 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 — 2nd July 2009:
Thailand tourism revenue may fall 10-15%: UTCC survey
ourist arrivals to Thailand this year could drop 15-20 per cent this year from 14.5 million last year to 12-13.5 million, according to the survey of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 1st July 2009:
BOT says Thai economy has bottomed out
The economy has already bottomed out and business confidence is back on track despite lingering risk factors, the Bank of Thailand said yesterday.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 30th June 2009:
2010 Tourism Forecast: Foreign visitors expected to surge
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects 14 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand next year, with an expected 90 million trips by domestic holidaymakers.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 29th June 2009:
Reviving Thai tourism: hotels to offer 50% discount
Across the country 137 hotels and resorts are joining the "Blue Hotels Campaign" in offering discounts of more than 50 per cent on their room rates during the off season.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 26th June 2009:
Free visa plan backfires on Thai honorary consulates
Yesterday it was announced all foreigners applying for single-entry tourist visas will be exempt from fees yet some consulates fear it will cost them millions of baht.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 25th June 2009:
Cash losing shine when abroad
The days of stashing cash in a money belt for overseas trips may be numbered, according to the Travel Smart Survey commissioned by Visa.
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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