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Stranded on Koh Mak Island
Travel in a low-carbon style
Sustainable Travel
**Travel in a way that the world will love you more**
Low-carbon tourism refers to a style of travel that emphasizes leisure activities and activities that do not increase the release of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. For example, turning off the air conditioner and lights when not in the room, ordering food menus that are locally sourced. If tourists are willing to change their preferences, the demand will change, and the supply will follow suit. Service providers are ready to promote activities when they are not in the room, change the menu, reduce energy consumption, and reduce the transportation of raw materials from long distances. For example, if it is an island, there is no need to transport from the mainland. Seafood is from small-scale fisheries around the island. There is no need for cold storage. These will reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions in the end.
Many businesses on the island have turned to solar power, and many resorts use solar energy to clean their swimming pools.
Fun activities on the water will focus on clean energy, no petrol-powered scooters, no petrol-powered jet skis.
In addition, island businesses are happy to invite tourists to turn off their air conditioners and lights in the afternoon and go out to explore the island by offering discounts on food, drinks, and activities.
Low-carbon tourism can only be achieved through the cooperation of tourists, businesses, and local communities.
Koh Mak is currently a model low-carbon destination that has been operating continuously for approximately 5 years. Koh Mak does not seek rapid growth, but rather sustainable growth. It is a tourist destination that operates with minimal impact on nature, a low-carbon tourist destination.
Our world is getting hotter every year. Everyone knows that. Thailand is also getting hotter every day. The winter season each year comes only briefly. We can only wear sweaters for a few days before it immediately becomes summer. As for the rainy season, on days when it doesn't rain, it's just another hot summer day.
Global warming Carbon dioxide gas emitted from various human activities is released into the atmosphere. It is the number one gas that causes the greenhouse effect, trapping heat radiation reflected back to the Earth's surface.
We, as human tourists, can help reduce these carbon emissions.
Become an eco-conscious tourist
Low Carbon Tourist
The TAT, or Tourism Authority of Thailand, through the Office of the Special Area Administration for Sustainable Tourism Development of Koh Chang and Connected Areas, in collaboration with ISMED, the Institute for the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, has launched the Koh Mak Low Carbon Destination brand. This initiative promotes tourism activities that conserve natural resources, adhering to the principles of balancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability. As a result, tourism activities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions, leading to the goal of creating a sustainable tourism destination.
Koh Mak Low Carbon
Uncharted Island
Unspoiled Island
Last April, during the peak season in Hawaii, I had the opportunity to indulge myself once again by returning to Koh Mak for the third time in 10 months. Koh Mak is an island that has not been spoiled by tourism, and I was there as one of 10 volunteer bloggers for Earth Day.
Standing in the same spot, with the same familiar view, I began to feel like this island was another home. A home of nature and familiar people.
People come as guests ... come back as friends
This time, I'm traveling as a travel blogger again, at the invitation of the TAT once again, with
Stranded on an Island
Low Carbon Castaway
Let's go, let's go together to Koh Mak. Meet at Laem Ngop Pier, Krom Luang Chumphon. Take a speedboat for 50 minutes to Koh Mak.
There are 16 speedboat trips per day, 8 trips going and 8 trips returning.
The first speedboat departs at 10:30 AM and the last one departs at 4:00 PM.
The first speedboat back is at 8:00 AM and the last one is at 1:30 PM.
There are 4 companies that take turns sailing according to the schedule. See the schedule on the map below.
The Leelawadee boat docks at the Tha Na Muang Ka Thanee Resort (red).
The Panan boat arrives at the island at the front pier of Koh Mak Resort (yellow).
The Suan Suk and Seatales boats dock at Ao Nid Pier.
During the low season or Green season, all boats arrive at the island at Ao Nid Pier.
For more details about the boat, please visit the ilovekohmak website >> http://goo.gl/ucRP6v
For Seatales boat, you can check the details on the page https://www.facebook.com/seataleskohmak/
Or call
Leelawadee 095-707-7036
Pahanan 087-614-7641
Sea Tales 091-010-6455
Guess what boat we're on? The first Lillavadee trip of the day. Oh, you all got it right! We're boarding here in Krabi. The boat left a little late and took about 50 minutes to get here. It's a 60-seat speedboat, and we arrived at the island just as the sun was blazing at almost noon. The sun was so strong that my head was burning. The photos I took didn't turn out very well, so I'm using some old ones from my previous stay here. Hehe.
This time, they didn't come alone. The TAT brought 10 bloggers to the island for a 4-5 day stay, dividing them into 4 teams to spread the word about Koh Mak, a low-carbon island, on social media, especially to nature lovers and those seeking eco-friendly destinations. Koh Mak is a model Low Carbon Destination that meets the growing demand for sustainable tourism. The 10 bloggers were divided into 4 teams:
- Eat it fresh: Explore the islands, eat through the coordinates. Food bloggers set out to prove the freshness of local ingredients.
- Cycling Island: Conquer the island, cyclists. Cycling bloggers set out to explore the island on two wheels.
- Man & Wild: Challenge the high mountain in the middle of the sea. News has it that in addition to climbing the map mountain, they will also dive to explore the beauty beneath the sea.
- Light Chaser: Light hunters, the easternmost end. What will this group's mission be? Mr. Namfah is in this group.
Light Chaser, chasing the light! We're here to decipher the theme, interpret it, and chase the light. How do we chase it? Do we follow the sun? The light here seems to be the light of photography. Therefore, our team's main mission is to focus on capturing and sharing the beautiful angles of Koh Mak.
The Pacific swift, a regular visitor to Koh Mak, is always a welcome sight.
Okay, it's noon. The sun is directly overhead, the shadows are short, and the contrast is high. It's not a good time to take photos. Let's use this time to move from the pier to our accommodation and drop off our bags.
We chose to stay at Cinnamon Art resort & Spa, which is familiar to me as I have stayed here once before. Each team stayed in different places.
a place that feels like home
The Cinnamon Art Resort & Spa
The first time we met, we were strangers. After that trip, we added each other as friends and chatted occasionally until we became familiar faces.
Old memories come back. I still remember this front beach.
And the wreck of this sunken ship, which has run aground and lies peacefully in front of Ao Tan Bay, northeast of Koh Mak.
With the image of the longest bridge on Koh Mak, this trip we will come back to take a selfie here again. But now we just throw our bags. Ready to go on a mission.
Camera ready, survival water bottle ready This is a waste-saving water bottle. Carry a water bottle with you to reduce plastic waste.
Before we start, B's staff said... Let's go eat first, brother, or we won't have the energy to hunt for light.
Eating rice while looking at the sun, it makes my heart tired. The gentle afternoon sun in April, the light is still hot. Take refuge under the shade of the awning in Auntie Mam's kitchen and continue eating seafood.
Jeh Maem's kitchen is an ordinary roadside restaurant. Those who like to save money can come here. From the front of Makkathanee, walk straight for 300 meters and you will reach the restaurant. It is on the right-hand side.
Delicious and fresh seafood at affordable prices like local people. Shop location https://goo.gl/lJn3Mc
Next to Ms. Maem's shop, there is an open field with a sign.
Koh Mak Disc Golf
@ Holiday Beach Resort
The staff member said that while waiting for the light for the photo shoot, they would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the latest low-carbon fun, which is
Disc golf, a sport played with the same rules as golf, is gaining popularity in many Western countries. In Thailand, it is just starting to take off. There are a few places where you can play, but the only one I know for sure is on Koh Mak, where it is offered by the Holiday Beach Resort.
The playground is next to Auntie Maem's shop. Before playing, go to Holiday first and try practicing there. Holiday Beach is not far away. Instead of going straight to Auntie Maem's kitchen from Makathanee, turn left. Holiday is less than half a kilometer away.
Whoosh!! Experimenting with frisbees on the beach at Holiday Beach. The two hammocks in the same corner are still there, along with the resort with its wide lawn and hammocks tied to coconut trees like this.
After practicing our hands, we moved to the real field and played right away. It was fun and funny, like people who are not yet fluent. Shoot the disc to land on the hoop.
We used a hoop instead of a golf hole. This hole is a par 3, 60m away. Good shot, Namfah! 555
This is a fun activity that is environmentally friendly, clean and green. It is definitely worth supporting.
I have made a map of the Disc Golf course for you to see.
**Mission #01**
Playing with the wind, chasing the last light
**Small Catamarans Sailboat**
Another activity on the water, fun, happiness on clean energy 0% carbon
Every time I travel to Koh Mak, I am always impressed by the beautiful sea. Here, you won't see any banana boats or jet skis. Instead, you'll find kayaks and sailboats.
Our first playful mission was to experience water activities on a small catamaran sailing boat.
The boat launch is located at
Koh Mak Cococape Resort
My first experience sailing, I didn't dare to bring my big camera down, afraid of the shade, afraid of the camera breaking. Luckily, I had a GoPro with me. For this first mission, I had to rely on images from this little waterproof camera. The still images were captured from the video clip, so the colors are a bit off, sorry about that.
This type of boat can carry 3 people at a time. The captain said that this bay on Koh Mak is the best place to sail. The wind is not strong, the waves are not high, the water is not too deep, and the scenery is beautiful. You can also sail across the island to Koh Kham, which is only a little over two kilometers away. Koh Kham is a popular place for foreigners to kayak from Koh Mak Resort. It is less than two kilometers from Koh Mak to Koh Kham.
Close your eyes and listen to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, feeling the cool breeze and warm sun. This moment is pure bliss, letting time slip away as you relax and enjoy the serenity.
And then came to lie down on the island of Ar's leg.
The sailing route is roughly like this. The yellow lines, the helmsman said he had sailed to that far, Koh Chang.
Facebook Live is becoming increasingly popular these days, so I decided to give it a try for the first time while sailing on a sailboat in the middle of the sea. I was lucky enough to have Ae, a member of the All Area team from True Travel Channel, help me with the Live. Ae is also a friend who sails with me.
It's time to face the shore, let's wait for the last light together.
At the end of Coco Cape Bridge, there is a cocktail bar that serves drinks at affordable prices. I went straight to grab my favorite drink and sat down to sip it while watching the sunset. Meanwhile, I set up my GoPro camera to record a timelapse video. The clouds were a bit too much, actually a lot. They gathered in a dark curtain on the western horizon. This is due to the summer storm that has just entered Thailand. This is the impact of global warming on climate change.
The Last Light and the Cloudy Day
Stake out the last light at the end of the romantic bridge, Coco Cape Resort
If you fall in love with an island
Embark on a low-carbon travel adventure, exploring without harming nature.
Koh Mak is ready to make you fall in love with it.
The first day of the light-chasing mission ended with a timelapse clip of the sun setting over Ko Phi.
View from the end of the bridge at Coco Cape Resort
See you again in the next episode review with Mission #02.
Many thanks to the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand), the APST (Area Development and Promotion of Special Tourism), and ISMED, the main organizers of this trip.
Follow the bloggers' island adventure on the Low Carbon Koh Chang Mak Kood page >> https://www.facebook.com/lcd.chang.mak.kood/
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Friday, September 27, 2024 10:04 AM
