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is very popular
among visitors. Situated in the nearest distance from Laem Ngob,
it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired destinations on Ko
Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between October
and May. During the rainy season from May to October, visitors
are not allowed to the islands south of Ko Chang; for example,
Ko Kut, Ko Mak, Ko wai, and Ko Kham. The boat trip to Ko Chang
can be made all year round. In the rainy season, a boat will
sail along the inner coast of Ko Chang because the island's long
and large shape provides shelter from sea winds and waves.
Visitors will trips on land to individual destinations.
Ko Chang Naval Battle
Monument
Annusorn Sathan Yutthanawi Ko Chang
(Naval War Memorial) is located on :Laem Ngob Beach,
consisting of the figure of Krom Luang Chumpon Khet Udomsak
turning his face to Ko Chang, and a warship-shaped museum
building, where an exibition on the historic naval war on ko
Chang is on display. The Trat people as well as visitors usually
go to pay respect to this memorial, and also use it as a place
for recreational activities. A celebration is held every year
between January 17-21.
Tourist spots in Ko
Chang and other groups of islands
Naval Battle Area
is in the south of Ko Chang close to Salak Petch Bay. The
zone is where the battle between Thai and French naval troops
fought over the east border conflict on January 17, 1941.
Tan Mayom Waterfall
is the three storey fall of medium size. The footpath up
to the site, situated 500 meters from durian orchard, is near
theoffice of the national park. King Rama V and VI once visited
the place and singed their royal names on the highest cliff of
the cascade.
Klong Nonsi Waterfall
is a little fall in the northeast zone of the island. The
side walk to the area lies 3 Km. grom Baan Daan Mai or 3 Km.
from the national park office.
Klong Plu Waterfall
has three storeys. The entrance is 3 Km. from Ao Klong
Prao Community. It will take about 20 minutes from the entrance
to the site by walking.
Klong Nueng Waterfall
is a small fall situated remotely from Salak Petch
Community near Salak Petch Waterfall.
Ko Chang Noi
and Leam Chang Noi lie in the north of Ko Chang. The sea
between Ko Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi is abundant with corals.
Klong Son Bay
which is rich with coral lines is in the northernmost of
the west coast. Klong Son Community is set up in the area.
Tri Petch Waterfall
has only one storey. The place is situated 3 Km. from
Salak Petch Community along the orchard of rubber trees.
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.
Bang Bao Fishery
Village
is very interesting because residents in the area build
up their houses with poles pitched into the sea and the bridge
reaching to every house is set up to link the community
together. Bang Bao is one of the zones rich with corals. Ko Mun
Nok-Mun Nai is a small isle opposite Kai BaeBeach. The Beach
around the isle can be seen at low tide.The sea in the area is
some what shallow and plenty of gold-colour corals.
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
hoursto go from Laem Ngob to the place. Twin Island Resort is
ituated on the area. |
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