped. Cambodia and Thailand disputed it in the mid-1960s, and Thailand kept control under the 1907 Siamese-French Border Treaty, which is still the legal basis for the island being Thai.

Trat Province was a trading hub on the route to Siam's capital during the Rattanakosin era (1782 to 1932). Before tourism, islanders mainly grew rubber, fruit and coconuts, and a local tourism industry began in the 1990s. The island suits travelers who want a slow pace on a lightly developed coast. Go in the drier months from January to March, and allow at least three nights.

Koh Kood in five

Book the ferry from Laem Ngop pierBoats to Koh Kood leave from Laem Ngop pier near Trat. Check the current timetable with the operator before you fix your travel day.Getting around
Carry baht in cashMany small guesthouses and restaurants on the island want cash, and card payment is not guaranteed. Withdraw enough baht in Trat or Bangkok before the boat, and ask about card acceptance when you book.Money and costs
Set up a data eSIM before the ferryMobile signal is weaker away from the main village, so download offline maps and your ferry and transfer details before you leave the mainland. Buy the SIM or eSIM in Bangkok or Trat.Phones and eSIM
Book a bungalow with a pier transferMany places to stay sit a drive from the pier, and the roads are rough in parts. Ask whether the price includes a pickup and how far the bungalow is from the beach you want.Where to stay
Check Thai entry rules before you flyEntry depends on your passport, and Thailand requires an arrival card to be filed before you arrive. Check the official immigration site for your nationality before you buy flights.Visas and entry

Things to do in Koh Kood

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Need to know

Currency: Baht (THB)
Entry: Visa exemption for many passports; check your nationality before you fly Read more
Emergency: 191 police, 199 fire; ask your hotel for the ambulance number
Tipping: Not expected; rounding up for boat and taxi drivers is appreciated
Time: UTC+7, no daylight saving

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Dry, cooler
FebruaryRain14 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Dry, calm
MarchRain22 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Dry, hot
AprilRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hot
MayRain29 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hot, showers
JuneRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Showers
JulyRain30 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Showers
AugustRain30 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Showers
SeptemberRain29 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rainy season
OctoberRain29 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Wet, rough sea
NovemberRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Wet, rough sea
DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Wet, easing

Average daily high and low in Koh Kood, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Koh Kood

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 24°
Humidity: 95%
Wind: 5 km/h
Chance of rain: 55%

Koh Kood

05:01 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+7

Today31°26°55%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 55%.
Wed31°25°69%Wednesday: Rain. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 69%.
Thu31°26°50%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 50%.
Fri30°26°43%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 43%.
Sat30°24°63%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 63%.
Sun31°25°66%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 66%.
Mon32°25°71%Monday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 71%.

Updated 03:45 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 33.76 THB

Amount

Converted to

THB · Thai Baht

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Trat townmainland, before the boatThe mainland town with banks, shops and bus links, a useful stop for supplies before the boat.
Laem Ngop piera short drive from TratThe departure point for boats to the islands, worth seeing before your first crossing.
Koh Changby boat via Laem Ngop; check schedulesA larger, busier island near Trat with more hotels and ferries, for travelers who want more choice.

Before you go to Koh Kood

eSIM for ThailandData for maps and ferry ticketsRead the guide

Insurance for island tripsCover for a missed boat or medical careRead the guide

Cash and cards in ThailandWhere cash is needed on the islandRead the guide

Where to stay on Koh KoodCompare bungalows and transfersRead the guide

Rules for Koh Kood, checked

Thailand requires an arrival card to be filed before entry; check the official immigration site for the current process for your passport.Source
Thai drug laws are strict and cannabis rules have changed; check the current rules with the Thai embassy before you go.
Dress modestly at temples, covering shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes before entering the main hall.
Dial 191 for police or 199 for fire, and ask your hotel for the ambulance number before you travel.

Plan around Koh Kood

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Who needs a visa and how to file the arrival card

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Cash, cards and typical prices before you go

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Ferries from the mainland and onward transport

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Bungalows and resorts compared before you book

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Data for maps and ferry tickets on the trip

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Koh Kood FAQ

Is Koh Kood worth visiting?

Yes if you want a quiet island that is still underdeveloped. The economy centers on fishing, farming and a tourism industry that began in the 1990s, so expect simple bungalows and few shops.

Is Koh Kood part of Cambodia?

No. The island was disputed between Thailand and Cambodia in the mid-1960s, but Thailand kept control under the 1907 Siamese-French Border Treaty, which is still the legal basis for it being Thai.

How many days do you need on Koh Kood?

Plan at least three nights, since the boat ride takes part of the day at each end. Two nights leave little time to walk around or enjoy the quiet beaches.

When is the best time to visit Koh Kood?

January to March is the driest stretch. October and November bring rough seas, which can disrupt boat trips.

What is the history of Koh Kood?

Trat was a trading hub on the route to Siam's capital in the Rattanakosin era (1782 to 1932), and pirates gathered in the region and nearby islands at that time. Before tourism, islanders mainly grew rubber, fruit and coconuts.