Ko Kham
Rob's take
"The best beach day on this coast, and the visitor cap is exactly why — numbers are limited daily, so the island stays clean and quiet, and you can't turn up on a whim. Get to the pier early, because once the day's quota has gone, that's that. Fifteen minutes on the boat, clear calm water, shade under the trees and food on the island."
Ko Kham is a day-trip destination in Sattahip, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand, and one of Rob's picks on this guide. It's rated 4.5★ on Google. Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Ko Kham is a small, carefully maintained island roughly 15 minutes by boat from the mainland, with clear calm water, soft white sand and plenty of shade under the trees. Daily visitor numbers are capped, so it stays quieter than the mainland beaches, though it does mean arriving early. Food and drinks are sold on the island, and snorkelling and kayaking are available for anyone wanting more than a swim.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
What people say
- Clear, calm water and clean white sand; praised as well managed and well preserved
- Short ferry crossing makes it an easy half-day or day trip
- Affordable food and drink on the island, with snorkelling and kayaking available
- Strict daily visitor cap — arrive early or risk missing out; not a spontaneous trip
- Some find the foreigner entry price steep, and say water clarity varies away from the jetty
Common questions
Is Ko Kham worth visiting?
Ko Kham holds a 4.5★ average across 2,337 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go. It's also one of our hand-picked spots on Things To Do In Pattaya.
What are Ko Kham's opening hours?
Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.
Where is Ko Kham, and how do I get there?
Ko Kham is in Sattahip, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
What do visitors say about Ko Kham?
Recurring themes from reviews include: clear, calm water and clean white sand; praised as well managed and well preserved; short ferry crossing makes it an easy half-day or day trip; affordable food and drink on the island, with snorkelling and kayaking available; strict daily visitor cap — arrive early or risk missing out; not a spontaneous trip.
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Where it is
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- Entry — Thai adult (15+): 300 baht
- Entry — foreign visitor: 600 baht
- Entry — child (age 6–14, height not over 130 cm): 250 baht
- Ticket types: Only two ticket types are sold
- Where to buy tickets: Tickets are sold only at the official ticket point by Koh Kham / Navy Area 1 staff; the price is printed on the front of every ticket, and tickets bought elsewhere are not the venue's responsibility
- Office / phone hours: Monday–Friday 08:30–11:30 and 13:00–16:30
- Access: Reached by passenger boat across to the island from the ferry passenger terminal
- Restriction: Visitors are asked not to bring plastic bags onto the island
From Ko Kham's own website, read September 2026. Prices and hours change — check the source before you rely on one.
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