About Ko Chueak
Ko Chueak is a small uninhabited limestone island in Hat Chao Mai National Park, off the coast of Ko Libong Subdistrict in Kantang District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Located between Ko Mook and Ko Kradan in the Andaman Sea, it is renowned for its clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. The island is a popular snorkeling stop on island-hopping tours and has no permanent settlement or development.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by longtail or speedboat as part of an island-hopping tour from Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier. The island is uninhabited with no beach development, featuring steep limestone cliffs, small rocky coves and clear turquoise water. The main experience is snorkeling around the fringing coral reefs directly offshore, observing tropical fish and coral. There are no shops, accommodation or facilities on the island; all services are provided by tour boats.
Key highlights
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Small uninhabited limestone island in Hat Chao Mai National Park
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Clear water and vibrant fringing coral reefs ideal for snorkeling
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Abundant tropical fish and marine life around the island
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Popular stop on four-island hopping tours between Ko Mook and Ko Kradan
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Undeveloped natural setting with limestone cliffs and rocky coves
History of Ko Chueak
Part of Hat Chao Mai National Park, established in 1981 as Thailand's first marine national park to protect the coastline and islands of Trang Province
Route
| By air | Fly to Trang Airport (TST), then road transfer to Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier and boat to the island |
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| By train | Take train to Trang Railway Station in Mueang Trang, then road transfer to Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier |