Koh Chang, Thailand | September 14 | Koh Chang Island Guide For Independent Travellers

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.

Accommodation

Koh Chang resort and hotel reviews. Room rates and locations of over 60 Koh Chang hotels, resorts, guesthouses and slummy chipboard huts from 300 – 30,000 Baht/night. Book online or through a reputable local tour agent.

Island Guide

Koh Chang island is pretty big and different beaches attract a different type of visitor. Discover which area of Koh Chang is suited to the type of holiday you are looking for, whether it be beer and hookers or peace and quiet.

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.

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.

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September 14

Submitted by Ian on September 13, 2009 – 4 Comments

It’s been one of those very damp, miserable, weeks where nothing of interest has happened or even looked like happening. Been busy with ’stuff’ so this very lazy update is just to show I haven’t died of boredom or been washed away in a flood just yet. Hopefully, the weather is beginning to improve – there was a glimpse of sun today.

Something to Look At

Took a drive down to Klong Son, the Klong Son on the mainland, not the one of Koh Chang, for lunch the other day to show one of our guests what some real non touristy fishing villages and small ports look like.

fishing village on the Trat coast

Something to Click

The popular Blue Lagoon Bungalows in Klong Prao has a very pretty new website. See Blue Lagoon and Cooking Story

Something to Note if you are going to Koh Mak

Panan Speedboat Schedule from 1 October. Ticket price 450 baht/person each way.

Monday – Thursday 2 times a day

Departure from Koh Mak Resort at 9:00 am and 13:30 pm
Departure from Laem Ngop 14:00 pm and 16:00 pm

Friday-Saturday -Sunday 3 times a day

Departure from Koh Mak Resort 9:00 am , 12:00 pm and 13:30 pm
Departure from Laem Ngop 10:30 am 14:00 pm and 16:00 pm

Something to Rent

A comfortable, new, airconditioned, 2 Bedroom house will be available for rent from 1 December onwards. Yours for 18,000 Baht/month (negotiable for long term rent) Quiet location but less than 5 minutes walk to shops, restaurants and the beach. Photos and More info

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4 Comments »

LasseWSB says:

September 16, 2009 at 9:30 pm

Whilst it’s always good to see the Sex Pistols. Is there really nothing happening now? I heard there was a pool league going on.
Ian says:

September 17, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Apparently there is. No doubt there is also a Bridge night and Whist drive happening somewhere on the island too. Possibly even a game of Dominoes. But the day I find a pool league of interest is probably the day after I have my lobotomy. ;-)
Justin says:

October 1, 2009 at 5:51 pm

Hi, heading over to Thailand in November for two weeks and trying to decide on which Island to visit. I’m determind not to go back to old haunts (Koh Samui, Koh Phan Ngan, Koh Tao etc). I don’t really no anything about Koh Chang so would appreicate some advice. What I’m looking for is a quiet beach, a beach hut, some good restaurants nearby, and that’s pretty much it.

My favourite beach I’ve visited in Thailand thus far is Bottle Beach on Koh Pgan Ngan. Is there anywhere remotely like that on Koh Chang?

Also, any tips on the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance,

Justin
Ian says:

October 1, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Lonely Beach is probably what you are after. See the Island Guide > Lonely Beach section and you’ll find photos and videos of the beach in the relevant sections.
See the ‘Getting Here’ pages – easiest and cheapest way from Bangkok is by bus.

13 March – Another Dead Tourist

The body of a white male was fished out of the sea off Lonely beach this afternoon. The deceased was dressed in a white t-shirt & green shorts and the body was bloated indicating it had probably been in the water for a few days. If you're missing a friend or relative get in touch. (With me obviously, not with them as they won't be checking their email again.)

Music Buddies

New Music School For Kids on Koh Chang: Free Music lessons for kids three days a week, 2 hours per day. Plus live performances from guest musicians. Free accommodation for volunteer music teachers. For more info see this Music Buddies Update

Koh Chang, as it was 200 Years ago

It's pretty rare that you find anything relating to the history of Koh Chang online. Finding old reports from western visitors who were here prior to the advent of tourism is nigh on impossible. The odd survey report from Dutch botanists or Portuguese entomologists exists, but nothing really of interest to your or I.

Therefore, imagine my surprise, when I unearthed what may well be the oldest map of Koh Chang in existence, painstakingly Photoshopped hand drawn and complete with the amateur cartographer's musings on, what was then known as 'Elephantine Isle'