Thailand's Andaman Coast · Island destination
Koh Jum (also called Ko Pu) is a quieter independent island between Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi in Krabi province, reached via a mainland transfer to Laem Kruat Pier then a longtail boat, or a seasonal speedboat from Krabi Town.
Overview
Koh Jum (also called Ko Pu) is a quieter independent island between Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi in Krabi province, reached via a mainland transfer to Laem Kruat Pier then a longtail boat, or a seasonal speedboat from Krabi Town.
From roughly November to April a speedboat or ferry supplements the year-round longtail crossing; from May to October the longtail from Laem Kruat Pier is the only way over, and calm water is not assured in any month.
Stay
The island's main accommodation village, with the widest choice of places to stay and central-village amenities.
Suits travelers wanting the widest choice of accommodation and central-village amenities.
A quieter northwestern coast with small bars serving coffee, fruit shakes, beer, and freshly prepared Thai meals, known for a backpacker-style atmosphere.
Suits travelers wanting a quieter, backpacker-style northern beach atmosphere.
Plan your visit
From roughly November to April more accommodation and transport normally operate on the island, including ferries and speedboats alongside the longtail crossing, though calm water is not assured in any month. From May to October, the only way from Krabi to Koh Jum is by longtail boat from Laem Kruat pier.
The mainland transfer to Laem Kruat Pier runs by the blue songthaew 8557 shared taxi (also stopping at the airport) or by booking a Grab or private transfer. A year-round longtail leaves from Laem Kruat Pier; in the November-March high season, a speedboat or ferry also runs from Krabi Town's Klong Jirad Pier, a twenty-minute drive from the airport.
Cycling suits the island's gentler roads, while a scooter gives greater range. There is no scheduled island bus — accommodation transfers and motorcycle sidecars are the alternative for travelers who don't want to self-drive.
Your trip
May suit travelers wanting a quieter independent island between Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, choosing between the wider accommodation choice at Ban Ting Rai or the quieter backpacker-style northern beaches.
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Wherely research — Wherely's own governed depth-production research for Koh Jum / Ko Pu — drawn from independently-owned travel sources — covering gateway, access, and local-mobility choices, where-to-base choices, and seasonal timing. Exact fares, schedules, and prices change too often to publish as fixed facts.
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