 The island of Ko Chang is a tropical marine national park. Its hinterland consists of over 70% virgin rainforest and is the best preserved tourist holiday destination in Thailand. Situated to the east of the country in the province of Trat on the Cambodian border, it's Thailand's second largest island after Phuket.
Recently, with the surge of the island's development and popularity, it has been elevated to Thailand's new tourist haven. It has an airport near Trat, just 15 minutes from the ferry terminal. Bangkok Airways run twice-daily services from Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. Also, the island offers fast internet access via many of the island's internet cafés.
With its chain of white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, coral reefs, high mountain peaks, several scenic waterfalls, a rich variety of cuisine and great nightlife, Ko Chang is one of Thailand's most sought-after holiday destinations.
Accommodation on the island ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas, suites and apartments. If you drive, you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and, in the evening, there are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs to choose from to spice up your holiday.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
Aiyapura Resort & Spa
Aiyapura Resort & Spa is located on a forty acres beachfront property at Klong Son bay, with beautiful Thai-style villas and suites surrounded by a tropical garden with ocean view and swimming pool with breathtaking panoramic view of Klong Son Bay.
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Dusit Princess Resort
The Dusit Princess Koh Chang has a total 96 guest rooms, villas and suites decorated with contemporary Thai inspiration with private balconies overlooking garden or seaview and modern amenities.
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Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa
Idyllic resort is perfectly located in the centre of Koh Chang's famous White Sand Beach. Ideal for those who love sea, sand and glorious sunsets, the Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa offers seaside relaxation at its finest.
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TRAVEL UPDATE — 3rd June 2010:
Thai government proposes funds to aid affected tourism operators
The economic ministers yesterday approved Bt16.8 billion to help tourism operators affected by the recent political turmoil, Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silapaarcha said yesterday. The amount will be proposed for Cabinet approval today.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 3rd June 2010:
Thailand entices tourists, business back
Several signs have emerged this week that the world's confidence in Bangkok is slowly returning following last month's violence. On the front page of today's Hong Kong Standard is the headline "Bangkok's Back." The Standard reports that there are some great deals for Hong Kong residents looking for cheap trips to Thailand now that the government has lowered its travel advisory against Thailand from the top warning level, black, down to red.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 2nd June 2010:
Happy holidays in Thailand, again?
A number of media commentaries have predicted eruptions of social unrest in Europe, some with revolutionary connotations, as a direct result of the economic crisis. Thailand has just suffered the consequences of these struggles also, but local observers have condemned mainstream media for "biased reporting" on Thailand's turbulent few weeks.
TRAVEL ALTERNATIVE
Koh Kood for divers and snorkelers
The underwater world of Koh Kood, largely untouched and unexplored, is the main attraction consisting of hard and soft corals.
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