Koh Kood is located in the center of Ao Thai you can reach this island by going in a southern direction of Trad or in an eastern direction of Thailand. As it is far from Trad about 80 kilometers, visiting Koh Kood by speedboat is convenient in 1.15 hours. For the second choice, by ferryboat, then go ashore in the east or the west of the island. This will take time around two and four hours respectively.

With the area of 129 square kilometers, Koh Kood is considered to be the second largest island to Koh Chang in Trad Sea. It is the border island as well as it separates Thailand and Cambodia.

Agriculture is the major career of people here such as coconut garden, Hevea brasiliensis garden, fisher-man etc. Although Koh Kood is very far from the capital, the government has prepared complete infrastructure, especially the road network. For instance, the concrete roads which connecting Koh Kood Subdistrict Office and police station to many harbors. Since it is far away 80 kms from the coast, all bad happenings (pollution) cannot destroy its spectacular beauty.

Koh Kood has a mountainous terrain in the central region. About 70% of Koh Kood are covered by tropical rainforest. Development is scarce and mostly at coastal areas. Koh Kood boasts of scenic beauties, crystals clear sea, pristine beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and a very pure nature environment.

From Laem Ngob, ferry will take 4-5 hours to island. Speed boat taks over an hour. The resorts which cater to the higher priced market include this trip in their packages. There are several resorts, most of them are on the west coast. Koh Kood is little known to foreigners. Most of the visitors are Thais who find it a paradise. Most of resorts e.g. Kood Cabana Resort have a minimum requirement on number of guests per package, usually 10. However if you do not have your own group you can join the others.

The west coast is lined with a series of pristine beaches, sparkling clear sea, captivating views and a great place to catch the magnificent sunset. Most of the best known beaches are along the bays which include the Ao Pak Waeng, Ao Klong Ta Tain, Ao Klong Yai Kee, Ao Ta Pow, Ao Klong Chao, Ao Klong hin and Ao Prao. The prime areas include Ao Sapparos, Ao Klong Kwaen, Ao Yai Kerd, Ao Hin Yai and Ao Chak. Ao Salad and Ao Yai are the major fishing villages here. The Khao Paenthee is the highest hill and has jus been recently discovered as a superb viewpoint for the sparkling island-dotted seas.