Koh Chang and the surrounding islands

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Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand, along the coast of Trat Province on the east side of the Gulf of Siam. Koh Chang has everything you want in a tropical island - white sand beaches, lots of palm trees and warm clear waters. But at least for now, you do not have large crowds of more popular in Phuket or Koh Samui. That does not mean it is fully developed. There are many places and plenty of streets, restaurants and shops, but also (and everyone on the way).

Getting around Koh Chang

Koh Chang is a large island, so if you want to stay in a beach, you need to understand how to get from one place to another.

Songthaews (covered pickups with seats in the back) cover most of the circumference of the island and serves as public buses. Expect in a regular course, that around 30 baht to pay.

Motorbikes are available for rent on Koh Chang for around 200 euros per day, but be aware that road conditions can be very difficult! Cycling around Koh Chang is not for beginners. There are many accidents per year.

Rental cars and jeeps are in Koh Chang, if you have your own wheels.

Getting to Koh Chang

By plane: Take a direct flight from Bangkok to Trat and transfer to the pier check itself.

Bus: Take a direct bus from Ekkamai and Mo Chit Bus Terminal Bangkok to Trat. The trip is about 5 hours and there are also dozens of private bus companies that make the trip.

By boat: Once in Laem Ngop, take the ferry to Koh Chang. The ride is a little less than an hour and boats frequently leave for the day.

Overnight Stay:

There are more and more hotels, resorts and bungalows on Koh Chang available options every month. Whether you're looking for a cheap bungalow or a luxury hotel, it is on the island.

The surrounding islands:

Just south of Koh Chang are a handful of other islands, most of Koh Mak and Koh Kood (sometimes spelled "Koh Koot" or "Koh Kut"). Koh Kood is among travelers that are known to destinations outside the typical route that does not want to be too far apart. Koh Mak is quick to want an island favorite among those who to see something that just before the world finds out. While the island is accessible by boat from the mainland or from Koh Chang.