A Thai Island PARADISE All To Ourselves (Koh Kood): Best Beaches, Street Food And Fun Things To Do

Koh Kood (Koh Kut) is one of the most idyllic islands that we visited in Thailand and we loved its relaxed vibe and very beautiful beaches. It's safe to say that Koh Kood has become one of our favourite islands in Thailand.
Koh Kood is more of a hidden gem when it comes to islands in Thailand and it was never the bustling tourist destination that Koh Samui or Phuket are.
That's why we were excited to come here, as we were expecting a quiet paradise island. And that's exactly what we got! Of course also due to the current situation in the world, we had many parts of the island almost all to ourselves. Especially the beaches were very empty, which was almost a bit overwhelming.
In this video:
0:00 Start - We're on Koh Kood!
0:57 Our Koh Kood exploration plan
1:48 Checking out Bang Bao beach
3:28 Checking out Ao Tankian beach
5:05 Driving to Secret beach
7:16 Trying street food on Koh Kood
10:14 Klong Chao waterfall
11:14 Checking the Mammoth trees of Koh Kood
Koh Kood Beach Review:
We spent most of our time relaxing, checking out the different beaches, eating street food and visiting other attractions on Koh Kood, such as waterfalls.If you're planning on visiting Koh Kood, here are our thoughts on the beaches that we visited:
- Bang Bao: probably our favourite all around beach. It's got very clear water and is very windstill as its bay is protected from both sides. It's a bit more on the commercial side, but that also means quick access to drinks and even massages. We also did some light snorkeling here, which was nice.
- Neverland beach (Ao Jak) was our second favourite beach. It's quite secluded with two cafes that belong to resorts. It can get more windy here, so the water is maybe not as clear as at Bang Bao, but it's still very nice. The water is quite shallow, so this makes for a nice place to hang out in a bathtub-atmosphere.
- Secret beach: This is a more "wild" and very pretty beach, but harder to reach and soon home to a large resort. It's very secluded, as long as there aren't any tour groups there that come there by boat. There are two beaches at an angle that are connected at the tip and it's very idyllic.
- Ao Tankian: Very secluded beach even though it's next to a resort. Not as pretty as the other beaches, but there wasn't anyone around, so it was a cool experience to watch the sunset here.
- Klong Chang beach (Tinkerbell) is where all the main resorts are, such as the Tinkerbell resort. The water is nice and turquoise, but the beach is narrow and it's only really a lot of fun if you're also staying in a resort there.
All in all we loved the beaches on Koh Kood and there's definitely something for everyone here. We can also recommend checking out the mammoth trees on the island, which were impressive.
What's next?
We'll be spending a few weeks in Thailand, before continuing to our next country in Asia, which will probably be Sri Lanka. And then? We'll see!
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[@Bambeakz]

Just been there. Little less empty but still had some waterfall and beaches for ourselves. 3 week hanging around the 3 islands here is very different from how we normally travel (more focused) but we are loving it

[@ZoeandSimon]

Super nice, we'd love to go back and do the same! 😁 We usually also travel quicker, but these islands just make you want to extend your stay. Hope you had a great time!

[@topgammar3763]

I subscribed to your channel right away as soon as I heard you picked up the trash on the beach. So cool! Besides the littering from the tourists, the waves bring in the trash from the sea as well.

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks! 🙂 Yeah a lot of it comes from the sea, which makes it so hard to keep a beach clean for more than a day. That's why it's extra difficult to understand why people then also leave their food and drinks containers on top of that 😅

[@christianbecke1616]

Wow that's just awesome!

[@ritankarsasmal380]

that intro with Zoe getting pushed off of the swing n showing middle finger is so funny n cute! 😂

[@ZoeandSimon]

😁😊

[@pongtornamornrattana5039]

Thank you for visiting Thailand,🙏😘

[@drewcorry5056]

Excellent From Start To Finish

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks a lot! 😁

[@suayhughes8103]

Beautiful beach 🏖 I enjoy watching. Just be careful guys

[@poduguragamadhuri5580]

You guys are amazing and loved the video😍

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@jimjones3777]

Really nice video, thanks for taking us with you! The island looks great! 😊

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@feelslikehometravels1232]

Wow Koh kood looks insane! We definitely want to visit

[@ZoeandSimon]

Yes, it's super nice! 🙂 Very laid back and just overall really pretty.

[@lynnlynn3060]

Wow koh kood so beautiful🥰

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you, yes the island is great! 😊

[@p.c.hennig4264]

tolle Sache und weiterhin viel Spaß für Euch beide

[@ZoeandSimon]

Danke! 🙂

[@PromenadeinFrance]

We're going there in 2 weeks. Very happy to have discover your channel also ! Love the spirit of your video

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you, hope you have a great time! 😊

[@bluehippo4462]

The beaches look amazing! I guess I should go there, before everyone else does 😘

[@ZoeandSimon]

They definitely are! 😊😘

[@exs1803]

Wow I did not know Koh Kood is so beautiful, the beaches, the waterfall, the trees etc Its relatively remote and undeveloped compared to other islands n Thailand. But it is a great place to spend a relaxing laid back vacation. Lovely tour.

[@ZoeandSimon]

Yes, we had a great time on Koh Kood! 😊

[@user-ws1dr6ik9i]

หวัดดี☺

[@fish8882]

love Thailand

[@poshmasterpiece888]

Very happy to see your clip. And most of all, the two of you enjoyed the beach and the private island.​ Moreover, I was excited when I saw Zoe's beauty. Because she has a face like my girlfriend.. that she disappeared on Phuket Island

[@walkwithtimmi2764]

Beautiful paradise beaches, I love it!! Especially never heard mammoth trees on island b4. By the way , the skewer that Simon ate at minute08:09 is chicken heart grilled. 👍

[@gun.zlinger]

I'm quite sure they are chicken livers though. I have had them quite a few time before. Try googling it.

[@user-zi8wh7xq6b]

Welcome to thailand :) enjoy the trip ❤️

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@phettnaraks5805]

สวัสดีจร้าาาาขอให้มีความสุขมาก ๆ นะ

[@phettnaraks5805]

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[@user-nr2wf2zg7f]

น่ารักค่ะ

[@pattyk7132]

ohhh jaaa! Simon, das ist Hühnerleber 😋

[@ZoeandSimon]

Danke, sehr gut dass wir das jetzt definitiv wissen 😁😋

[@jenler3130]

i'm gonna leave Germany soon for my holidays in Thailand (finally back home) and Koh kood is one of my destinations :D hope there is still water in klong Chao waterfall * fingers crossed*

[@ZoeandSimon]

Very nice, hope you have a really great time! 😊 Of course during this time of the year most waterfalls don't have that much water, but if it's been raining then Klong Chao doesn't disappoint! 🙂

[@jenler3130]

@@ZoeandSimon Thank you so much 🙏🏻 1 subscribe has been added to your channel!

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks for subscribing! 😊

[@Mada521]

Welcome​ to​ Thailand​ I'm​Thai​ people​ kha🇹🇭💪🤟🥰💝

[@blackjackyellow6989]

Wow great video dude! Next. You must try to come in Indonesia

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks! We would love to travel to Indonesia! 😊

[@fuse8095]

Hello🙏🙋

[@ZoeandSimon]

Hi! 👋

[@lafayette4381]

The water is so clear🧐

[@ZoeandSimon]

🤗

[@lekiescafe15]

hello I’m thai But I went there last time 10 years ago. The blue water is so beautiful. I miss there 😂

[@ZoeandSimon]

Yes, the water is incredible 🤗

[@vaska1999]

Like Barbados: lots of empty beaches with white sands, tree shade, and pristine clear waters.

[@Nisit.K]

I've stayed at the Peter Pan Resort and Captain Hook Resort at Koh Kood. It's very beautiful and I want to go back again.

[@ZoeandSimon]

Yes, they looked very nice! And with the beach being so close it must be very relaxing 😁

[@tripcrafterchannel]

Omg, why did I not know about this beach when we were there! It’s soooo beautiful! I need to go back! 🥺😳✨

[@ZoeandSimon]

They all were pretty spectacular! We're also missing them already 😁

[@manoojamamporn3126]

Welcome To Thailand 🇹🇭💘💞💖💝💗💕💯🙏🙏🙏ขอให้เที่ยวให้สนุกอร่อยกับอาหารไทยเดินทางแลอดภัยครับ

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@pimmii7982]

สวัสดีค่ะ Welcome to Thailand . na ka

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@sriisland9856]

😍😍😍😍...👌

[@bushrasaleemvlog4558]

So beautiful sister 🥰

[@mukmuksurin7370]

Omg 😃

[@ZoeandSimon]

😊

[@klarafeher7815]

😮😮❤❤

[@uthaikvangponok8773]

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[@meghanndee2865]

Wow. What an inspiring video. What month were you there?. Happy travels X

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks a lot! 😊 We were there this year in January 🙂 Stay safe!

[@s7c841]

If you could pick between Koh Kood and Koh Chang which would you go for? Heading to Thailand in a couple of weeks and have time for 3 days on one of them. Great video by the way!

[@ZoeandSimon]

That depends on what you're looking for in an Island. Koh Kood is the place for beautiful and lonely beaches (they are more scenic than the ones on Koh Chang), but it's a bit harder to find places to socialize and meet new people. It all feels a bit more remote there. If you're looking to meet people, Koh Chang might be the easier option, although it's also not a typical party place. On Koh Kood you might have to ask around a bit and stay in the right area (there wasn't much going on where we stayed). Still, as a couple, I think we would go for Koh Kood if we only had 3 days! Hope that helps! We're sure you will have a great time either way 🙃

[@neilharris8606]

Koh kood is on my list in April,if all goes well with test annd go

[@ZoeandSimon]

Nice, hope you have a great trip! 🙂

[@user-tk8qx6gx7t]

ฉันรักพวกคุณที่สุุด ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวเมืองไทย

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊

[@theflipside_63]

Such a beautiful beach. I can smell whatever the lady is grillin' 07:43.

[@ZoeandSimon]

It's a good combo, nice beaches and a BBQ 😁

[@MaeFilipinavlog]

Woohw is really nice place I think it's better than Philippines hehe really beautiful place Thailand

[@ZoeandSimon]

I think both countries are very beautiful! 🙂

[@margoudvnk9534]

Nice video 😍 I wonder if Kho Kood is flat or like in Kho Chang up and down with crazy curves 😅 and how to get to this gorgeous island? Did you go from Kho Chang or from the mainland?

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you! 😊 It's not flat, but there aren't as many steep hills as on Koh Chang 😁 We enjoyed riding our scooter here a lot! To get there we took a ferry from Koh Chang, but it's quite easy to get there by ferry from the mainland too 🙂

[@samitphompan7357]

Look at Simon Lips when he eating noodle 🤪😂

[@ZoeandSimon]

😂 It was a lot of chili though! 😁

[@MatrixDeception722]

0:36 did you edit right before we can see Zoe telling you to F off with a beautiful smile 😂😂😂

[@ZoeandSimon]

mayyybee 😁

[@Tam1623.]

Welcome to Thailand, would you like to visit Chiang Mai or Mae Hong Son? If you come to the North, I'd be happy to be your guide.

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you, that's a really great offer! We actually just left the north of Thailand unfortunately, but we'll let you know next time! 🙂😊

[@GAJELAScc]

Please visit philippines too okay. Zoe so cute

[@B_Y92]

Can I please ask how was food experience? If we want to stay for 1-2 weeks there, are street foods as versatile and affordable money wise, compared to bangkok and othere islands in Thailand? Thank you very much for your sharing your experiences💞

[@ZoeandSimon]

We don't really know what it's like on Koh Kood at the moment, as we filmed this at the beginning of the year. When we were there you could definitely get street food all over the island, but there's much less variety than in the cities we visited. It was mainly a few stalls along the main roads, but we didn't find bigger street food markets. This could have changed however in the past few months. So we wouldn't go to Koh Kood specifically for the street food. Many restaurants however also sell dishes that are quite cheap (depends on what you're used to of course), but all in all you'll probably find enough to eat for one or two weeks.

[@B_Y92]

@@ZoeandSimon thank you very much Zoe and Simon for kindly taking the time to reply ❤️❤️❤️ I like your channel 💜

[@Brez6645]

Can I ask what the name of the resort is where you stayed? It looks very nice.

[@ZoeandSimon]

The place we stayed at is called "Wooden Hut KohKood" (you can find it on google maps). It's not a resort though, more of a budget accommodation, but it was really good 🙂 The bungalows are spacious and the owner is super nice!

[@Brez6645]

@@ZoeandSimon Thanks so much guys for the information :)

[@rahulsingh-vo1fb]

Zoe and simon together look very beautiful

[@swjimmy72]

Yes indeed, the secret beach or Klongjao Han or Klong RaHan beach is the top of Koh Kood, pity the new resort coming up (bungalows are just too close from one to another and I ou;d reckon that the noises couldn’t be concealed at all) last time we were there, Soneva has been leasing the end part of the beach and the security guy was stopping us to go any further, I told him that no one owns any beaches in Thailand unless they show me the deed and I shall oblige. We carried on to the service area and we were refused for the service of any drinks nor snacks (this is understandable, exclusively for the resident guests. Have you been to Ao Prao Beach? Of course, the access to the beach must pass thru the Ao Prao resort with the sign at the entrance ”This is the private property” but the owner is very kind, she is the second gen from her father and been on Koh Kood since the beginning. Ao Prao is also fascinating like the secret beach, coming very soon, the big chain tycoon “Central:-Centara Hotels” bought and became the owner of the beach next to Ao Prao. Am from Trat and I could not see anywhere like Koh Kood. The grilled stick you had is indeed the chicken liver, and just next door to the noodles shop is the rice (to order) runs by a bit aged lady and her cooking is one of the best and another is a small shop opposite to the police station next to the only bank on the island. Reasonable price for what you can get on Koh Kood when compared with Samui, Phuket or so.

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thanks for the insights! We miss Koh Kood already and can't wait to return 😊

[@user-os7mu9sh7e]

😂❤

[@robsterkowski]

Wie reist man denn auf die Insel? Mit dem Flugzeug nach Trat und dann mit dem Boot?

[@ZoeandSimon]

Ja genau 🙂 Nach Trat mit dem Bus oder Flugzeug und dann mit der Fähre rüber. Die Fähre fährt nicht direkt von Trat, sondern 30-45 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Zwischen den Inseln (Koh ChangKoh Kood) fahren auch Fähren.

[@robsterkowski]

@@ZoeandSimon Dankeschön! Ihr macht echt coole Videos!

[@ZoeandSimon]

Vielen Dank! 🙂

[@smsoderso]

Cause I'm a Island Boy

[@ZoeandSimon]

😁😋

[@BushcraftMo]

HEHE You at chicken bum not liver 🤗🥰😀

[@ZoeandSimon]

Oh well, tastes good 🤷‍♂️😁

[@jyung55]

liver , gizzard chicken grilled , and noodles strong soup it call boat noodle " nam tok" add a little blood of pork .. ka ..

[@ZoeandSimon]

Thank you, we were wondering about that! 🙂

[@vuthiphanvongmongkol1167]

Koh Mak next station pls

[@ZoeandSimon]

Sorry, next stop is Chiang Mai! 😁 We would love to go to Koh Mak though.

[@B_Y92]

Did you never experience these things stinging you in water during swimming? Possibly micro jellyfish or so?

[@jasenwright1178]

The 'Resorts' want you to think its 'illegal--take a look at Koh Chang!

[@ZoeandSimon]

Yes, Koh Chang is even more confusing and the beaches are harder to reach 😅

[@smallworld1191]

Where is the next video of kohkood ?

[@ZoeandSimon]

We only have this one about Koh Kood! But we'd love to go back to create more 😁

[@sumit5556]

Massaman delicious

[@mason158]

PЯӨMӨƧM

[@JFK-mr7bt]

Surprise, surprise chilli is hot👉🏻😂

[@ZoeandSimon]

Who would have thought! 😁

[@ichich3276]

Ich finde eure Videos klasse und mag euren Stil! Ich kann aber nicht umher, einen Verbesserungsvorschlag dazulassen. Seid ihr bereit fuer harte Liebe? OK. Bitte etwas weniger nuscheln und etwas weniger jovial, dafuer etwas mehr Lebendigkeit im Gesicht! Stellt euch vor, ihr erklaert einem kleinen Kind ganz geduldig und langsam etwas und versucht dabei, es durch eine ausdrucksstarke Mimik zu motivieren. Versucht, Freude zu verspruehen.. natuerlich nicht uebertreiben. Ihr koenntet auch noch vielleicht am Ende einen kurzen Ausblick darauf geben, wo ihr als naechstes hinfahrt. Ansonsten, macht weiter so und noch ganz viel Spass in Thailand! Viele Gruesse!

[@ZoeandSimon]

Danke, das freut uns und auch vielen Dank für deine Anregungen! Konstruktive Kritik ist immer super! Gerade die Sache mit dem Nuscheln merken wir im Schnitt auch oft und denken uns "wie zur Hölle soll man das verstehen" 🙈😂 Und es kommt uns manchmal so vor, als ob die Kamera unsere Begeisterung verschluckt 😁 Aber wir arbeiten auf jeden Fall dran! Was im nächsten Video kommt, wissen wir zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme oft selbst noch nicht - aber auch das kann man sicherlich noch optimieren 😊

[@kitty4k9]

I really like how calm Simon is.

[@kitty4k9]

What attracted me to Simon & Zoe is that I could feel their observations and unexpected experiences thru the words. I really enjoy listening coz it's exactly what they are feeling.

[@ichich3276]

@@ZoeandSimon Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass man als Deutscher nicht gerne laut redet, weil man sich schaemt, dass einen alle hoeren? Das kann man sich aber sicher abtrainieren. Zwerchfell anspannen, Wangenmuskeln bis zu den Ohren anspannen bevor man losredet, vielleicht hilft das. Oder eine Ausbildung zum Nachrichtensprecher machen! :)))

[@ZoeandSimon]

@@ichich3276 Da ist wahrscheinlich was dran! 😁

[@SCMcDonLon]

I hate people making videos of this ( my ) paradise island. 😆😆😆😆😆. I dont want the world to hear or see about it. I have never felt so lovely in my life in my 2 weeks there. Stop your videos right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jjjohnnyjoker9727]

you are pretty your boyfriend isnt