About Ko Kam
Ko Kam is a small uninhabited coastal island in the Andaman Sea off Kamphuan Subdistrict, Suk Samran District, Ranong Province. Part of the Mu Ko Kam archipelago within Laem Son National Park, it is known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and fringing coral reef. The island is undeveloped and visited on day trips by boat for swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing in a quiet natural setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an undeveloped tropical island with a curved white-sand beach, clear shallow water and scattered casuarina and forest behind the shore. There are no permanent buildings or shops. The main areas to explore are the beach and shallow reef on foot and by swimming or snorkeling. Access is only by boat with a wet landing on sand. The surroundings are open sea with views to nearby islands of the Mu Ko Kam group.
Key highlights
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White sandy beach with clear turquoise water
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Shallow fringing coral reef suitable for snorkeling
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Part of Mu Ko Kam archipelago in Laem Son National Park
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Uninhabited and undeveloped natural island environment
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Day-trip boat access from Suk Samran and Laem Son piers
History of Ko Kam
Ko Kam is part of Laem Son National Park, established on 19 August 1983 as Thailand's 12th national park to protect the Andaman Sea coastline, mangroves and offshore islands including Mu Ko Kam.
Route
| By air | Fly to Ranong Airport then drive approximately 70-80 km south to Suk Samran piers and continue by boat |
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| By road | Drive via Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) to Suk Samran District, then to local piers at Kamphuan or Bang Ben for boat transfer to the island |