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Hobie Sailing Kayak Adventure to the south of Koh Chang

April 22, 2012 – 3:11 PM |
Hobie Sailing Kayak Adventure to the south of Koh Chang

Now this is the sort of boat I’d like to have.  Combined kayak & sailing catamaran.  Fast, stable & fun.
This video is from a  group who brought their Hobie Adventure Island kayaks to Koh Chang and did a trip down to the islands south of Koh Chang in them. Starting …

Bird’s Eye View of Koh Mak – Video Tour

March 14, 2012 – 6:59 AM |
Bird’s Eye View of Koh Mak – Video Tour

One for anyone planning to visit the island.
A 5 minute video taken from a helicopter as it flew around the island.  The helicopter takes off from Ao Nid pier and then circumnavigates the island, following the coastline. You should be able to make out some resorts and will notice some …

Baan Rim Nam ( Our Guesthouse ) Video

February 20, 2012 – 9:29 AM |
Baan Rim Nam ( Our Guesthouse ) Video

Almost like being there!
One of our guests recently uploaded this video that his wife took whilst their family was staying with us in January 2012.  The video is a bit shaky in places but I think it gives you a good idea about our guesthouse and the surroundings. There are …

Cleaning Up Klong Prao (Bio Balls)

October 18, 2011 – 7:55 AM |
Cleaning Up Klong Prao (Bio Balls)

I’ve added info about the DASTA Bio Balls being used before.  They have been in the news recently as tens of thousands have been donated to the flood relief effort in Central Thailand and some even made it on to the TV news when they were thrown out of a …

Songkan 2011 on Koh Chang

April 19, 2011 – 8:20 AM |
Songkan 2011 on Koh Chang

This video of the Songkran merriment was taken by Koh Chang’s top (& only) cable news station, B Channel. These are highlights of a drive from White Sand Beach to Kai Bae on 14 April, the second of the three water throwing days in Thailand.
Watch out for the elephants half …

Salakkok Villagers Commemorate King Rama V’s Visits to Koh Chang

December 23, 2010 – 11:59 AM |
Salakkok Villagers Commemorate King Rama V’s Visits to Koh Chang

On December 11-13 villagers in Salakkok held events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of King Rama V. The King made many visits to this part of Thailand and to the Salakkok and Salakphet area. The events were designed to attract tourists but unfortunately weren’t well …

Advert For The Russian ‘Piratski Pub’

October 14, 2010 – 10:08 PM | 2 Comments
Advert For The Russian ‘Piratski Pub’

Yo, comrades.
Do you want to hang out on Koh Chang with the groovy, cool people from nations as diverse as Russia, Ukraine and Georgia? (But not from the Baltic states who believe they are better than us.) Would you like to eat large slabs of meat and boiled vegetables without …

Koh Chang on Pattaya People TV

May 14, 2010 – 8:21 AM |
Koh Chang on Pattaya People TV

Pattaya People Media Group recently visited Koh Chang, I thought the sole purpose was so they could plaster the island with ‘Pattaya People’ stickers in order to try to turn it into their own little slice of ego boosting paradise.
However, when not trying to turn the place into  an eyesore …

Day Trip Aboard ‘Thai Fun’

March 23, 2010 – 10:27 AM | One Comment
Day Trip Aboard ‘Thai Fun’

This video condenses a full day trip into a few minutes and features ‘Thai Fun’, which runs day trips to the islands south of Koh Chang.
The trip is more a nice day out on a boat than a specifically a snorkelling trip.  But, if you have a penchant for  …

Island View & Sailing

November 29, 2009 – 7:31 PM |
Island View & Sailing

Island View and it’s pier in Salakphet is one of the main bases for yachtsmen on Koh Chang.  This video gives you a  good overview of the accommodation and also some of the views you’ll see whilst out on the water.
You wouldn’t stay here if you just wanted a regular …

Dancing Around Koh Chang

November 1, 2009 – 7:42 PM |
Dancing Around Koh Chang

This is something that Thais do well, forget the normal tourist videos this one deserves to be watched.
Four guys having a laugh and dancing at various locations on Koh Chang.  Guarantee you’ll be smiling by the end of it.

Ultralight Flight over Koh Chang

September 25, 2009 – 9:58 PM |
Ultralight Flight over Koh Chang

This is one of two six minute videos on Youtube that allow you to enjoy the experience of an ultralight (microlight)  flight over Koh Chang.
If you want to enjoy the real thing then call into the airstrip in Klong Prao and ask for ‘Captain Nimit’ who is one of the …