December 1

The big event of the coming week is the ‘Muay Thai Flood Fight’, which , as the name suggests is some Muay Thai stuff in aid of victims of the recent floods in central Thailand.  There will be various activities, a concert and a chance to meet some of Thailand’s …

Koh Chang Weather for November 2011

The weather for November 2011, from the Klong Prao Meteorological  Office, i.e outside my window. A very nice start to the month with no rain ( apart from a few drops in a couple of showers that lasted less than 5 minutes.).  And is stayed like that for the remainder …

Kai Bae at Night. The Village That Never Sleeps*.

* Disclaimer: It does.
I happened to be in Kai Bae last night so I took a few pics, just had time for a quick run round so no prize winning pics here.  This was around 9pm, so I probably missed all the wild and crazy nightlife. Either that or many …

White Sand Beach Restaurant For Rent. Prime Roadside Location * SOLD *.

This is a turnkey business which is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  The business is available for yearly rental from the owner of this popular roadside restaurant now finds herself needing more freetime and so would like someone to take over her restaurant business on White …

Shop Unit / Home with Exisiting Business. Roadside Frontage & Garden. Only 375K Baht.

Shop/home property in the middle of Bailan village with development and expansion opportunities. Currently used as large open plan house and small internet/bookshop (in its own air con room). Includes land both sides of shophouse, possible for development with 2 bungalows/small restaurant. 30 metres of roadside frontage, parking for cars and motorbikes.

Price: 375,000 Baht or near offer

Beachfront Pool Villa Rental

Three Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa For Rent. Enjoy luxury, privacy and absolute beachfront during your stay at one of the most stylish homes on Koh Chang. Available for Daily, Weekly or Monthly rental.  Peace & quiet yet only 15 minutes from the island’s busiest beach. From 190 Euros / night.

Bangbao Bay by Kayak. Includes Beach + Monkeys!

I was trying to think of a pretty easy half day ‘soft adventure’ that combined a bit of something for everyone. A bit of local life; easy place to stop for a cool drink on a beach; deserted beach to swim and relax a while, some wildlife and, if you …

The Klong Prao Loop. An Easy 9 Km Walk

A 9km walk, from the beach to the National Park.  Get away from the main road and off the beaten track and see the Klong Prao area by foot. There’s a Googlemap, loads of photos and even some written instructions for a great day out sightseeing on foot on Koh Chang.

The Trek Across Koh Chang – Coast to Coast in a Day

In the past guided walks across the island have been possible but these always involved an overnight stay camping in the middle of the jungle.  I was never too keen on that idea and I knew that in the past it was possible to walk across the island in a …

November 16

Today I went for a little walk.  One I have been wanting to do for a long time and one that you should do too if you are the type of visitor who doesn’t plan on spending their time sitting in  a bar all day and prefers to do something …

Golf on Koh Chang – New 9 Hole Course

Regular readers of the site will have noticed by now that I rarely get over excited about a new attraction or event here on Koh Chang.  Mainly because most are pretty average at best.  So when one does come along that definitely merits a mention I am happy to spread …

Building a Better Ball ( FYI Pioneered on Koh Chang )

Bangkok Post 14 November 2011
Flooding has given rise to concerns about water quality, especially in Bangkok, where downstream flow from other provinces has turned water a dark black.
Dr Nalikatipak Saksaengsanith, director of Dasta, shows Dasta balls which contain microbes that consume organic substances and perlite, a volcanic glass that helps …