Koh Jum is a sleepy island and a real hidden gem of Thailand, shrouded in jungle and lined with quiet beaches.
Despite being located not far from the famous Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta, it has fortunately managed to avoid mass development. It’s the Thai dream.
The southern part of the island is referred to as Koh Jum, while the north is known as ‘Ko Pu’, due to the 400-metre high mountain. Only 1,500 Thai-Muslims live on the island, and just one main road links the two main villages in the north and south. You won’t find a whole lot to do here (there aren’t even ATMs on the island), but that’s the whole point. It’s the kind of place to come to relax, switch off and enjoy your surroundings and the slow pace of life.
