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Five islands, almost no crowds, and how to reach them

Trang's islands are the Andaman coast without the crowds: Koh Mook with its Emerald Cave, Koh Kradan's reef, and Koh Libong's dugongs. Getting there takes effort, which is why.

Here is the list of 5 Islands of Trang

1. Koh Libong

It is the largest Trang Island and is still very less visited by the travellers. The island is surrounded by mangroves and mountains and is quite unusual of other Thailand islands. The travellers can get just a few resort or hotel options on the island and one can spend a night in as less as 1000 Baht in Koh Libong.

2. Koh Sukorn

Koh Sukorn is the flat, farmed island of the Trang group: watermelon fields, rubber smallholdings and Muslim fishing villages rather than limestone cliffs. A handful of small resorts sit along the west-facing beaches, and there is no nightlife and no ATM. Where Muk, Kradan and Ngai on this list are snorkelling islands, this one is somewhere to watch ordinary life going on.

3. Koh Muk

An island on the southern Andaman coast near Thailand, the name Koh Muk has a beautiful meaning. Muk is the Thai word for Pearl, and thus the island is also known as Pearl Island. More than 50% of the island is a national park. A resort was built on Koh Muk island, but because it had was made without permission from the correct authorities, it is now deserted. However, the beach is still accessible, and tourists visit it regularly to take in the beauty of the island beaches.

4. Koh Kradan

A 3-kilometre long island, Koh Kradan is located off the coast of Trang. The white beaches here make for excellent attractions for tourists to kick back and relax on. There are other activities available as well for those who want to do more on their vacation. One can go snorkelling in the crystal blue waters and see the underwater life of many colourful fishes and plants which are present in the area. Koh Kradan is a day-destination for tourists from nearby islands.

For a day trip from Thailand, Koh Ngai is perfect for the travellers! This place is often referred to as Koh Hai and is situated off the coast of Trang. There are no shops or fancy places in this island, just a few resorts which boast of the island tranquillity and beauty. The travellers can also hop into Koh Mook, the neighbouring island.

This is the stretch most Thailand itineraries skip. Islands near Krabi covers the busier group north of here, and beaches in Thailand the coast as a whole.

This post was published by Muhammed Salih

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FAQs on Islands of Trang

Which Trang island should I choose?

Koh Kradan for the beach and snorkelling straight off the sand, Koh Mook for the Emerald Cave and a working village, and Koh Libong if you want dugongs and almost no other visitors.

What is the Emerald Cave?

A sea cave on Koh Mook that you swim through, about eighty metres in the dark, emerging in a hidden beach ringed by cliffs. Boats take you to the entrance and guides lead groups through on a rope. Not one for nervous swimmers.

How do I get to the Trang islands?

Fly or take the train to Trang town, then a minibus to Pak Meng or Kuantung pier and a longtail or speedboat out. Allow most of a day from Bangkok, and note that services thin out in low season.

When is the season?

November to April. Many island guesthouses close entirely during the monsoon from May to October, and boat services reduce sharply, so check what is open before travelling.

Are there resorts or is it basic?

Mostly simple. Koh Kradan and Koh Mook have a handful of small resorts and bungalow operations, and Koh Libong and Koh Sukorn are simpler again. Do not expect Phuket-style facilities anywhere here.