Ko
Chang is in Trat Province, in Eastern Thailand,
about 330 kilometers from Bangkok. It is Thailand's
second largest island, and the biggest in Ko Chang
National Park. With about 5000 permanent residents
the island is not heavily populated, but tourism
(and development) has increased dramatically over
the last few years.
Most of the scenic beaches and bays are located
on the western side, extending from the north to
the south. They include Ao Khlong Son, Hat Sai Khao,
Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. A road cuts through
the western shore almost all the way to Hat Kai
Bae. From here, a nature trail through Ao Bai Lan
and Ao Kruat meanders through wet forestland to
Ban Bang Bao, a fishing community located at the
foot of the hill in the south.
Koh Chang Beaches & Islands
White Sand Beach
is one of the longest beaches on Ko Chang. Bungalows
and resorts of reasonable proce are easily found.
At the back or the beach are orchards of coconut
trees and forests. The beach is easily accessible
due to many roads passing to it The The name suggests
scenic beauty of the area.
Long Sand Beach
is next to Sa Lak Kok Bay. The area is covered with
forest and orchards of coconut trees
Klong Phrao Beach
Laem Chaiyachet is the long seaside adjacent to
Kai Bae Beach. The beach is rather steep. Swimming
is possible. Standard bungalow with facilities are
set. The northernmost of Klong Phrao Beach is adjacent
to Chaiyachet Bay and Beach which has beautiful
landscape but swimming is not recommend.
Kai Bae Beach
is close to Klong Phrao Beach. The beach, like that
of Klong Phrao, is steep but swimming is safe. Thereare
also quite a few cheap-priced bungalows in the area.
Ko Lao Ya
lies at thr south of Ko Chang. The group comprises
Ko Lao Ya Nai, Ko Lao Ya Klang and Ko Lao Ya Nok.
The transportation from Laem Ngob takes about 2
hours and a half. The islands has beautiful beaches,
crystal-clear water a cololurful corals, Lao Yo
Resort provide accommodation service here.
Ko Wai
Situated next to Ko Lao Ya is a big island most
of Beach which are plenty with stones. The area
occupies many bays which has beautiful beach lines
and wide wonderful coral zones. Ko Wai is also the
best source for fishing. As for accommodations,
Ko Wai Pakarung Resort is ready to server tourists.
Ko Khlum
is a historical island during the Thai-French Naval
Battle like Ko Chang. the island is proper for fishing.
The landscape comprising stone yard is worth a visit.
Ko Phrao
is in front of Salakpetch Bay. From Laem Ngob, it
takes two hours to the island, Ko Phrao has clean
and calm seaside, and is cool and shady because
it is plenty of coconuts trees. Long Beach Island
Resort is set on the island.
Ko Rung
is a small island at the west of Ko Maak. The isle
has not enough flat area suitable for the setting
up of any resort and bungalow. Ko Rung is place
of concessions of bird nests,
Charamed eggs and bat's dung. Stone knolls and deep-water
coral under the sea of Ko Rung are very magnificent.
Ko Ngam
is situated in the south of Ko Chang. The place
comprises of two island with a huge sand knoll at
the middle. The little bay formed by the lines of
the mountain stretching into the sea is a splendid
and serene site without storms. It takes two hours
to go from Laem Ngob to the place. Twin Island Resort
is situated on the area.
Ko Kut
is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its
size ranks as the fourth of all Thailand's islands
or the second to Ko Chang in Trat. The island covers
an area of approximately 105 sq.km or 65,625 rai.It
is 25 km in length and 12 km in width. Its natural
features include mountains and plains where many
streams originate and some become waterfalls.One
famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao flows all
throughout the year.It is an ideal place for swimming,
consisting of 3 tiers; the upper two tiers are running
streams and the lower one is a large pond. In 1911,
King Rama VI paid a royal visit to this waterfakk
and named it 'Nam Tok Anam Kok' to commemorate Ong
Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches with crystal-clear
sea popular among visitors suach as Taphao Beach,
Khlong Chao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach,
etc. Accommodation with a private atmosphere is
available for visitors at the inner sea of Ko Kut,
and the other two islands, Ko Rat and Ko Mai Si,
opposite to Ko Kut.
Travel to Ko Kut
Most visitors to Ko Kut have to purchase a package
tour offered by resort operators on Ko Kut at different
prices that includes food, accommodation, and a
boat fare. A boat for rent is also available apart
from a ferry boat leaving Dan Kao Pier and Laem
Ngob Pier.
Ko Maak
is a large island located between Ko Chang and Ko
Kut Most of its plains area is coconut plantations.
The whole area of this island covers 16 sq.km or
90,000 rai with a round distance of 27 km. Long
beaches and crystal clear sea are the splendid attractions
of the island. Accommodation is available for visitors
along the beaches of the island's bays. Furthermore,
it is possible to hire a boat trip to nearby islets.
Ko Kradad
is situated northeastern away from Ko Maak. Formerly,
the area was abundant with Kradad trees; hence,
the name of the island. The place was the first
island to have the land title deed since the period
of King Rama V. During the time French colonisation
invaded the Southeast Asia. France was trying hard
to seize some areas of the Kingdom including Kradad
King Rama V, therefore, ordered that the land title
deed of Ko Kradad be issued. Tourists attractions
include the white long beach.
About Koh Chang Thailand
