The World's Most Beautiful Beach - Koh Kradan, Thailand

[@TravelRoads]

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[@misssuchawadee]

Absolutely beautiful islands ❤

[@robertasprague7375]

My husband and I are moving to Thailand. We will visit here. Thank you

[@TravelRoads]

Lucky you! ❤

[@globaltravelmate]

Love Koh Kradan. Snorkeling there in crystal clear water is superb.

[@TravelRoads]

You have such a fun channel to watch! Thanks for connecting! :)

[@sandraglasgow3476]

Going to Thailand in 2 week's time and staying on Koh Kradan for 6 days!! Can't wait 😊 Your video is great!! Thank you so much for posting it 💕

[@TravelRoads]

Wow! 6 days on Kradan!!! I'm so jealous. Enjoy your stay, Sandra!! ☀🌴🐟 Thank you so much for your kind message. It made me smile. 😊❤

[@sandraglasgow3476]

@@TravelRoads.... Thank you 😊💕

[@TheMajinboom]

How was the experience? :)

[@brothersman524]

I remember stopping on this island for 1 hour from Koh Lanta on my way to Koh Lipe - very beautiful island

[@rakchanoku9362]

I like Thai beaches!

[@kayyywild]

Wow this is a hidden gem! I have been living in Thailand for over a year now and travelled alot, and never heard of this place 😍 what a great share! Beach looks gorgeous too

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your support Conor! It means a lot ❤ Same here, I had never heard of the Mae Hong Son Loop. What a fun video series you have put together. Well done! ❤

[@me-cj9xf]

Been 10 years in Thailand..The best snorkelling is Surin Islands..Clearest water is Koh Miang Island number 4 or some of the Similan islands.Nicer than Kohlipe,Phi Phi etc..been to them all :)

[@AdventureEncounters]

Hello Hello! Just stopping by and showing some support =) Thumbs up and full watch for you friend! Hope to see you again soon 👍 -Ashley from Adventure Encounters

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks Ashley! You guys make me miss Florida so much! :)) Thanks for the support. Love your channel.

[@LimePharmacy2012]

Seeing the sun light exposure with the rock mountains at the sky horizon. Make this place looks like a beautiful paradise from the movie.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Koh Kradan is a tiny paradise. I am in love with the beach there and did not want to leave. The color of the water is amazing. 🌴❤

[@jimini2419]

💜Superb Video💜 Thank You So Very Much 💜Very Much Aporeciated💜

[@TravelRoads]

Thank you! ❤

[@christiantessari]

Congrats for this wonderful travel video !!! I Love it 💜😁💜 and i love Thai 🇹🇭🙏 I am a World Traveler and It will be a pleasure to connect!!! Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@TravelRoads]

Your channel is really fun. Love your Italy video collection. Makes me want to pack my bags right now :)

[@SolitaryMaverick]

Hope to visit Koh Kradan next year.

[@bensteel3944]

3:42 That wasn't a squid .. that was a cuttlefish... A master of disguise.

[@TravelRoads]

Yes. My bad. Thanks, Ben!

[@bensteel3944]

@@TravelRoads ... Very welcome. One of the most amazing creatures on the planet.

[@MelanieWeng]

Will definitely recommend visiting me and my family visited in February and are going back next year. My favorite place on earth❤

[@HTEtravel]

This is truly a beautiful island. I would love to visit it one day.

[@전재홍-f8n]

I remember staying koh Kradan Jan. 2020 with my kids. Your informative and streneous video remind me of paradise in Thiland. Plz recommend other snokeling ones right off the beach just like Kradan. Thanks with thumb up from Korea !

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your support and kind words :)

[@mocroopreis]

Wauwww beautiful 😍😍

[@DavidPorivit67]

Nice trip at wonderful destination, thank for sharing nice video

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks, David, for your kind comment and for watching this video. :)

[@KalinFilipovF]

Amazing footage again! I'm always resting when looking and lisening your stories.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks so much for the kind comment, Kalin! And thanks for your support. It means a lot to me :)

[@Warasatit]

amazing koh kradan 😅 trang Thailand 🎉

[@FarEastGolfer]

Another excellent video, thank you.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for the kind support :)

[@mareikemuller4439]

Hi, just want to thank you for your very good videos. I really appreciate, that they are including useful information and good images of the places and are not a never ending row of selfies :) Really hard to find nowadays... I have just been to Koh Kradan, it was stunning but with the hype, looots of day tourists now arrive. But after they leave around 3pm, it is very calm and empty again ;)

[@TravelRoads]

Hi Mareike, thank you for taking the time to publish this lovely comment. ❤ I agree that the island is idyllic after the day-tour people leave ☺I was extremely fortunate to visit Koh Kradan during the pandemic and there were no tourists at all. I cannot imagine what the island must be like after being voted "Most Beautiful Beach in the World 2023". You're so lucky to be there. Enjoy your time on this little piece of paradise. ☀🌊🌴🐠

[@ParinandVarnasavang]

Thank you for your excellent information and recommendation. This is very helpful.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your kind comment and support. 🥰

[@pichaipetrayont8108]

คุณโชคดีที่เห็นปลาหมึก ปลาสิงห์โต และกุ้ง ผมไปที่นั่นเมื่อ30ปีก่อน มันสวยงามมาก สมัยนั้นมีปูทะเล อาศัยในแนวประการัง มีปลาดาว และปิงทะเล ตามชายหาดด้วย และหอยเม่นก็เยอะ ไม่น่าเชื่อ30ปีผ่าน เกาะนี้ยังสวยมากๆ เหมือนเมื่อก่อนเลย

[@TravelRoads]

ขอบคุณที่รับชมวิดีโอนี้และขอบคุณสำหรับความคิดเห็นของคุณ, คุณPichai. คุณโชคดีที่ได้อาศัยอยู่ในประเทศที่สวยงามเช่นนี้. ❤

[@Imajijin]

I have been there and was one of the highlights of my trip!

[@khrisvlogs3168]

Beautiful place of Thailand. Thanks for sharing and I enjoyed watching. I b:++

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks, Khris!

[@kenshibk8348]

Koh Kradan is in Trang area province . There is emeral cave and Hin kondeaw a lot of solf corals and one more is Koh Wean for scubadiving ( i used to go there)

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your comment, Arther. Nice to hear a scuba diver's perspective.

[@EUROASIANNOMAD]

Very much impressive vlog, stunning shots 👌 😍 😍 keep it up my friend 👍

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks! :))

[@yathradays897]

What a beautiful long island. Crystals clear water. Drone view looks excellent.enjoyed different water activities. Subscribed for yathra days

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks so much for your support! It means a lot to me! It's so nice to see that one person out there has watched or liked this video. I love to virtually transport people to places they have not seen yet :)

[@nontawat5483]

Very beautiful 😊😊😊

[@summersummer6806]

It’s so beautiful island 😊

[@jonathanpascoe6872]

Stayed 3nts at seven seas resort it was a wonderful stay looking forward to returning to this most beautiful place on earth ❤

[@DevKumar-el4uy]

Good video dear

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks! ♥️

[@ChrisTravelstheWorld]

So beautiful! Wish I can travel there some day

[@TravelRoads]

The island is waiting for you, Chris! And I look forward to seeing your video on it :)

[@RumTravelTV]

It's so beautiful

[@ЮрийСАХАЛИН-о3ю]

My favorite island 👍

[@topgammar3763]

Awesome island! I've been to this island. Great for relaxation, not for the party.

[@ross2603]

Love your Trang Islands videos, great work!

[@TravelRoads]

Thank you so much, Ross! Koh Muk and Koh Libong are next. Just need some time to edit the videos. Thanks again for your kind comment and for your support! It means a lot! ❤

[@jackiephi6310]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@eddie4292]

Beautiful place 😮 what time of year did you go?

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks, Eddie. We were here in December.

[@traveltalesandteddybears]

Very beautiful island. Looking forward to go back to Thai islands with my family.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your support, Cami! It means a lot!

[@Budismo7917]

looks nice, wow 1 tear travelling in thailand ? you got few videos babe

[@TaylandRuyasi]

Nice video thank you

[@TravelRoads]

🙏😊

[@elamann4815]

Thanks for the video Eli!

[@kaymarn]

Reef resort is the best! I have been there 4 times already.

[@雷霆雨露皆是君恩]

Both video and dubbing are professional。

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks, Liwen! ❤

[@Premofandabbadozy]

Hi! My wife and I are currently in koh lanta on our honeymoon. We’re backpacking and although I’ve travelled the gulf side pretty extensively, we’ve never been to the Andaman Islands. I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of months in preparation and have to say, compared to so many of the other self-indulgent KZbinrs, yours is the perfect channel for essential information presented by someone who is so clearly positive about everything travelling should be. We’ve just booked 3 nights at Kalume eco resort on koh Kradan, and after watching your video, we’re both so excited! We need to travel quite quickly back up to khao sok after kradan. Do you (or anyone who watches this channel) know if the best bet is to just get to Trang and take a direct bus to khao sok? We’ve already been to phi phi and krabi so no need to stop via them on the way back up. After Khao sok, it’s over to the gulf to koh phangnan where I’ve been many times before. It’s so good to be back out there again. SE Asia is my happy place 😊 Thank you so much for your channel. It inspired us to have a little adventure for this special trip rather than book a 2 week all inclusive and it’s the best decision we could have made 🇹🇭☀️☀️🐒🐒✈️🏝️🍹

[@TravelRoads]

Hi @Hitchcock! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🥰It’s so nice to hear that my videos have helped plan your trip. I’m so excited for you and your wife. A honeymoon in Thailand must be such a fantastic experience! ❤ I think your best bet to get from Koh Krandan to Khao Sok is by bus. Koh Kradan (speedboat)-> Trang (bus)-> Surat Thani (bus)-> Khao Sok. Please ask the management at Kalume to help you organize your transfer and bus tickets from Trang all the way to Khao Sok. I’m sure they can help. Or ask your current hotel on Koh Lanta to help you with information on bus departures. You can also check www.bundhayaspeedboat.com. You might be able to get a speedboat from Koh Kradan to Phuket (about 4h travel time), then get on a but from Phuket to Khao Sok. But not sure if you can coordinate this in one day. Might be tricky to transfer from Phuket to Kao Sok. I have not done a transfer from Koh Kradan to Kao Sok, but in Thailand you can get anytime/anywhere by bus. Please let me know how did your transfer go once you make your way to Khao Sok. It would be nice to confirm the travel options for everyone :) Enjoy your honeymoon in paradise!! 🌴🌊🥥🐒🐟🐠☀❤

[@Premofandabbadozy]

Koh Kradan….I’m lost for words. This is by far the best place I’ve ever been to. It is total perfection 😍 I’ve spent the morning snorkelling and it’s indescribable. What a place 😲 (We’ve taken the easy option to khao sok. Boat to Trang and then a taxi straight to khao sok. £50pp which is a lot of money but we struggled to get much info about public transport from people on the island, and besides it is our honeymoon!) They said it will take about 5 hrs in total whereas the public bus would be more like 9 hrs and not without complications. Out of curiosity for future trips. How does koh kood and the islands near Trat compare to koh kradan?

[@TravelRoads]

Hi @@Premofandabbadozy, So happy to hear that your honeymoon is magical! Yey! ❤ Thanks for the information on your transfer to Khao Sok. 👍 Koh Kood (Koh Kut) is my favorite Thai island. I’ve been hesitant to do a video about it and spoil Thailand’s best-kept secret :) Koh Kood is very different than Koh Kradan. I think Koh Kradan is perfect for a honeymoon trip. The water is so amazing, and it feels your soul with joy. Koh Kood is a bigger, hillier island. It’s mostly Muslim and laid-back. Not many tourists go there and there are not many hotels on the island. There are no big supermarkets and no nightclubs/bars or night entertainment. Most of the beaches on this island have amazing, crystal-clear water (almost the shade of Koh Kradan). You need a scooter to get around. Some of the roads are not paved and are a bit bumpy. It’s more of an “adventure island” with amazing beaches, while Koh Kradan is a relaxing island with fantastic azure waters and snorkeling right off the beach. Koh Chang and Koh Mak are nice islands as well. Koh Chang has nightclubs and bars. The island has plenty of hotel options for any budget. Koh Mak is another laid-back Muslim community (no supermarkets, no ATM, no nightlife). There are fewer hotels on the island. The island here is flat (while Chang and Kood are hilly). I have a video on my channel about Koh Mak if you’re interested to see the island. I also have a documentary film about Thailand (North and South) that includes all the major islands. The movie is on Vimeo on demand: twoducklingproductions.vhx.tv/ So happy you are having a fantastic time in Thailand! Enjoy your honeymoon! ❤❤❤ -Eli

[@asdfgh123lkjhgf]

It's a beautiful spot especially in front of Reef Resort. Nice for young kids too, no road/traffic or indeed anything other than sand, sea and the outdoors. You definately need to change mental gears here though. It get's dark early and everything (meaning one bar and the one small supply room/shop) closes not much later than that!. There were no TV's when I was there 5 years ago (can't recall even having wifi) so i remember actually waiting for sunrise so i could get up and do something again!. I'm never an early rises - expect for those times spent on Kradan. Agree, the Pizza at Kalume (north end of the beach) was absolutely delicious and very authentic. The best pizza i've tasted in 10 years going to Thailand. One price you pay is maybe a slight lack in variety with regards to food - it was always delicious standard fair such as pad thai, fried rice dishes (we bought fresh quid and blue crab from the passing fishing boat and had the reef resort cook it up) but of course you don't have your fresh thai market food or street noodles etc here. Great place just to escape the world for a while and feel close to nature and simplicity again.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your comment, Robert. Not sure if our room had a tv, but there's internet now at the resort. It was actually quite a good connection, I was surprised. :) "Great place just to escape the world for a while and feel close to nature and simplicity again." ❤️You're so right! What a great way to describe your experience! Thanks for watching this video and sharing your memories. ❤️

[@WalkingLady]

Your videos are very professional and you should get millions of subscribers. Keep up the good work. Big like.🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for the super sweet comment. It means a lot to me! ❤

[@VutPunnawarohit]

❤️Thank you so much! ❤️

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for watching! ❤

[@stoneruler]

gosh that turquoise blue water, and the best part is so few tourists!

[@JessicaKwon]

wow this is super beautiful 🤩

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks so much, Jessica! Your support means a lot :))

[@itsabellsss]

I see that at the end you mentionef you travelled during Covid. I was wondering how did you manage to take videos/ photos with an empty beach. Koh Kradan is gorgeous, but like many beaches in Thailand, it gets crowded with tourist boats and it feels unsafe kayaking or even swim a bit further distant to the shore.

[@TravelRoads]

We were stranded in Thailand for a year and a half during the pandemic. You can see our entire trip here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pna9ZqCuot2Wg80. All the beaches in Thailand were completely empty.

[@hilaloosh3410]

Another great video, thanks! How much was the private longtail and where did you take it from please? Going there next week

[@TravelRoads]

Hello! We rented a longtail boat from Kho Ngai to Kho Kradan. We paid 1,400thb. You may be able to find a cheaper option. You could go to Koh Muk for 50thb (on the local ferry) and from there find a cheaper longtail to Koh Kradan. Have a nice trip!! If you have the time, please let me know how it went.:)

[@15284750]

3:42 Is it a squid or a cuttlefish?

[@TravelRoads]

It's a cuttlefish. My bad for calling it a squid.

[@WPG90]

I stayed on Koh Kradan in December 2018. Was blown away by the pristine white sand and crystal clear water and reefs. If anyone on here visits, I recommend going to the south end of the island and snorkelling that reef. Felt like I was in a national geographic episode, It was unreal. Cheers!

[@TravelRoads]

Fantastic tip. Thanks for sharing, Jordan!

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

This year , Koh Kradan is best beach in the world

[@TravelRoads]

Koh Kradan deserves the title!! It's an amazing island and the beach is pure perfection. 😍

[@TravelRoads]

Where do you see this news? I cannot find a link online :)

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

​@@TravelRoadskzbin.infoakhfBgxLTtc?feature=share3 kzbin.infoIcoGG8sP82o?feature=share3

[@francis3405]

I think I'll go here. But it'll be November. I wonder how weather will be, how many tourists, availability of hotels, etc.

[@TravelRoads]

Hi Francis, November is a good time to go. It's also high season. Ask Genta at the Reef Resort for information. Genta lives on the island and will be able to inform you real-time about the weather and tourist numbers.. facebook.com/gentaraci

[@jordancpeach]

How much would the longtail from Koh Lanta be?

[@TravelRoads]

They have some shared longtail boats leaving from Koh Lanta to Koh Kradan. You need to ask around in the Old Town for a price/date. I think a private longtail might be around 4,000thb. If you want to get to Koh Kradan from Koh Lanta, you can also take the bus to Trang, then transfer to Koh Kradan.

[@smut1985]

There is a ferry from koh lanta to kradan,ngai , but there is no peer on kradan so you have to go on the beach by a ladder. Adventure! ❤️

[@plm8550]

Great video. How did you get a visa to stay in Thailand for a year or more?

[@TravelRoads]

We had our visa extended over and over due to Covid and inability to travel (the airport was closed for a very long time). I recommend you to have a look at this Facebook group for visa advice. The admin, Tod, does a great job answering all questions: facebook.com/groups/1395920320731833

[@ctchye53]

May Iknow what is tge cheapest and hitel tou can get in korea kradan

[@clairewilson4244]

I'm going in November, any tips how I can get out to the reef as will be alone bit cautious to swim out that far alone or kayak, staying on Mali resort. Thanks 🙂

[@TravelRoads]

Hi Claire, Mali Resort is the most upscale place on the island. They should be able to help you get to the reef. Maybe someone can give you a kayak ride and then come pick you up? The reef is not too far out to go there by yourself. There will be organized snorkeling tours with people in the water. You will not be completely alone on the reef. I'm sure that other people staying in your resort won't mind if you tag along with them in the water. It's good to have a snorkeling buddy if you are by yourself. Worst case scenario, walk to Reef Resort and offer to pay Genta (the owner) to send you one of her staff to snorkel with you on the reef. Genta is super kind and I am sure she can help you organize something ☺ You can also borrow a life-saving vest and float around on the reef instead of swimming. Have a fun trip!!

[@clairewilson4244]

@@TravelRoads Thanks so much know ot sounds silly but yes thinking best to have a buddy/buddies for safety. Will defo ask at Mali failing that I'll be off to see Genta. Thanks ! 🙂

[@TravelRoads]

@@clairewilson4244 It's not silly at all. Better be safe in the water. 🐠🐟 I wish you a fantastic trip!

[@byzughtfarnault2519]

Sorry but where do u take the boat to get there?

[@TravelRoads]

The closest boat departs from the pier outside of Trang City.

[@MariaLentzS]

Is Koh Kradan closed during the low season as well? Im planning to go there in july😊

[@TravelRoads]

Hi Maria, a couple of hotels stay open during the low season (that I know of): Reef Resort and Mali Resort. Please check with the hotels directly for off-season information. :)

[@tigershoot]

You could get stuck there as sometimes the weather is so bad the longtails wont do the journey. Have plenty of cash.

[@TravelRoads]

@@tigershoot Really good advice!! No ATM on this island! It's an expensive location to get stuck in.

[@tigershoot]

@@TravelRoads I had a long chat with Bill the American who runs (well he did in 2014) Kradan Island Resort and he says that there are times when fishermen bring their boats around to the east side of the island as it's too rough on the west side. BTW, the beach you can see at 00:04 is where I spent hours relaxing. It's only accessible via a path from Kradan Island Resort. Bill at first couldn't even find the entrance to it from his own place! Once he did we trekked through with him. It's a very special island and I preferred it to Ngai and Mook.

[@yixinma253]

may i ask how much is the private boat fee

[@TravelRoads]

Prices change depending on the seasons and the number of people sharing the ride. Ask directly when you arrive in Thailand. This is not very expensive.

[@TaylandRuyasi]

Coming Koh Kradan 20.03.2022 :)

[@irenechan2776]

How to get there? And when will be the low season?

[@dafranze356]

How can i Go there

[@TravelRoads]

It's a beautiful place :)

[@jorgemontecillo3715]

i consider you to visit Balabac group of islands in Southern portion of Palawan Philippines. It's hard to go there, but i'm pretty sure you can witness the so called "PARADISE" and unrealistic Sparkling Cerulean blue water and ultra soft/fine white sand every island you visit :)

[@TravelRoads]

I will definitively put the Balabac group of islands on my travel list! Thanks for your suggestion, Jorge! :)))

[@jorgemontecillo3715]

@@TravelRoads check his videos about balabac. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjZgJWchd91a80

[@jorgemontecillo3715]

@@TravelRoads Keep in mind that Palawan alone has 1700+ islands so expect that there are many remote islands. Check out El nido and Coron Palawan. You can witness Sparkling Emerald Pristine water + Limestone Rock Formation and beautiful landscape + seascape :)

[@jorgemontecillo3715]

@@TravelRoads this is one of the islands in Coron Palawan kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX2coJR6aK6aqNk

[@TravelRoads]

@@jorgemontecillo3715 I'll keep this place in mind! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@me-cj9xf]

I live in Thailand,12 years now and we've been to many of the top rated islands.For beaches,there are many,from Koh Lipe,Phi Phi islands,Similan,Surin, Koh Miang(our favorite)etc.etc..too many to mention..but,I think it's just way too bold of a statement calling Kradan the world's most beautiful beach..lol..It's o.k.,but it's not even number 1 in Thailand,let alone the world..Ever been to Palawan,Seychelles, Maldives?..I would edit your title to(In my opinion),because as a tourist,you are putting your statement in the name of Thailand,being that beach is here.Bad title,nice video though.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks for your honest message. I titled this video after a Thai person contacted me to tell me that Koh Kradan is ranked #1 beach in the world by www.worldbeachguide.com. This person was very excited (you can read his comment in the comment section) and suggested that I rename my video. So, I did to celebrate Koh Kradan’s beauty. This is why the video description starts with “In 2023 Koh Kradan is ranked the #1 beach in the world! Top 100 Beaches on Earth 2023: www.worldbeachguide.com/top-100-beaches-earth.htm” - I wanted to acknowledge why I chose this title and that it was not my own proclamation. Thanks so much for your tip on Koh Miang. Will be sure to check it out next time. In Thailand, my favorite beach is on Koh Kut.

[@rider660r]

Just a lil FYI,that is not a squid it's a Cuttlefish.

[@TravelRoads]

Yes! Thanks! I realized my mistake after I had already posted the video and could not fix it. Thanks for the comment! :))) Hopefully, people will realize they are looking at a cuttlefish. Sorry about that.

[@FamilyVlogs-on5wl]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤👍👌👌👌👌👌🙏

[@deejay0428]

Cuttlefish not squid.!FYI.

[@TravelRoads]

Thanks, David! I know I messed up, but it was too late to correct the video. I was hoping people will realize the mistake..Thanks for your input :)

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

I have never understood why swimming pools are necessary at a beach front.

[@TravelRoads]

Right.😂 I'm with you. But in Asia, swimming pools are a must, and hotel guests actually enjoy them.

[@prawiczekWWA]

i love you

[@loicminois8072]

kerosene for the plane, gasoline for the boat, diesel for the hotel: a very heavy toll for the planet, right?

[@TravelRoads]

You have a valid point. 🌞🌍