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Island Guide

May 21, 2013 – 8:36 AM | Comments Off

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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Accommodation

Koh Chang resort and hotel reviews. Room rates and locations of over 70 Koh Chang hotels, resorts, guesthouses and slummy chipboard huts from 300 – 30,000 Baht/night. Book online or through a reputable local tour agent.

Activities

Koh Chang activities. You’ll probably want to leave the confines of your hotel at some point. But what will you do? Where will you go? Who will organise it for you? Read this and discover the numerous ways to fill your days on Koh Chang.

The Guide For Independent Travelers to Koh Chang

Read the Koh Chang Island Guide. Each beach on Koh Chang attracts a different type of visitor. Find out what you need to know about the different areas of the island. There is something for everyone whether it be beer and hookers or peace and quiet.

Property

Property on Koh Chang. Everyone will be your best friend once they know you want to buy real estate here. Listings of businesses, homes and land for sale on Koh Chang and Koh Mak. Plus new information on what not to buy and why not to buy it.

Photo Galleries

Pictures of Koh Chang and other islands. Unimaginative, but un-Photoshopped, photos taken around the island which should give you an idea of what to expect when finally reach Koh Chang, if you can’t be bothered to read the ‘Island Guide’ section.

Garden Resort

January 16, 2013 – 8:50 PM |
Garden Resort

Garden Resort Koh Chang, as the name suggests, isn’t by the beach. It is located on the inland side of the main road in the centre of Kai Bae, a couple of minutes walk to the sand.  Well managed resort with comfortable bungalows, small pool and everything you need within a few minutes walk.

* Reduced 40% * Two Bed Corner Unit Condo For Sale

January 14, 2013 – 10:06 AM | Comments Off
* Reduced 40% * Two Bed Corner Unit Condo For Sale

New Two Bed Condo – Corner Unit. Great Views. This is a corner unit and has uninterrupted views over Bangbao and towards the islands to the south of Koh Chang.  The condo is fitted and finished to western standards with double glazed windows, a built in kitchenette with Electrolux appliances, parquet flooring etc.  Ready to move into.  Price: 7,900,000 Baht

Kham Nature Resort, Koh Mak

January 13, 2013 – 9:08 AM |
Kham Nature Resort, Koh Mak

Kham Nature Resort offers private bungalows with free Wi-Fi on a great stretch of beach on the island of Koh Mak, south of Koh Chang.  It is located on the site of the longtime favourite, TK Hut, adjacent to Makathanee pier where speedboats from Koh Chang and the mainland moor. …

The Chill

January 10, 2013 – 7:58 PM |
The Chill

The Chill Resort Kai Bae is one of the resorts to put on your shortlist if you just want to get away from it all and have a week or two of boutique luxury on Koh Chang.  Located in the centre of Kai Bae beach close to shops and restaurants. minimalist, rather than mock Thai, design.

January 8

January 8, 2013 – 12:07 PM | 2 Comments
January 8

Koh Chang is now getting back to normal after  a busier than usual New Year.   So time to update the site.
Just before New Year I had a quick trip to Siem Reap, one which was cut short by a friend’s ATV accident.  But on the plus side I got …

Sunset & Sunrise over Koh Chang

January 7, 2013 – 3:39 PM |
Sunset & Sunrise over Koh Chang

Here’s a short time lapse video, only 30 seconds long entitled’ Koh Chang Sun’ which was taken by a guest staying at Cliff Cottage in Bangbao.  Cliff Cottage is one of the few resorts on the island where guests get both a sunrise and sunset view.
I must say the sunrise …

Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa

January 7, 2013 – 2:40 PM | 3 Comments
Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa

Koh Chang Kacha Resort has been one of the most popular resorts on the island since it first opened.  If your budget doesn’t stretch to KC Grande Resort or you need a very spacious Family Suite then Kacha Resort is the best option on White Sand beach. Good for families.

Blues Blues Art Restaurant, Klong Son

January 7, 2013 – 1:35 PM |
Blues Blues Art Restaurant, Klong Son

One for anyone finding themselves in Klong Son and looking for a place to eat which isn’t too ‘local’ this is the place for you.  There isn’t a big choice of places to eat in Klong Son village and Blues Blues is the one good value, funky little place that …

Wandering Around Klong Prao

January 3, 2013 – 6:16 PM |
Wandering Around Klong Prao

Just fancied a bit of a walk today so went to stretch my legs and do a little loop round from our house to the village, past the school, along the abandoned road at the Koh Chang National Park boundary and then along the elephant trails back to the village, …

Chivapuri Beach Resort, Klong Kloi Beach, Bangbao

January 3, 2013 – 11:46 AM |
Chivapuri Beach Resort, Klong Kloi Beach, Bangbao

Chivapuri Resort Tastefully designed 4 star resort on Klong Kloi beach, on the southern shore of Koh Chang. Accommodation in spacious Thai style houses with views of the outlying islands. Located away from the busier beaches on the island.

Mac Resort

January 2, 2013 – 2:46 PM |
Mac Resort

Mac Resort is a small beachfront resort with hotel rooms and a handful of bungalows in the centre of White Sand beach.  Not a place for a quiet holiday but if you like a bit of a party & don’t mind paying too much for a 2 star standard of room, then it’s probably what you are looking for.

Koh Chang Weather – December 2012

December 31, 2012 – 10:20 AM | Comments Off
Koh Chang Weather – December 2012

Koh Chang weather for December 2012, from the Klong Prao Meteorological Office, i.e. outside my window. As with last year, another very good December.  In November it rained almost daily however by the start of December it had finished and there was only a little rainfall the entire month.  Most …