Welcome to Koh-Chang

Koh-Chang is a sub-district of Trat province, which borders Cambodia to the north and east and the province of Chantaburi to the north and west. The Buntud Mountain Range separates Trat from Cambodia while the Weru river forms the borderline between Chantaburi and Trat.

Koh Chang and its 46 sister islands of the Marine National Park lie within the Gulf of Thailand. Of these only 10 of them are equipped with accommodation facilities which range from the very basic atap huts to the more luxurious air-conditioned hotel and villa units. Therefore ,Koh Chang is ready to welcome visitors of all budgets. This can be less than USD 10 or about USD 100.

As a leisure island resort within a Marine National Park it is natural for Koh Chang to be well-stocked with fresh seafood at economical prices. Dining and wining in Koh Chang is quite an experience. Good food is just one facet. The other is the laid back environment created by some innovative restaurants which inspire a very relaxing and romantic atmosphere. These include dinning right on the beach by night or on a hill overlooking the coastlines or practically off-shore on a table setting of your own above sea-water.

Koh-Chang is primitive compared to a cosmopolitan capital like Bangkok. But it has all the essential facilities and utilities you would need for a good leisurely life, free of the hustles and bustles of the so-called modern developed society. It is this very limited development that charms most visitors. Here's a place where you feel you are in control of your pace, your time. Almost all the developments are at the coastal parts of the island due to its largely mountainous landscape and it National Park status.

Koh Chang can be a great hideaway for a quiet retreat or an adventureland for the hyperactive. It is a land of sheer holiday, a real leisure destination. It is a calm and peaceful island for those who wish to take their own pace just lazing around, sunbathing, sleeping on a hammock between two coconut trees or having a rejuvenating massage on the beach.

And when you feel like you need to spend off some of your energy there is a host of activities you can indulge in, such as scuba diving ,snorkelling, canoeing, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, boating, trekking, elephant trekking, cycling, jogging along
the coast, visit other islands or rent a motorcycle for a tour of the island.

Koh Chang can welcome you any time but the best season is from October to May. Advance booking for the trip is highly recommended during this period due to limited accommodation facilities.

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Koh-Chang Marine National Park

occupies an area of 650 sq. kilometers and is comprised of 47 islands, the largest and most popular of which is Koh Chang (literally means Elephant Island). Other of the more well-known islands include Koh Khlum, Koh Ngam, Koh Lao Ya, Koh Rung, Koh Chang Noi, Koh Mun Nok-Mun Nai, Koh Wai, Koh Phrao, Koh Kood, Koh Maak, and Koh Kradad.



Koh-Chang is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket. Covering an area of 429 sq. kilometers, Koh Chang's landscape is mainly mountains, cliffs, bays, coves and beaches. The Salak Petch Peak (744 meters) is the highest mountain. Koh Chang is blessed with fertile virgin forests, many waterfalls, pristine beaches and clear blue sea. Off its coasts it boasts of a spectrum of colourful corals, healthy marine lifes, and idyllic islands.

Koh-Chang is one of the least discovered islands in Thailand despite its size, mainly because it is situated within a protected marine national park. The successes of other more developed destinations in Thailand helped overshadow the potential of Koh Chang and protected it from aggressive exploitation of its natural wonders. However, recently Koh Chang has attracted tremendous attention and is now set to be another newly discovered resort destination that is rich in natural tourism resources and virtually unpolluted, yet! Plans are underway to open its door to more visitors without destroying its resources.

The treasures of Koh Chang, its secluded beaches and the hidden coves that some called the "Gorgeous Tropical Paradise" will no longer be a secret soon. So come now and discover it first!