Koh Chang Trat

Koh Chang Trat

Koh Chang is the second largest Island in Thailand after Koh Phuket and the largest off the coast of Trat. This island attracts many visitors because of it close proximity to the shore, - Location Koh Chang is six kilometers from the Laem Ngob Pier. The majority of the island consists of National Park lands. There is a road around the island, making it convenient to get around. Visitors can bring their private cars here by using the fairy. Highlights Had Sai Khao: Had Sai Khao has the whitest beaches on the island as well as many accommodations and restaurants. Had Khlong Phrao: Had Khlong Phrao is a long, coconut lined beach. This is a good place to watch the sun setting at dusk. The accommodations are spread out enabling the beach to remain uncrowded. There is a path leading from this beach to the Khlong Phlu Waterfall. Had Kai Bae: Had Kai Bae is borders Had Khlong Phrao. There are plenty of accommodations offered at varying prices and package tours for diving at Koh Yuak and Koh Man Nai can be arranged here as well. Ban Bang Bao: Ban Bang Bao is on the other side of the mountain from Had Kai Bae. Here, there is a fishing village built on the water. The village homes are connected to each other by wooden walkways. This is the best place to eat quality seafood at rock bottom prices. The people in this area are very hospitable and offer their home to visitors at a reasonable price. On Koh Chang, there are many beaches that can be visited by car or motorcycle. Many visitors enjoy seeing the waterfalls and observing the island lifestyle. How to Get There From the town of Trat, take Highway 3148 to Laem Ngob. Drive for fourteen kilometers to the Laem Ngob Pier. From here there are boats leaving for Koh Chang all day. The boat rides last for about thirty minutes. The ferry pier is located at Ao Thammachat. The ferry will transport your car to the island. To contact the Ferry Pier to Koh Chang call: Klong Phao Resort call 0-3959-7216 Koh Chang Grand Lagoona call 0-2618-7400-1 Banpu Koh Chang Hotel call 0-2580-3596 Sea View Resort 0-3959-7143 Koh Chang Lagoon call 0-1863-1530 Best Garden Resort call! 0-9922-7622 • Google Earth Thailand Koh Chang Trat ( .kml ) • Get Google Earth ( Free Version)