Koh Kood nightlife
In short
Koh Kood nightlife is a quiet island evening: sundowners on Ao Ngamkho, the Klong Chao night market, then Bartist.
Koh Kood is where the group comes down after Pattaya or Koh Chang: one sunset bar, the night market, a cocktail at Bartist and a villa to come home to.
It's small and spread out. Koh Kood nightlife runs from beach decks and sunset bars to a craft-beer bar and a wine bar, with parties at a few of them in season.
Koh Kood isn't one strip. Klong Chao has the night market and most of the bars; Ao Ngamkho is next door for sunsets; Bang Bao and Ao Phrao are further along, with resort bars on the sand.
My plan for one evening, with a driver between the beaches.
5pm · Ao Ngamkho
Sundowners on Ao Ngamkho
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Start on Ao Ngamkho at Huggy Beach Sunset Bar, a wooden deck with tables on the river, Thai, Isan and fish dishes, and parties in season. Million Cafe, on the sand by S-Beach Resort, does cocktails and beer.
On Klong Chao, the terrace at Good View, at the southern end of the beach up a steep set of steps, has a sea view at sundown, and Sea Bar at Peter Pan Resort is a full bar with a pool table.
Sundowners at Huggy Beach, then a car to Klong Chao for dinner. Ask Tanner to have the driver waiting at sunset.
Tanner- Huggy Beach Sunset Bar · Ao Ngamkho, open until about 10pm
- Million Cafe · Ao Ngamkho, on the sand
- Good View terrace · southern end of Klong Chao
7pm · Klong Chao
The Koh Kood night market
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The Koh Kood night market is by the river in Klong Chao, run beer-garden style. Slowbar, in a converted bus with live music, a big screen and food, is right beside it, and the quieter King Coco Bar is across the road.
Get there hungry: food, drinks and a band on many evenings.
Eat at the market, one beer at Slowbar, then on to Bartist. Ask Tanner to book the table at Bartist before you go.
Tanner- Koh Kood night market · by the river, Klong Chao
- Slowbar · beer garden, live music
- King Coco Bar · the quieter one across the road
9pm · Klong Chao
Where the party is
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Bartist is the party bar: a two-floor bar about 2 km inland at the Klong Chao waterfall turning, with cocktails, mellow tunes and bistro food, open from 7pm to midnight, and frequent parties in high season.
For live music, Tawan Eco Bar in Klong Chao is a small hillside bar on stilts with open sessions, and The Fisherman Hut in Hin Dam has live music most nights. For craft beer, The Kraken opened in late 2025 with more than 20 Thai craft beers, open daily until late.
If Bartist has a party on, Tanner holds a table for the group and the bar bills it.
Ask Tanner what's on that night. If Bartist has a party, that's the night; if not, live music at Tawan and a craft beer at The Kraken.
Tanner- Bartist · Klong Chao waterfall road, open late, parties in high season
- Tawan Eco Bar · Klong Chao, live music
- The Kraken · Thai craft beers, open until late
Any night · Bang Bao
Fire shows on Bang Bao
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The fire shows are at The Deck Bar at Koh Kood Resort, on the northern end of Bang Bao Beach: a full bar with tiered wooden seating above the sea and fire shows every night.
The Deck Bar runs from 9am to 10pm and isn't a late-night venue, so go for sunset and the show. Hidden Gem, the Monkey Bar at Siam Beach Resort on the same beach, has music and bean bags on the sand.
Go for one sunset and the fire show at The Deck Bar. Bang Bao is a drive from Klong Chao, so ask Tanner to book the car back.
Tanner- The Deck Bar · Koh Kood Resort, Bang Bao, fire shows nightly
- Hidden Gem (Monkey Bar) · Siam Beach Resort, Bang Bao
Every place on this page (11)
- Huggy Beach Sunset Bar
- Million Cafe
- Good View terrace
- Koh Kood night market
- Slowbar
- King Coco Bar
- Bartist
- Tawan Eco Bar
- The Kraken
- The Deck Bar
- Hidden Gem (Monkey Bar)
What's on this week on Koh Kood?
Tonight on Koh Kood, the sunset bars fill from 5pm, the night market runs by the river in Klong Chao, The Deck Bar does its fire show on Bang Bao, and Bartist throws parties in high season.
See the Thailand party calendar for every date. Ask Tanner which nights line up with your dates.
Every evening
- What:
- Sunset drinks
- Where:
- Ao Ngamkho and Klong Chao
Evenings
- What:
- Night market and live music
- Where:
- Klong Chao, by the river
Every night
- What:
- Fire show
- Where:
- The Deck Bar, Bang Bao
High season
- What:
- Parties
- Where:
- Bartist
31 December 2026
- What:
- New Year's Eve galas and parties
- Where:
- The resorts
13 to 15 April 2027
- What:
- Songkran
- Where:
- Across the island
When is the best time for Koh Kood?
November to February is the best time for Koh Kood, the coolest part of the November to April dry season; May to October is the rainy season.
In the rainy season some bars close, Full Moon Bar on Ao Ngamkho among them. The holidays fill first, so we lock in the boats and rooms early.
Check the Buddhist holy days before you pick dates: alcohol sales are banned and ordinary bars and restaurants stop selling, while licensed entertainment venues, hotels and listed tourist-area venues are exempt, under the Office of the Prime Minister's 2025 notice on alcohol-free days.
Ask Tanner to hold the boats and the villa for your dates.
Every evening
Sunset drinks
Ao Ngamkho and Klong Chao
Evenings
Night market and live music
Klong Chao, by the river
Every night
Fire show
The Deck Bar, Bang Bao
Koh Kood, Koh Chang or Koh Samet?
For a big night, Koh Chang wins; Koh Kood is sunset bars, the night market and a villa, and Koh Samet is the beach party closest to Bangkok.
- The bigger island: see our Koh Chang nightlife guide.
- The beach party: see our Koh Samet nightlife guide.
- The quiet island: Koh Kood for sunsets, the night market and fire shows.
Two islands in one trip? Koh Kood, then Koh Chang. Ask Tanner to link the boats.
Koh Kood, Koh Chang or Koh Samet
| Island | Feel |
|---|---|
| Koh Kood | Quiet: sunsets, market, villa |
| Koh Chang | The bigger island and night |
| Koh Samet | Beach party closest to Bangkok |
What does a Koh Kood evening cost?
The boat over is the main cost; dinner at the night market is street-food style, and the drinks are at island-bar prices.
Ask Tanner to price the boat, the villa and the car together.
Laem Sok to Koh Kood boat
- Cost:
- ฿550 a person, boat only (checked October 2026); Tanner books the seats
Night market dinner
- Cost:
- Street-food prices
Cars for the trip
- Cost:
- Luxury van for up to 4 from ฿6,500 for 10 hours; party van for up to 10
Home in the car
The evening ends early and the beaches are spread out, so the group goes home together in the car.
An island road after dark is no place for a scooter after a drink, so the driver and our host stay with the group. Ask Tanner to keep the driver on until the last round.
After Koh Kood: Koh Chang or Bangkok
From Koh Kood, the group has three easy moves: across to Koh Mak, up to Koh Chang, or back to Bangkok.
- Bangkok to Koh Kood: the bus, the flight to Trat and the boat.
- East coast Thailand guide: Koh Mak, Trat, Chanthaburi and Rayong.
- Koh Chang nightlife: the bigger island next door.
Koh Mak is the easy day trip. Ask Tanner to add a boat day.
Where to stay for the evenings
Stay on Klong Chao. It has the night market, Slowbar and Bartist close by, and Ao Ngamkho's sunset bars next door.
Bang Bao and Ao Phrao are quieter and further along. Great for a pool villa, but every evening out needs the car.
Tanner's pick for a group: a pool villa on Klong Chao. Ask Tanner which ones are free for your dates.
Getting there before the last boat
There's no airport on Koh Kood. Fly to Trat or drive east, then it's about an hour by catamaran from Laem Sok, and the last boat leaves at 3:45pm.
Insider tip: take the morning flight to Trat and you're on the island for the first sundowner. See Bangkok to Koh Kood, and ask Tanner to time the van to the boat.
Koh Kood nightlife in short
- What it is: a quiet island evening, not a party island, with bars spread around the coast.
- The night market: by the river in Klong Chao, beer-garden style.
- The party bar: Bartist, with parties in high season.
- The fire show: every night at The Deck Bar on Bang Bao.
- Best months: November to February.
- The last boat from Laem Sok: 3:45pm, about an hour across.
Checked October 2026.
Three days on Koh Kood, planned
A van to Laem Sok and the boat over · a pool villa on Klong Chao · sundowners on Ao Ngamkho · the night market and Bartist · fire shows at The Deck Bar · a day boat to Koh Mak.
Plan it with Tanner, and he books the villa, the boat over and a driver on the island.
Written by Tanner Altman · Updated 7 November 2026
Questions
Before you sail to Koh Kood
Is Koh Kood a party island?
No. It's sunset bars, a night market and a few late bars, with parties at Bartist, Huggy Beach and some resorts in season. For a big night, go to Koh Chang or Pattaya first.
What are the best bars on Koh Kood?
Bartist for parties and cocktails, Huggy Beach Sunset Bar for sundowners, Slowbar by the night market for live music, The Kraken for craft beer, and The Deck Bar on Bang Bao for fire shows.
Where is the Koh Kood night market?
By the river in Klong Chao, beer-garden style, with food, drinks and live music on many evenings. Slowbar and King Coco Bar are right beside it.
Is there much to do on Koh Kood at night?
Enough for a few relaxed evenings: a different sunset bar each night, the night market, live music, a fire show on Bang Bao and a party at Bartist if one is on.
Is Koh Kood very touristy?
No. Koh Kood is quieter than Koh Chang, with small bars spread across several beaches and no big strip. Klong Chao, by the river night market, has the most going on.
Which island near Bangkok is best for partying?
On this coast, Koh Chang is the bigger night out and Koh Samet is the beach party closest to Bangkok. Koh Kood is the quiet one, for sunsets and a villa.
How do you get to Koh Kood?
By catamaran from Laem Sok Pier near Trat, about an hour. The last boat leaves at 3:45pm, so plan the drive from Bangkok or the flight to Trat around it.
Is Koh Kood safe at night?
Yes. Use our car between beaches rather than a scooter after a drink, as the island roads are dark. Our host stays with the group all night, and the driver waits.
How many days do you need on Koh Kood?
Three days: a different sunset bar each evening, a night at Bartist or the fire show on Bang Bao, and a day boat to Koh Mak. Tanner times the boats.
Where is the best place to stay on Koh Kood?
Klong Chao, for the night market, Slowbar and Bartist close by. Bang Bao and Ao Phrao are quieter, with resort bars on the sand, but every evening out needs the car.
Plan it
Plan it with Tanner
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Sources
- TAT: Tourist Police 1155
- Visit Thailand Today: Koh Kood boats, fares and bar hours (October 2026, background)
- The Guide Koh Chang: Bartist, Koh Kood (background)
- Nasha Planeta: Koh Kood seasons (background)
Credits: top photo AI-generated image.