It may seem like taking coals to Newcastle or selling ice cream to the Eskimos, but people from Hawaii are coming to Thailand to play golf.
Just like their counterparts in Scotland, Ireland, the US mainland, and the world’s other premier golf locations, golfers from Hawaii are keen to travel to new and different golfing experiences. Where better than Thailand, Asia’s premier golf destination?
A delegation headed by the chairman of the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT), Khun Vichai Srikwan, and Governor Khun Suraphon Svetasreni, has returned from a six-day visit to Hawaii with high expectations of many more golfers from Hawaii visiting the kingdom.
Ko Mak is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the suns on beautiful, white sand beach and swimming in the stunning clear blue water.
Because the island is small and flat its perfect for exploring and getting close to nature, bicycle through coconut plantations along the coastline.
There are about 25 resorts on Ko Mak. Both Ko Kham and Ko Phi can be easily reached with sea kayak from the resorts on north west coast of Ko Mak. Both little islands have nice places to snorkel, depending on the direction of wind.
Just a few kilometres south of Ko Chang yet a million miles from its heavy urbanisation lies Ko Maak, undoubtedly an overlooked gem in Thailand’s lavish crown. A tropical haven for those who like the quiet life, it has so far escaped the grasp of the major developers and remains a small slice of paradise locked in time.
With stunning white sandy beaches adjoining crystal clear water it is fast becoming famous for its scenery; British newspaper The Sunday Times recently included Ko Mak as one of their ‘Top Ten Beaches in the World’, and the past few years has seen the island’s beauty also attracting film makers looking for an authentic tropical location.
A single track road meanders through the island and offers the chance for the explorative to find their own deserted beach, or perhaps take in the sights and sounds of the jungle. If you’re searching for your own slice of ‘Robinson Crusoe‘ then this is possibly about as close as it comes.
