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Koh Jum is a small island between Koh Lanta and Krabi Town. While the south end of the island is known as Koh Jum (or Jam or Cham), the northern part is also called Koh Phu (or Pu), and local villagers take fierce pride in the two different names.
Koh Jum has three main villages and is home to about 1500 permanent local residents of mostly Chinese or sea gypsy background. There’s also a small Muslim minority on the island, and the mosques broadcast a largely ignored Adhan (call to prayer) five times a day.
On the west side of the island there are about 30 resorts which provide varying standards of bungalow accommodation. Almost all of the resorts are run by the Chinese, and while efficient, don’t expect to find traditional Thai hospitality.
