Koh Chang , Trat , Thailand

Koh Chang, Ko Chang, or Elephant Island (Koh = Island & Chang = Elephant) is Thailand's second biggest island after Phuket island. Koh Chang is situated to the east of Thailand in the province of Trat (around 315 kilometers from Bangkok) on the border of Cambodia.

Koh Chang  covers an area of 429 sq. kms., comprised of fine beaches, coral reefs, and rich marine life. It is also rich in natural resources, teeming with hills, forests, waterfalls and streams, the latter being an important source of freshwater. Many fruit orchards spotted the whole island.

Considered as one of the most untouched island in Thailand, Koh Chang  became an easy-found paradise for thousands of tourists from all over the world. Those who long for the pure, calm, peaceful, and magnificent island could feel like being in your own world here.As the matter of the fact that Koh Chang today has changed a little because of the flowing of tourism industry, it still enormously keeps its beauty and its characteristic features for nature lovers to appreciate.

Ferry Koh Chang.
The Pier to Koh Chang. International standard. Permission from the Harbor Department Time to run only in the province of Trat. Similar ferry ferry to Samui. We use a large ferry imported from Japan Passengers can hold 300 cars and 40 cars with security devices now everything comfortable Koh Chang ferry pier improvements to the boat with more modern facilities and increased water and food service on board. Modify the bathroom to clean more. And can sail faster. It only takes 30 minutes to Koh Chang is only then. Because location is the narrowest point. Between Elephant Island and the mainland managed by Bay Ferries Ltd., Koh Chang nature

Getting to Koh Chang:
By Air
            Bangkok Airways (www.bangkokair.com, e-mail : reservation@bangkokair.com, Tel.1771 or 02-265-8777) flies direct to Trat from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. The flight time is 50 minutes and cost about 3000 Baht one-way including the 475 Baht airport tax and surcharge. The airline transfers their passengers from Trat Airport to all beaches on the west coast of Koh Chang at 470 Baht per trip inclusive of ferry tickets. Transfers to the east coast are either by chartered vehicle or serviced by the resorts there. The airline’s flight to Trat airport serves to provide business link to the Eastern province. “Friendly service with a smile” is the airlines mantra, and a comfortable flight is ensured with the help of its boutique lounges and boutique airports.

By Car 
       The best way to get to Koh Chang requires a 4 to 4 1/2 hours trip to Trat province. Once you are in Trat, ferry services are available at three main piers to go to the island.