Originally the area of the district was part of the subdistrict (tambon) Koh Chang, Laem Ngop District. In 1952 the subdistrict Koh Mak was established covering the whole island, at that time subdivided into 4 villages . In 1980 three villages of Koh Mak were split off to create the subdistrict Koh Kood. On April 1 1990 the government upgraded tambon Koh Kood together with tambon Ko Mak to a minor district .

Following a decision of the Thai government on May 15 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were to be upgraded to full districts. With the publishing in the Royal Gazette on August 24 the upgrade became official.

As local government entities the two Tambon administrative organizations (TAO) were created in 2003 and 2004 respectively. The Tambon Council  Koh Kood was upgraded to a TAO in 2003, and for Koh Mak in 2004.


It is a major island ringed by sleepy seaside villages and coconut plantation. It is about one hour from the mainland by speedboat.

Kood Island has limited infrastructure and hence is not as popular like nearby Koh Chang. Several small resorts on the islands cater to mostly Thai tourists who prefer a quiet and family-friendly atmosphere. The island has great beaches and is a great spot to get away from the "farang crowd".