PUBLISHED: 9 May 2025 at 16: 46
Koh Kut and Koh Mak in Trat state have been attracting more customers since last quarter, becoming one of Thailand’s top-searched sites online, with rooms completely booked.  ,
Since Friday night, there were more than 10 journeys of travel boats and over 20 of strong ferries arriving at the two islands located in Koh Kut region of this eastern state.
The three main carry operators were Boonsiri Ferry, Seudamgo and Koh Kood Express, which were all providing more excursions following the boost in visitors, particularly around afternoon.
Boonsiri Ferry director Autthapon Klinthab said that from April until early May, there were many open vacations, drawing more Thai tourists to the islands. The amount was higher than in the exact time of last year, he said.
His business had to put three trips to provide for consumers on Saturday, Mr Autthapon said.
More than 1, 000 hotel rooms on Koh Kut and about 500 on Koh Mak were fully booked, with just some hostel areas left, Koh Kut area commander Phairat Soysang said. Visitor numbers were expected to top 10, 000 during this period, he said.
According to Google search tracking, the islands were among the most-searched destinations in Thailand on many online platforms, said Korakot Opas, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand office in Trat.
Authorities have been promoting tourism in the province by organising events such as Trat fruit fair and the sailing competition Trat Regatta 2025, which will begin on Saturday, Mr Korakot added.  ,