Here is list of question that we get asked a lot:
1. Is there a clinic or a doctor on the island? What can we do in an emergency case?
There is a small health-center on the island, where a nurse can take care of not too serious injuries – you can get there medicine like antibiotics as well. In Trat is a branch of the bangkok hospital located, this hopsital is equipped with all modern equipment and has a very good reputation.
2. How will the weather be in Koh Mak?
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3. Are there any poisonous animals on the island?
There are some snakes, scorpions and spiders, but none of them ever killed or harmed a tourist seriously. Most of the time you will not see any of them.
4. Are there mini-markets, where i can buy drinks, snacks, cosmetics etc…..?
Yes, all over the island – espacially in the center of Koh Mak you will find a lot of small shops, which provides fresh food, beverages, cosmetic articles, cloth, medicine and last but not least ice-cream.
5. Is it possible to arrange my way back to the mainland on Koh Mak?
Yes, all resorts are able to help you with organisation of your transfer back to the mainland and to your next destination.
6. Are there various kind of restaurants on the island?
There are a lot of choices all over the island and each resort has his own restaurant or BBQ-place as well.
7. How can we explore the island : motorbike rental, push-bike rental, public taxi ?
Resorts and shops are renting out motor-, push-bikes and golf cars. a public taxi is available anytime.
8. Is there a bank or an ATM on the island ?
No. The next bank and ATM is on Koh Chang. Please bring Thai-Baht with you. Only in emergency you may pay in Euros or USD. At the Good Time Resort you can pay your bill with Credit-Card (Visa, Master and Amex).
Important things to take to the island:
- torch
- small candles (like tealights)
- lighter
- sunlotion
- repellent
- fenistil
- hat
- flip-flops