Koh Mak News & Updates
Latest news, seasonal updates, and what's happening on Koh Mak right now, including the latest speedboats schedule and travel advises.
Latest posts
- Muay Thai in Thailand: Phuket vs Koh Mak — A Reporter’s Training Diary
17 September 2026
A DIE ZEIT reportage about training Muay Thai in Thailand — first on busy Phuket, then on quiet Koh Mak — and why the island’s small gym might teach you more.
- Advanced Thailand Traveler Chose the Low Season Over the High Season
14 September 2026
Why experienced travelers pick Koh Mak's low season: better air, no crowds, clear views, lower rates — and a beach that does not care what month it is.
- Welcome to the Koh Mak Blog
14 September 2026
Notes, stories and practical updates from Koh Mak — a quiet island in the Gulf of Thailand we are lucky to call home.
Thoughts of a Fifth-Generation Islander
A Koh Mak islander shares how the island has changed across five generations, what has stayed the same, and the small courtesies that help visitors leave the island better than they found it.
Read the story →Koh Mak History
From the founding Sudhidhanakul and Taveteekul families to coconut plantations, rubber trees, and the birth of eco-conscious tourism — explore the story behind Koh Mak's preserved character.
Read the history →
Koh Mak Tennis Retreat — October 9–13, 2026
Escape to a tropical paradise and elevate your game at our exclusive Koh Mak Tennis Retreat. All skill levels are welcome, with personalized coaching and two daily 90-minute group sessions blending active court time with seaside relaxation.
- · 📅 Dates: October 9–13, 2026
- · 📍 Location: White Sand Beach Resort, Koh Mak
- · 🛌 Premium accommodation & daily breakfast
- · 🎾 2× daily 90-minute group classes (8:30 AM & 3:30 PM)
- · 💪 Gym, swimming pool & free high-speed WiFi
- · 🚤 Complimentary pickup from Koh Mak Pier
Packages & Pricing
3,950 THB per night (2-night minimum stay). Each additional night is only 3,500 THB and still includes your daily tennis training and full resort access.
Spaces are strictly limited to keep group classes focused and personalized. Book directly via WhatsApp +66 65 307 1160, visit the White Sand Beach Resort page, or explore more sports packages on Koh Mak.
Koh Mak Muay Thai — Elite Fight Club Reopens
Special workshop · 27 July – 1 August 2027
The Muay Thai gym returns for a focused training workshop. Group sessions at 500 THB. A great chance to stay on the island and train. More info via WhatsApp +66 65 307 1160 or visit the Muay Thai page.
Panan Speed Boat — Timetable
Reservations · +66 92 545 9355
Panan Speed runs all year from Trat, Laem Ngop Pier to Koh Mak. Please book in advance. Plan your trip around the boat schedule.
Koh Mak Ferry — Timetable
Safety with a smile · +66 92 669 4946
Koh Mak Ferry runs all year from Laem Ngop to Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak. Please contact the Boat Company in advance for a secured trip to Koh Mak.