Ao Salad Pier
Ao Salad pier is the main ferry gateway to Koh Kood (Ko Kut), one of Thailand's most unspoilt islands, located in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand close to the Cambodian border. The pier sits on the north-west coast of the island, tucked inside the calm, sheltered bay of Ao Salad, and serves as the primary arrival and departure point for visitors travelling by high-speed ferry from the mainland.
As a working arrival pier rather than a developed transport hub, facilities are basic: there is a small covered waiting area, a drinks and snack stall, and toilets. There is no ATM at the pier and no formal luggage storage. There is a small cluster of restaurants and convenience shops near the pier.
At Ao Salad pier, you can find fast ferry connections to Laem Sok Pier in Trat Province, as well as combined bus-and-ferry services running all the way from Bangkok and Pattaya. The pier also links Koh Kood with neighbouring Koh Mak and Koh Chang via inter-island speedboat.
Ao Salad pier is located on the north-west coast of Koh Kood, Trat Province, in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand. The pier is approximately 20 minutes by taxi or songthaew from the island's main beach resorts on the south-west coast.
Frequently asked questions
What ferry routes operate from Ao Salad pier?
Ao Salad pier is served by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Seudamo, with fast catamaran connections to Laem Sok Pier in Trat.
Combined bus-and-ferry services also run directly from Bangkok (such as Khaosan Road and Suvarnabhumi Airport) and from Pattaya to Koh Kood. Inter-island speedboat services connect Ao Salad pier with Koh Mak and Koh Chang.
Where exactly is Ao Salad pier on Koh Kood?
Ao Salad Pier is located on the north-west coast of Koh Kood, Trat Province, Eastern Gulf of Thailand. The nearest mainland pier is Laem Sok Pier in Trat, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes away by high-speed catamaran.
What facilities are available at Ao Salad pier Koh Kood?
Ao Salad Pier offers basic facilities, including ferry ticket booths, sheltered waiting areas, and restrooms. There is a small number of restaurants and convenience shops nearby.
How do I get from Ao Salad pier to my hotel on Koh Kood?
Songthaews and private taxis wait at Ao Salad pier on arrival. The island's main resort areas, including Ao Phrao, Bang Bao, and Ao Tapao are approximately 20–40 minutes from Ao Salad pier by road. Many resorts also offer their own transfer services; it is worth checking with your hotel in advance.
Is there parking at Ao Salad pier on Koh Kood?
If you are leaving the island, there is some space near the pier entrance, but most people arrive via resort transfers.
Which ferry company operates at Ao Salad pier, Koh Kood?
Ao Salad pier is served by Seudamgo and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, some of Thailand's leading island ferry operators connecting the Eastern Gulf islands of Koh Kood, Koh Mak, and Koh Chang with the mainland.
Is there an ATM at Ao Salad pier?
There is no ATM at the Ao Salad pier.
Is there free WiFi at Ao Salad pier.?
There is no public WiFi at Ao Salad pier itself. The pier is a functional arrival and departure point in a quiet fishing village setting, so visitors should not count on a reliable connection at the dock. Guesthouses in the nearby Ao Salat village offer free WiFi for guests. For staying connected on the move, a Thai SIM card with a local data plan is the best option: 4G coverage is generally available on Koh Kood, though speeds can be patchy in more remote parts of the island.
