🇹🇭 Koh Mak,
Thailand
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BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🧾 VAT | 7% |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Not applicable; land is mostly private family-owned. Leasehold approx. 1,500,000 THB |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Leasehold bungalows approx. 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 THB |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Leasehold villa approx. 3,500,000 THB |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Leasehold villa approx. 2,800,000 THB |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Leasehold villa approx. 5,500,000 THB |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Leasehold villa approx. 4,500,000 THB |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 20% in Thailand |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 10% |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residence-based; foreign income is taxed if remitted to Thailand in the same year |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 35% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | None currently in effect |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Land and Building Tax (0.02% - 0.1% for residential) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Transfer fee 2%, Stamp duty 0.5% |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident) offers 17% personal income tax |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Koh Mak, Trat Province, Thailand |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 800 - 1,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | 30-50 Mbps; Starlink is increasingly common at resorts like Seavana |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 USD ≈ 36 THB. No ATMs on the island; bring cash or exchange at Trat mainland |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable; 20L jugs available for 50-70 THB |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A/B/C sockets. Occasional outages during storms |
| 📶 SIM Card | AIS has the best coverage; 30-day unlimited data approx. 600 THB |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Mostly cash-only; larger resorts like Mira Montra accept cards with 3% fee |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Boutique resorts and bungalows; monthly rates 15,000 - 45,000 THB |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Low; Thai QR/PromptPay accepted at some cafes, but cash is king |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Resorts like Lazy Day The Resort or Airbnb beach houses |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Koh Mak HomeStay or Sleepy Owl (approx. 600-900 THB/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Ao Kao Beach for sunsets and the most restaurant options |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Ao Suan Yai for quieter vibes and better resort Wi-Fi |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | No dedicated coworking space; Seavana Resort offers a work-friendly lobby |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Ball Cafe (Good Wi-Fi and strong coffee) or Head in the Clouds |
| 💼 Networking Events | Informal; Friday nights at Monkeys Bar or organic farm meetups |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Koh Mak Community Facebook Group and beach clean-up events |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | No apps; local Songthaews (pickup trucks) charge flat 50 THB per person |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Scooter rental 200-300 THB/day; Electric golf carts 1,000 THB/day |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Ao Kao White Sand Beach; crystal clear water and palm trees |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Bangkok Airways (Flying to Trat Airport - TDX) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Thai Airways (via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | None (Island); access via Route 3156 on mainland to Krom Luang Jetty |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Trat Bus Station (Mainland) then 45-min speedboat (450-550 THB) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | None; pay per ride to the taxi drivers |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Speadboats to Koh Kood (approx. 500 THB) or Koh Chang (600 THB) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Koh Mak Clinic for basics; Trat Hospital on mainland for emergencies |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Good Time Sports Resort (Yoga classes and Muay Thai) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Good Time Sports Resort (Full gym access approx. 200 THB/day) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Local shops near Ao Kao; 40-60 THB per kg |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | None available; most restaurants allow phone-in pickup orders |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Massaman Curry at Koh Mak Seafood (approx. 180 THB) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Food Art Hut (excellent veggie options and salads) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Sweet Cake Koh Mak (Homemade cakes and brownies) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Local 'Mom & Pop' minimarts along the main inland road |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Lazada and Shopee (deliveries arrive via boat, takes 5-7 days) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Not available; residents shop at the small local markets |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Ao Kao Beach bars; Banana Sunset (cocktails and chill music) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | No local brewery; Thai beers (Leo/Singha) available everywhere |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | The Chill Bar (Small selection of imported wines) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Small cluster near the Ao Kao market area (Pad Thai/Meat skewers) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Pizzeria @ Koh Mak (Authentic wood-fired pizza) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | The Cinnamon Terrace (long wooden pier over the water) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Koh Mak Museum (Small wooden house detailing island history) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Ancient Thai House (near the museum) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Koh Mak Temple (Wat Koh Mak) - quiet Buddhist temple |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Koh Mak Trash Hero cleanups (weekly); Thai New Year (Songkran) in April |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | The fishing village area near the Koh Mak Seafood pier |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | None; occasional fire shows at beach resorts |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Small weekly market at the organic farm |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Acoustic live music at Blue Pearl Bar |
| 🎨 Street Art | Minimal; some beach-themed murals at local cafes |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Smile Koh Mak Thai Cooking School (approx. 1,200 THB per person) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Food Art Hut features rotating local photography |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Sutta Mansion (Oldest colonial-style building on the island) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Low-carbon destination initiative (Eco-friendly focus) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Koh Kham (Small island with white sand reachable by kayak) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | The island is flat; paved roads through rubber plantations are perfect for biking |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Sunset Viewpoint near the temple |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Central rubber plantations (Home to hornbills) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Ao Kao Beach (Organized by bars like Monkey Bar) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | Kerry Express or Thai Post (office located near the museum) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | None; must go to Trat City on the mainland |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Seavana Resort has tables for guests |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Informal Thai lessons via long-stay expats/staff |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | None; most work from resort terraces |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | The Koh Mak Organic Farm acts as a social hub |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | None |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Illegal in Thailand |
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