Koh Jum is a small island, around 25km south of Krabi Town. The northern part of the island is
dominated by the jungle-covered peak of Ko Pu, 400 meter high, while the south is mostly flat with
rubber plantations and scrubland. The west coast where all the bungalow resorts are has around
12km of wild and windy beaches, facing the Andaman Sea.



There is nothing much to do on Koh Jum. And for the tourists who return there every year, that's
precisely its appeal. No guided tours, no dive schools, no 'attractions' on the island itself: in
short, no pressure to be active, or be 'on holiday'. You can just simply be: your time is entirely
your own - these days, a luxury few enjoy. Of course, this is not for everyone - those who need to
be entertained should stick to the more touristy areas of Krabi, or risk dying of boredom.

If you want activity you can rent a long tail boat and driver and go snorkelling on Bamboo Island
or around Phi Phi Leh. Long stay guests often rent motorbikes and become regulars in the
village coffee shops, and you can go on fishing trips guided by the local fishermen.

The island 1500 inhabitants live in three main villages: Koh Pu, to the north, Ting Rai in the
middle, and Koh Jum in the south. Mainly there are farmers and fishermen and only a handful of
the islanders have embraced the mini tourist boom.

There are no cars on Koh Jum, other than those which make deliveries to and from the pier. Most
people get around by bicycle, motorbike, or on foot. The roads vary from decent dirt tracks to
almost impassable, potholed paths - the latter mostly leading to the beaches. To get from
bungalow to bungalow it is easiest to walk along the beach, rather than going back to the main
road.