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Ko Chang Naval Battle Site (บริเวณยุทธนาวีเกาะช้าง) located in the southern part of Ko Chang. The Trat waters near Ao Salak Phet and Ao Salak Khok also added another page in the Thai history of fighting for the country’s sovereignty. On 17 January 1941, the Royal Thai Navy managed to evict the invaders although they lost a certain number of squadrons and soldiers. 17 January has become a memorial day for the fighting, of which a service is held annually at Ko Chang Naval Battle Memorial in Amphoe Laem Ngop.

Ko Ngam was the first point of confrontation in the Franco–Siamese War in which the French army sent aircraft on a reconnaissance and bombing of the island, whereas Ko Wai is the point where French patrol aircraft crashed after being fired by HTMS Songkhla and HTMS Chon Buri.

A squadron of 7 French warships led by the Lamotte Piquet Cruiser, 2 sloops and 4 gunboats invaded in 3 divisions. The Lamotte Piquet alone made Division 1 blocking the south of Ko Wai and Ko Bai Tang. Division 2 comprising 1 sloop and 1 gunboat blocked the channel between Ko Khlum and Ko Wai whereas Division 3 comprising 1 sloop and 3 gunboats blocked the channel between Ko Khlum and Laem Bang Bao.

Ko Mai Si is a small private island located not far from Ko Kut where there is beautiful nature, sandy beaches and clear water –home to diversified marine life and ideal for diving. Various plant species grow wild on the island, which used to be a confrontation site between the Lamotte Piquet and HTMS Thon Buri that was in commission at Ko Lim. In assisting HTMS Songkhla and HTMS Chon Buri which were heavily fired and eventually sank near Ao Salak Phet and Ao Salak Khok, the HTMS Thon Buri was also hardly attacked, ran aground and sank near Laem Ngop.

Semi-homestay accommodation is available for a group visit of 15–30 persons. A 3-day/2-night package sells at Bt 4,500-5,000, 2-day/1-night at Bt 4,000-4,500. For more details, please contact Tel. 0 2750 6873, 0 9980 5757.

Ao Khlong Son (อ่าวคลองสน) a bay in the northernmost west of the island where Ban Khlong Son Community is located, with a beautiful coral reef. Accommodation is available. Klongson Beach is the first beach on the right after you disembark at the ferry pier.

Namtok Khlong Nonsi (น้ำตกคลองนนท��ี) a small waterfall to the northeast of the island accessible by a 3-km. pathway from Ban Dan Mai or about 4 km. from the national park’s headquarters.

Namtok Than Mayom (น้ำตกธารมะยม) a medium 4-tiered waterfall located some 500 metres through a garden behind the national park’s headquarters, with the 3rd tier being the most beautiful. King Rama V, King Rama VII and Queen Rambhai Barni used to visit this waterfall as evident from the royal initials on the rock.

Namtok Khlong Phlu (น้ำตกคลองพลู) a large and most breathtaking waterfall on Ko Chang with water cascading down 3 tiers of the cliff to a basin, with an entrance located 3 km. from Ao Khlong Phrao plus another 20-minute walk.

Long Beach/ Hat Sai Yao (หาดทรายยาว) located near Ao Salak Phet to the south of the island with a long stretch of sandy beach where swimming is available. Trekking to the naval battle site, as well as a trip to admire nearby islands such as Ko Lao Ya, Ao Salak Phet, Ko Wai, etc. is provided. The viewpoint in the area is terrific and so are the snorkeling opportunities. Accommodation is available. Generator pollutes the environment as well as humongous speakers from nearby island.

Monkey Training Centre (โรงเรียนฝึกลิง) located at Mu 4 Hat Sai Khao, Tambon Ko Chang, the centre provides training as well as shows of monkey’s abilities, especially in collecting coconuts. There are 3 shows daily at 10.00 a.m., 02.00 p.m. and 04.00 p.m. Admission is Bt 200. For more details, please call Tel. 0 1982 8661, 0 6531 3398.

Ban Salak Phet (บ้านสลักเพชร) the largest and oldest community on Ko Chang located in the southern part. The villagers’ main occupation is coastal fishery in an advantageous area sheltered from winds and storms by islands and mountains. There is an old temple in front of the village known as Wat Salak Phet built in the reign of King Rama V on his royal visit to the island. Ao Salak Phet is the largest bay on the island.

Namtok Khiri Phet (น้ำตกคีรีเพชร) a single-storeyed waterfall located 3 km. from Ban Salak Phet Community through a rubber plantation.

Namtok Khlong Nueng (น้ำตกคลองหนึ่ง) a small waterfall near Namtok Khiri Phet – Ban Rong Than, located some 2 km. deeper inside the island from the Salak Phet Community with another 480-metre walk. The waterfall cascades down from a narrow gorge for 120 metres. Swimming is available.

Bangbao Beach is a small fishing village where the villagers still live in houses built on stilts, all connected by wooden bridges. The area is developing quite quickly in regards to tourism. The road getting there is steep and winding.

Bang Bao Fishery Village (หมู่บ้านประมงบางเบ้า) a village of houses on stilts built into the sea with bridges connecting them together. Most of the villagers are descendants of the Salak Phet villagers, living a simple way of life and earning their living from coastal fishery, with abundant soft cuttlefish and corals. There is a pier, fish dock, and manufacturing of shrimp paste, fish sauce, dried shrimp and salted fish. The area is an ideal berthing area for fishing boats, with mountains and islands providing a good shelter from wind and storms in the monsoon season.

Ban Rong Than (บ้านโรงถ่าน) a small community located near Salak Phet in the southern part of the island. It is a scenic viewpoint where the mist-covered peak of Khao Salak Phet in the north and Ko Maphrao Nai and mountains near Laem Yai in the east are visible. A panoramic view of the whole area of Ao Salak Phet is also available from Samnak Song Atulaphon Banphot on the hill.

Ao Bai Lan (อ่าวใบลาน) located next to Hat Kai Bae and accessible by a pathway across the mountain which takes about 1 hour, with a scenic view of mountains along the way. Ao Bai Lan has a long stretch of serene beach ideal for swimming and relaxing.

Hat Kai Bae (หาดไก่แบ้) Kai Bae was one of the original areas where locals first opened their homes to travellers. I’ve met people who stayed on this beach with local families in the mid-80s at a time when there were no restaurants, bungalow resorts, roads or even electricity – other than old generators. The locals have moved on from renting out their spare room and many now own their own resorts. In fact, one extended family owns virtually all the land in the southern half of the beach and inland. They wisely refused to sell to outsiders and are now reaping the rewards.

The story of the original village of Kai Bae goes that although a few Thai fishermen lived around the island, most of the current population of the island are descended from immigrants who came to Koh Chang by boat from southern China. They stopped off, looked around, saw plenty of edible wildlife and thought that the island would suit them nicely. A few generations later and the patriarch of the family that owned most of the land in the Kai Bae area decided to split his land between his children. The favoured kids, the males, got the valuable, inland farmland where they could grow rubber, and fruit. The four unfortunate kids, all female, who must have upset Dad at some point in their lives, got the virtually useless, unfertile land by the sea. How could you ever make money out of a few coconut palms and a beach.

Hat Khlong Phrao- Laem Chaiyachet (หาดคลองพร้าว-แหลมไชยเชษฐ์) a long stretch of sloping beach connecting with Hat Kai Bae where swimming is possible. There are several bungalows for rent with standard rooms and necessary facilities. The northernmost end of Ao Khlong Phrao connects with Laem Chaiyachet with a scenic rocky cape but swimming is not possible.

Laem Chaichet nestling between White Sand and Klong Prao beaches is a great place to see the sunset and admire Klong Prao’s natural beauty. Activities to do here include: snorkeling, kayaking and fishing. Coconut Beach Resort and Chaichet Bungalow are located on this site.

Ko Chang Noi, north of the Ko Changh an abundance of coral.

Tri Petch Waterfall, located 3km from Salak Petch Community, has just the one storey.

White Sand Beach is one the island’s longest beaches that attracts a lot of visitors. At the back or the beach are orchards of coconut trees and forests. Located north of the beach is the White Sand Beach Resort which has more than 100 bungalows, some of them very near the beach. The stretch of peaceful beach in front of this resort is 680-metre long.

Ao Sapraros is the location of the pier to and from Ko Chang.

Lonely Beach is not so lonely anymore. Humongous speakers pollute from early afternoon till very late. A nice exception is "The Tree House".

Donkao Pier is where there are ferries to Center Point and Lae Ngob Pier. There is no accommodation.

Salakkok is a small fishing village that is popular for its cheap and fresh seafood.

Lifestyle

Baan Bang Bao or Bang Bao Fishery Village is unique in that every dwelling was built in the sea. There are small bridges connecting each one. Some of the abodes have been transformed into guesthouses and seafood restaurants.

Baan Khlong Son or Khlong Son Village has rubber plantations, orchards and traditional fishery. For tourists there are fishing tours, squid fishing or snorkling to view schools of fishes on Koh Mapring and Koh Chang Noi nearby.

Baan Dan Kao or Dan Kao Village has indigenous folk of Koh Chang Noi who rear the fish in floating baskets especially “Yamsawat Fish” or Blue Spotted Sea Bass which are popular among the consumers who prefer to eat live fish.

Baan Dan Mai(Dan Mai Village) and Baan Khlong Non Si (Khlong Non Si Village) have orchards, coconut plantations and traditional fishery. The lychee trees grown here are the traditional breed called “Silaman 200 years”. This breed of lychee tree has the large size and it is believed to be found on Koh Chang Noi only.

Baan Salak Petch or Salak Petch villagers mainly work about coastal fishery. Most houses were built in the sea like those in Bang Bao Village but it is a bigger community. Every house is connected with the wood bridge.

Baan Rong Than or Rong Than Village is an area which used to be the sites, owned by most villagers, for charcoal making from mangrove wood.

Baan Jek Bae or Jek Bae villagers work about traditional fishery, rubber plantation and coconut plantation.

Suggested Itinerary

• Day 1 Leave Bangkok in the early morning and arrive on Ko Chang at mid-day. Check into your bungalow on any resort Beach and enjoy the rest of the afternoon sunbathing and swimming. In the evening, have a romantic seafood dinner on the beach.
• Day 2 Take a boat out to the islands and go snorkeling (or diving).
• Day 3 Go hiking in the jungles and see a couple of waterfalls.
• Day 4 Visit the village of Ban Bang Bao to see the pretty harbor and have seafood lunch. Then go to Salakkok village and hire a canoe to row through the mangroves.
• Day 5 After breakfast, return to Bangkok.

Do

Walk with a Ranger from the Than Mayom Waterfall to the Khlong-Plu Waterfall. The tour takes 8-10 hours and costs 500 baht per person.

Trek in the jungle with Tan who has been taking guided treks for over 10 years and speaks very good English

Learn Thai cooking

Discover or Practice Yoga , Reiki or Chakras balancing

Enjoy “rope and harness” [1] tree climbing and share the fun activities and amazing views from the top of the trees

• i-site Koh Chang Internet Cafe for all [2]Koh Chang Tours travel, excursions and activities

Agrotourism Attractions

Amphoe Ko Chang

• Bunsi Salakphet (บุญศรี สลักเพชร) Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Tel. 0 3955 3039 (mangosteen, durian, rambutan, Long Kong orchard).

Canoeing 1 or 2 seater canoes can be hired at many places on the island. Canoeing through the mangrove forests is most popular.

• Hin Rap South is a 18 meter rock pinnacle which can be dived by anyone of every level. It is covered with staghorn corals, barrel sponges and delicate corals. Experienced divers can also venture out 200 meters to admire a group of rocks known as blue mountains which often glow from the sun.

• Hin Run Tek, with an average depth of 12 meters, is a huge rock formation site with a diversity of colorful marine life such parrotfish, wrasse and angelfish.

• Flyovers Microlight aircraft give flyover tours.

Hiking on Ko Chang is popular due to the natural pristine surroundings including waterfalls, especially the routes Klong Son to Kai Bae and Kai Bae to Bang Bao.

Package tours for snorkeling, diving, elephant riding etc. are widely available. One of many Travel Agencies on the island that can arrange tours is located in Chai Chet: Coco Dee Bo Tours - Tel: 08-6328-4684, 08-7711-3390 [3]

Snorkeling tours day cruise to southern islands. Relaxing and snorkeling.

Khlong Plu waterfalls is medium size waterfall within a half a mile walk from parking area. Swimming possibility. Entrance fee to park 400 baht.

• See Fireflies Boat trips on the lagoon near Khlong Prao beach to see fireflies can be organised through a travel agent/hotel. Year round. 150-200 baht for 30 minute trip.

• All Terrain Vehicle track Tear up the mountainside on ATVs

Trekking

• Jungle Way 14 Moo 3, Klong Son Village, Koh Chang, Trat , Tel: 08 9223 4795, 08 9247 3161, [4]

Elephant Trekking is possible at the Ban Kwan Chang Elephant Camp at Klong Son, it is supported by the Asian Elephant Foundation to provide a natural environment for elephants and their mahouts. The camp offers half day packages which include elephant bathing, feeding, performance and a one hour elephant trek into the forest. The cost is 900 Baht all inclusive. In the afternoon there is a shorter program costing 450baht.

Sailing

• Gulf Charters Ocean Marina, 167/5 Sukhumvit Highway (Km157),
• Sattahip, Chonburi, Tel: 0 3823 7752 Fax: 0 3823 7751 Mobile: 08 1813 8023 [5]

Spa

Ko Chang has plenty of spas comprising of various forms of massage, aromatherapy, herbal scrub, and reflexology. They can be found at Koh Chang Grand Orchid Resort & Spa, Aiyapura Resort & Spa, Aana Resort and Spa and at the V.J. Hotel & Health Spa.

• Smai Burapa Massage Kai Bae 30/52 Moo 4 Kai Bae Beach, Tambon Ko Chang, Tel.: 089 588 8163.
• Boutique Resort and Health Spa 17/5 Moo 4, Ban Klong Phrao, Tambon Ko Chang, Tel. 0 3955 1050, 08 9938 6403.
• Bodiworkspa 39/4 Moo 4 Tambon Ko Chang , Ko Chang District, Trat , Tel. 0-3955-1400 / E-mail: bodiworkspa.pd@gmail.com [http//:www.bodiworkspa.com].
• Chang Park Resort and Spa 40/6 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Tel. 08 1853 2572, 08 1940 8678, 08 9831 5609, 08 9832 2065, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2692 0121, [6]]
• Koh Chang Resort and Spa 39 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Tel. 0 3953 8055, 0 3953 8059, 08 1948 8177 Bangkok, Tel. 0 2277 5256, 0 2277 6150, [[7]].
• Koh Chang Tropicana Resort and Spa 26/3 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Tel. 0 3955 1184–5; Bangkok, Tel. 0 2642 4420, 0 2642 5497, [[8]]
• Remark Cottage Resort and Spa 36 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Tel. 08 1926 7714; Bangkok, Tel. 0 2935 6018 – 9, 0 2935 6495–6
• Sea View Resort and Spa Ko Chang 10/2 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Tel. 0 3952 9022, 08 1830 7529, [9]
• The Bodiwork 98/18-19 Moo 4 Tambon Ko Chang , Ko Chang District, Trat , Tel. 0-3955-7222, E-mail: bodywork.kb@gmail.com

Yoga/ Reiki / Meditation/ Chakras balancing

• Baan Zen [10] Klong Prao Beach, - In a beautiful traditional Thai style home set up right on the water, enjoy the advantage of a personal tailored training - - 3/5 days Yoga session Reiki 1 / Reiki 2 / Master Reiki Tel: 08 6530 9354

• Jungle Way [11] 14 Moo 3, Klong Son Village, Koh Chang, Trat , Tel: 08 9223 4795, 08 9247 3161, close to Ban Kwan Chang elephant camp

Reiki, Massage , Yoga & meditation

Events & Festivals

The Ko Chang Yutthanavi Day is organized in late January at the Ko Chang Yutthanavi Memorial on Laem Ngop. The event commemorates the Royal Thai Navy’s fight against the French on January 17, 1941. There is an exhibition by the Royal Thai Navy and merit-making and tribute rites are performed

SCUBA diving

The area may not have the best diving site in Thailand but it is still excellent. There are quite a lot of PADI courses around of various different skills. Depending on how far it is, a day trip to one of the dive sites ought to cost you in the vicinity of 2800-3000 baht. All trips include 2 dives, full equipment, transportation, food & drinks and a Divemaster. Snorkeling that costs around 900-1000 baht.

• Diving S cool, Office : 18/8/1-2 Bang Bao Plaza, Koh Chang. Tel +66(0)852 79 76 27 [12]
• BB Divers 16/2, Bang Bao pier, Koh Chang, and 13/17, Lonely Beach, Ko Chang, Tel: 0 39558040 - OFFICE Bang Bao, 08 6155 6212, 08 6129 2305, [13]
• Diving Dream Tel: 08 7128 7140
• Eco-Divers, Klong Prao, (Tel: 03 955 7296 ) [14]
• Koh Chang Divers Tel: 08 1811 1689
• Ploy Scuba Divin, Bang Bao, Ko Chang District, Trat (Tel: 0-3955-8033-4 , 08-1862-7570) [15]

• Ko Chang Marine National ParkHin Kuak Maa offers the diver a huge variety of solid and soft corals which are home to the likes of moray eels, blue spotted sting rays, sea turtles, starfish, stonefish and puffer fish.

• Hin Luk Bath has turned into one of the most favored dive sites around with its boulder formations which appear from a sandy seabed 15 meters down The way they jut out allows a vast array of corals and barrel sponges. It is also possible to spot angel fish and barracuda

Learn

Besides diving, Thai cooking schools on Ko Chang are where wanna-be Thai cuisine chefs can learn to cook up all their favourite dishes such as tom yum kung, sweet green curry and chicken with cashew nuts. All of them are located around klong Prao area ; Blue Lagoon Cooking School ; Kati Culinary ; Koh Chang Thai Cooking school

Buy

Market stands along the main road. Pretty much the same pirate-products in every stand. Lots of salesmen on the beaches, especially White Sands Beach.

ATMs and 7-Eleven convenience stores can be found alongside the main western coastline road.

Local Product

The Ngop (native hat) is a cottage industry product made by villagers in the Nam Chieo community. It is located on the route to Laem Ngop district.

Shop

Amphoe Laem Ngop

• Che Noi (เจ๊น้อย) 123/1 Mu 1 Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat (Tel: 0 3959 7030, 0 3959 7130), (Seafood products)
• Ko Chang Souvenir (เกาะช้างซูวิเนีย) 101/14 Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
• Phonphimon (ร้านพรพิมล) 24/4 Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat (Tel: 0 3959 7050, 0 3959 7111), (Seafood products)

Amphoe Mueang

• Sunday (ซันเดย์) 141 Sukhumvit Road, Amphoe Mueang, Trat (Tel: 0 3953 0080, 0 3953 1325)

(Food products and handicrafts)

Amphoe Ko Chang

• One Tanbon One Product (หนึ่งตำบล หนึ่งผลิตภัณฑ์) Tambon Ko Chang Tai (Tel: 0 3955 5035, 0 6158 2693) (Preserved Food, Coconut Shell Product)

Eat

East Coast

• Baan Sapparot (บ้านสับปะรด) Ao Sapparos (Tel: 08 1340 9389, 08 1570 4590) (Seafood)
• Dan Mai Seafood (ด่านใหม่ซีฟู้ด) 19/1 Mu 2, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat (Tel: 0 3958 6098)
• Salak Phet Seafood and Resort (สลักเพชรซีฟู้ด แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 43 Mu 2 Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat (Tel: 0 3952 1751, 08 1650 8955, 08 1429 9938, 08 1444 9259)

White sand Beach

• Rock Sand, North White SandBeach, Fresh Seafood BBQ, Western, Thai, Steak and Pizza's
• Tantawan (ทานตะวัน) White Sand Beach (Thai Food)
• Thor's Palace (ธอร์ส พาเลซ) 4 White Sand Beach, Tambon Ko Chang, King Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat (Tel: 08 1927 2502, open: 11.00 a.m.-midnight)
• Villa Koh Chang (วิลล่าเกาะช้าง) White Sands Beach (Italian Food)

Klong Prao Beach

• Klong Prao Pizza "Pizza & Baguette" Nr.1 Pizza-Service on Koh Chang.Filling pizzas from 150 baht up.Delivery & Take Away Tel: 085-367-0214.
• Baan Chang (บ้านช้าง) Klong Prao Beach (Thai Food)
• Magic Pub (เมจิก ผับ) Klong Prao Beach (Thai Food)
• Nid's Kitchen The best and only Reggae restaurant in Koh Chang

"Bob" will prepare for you a Fresh sea food BBQ if you wish

• Kati Culinary ; Family Thai recipes / Thai cooking school school & restaurant ( Ning )Great outdoor deck /

Located near Sima massage and tropicana Hotel entrance Tel : 08 8 19 03 04 08

• Ton Sai Restaurant " Chill out atmosphere / Excellent thai dishes / reasonable prices; Has moved from White sand to Klong Prao ; Nui is still the charming and efficient manager of this relaxing place/

Succulent Thai dishes. Tel: 08 98 95 72 29

• Yummy Hut Run by Rak and her husband Excellent Thai food with a "je ne sais quoi ". different in the taste / Near Sima massage and Tropicana Hotel entrance / Probably the best Pappaya salad on the island : Located near Sima Massage , in front of Ton Sai restaurant

Family ambiance.

Kai Bae Beach

• Kai Bae Marina Just past 7-/11 on North side of road. This restaurant offers traditional Thai Cuisine, plus a great selection of Western and European dishes. They also off a few select varieties of thin crust pizza. One of the best on the Island.

The front of the house offers a nice open air dining experience. While the back offer a nice bar atmosphere offering top run Movies nightly on there huge outdoor screen. The Kai Bae Marina motto is: “ You come as a stranger and walk away as a friend”. Make sure to say "Hello" to the Owner Roland & His Wife (who also bakes all of the restaurants breads on a daily basis) Hello when you stop in. (Thia, European & Western Food)

• Comfortable Bar (คอมฟอร์ทเทเบิล บาร์) Kai Bae Baech (Thai Food)

• Karma restaurant Near 7/11 Kae Bae

Thai , Swedish , Mexican Food and vegetarian dishes ; An "easy going" place Tel : 08 16 63 32 86

• KB Garden (เคบี การ์เด้นท์) Kai Bae Beach (Thai Food)
• Lanna Cafe Relaxed and friendly coffee shop offering Koh Chang's only outlet for ethical and delicious Fair Trade coffees .

Located at the exit of Kai Bae , going south at the entrance of KB resort

• Piggy's (พิกกี้ส์) Kai Bae Beach (Vegetarian Food)
• Porn's (พร) Kai Bae Beach (Thai Food)
• Rainbow (เรนโบว์) Kai Bae Beach
• Ziva restaurant ITALIAN RESTAURANT serving genuine Italian dishes:

Pasta , Pizza,lasagne, Home made cakes & Ice cream In a stylish cosy ambience

Lonely Beach

• Zuffee On one of the dirt roads towards the beach from the main road this small restaurant offers amazing traditional Thai Muslim food highlighted by their Red and Green curries. The family that own it are very friendly and funky Thai and English tunes are played on the sound system.

Bailan Beach Sharky's @whitehouse, chill out beach bar and Thai food ,BBQ seafood and an a la carte menu all day long prepared by our experienced chef. 081 409 8307 ; 039 558 113

Bang Bao

• Ra Biang Bang Bao Seafood (ระเบียงบางเบ้า ซีฟู้ด) Bang Bao Village Ko Chang Tai (Tel: 08 1456 5346, 08 9521 9911) (Seafood)

• Choe Pho Di Ban Chong Seafood (เจอพอดีบรรจง ซีฟู้ด) 8/2 Mu 1 Baan Bang Bao Ko Chang Tai (Tel: 0 3950 1103, 08 9936 1848, 08 9936 2321) (Seafood)
• Som Bat-Ple Khun Kaew (สมบัติ-เปิ้ล ขุนแก้ว) 43/3 Mu 2 Tambon Ko Chang (Tel: 08 1863 1328) (Seafood)

Bang Bao

Bang Bao lounge

Drink

White Sand Beach

• 15 Palms (15 ปาล์ม) (Bar)
• Earthlinks (เอิร์ธลิ้งค์) (Coffee bar)
• Jinda Resort (จินดา รีสอร์ท) (Bar)
• Oodie's Place (โอดี้ส์ เพลส) (Live music bar)
• Mankeyto Bar (แมนคีย์โตะ บาร์) (Open-air beer bar)
• Rock Sand Cocktail Bar (Cocktail Beach Bar)
• Sabay (สบาย) Live music nightly. Also a very entertaining and Free Fire show on the beach 2 times per night. The staff at Sabay Bar are very friendly. Get there early as this place get packed most nights around 11pm.(Beach bar)
• Tantawan (ทานตะวัน) (Beach Bar)
• Thor's Palace (ธอร์ส พาเลซ) (Beach Bar)
• Tiger's Den (ไทเกอร์ เด็น) (Beach bar)
• Tongsai (ท้องทราย) White Sand Beach (Thai Food)

Klong Prao

• i-site Koh Chang Internet Cafe (Coffee Bar)

Kai Bae Beach

• Comfortable Bar (คอมฟอร์ทเทเบิล บาร์) (Bar)
• KB Garden (���คบี การ์เด้นท์) (Bar)
• Porn's (พร) (Beach Bar)
• Rainbow (เรนโบว์) (Bar)
• Taxi Stop (แท๊กซี่ สต๊อป) (Bar)
• The Joker (เดอะ โจ๊กเกอร์) (European bar)
• Wan Dee (วันดี) Klong Prao Beach (Thai Food)

Bailan Beach

• Sharky Chilled out Bar @Whitehouse

Other

• Angel Bar (แองเจิล บาร์) (Bar)
• Five Star Saloon (ไฟว์สตาร์ซาลูน) (Contemporary rock and blues to '60s favorites and jazz)
• KC Bar (เค ซี บาร์) (Bar and dance floor on the beach)

Sleep

The national park offers accommodation as follows: Khlong Son Office–9 rooms for 2–6 persons at Bt 800–2,500. For more information, Tel. 0 3955 5086 or contact National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2562 0760-2, www.dnp.go.th.

Sai Khao Beach (White Sands Beach)

Located in the north west, in a section called Hat Sai Khao. This area is being developed quite rapidly, so prices are going up. However, you can still find bungalows for 400 baht/night.

• Apple Bungalow (แอปเปิ้ล บังกะโล) 7/4 Mu 4, '''White Sand Beach''' (Tel: 08 1863 3398), 21 bungalows: 800 – 4,000 baht

• Arunee Resort (อรุณี รีสอร์ท) Mu 4, White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 08 1219 3867), 18 rooms: 250-300 baht (400 baht in high season (Dec. 2009))

• Alina Resort (อลีน่ารีสอร์ท) [16] 9/10 Mu 4 White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 08 1863 0543, 0 3955 1135 Fax: 0 3955 1136 E-mail: alinaresort@hotmail.com,

• Bamboo Bungalow (แบมบู บังกะโล) 8/4 Mu 4, White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 0-3955-1158, 08 9834 7875) 11 rooms: 1,200-2,000 baht

• Ban Sansabay Resort (บ้านแสนสบาย รีสอร์ท) 16/8 Mu 4, White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 0 3955 1061-3, 08 1732 3564, 08 9191 2046) 6 house: 1,000-1,500 baht

• Ban Thai (บ้านไท) 6/47 White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 0-3955-1108-9 , 08 9236 5274) 11 rooms: 1,800-2,200 baht

Klong Prao Beach

• Aana Resort & Spa (อาน่า รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 19/2 Mu 4 Klong Praow Beach, Ko Chang, Trat (Tel : 0 3955 1539 Fax : 0 3955 1540 [17]. 71 rooms: 3,700-7,500 baht

• Aiyapura Resort & Spa (อัยยะปุระ รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 29 Mu 3 Ko Chang, Trat ( Tel: 0 3955 5111-5 Fax: 0 3955 5118, Email: rm@aiyapura.com, fo@aiyapura.com, generalmanager@aiyapura.com, [18]. 84 rooms 4,500 – 26,000 baht

• Amari Emerald Cove Resort (อ��ารี เอมอรัล โคฟ รีสอร์ท) 88/8 Mu 4, Tambon Koh Chang, King Amphoe Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 039-552000 , 08 1564 1472, 0 2309 81137), [19] - the only officially rated 5 Star property on Island. 165 rooms. Rates from 5300 baht for high season.

Klong Phrao Beach

• Barali Beach Resort (บาราลี บีช รีสอร์ท) 77 Mu 4 Klong Phrao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 0 3955 12238 Fax: 0 3955 1239), 40 rooms: 8,000-14,000 baht

• Blue Lagoon Bungalow (บลูลากูน บังกะโล) , Khlong Phrao Beach , Koh Chang, Trat (Tel: 08 1940 0649, 08 1985 1132) 14 rooms: 500-1000 baht

Stay healthy

Hospitals

• Bangkok - Koh Chang Hospital (โรงพยาบาลกรุงเทพ-เกาะช้าง) White Sand Beach (Tel: 0 3955 1555, 24 hour Emergency Medical Service: 0179), (private clinic, open 24 hours)
• Malaria Clinic (มาลาเรีย คลินิก) Laem Ngop (open: Mon - Fri 08.30 a.m. - 12.00 a.m., 01.00 a.m. - 04.30 a.m.)
• P.P.Clinic (พี.พี. คลินิก) Klong Son Bay, opposite Amari Resort (Tel: 0 3955 7211 (09.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.), 08 5222 3935 (24 hours)), (private clinic, also plastic surgeon, open 24 hours)
• Koh Chang Dental Clinic (คลินิกทันตกรรมเกาะช้าง) Klong Prao Beach, opposite Amari Resort (Tel: 08 6320 0702, 0 3955 7235, open: 10.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.), (private clinic)
• Koh Chang Hospital (โรงพยาบาลเกาะช้าง) East Coast, Baan Klong Nonsi (Tel: 0 3952 1657, opening-hours: Mon - Fri from 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 p.m., Sat - Sun only for emergencies)
• The National Trat-Hospital (โรงพยาบาลตราด) 108 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Wangkrajae, Amphoe Muang (Tel: 0 3953 1784-86, open 24 hours)
• The Private Bangkok-Trat Hospital (โรงพยาบาลกรุงเทพ-ตราด) 376 Mu2 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Wangkrajae, Amphoe Muang (Tel: 0 3593 2735, open 24 hours)

There are clinics in the following villages:

• Baan Klong Son (Khlong Son Bay)
• Baan Klong Prao (Klong Prao Beach)
• Baan Kai Bae (Kai Bae Beach)
• Baan Bang Bao (Bang Bao Bay)
• Baan Salak Phet (Salak Phet Bay)
• Baan Chek Bae (Salak Phet Bay)
• Koh Chang Dental Clinic (private clinic, opposite Amari Resort) (Klong Prao Beach)

Tel. 086 / 32 007 02, opening-hours: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm.

If it is just medicine you are after, then there are plenty of pharmacies all over the island. In the case of a severe case it is advised to go to one of the hospitals in mainland Trat province or even return to Bangkok.

Contact

Useful Contacts Bangkok Airways 039 525 767-8 Centrepoint Ferry 039 538 196 Koh Chang Animal foundation [20] ( Lisa ) 089 042 2347 Koh Chang Ferry 039 528 288 Koh Chang International Clinic 039 551 151-2 Koh Chang Police Station 039 586 191

Nationwide Television, Satellite TV, cable TV and local TV (Koh Chang Television) channels are available on Koh Chang (www.kohchangtv.com). International newspapers and magazines are also available in a couple of bookstores at White Sand Beach, Lonely beach and Ao Khlong Phrao.

Landline telephone, satellite telephone system, mobile phones and internet connection are available on Koh Chang. And, there is a Post Office on the island.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 21:48, 6 February 2010 (EST)