The island of Koh Chang . . . to some it’s the ‘Maldives of Thailand‘ to others ‘The Oriental Eden of the East‘ or even the ‘Last Paradise of Natural‘ but to anyone who has ever been here, or who lives in the real world, this is all marketing nonsense. What you want to know is ‘What is Koh Chang really like?‘ The good, the bad and the stuff hotel booking sites ‘forget’ to mention. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place to find out.
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Enjoy a Unique Home away from Home on Koh Chang. This artistically designed 3 bedroom private home was lovingly created by its owners around a freshwater lagoon on the east of Koh Chang. It comes complete with all the comforts of home – airconditioners, TV, wifi and also three scooters for guests’ use. All set in a tropical garden amongst the palm trees. Available For Monthly Rent
Price Reduced to 8,000,000 Baht. This beautiful teakwood home is built on 2 Rai of land near the head of Salakphet Bay in the southeast of Koh Chang. The 280sqm house was originally from the north of Thailand and was rebuilt here on Koh Chang on a 2 Rai (3,200sqm) plot of Chanote titled land.
Look on a map of Koh Chang and you’ll see there’s a large bay in the south-east of the island. A bay that surprisingly few visitors actually make it to. But either rent a scooter or car for the day and head round there and you will be glad …
High Season Rates from 700 – 1,300 Baht / night.
There isn’t much in the way of mid price accommodation on Klong Prao beach and so for anyone looking for a comfortable bungalow the longstanding Blue Lagoon Bungalows is a good option. It is located at the southern end of the …
Gajapuri Resort is a boutique designer hut resort for people seeking luxury but in teak wood, rather than concrete, surroundings. It is very nicely done and is a good alternative to an impersonal, generic 4 star resort. Convenient location too in the centre of Kai Bae beach. Recommended
It’s not often that I delve into the world of road building but it appears that, after years of rumours, the road around the back ( inland ) of Kai Bae is being built. Way back before tourism began the original route of the road in Kai Bae went …
Once in a while something comes along that makes life worth living, for some this is getting married or perhaps the birth of a child, for others it’s fulfilling a longheld ambition or achieving something you previously thought out of your reach. For me, it’s a slightly less lofty goal. Every week …
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But that doesn’t mean you should overlook Klong Son, as many people seem to do as they race from the ferry pier to the west coast beaches. As such, virtually all visitors to the island pass through it, but few stop to explore. It’s nice place to wander …
Koh Chang Property Information. Read this first if you are interested in buying land, a home or a business on Koh Chang island. Here you’ll find some useful background information on title deeds, details of property ownership for foreigners in Thailand and what to be very wary of on Koh Chang.
Room rates from 3,000 Baht. Bhumiyama Beach Resort is situated at the southern end of Lonely Beach, the main backpacker’s beach on Koh Chang. Close to plenty of places to eat and drink. A good 3-4 star option in the centre of a lively beach
Just a few pics to show you what you can expect if you are staying south of the river estuary on Klong Prao beach. These photos taken on 1 November, just at the start of the High Season, so certain areas - especially around the beach restaurants and resorts …
The weather for October 2012, from outside my window i.e the Klong Prao Meteorological Office, Normally the first half of the month is much wetter and cloudier than the end of the month and, as usual, this year was no exception. However, the rainy season went on …
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