Trat and the Koh Chang Archipelago

Most trips start in Bangkok, then connect east to Trat Province.

• Fastest route: Fly Bangkok (BKK) to Trat (TDX) on Bangkok Airways, then transfer by road to the ferry piers for Koh Chang or to Laem Sok Pier for Koh Mak and Koh Kood boats.
• Overland route: Buses and private transfers run from Bangkok to Trat and the Laem Ngop pier area (roughly 315 km by road). This can be a good option if you are traveling with bulky dive gear.
• Ferries and speedboats: Koh Chang is reached by frequent ferries from the Laem Ngop area. Koh Mak and Koh Kood are typically reached by speedboat or catamaran from Laem Sok Pier, with some routes stopping on Koh Mak en route to Koh Kood.

If you are island hopping, avoid tight same-day connections in the May to October monsoon window because crossings can be delayed or cancelled.

Getting around is straightforward but varies by island.