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.
Koh Chang the largest among the 52 islands
of Trat, is also the nation's second largest
island, after Phuket. Covering an area of
429 sq. kms., it features fine beaches,
coral reefs, and plentiful marine life.
It is also rich in natural resources, teeming
with hills, forests, waterfalls and streams,
the latter being an important source of
freshwater. Dotting the island are many
fruit orchards.
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.
To the east are Ao Sapparot, where a ferry
landing is situated, and Ao Salak Khok.
Along the eastern shoreline is a road that
cuts through to Ao Salak Phet, a community
and a boat pier in the south of the island.
However, care should be exercised while
driving for the roads on Koh Chang are unpaved,
with steep hills in some sections. The best
places for viewing coral reefs are at Ao
Khlong Son , near Koh Chang Noi, and around
the islands to the south of Koh Chang.
Where to see
The Mu Ko Chang National Park. A
Marine National Park that comprises of Ko
Chang and 46 other islands.
War monument. In the very south of
the island there is a war monument being
built. As for spring 2005, there was nothing
but a small store and an unfinished hotel
at the site.
Waterfall
What to do
Elephant rides
Package tours for snorkeling, diving,
elephant riding etc. are widely available.
Thaifun day cruise to southern islands.
Relaxing and snorkeling. Very nice crew
on board.
Khlong Plu waterfalls is medium size
waterfall within a half a mile walk from
parking area. Swimming possibility. Entrance
fee to park 400 baht.
Ploy Scuba Diving come to the best dive
sites with speedboat. All PADI Course /
Diving Trips / Snorkelign Trips. We offer
you the best thing for more information
ploy.travel@gmail.com
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
