General Information:

Location
Kho Chang, East Coast, Thailand

Telephone: Country & City Code
+66 (039)

Time zone
(GMT + 7) Kho Chang, Thailand is 7 hours in front of London, England

Electricity
220 volts 50hz / two pin prongs are standard (flat & round)

Climate / Thailand
Rainy Season: (June to October) the rainy season brings light showers to heavy downpours, although it does not rain everyday and tends to fall during the evening leaving plenty of time for sunshine during the day.

Cool Season: (November to February) the cool season is the best time to visit most parts of Thailand when the weather is more bearable, cooler and less rain fall if any at all.

Hot Season: (March to May) the hot season can become quite uncomfortable due to the humidity and average temperatures soar to 35 °C to 40 °C in the central regions.

Note: temperatures can change dramatically depending on which region of Thailand you are in but it is very easy to move around Thailand and enjoy your holiday whichever season you wish to travel.

 Useful Telephone numbers

• Police Station (Koh Chang)  039-521-657
• TAT Central Region Office (Trat)  039-597-259-60
• Tourist Police  039-651-351
• Immigration Office  039-597-261
• Trat Hospital 039-511-040
• Koh Chang Dental Clinic 086-320-0702
• Koh Chang Hospital 039-586-131
• American Express: (02) 273 5100
• Dinner Club (02) 238 2920
• Visa, Master Card (02) 256 7326-7

Getting To Kho Chang / Around

Kho Chang is located 315 kilometers from Bangkok in the province of Trat.  

Kho Chang By Air:
Bangkok Airways operate flights to Trat twice a day from the new International Airport Suvarnabhumi (pronounced su-wan-napoom) in Bangkok and the flight takes around 90 minutes.
From Trat airport it is possible to arrange a minibus to take you to Kho Chang, including ferry crossing for about 250-300 baht.

Kho Chang By Bus:
From Bangkok the easiest and most direct, way to get to Kho Chang is by bus from the eastern bus terminal (Ekamai).which can easily be reached by BTS (sky train).first, second and VIP buses leave the terminal every hour and take an average of 5 hours to reach Trat or alternatively ask for a direct bus to the ferry pier.Bus prices range from 250 baht – 500 baht depending on the destination and the comfort of the bus. If you arrive at Trat you can take a Songthaew to the pier for 35 – 40 baht.

Kho Chang By Boat:
There are 3 piers servicing Kho Chang.Ferries leave from one of three piers every hour in high season and every 2 hours in low season, from 7am to 7pm and serve both vehicle and passengers. Traveling time is around 35 - 45 minutes and the fare is 60 baht return and 160 baht for a vehicle.

Transport In Kho Chang

Kho Chang By Songthaew:
On the island of Koh Chang you will find some Songthaews ready to take you to your resort as well as being the local taxi service. The fare from the pier to the resorts range from 30 to 80 Baht per person depending on the distance.

Kho Chang By Motorcycle:
Motorcycles can be hired on the island for around 150 – 200 baht per day

Note: Car and motorbike rental shops are reasonably priced and proved an excellent way to explore Kho Chang.  Warning: Always hire a vehicle from a reliable company and check the hire agreement very carefully. Check the type of insurance cover and the condition of the vehicle before renting. Please keep to the speed limits and respect the local way of life. Don’t forget to wear a helmet. It is illegal not to.

For bookings or more information on air, bus or ferry times contact: www.tma-travel.com

Kho Chang Attractions

Chao Po Koh Chang (the Godfather of Koh Chang) located on the west coast to Ao Sapparos. You will the Chinese style shrine of Chao Po. Throughout history the shire has been a saviour for local people. Fishermen struck by monsoon or a poor harvest would seek guidance from the Chao Po Koh Chang. Island folklore records amazing stories of answered prayers when people have asked for help at the shrine.

Navel Battleground is located south of Ko Chang, Where an important part of the island||s history took place. On the 17th January 1941, the French and Thai navy clashed over border disputes.To honour those who had died a museum has been built on Laem Ngnob Beach, on the mainland, with an exhibition of Koh Chang||s naval history on display.  On top of the building is a statue of Krom Luang Chumpon Khet Udomsak, a key figure in the battle.

Every year, the people of Trat province hold memorial services from the 17th to 21st of January, floating garlands in the sea, to honour those who perished. The actual battle was near Ao Salak Petch and the wreck is now a popular dive site.

Lonely Beach is situated on the southern end of the west coast. For many people Lonely Beach is the most beautiful beach on the entire island with wonderful costal views. By day various activities are on offer from kayaking, snorkelling and diving .In the village you||ll find restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, a supermarket, Internet Cafés and diving-schools. By night lonely beach can get a little noisy as parties and fire shows tend to happen most nights.

White Sand Beach (Haad Sai Kao) is a beautiful sandy beach at the northern end of Ko Changs west coast with a stunning backdrop of dense jungle. It is about 2 kilometres in length and is the most popular tourist destination on the island. The local village is packed with a wide variety of restaurants, banks, shops, tour agencies, supermarkets and internet cafés. By night the beach is lit up with trendy beach bars, barbecues and candle lit tables.

Kai Bae Beach has a beautiful bay with a decent white sand beach. Bars and restaurants are close by, although not as busy as other places on the island. Swimming is possible at certain times of the day and both resorts and budget bungalows can be found in the area.

Chang Noi Beach is located close to White sand beach. There is a beautiful white sand coastline lined with palm trees and a few privately owned bungalows. There are no activities, shops or bars but it makes a great place to get away from the rest of the crowd.

Klong Son Beach is located on the northern side of the island. It has a white sand beach with coconut trees along the coastline.

Bang Bao Beach is located on the south-western part of the island. There is a small but quiet beach, next to a local, but interesting fishing village built up on stilts.

Klong Nonsi waterfall is located at the east side of the island, not far from Than Mayom waterfall. The waterfalls here are not that big but the short trail offers some beautiful and untouched scenery.

Than Mayom Waterfall has 3 different size waterfalls on separate levels of. The first can be reached in 10 minutes by foot from the entrance. At the foot of the first fall there are 2 pools which are ideal for a refreshing dip. Further along a narrow footpath there are another 2 waterfalls. Admission charges: 200 baht.