Ko Jum

Ko Jum is a quiet coastal island in Ko Pu Sub-district, Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province, located between Krabi mainland and Ko Lanta in the Andaman Sea. The island is known for its long sandy beaches, small Muslim fishing villages, and low-key tourism. It retains a traditional, undeveloped character with no cars, offering a peaceful alternative to busier Thai islands.

Visitors can expect a tranquil, low-development island with long sandy beaches on the west coast, fishing villages on the east coast, and a forested interior dominated by Mount Pu. The island has scattered bungalows, resorts and local restaurants, unpaved sandy tracks, three main villages (Ban Ko Pu, Ban Ting Rai, Ban Ko Jum), and views to surrounding islands. Activities center on beach relaxation, village walks and nature.

Ko Jum has historically been a traditional fishing and agricultural island inhabited by Thai-Muslim communities, with settlements at Ban Ko Pu, Ban Ting Rai and Ban Ko Jum maintaining fishing and rubber cultivation livelihoods before gradual tourism development.

The island retains a traditional Thai-Muslim fishing culture with small villages, mosques, and local fishing practices; visitors encounter a conservative community lifestyle, local seafood cuisine and handicrafts, with modest dress expected in village areas.