About Ko Rang
Ko Rang is an uninhabited island in Mu Ko Chang National Park, located south of Ko Chang and west of Ko Mak in Trat Province, Thailand. Part of the Mu Ko Rang archipelago, it is known for clear turquoise water, fringing coral reefs and a white sandy beach. The island has no permanent settlement or accommodation and is visited on day-trip snorkeling and diving tours for its protected marine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped tropical island with a curved white-sand beach, clear shallow water and extensive coral reefs offshore. Access is only by tour boat or private charter, typically as part of a snorkeling or diving day trip from Ko Chang, Ko Mak or Ko Kood. There are no shops, restaurants or accommodation; visitors explore the beach, swim and snorkel over reefs, and view marine life. The interior is forested and undeveloped with no marked trails or visitor buildings.
Key highlights
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Uninhabited island within Mu Ko Chang National Park with pristine natural environment
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Clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs ideal for snorkeling
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White sandy beach on the eastern side of the island
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Popular scuba diving and snorkeling sites around Ko Rang and nearby islets
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Part of the Mu Ko Rang archipelago of protected islands south of Ko Chang
History of Ko Rang
Ko Rang is part of Mu Ko Chang National Park, established in 1982 to protect 52 islands in the Trat archipelago. The island has remained uninhabited and preserved as a protected marine area within the national park system.
Route
| By air | Fly to Trat Airport (TDX), then transfer by road to Laem Ngop Pier or Ko Chang piers and continue by boat tour to Ko Rang |
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| By road |