Away Resort (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) is a privately owned chain of resorts managed by X2 Resorts, based out of Thailand South East Asia.The companies are the passion of Anthony & Kaewjai (Phaoenchoke)
McDonald The couple are successful serial entrepreneurs, who after years of experience in property investment and services industries embarked on an innovative and fascinating strategy in forming Away Resort (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort)s.Together with Asian based hotel and design professionals they are building their "Away and X2 Resort" chain, starting with resorts in Samui, Kui Buri and Koh Kood.
Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) Koh Kood Location :
Away Resort (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort)s on Koh Kood is the epitome of an island hideaway. The resort features spacious luxury bungalow villas, with private terraces and sea views from almost every room. The resort has the largest activity and dive centre on the island, so guests can enjoy not only the beauty and peacefulness of the resort, but also everything the island has to offer.
Rooms at Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) Koh Kood :
Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) is a hotel featuring numbers of comfortable guestrooms. Guests will have a pleasant stay in Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) with fully furnished rooms. This Koh Kood accommodation offers well appointed room facilities for guest?s needsuch as
Room amenities at Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) are listed below:
- Air-Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Hot / Cold Shower
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Tea/Coffee Maker
Hotel Facilities at Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) Koh Kood :
Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) satisfies guests with a great selection of hotel facilities. Staffs at Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) are courteous and willing to meet your needs. The in-house facilities include Spa, Water Sport (s).
The Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) Koh Kood provides essential hotel facilities as listed below:
- Spa
- Water Sport (s)
Hotel Services at Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) Koh Kood :
Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) is known as a good budget accommodation in Koh Kood. It presents wide selection of hotel services to guests. Gracious staffs of Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) are pleased to deal with any matters concerning your stay. Various hotel services of Away Resort - Koh Kood (Formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) can be found below:
- Car Rental
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A group of 24 islands south of Koh Chang was designated as the Koh Kood sub-district in 1990.. These include the main island of Koh Kood, 9 islands of Koh Mak and 12 islands of Koh Rang. Koh Kood Sub-district has a very small population of less than 2,000. About 70% of the population are on Koh Kood while the rest live on Koh Mak. Almost all other islands are uninhabited. Fishing and agriculture are the main occupations
Situated 80 kms southeast of the provincial capital of Trat, Koh Kood is the farthest island from the mainland. It is also the easternmost island of Thailand bordering Kampuchea. With an area of 129 sq. kms Koh Kood is the second largest island of the Koh Chang Marine National Park and fourth largest in Thailand, after Koh Samui. It is supported by essential infrastructure, which include a hospital, schools, police station, electricity (mainly for state-run facilities), water and telephone system. Fuel and solar energy are, the main sources of electricity here. Most resorts generate their own electricity.
The oldest village in Koh Kood is the Klong Mad Village where the people are of Thai and Cambodian origins. These early dwellers had migrated from neighboring Koh Kong since the turn of the 20th century. 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.
Boats from the piers in Laem Ngob and the Dan Kao pier on the mainland take about 4 to 5 hours to reach Koh Kood. Speedboats takes slightly 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 resorts 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 to meet the minimum required.
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 Tin, Ao Klong Yai Kee, Ao Ta Pow, Ao Klong Chao, Ao Klong Hin and Ao Prao. Noted fishing villages include the Ban Klong Mad and Laem Hin Dan.
The east coast is equally beautiful with fascinating views of the glorious sunrise.
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 just been recently discovered as a superb viewpoint for the sparkling island-dotted seas.
Two of the most beautiful islands closest to the shores of Koh Kood are Koh Mai Si Lek and Koh Raet. Both are small islands of coconut trees, fine beaches, healthy corals and excellent sunset viewpoints.
MOO KOH MAK
Lying between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, about 40 kms. from the mainland is a group of 9 islands called the Moo Koh Mak. Only 4 of these islands, including Koh Mak, Koh Kradad, Koh Kham and Koh Rayang Nok are occupied. Koh Mak, with an area of only 16 square kilometers and a 27 kms coastline, is the third largest island of the Marine Park. It has a flat terrain with plenty of coconut and rubber plantations. The main attractions are the long beaches and clear seawaters.
There are only a few hundred people living here, most of them related. There are about 10 resorts mostly situated at the northwest or southwest of the island. Almost all the resorts are sold on full board packages with sightseeing trips and transportation. A good example is the Koh Mak Cococape Resort which offers a 3,800 Baht package that include 2 nights accommodation plus snorkeling trips to Koh Rang, Koh Kra and Koh Yak by speedboat or 2,800 Baht by fishing boat.
The main pier to Laem Ngob is the Ao Nid Pier, east of the island. Infrastructure is limited but there is a road system that conveniently link up the island. Ao Suan Yai, to the northwest has the longest and most beautiful beach where you can view Koh Raet, Koh Phee, Koh Kham as well as the captivating sunset. The beach is lined with lazy coconut trees.
There are some fine restaurants here too. During low tide a sand dune appears between Koh Mak and Koh Kham allowing you to walk across. Ao Khao on the southwest is another spectacular site of fine beach with clear waters and great views of Koh Kood, Koh Rayang Nai, Koh Rayang Nok and the beautiful sunset. There are some reefs teening with plentiful of fishes and is a favourite site for the anglers.
