 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 — 1st September 2010:
New gauge better reflects industry's contribution
A new tourism gross domestic product index has been prepared to better reflect the industry's large contribution from goods and services in the overall economy. "The tourism sector plays a vital role in the country's economy, but the industry for years has been without a compilation of national tourism income," said Thanittha Maneechote, deputy permanent secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 30th August 2010:
New tourism council president vows to work closely with private sector
The newly elected president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) plans to work with tourism associations overseas to help develop the entire sector. Piyaman Tejapaibul, managing director of Holiday Inn Resort Regent Beach Cha Am, and vice president of the council, was elected the new president of TCT yesterday. She will take up the job for a two-year term.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 20th August 2010:
Smaller islands of Thailand have been greatly effected by lack of tourism
Smaller islands and towns rely even more heavily on tourism to meet their basic living costs. However, the government of Thailand is now supporting decisions to cut hotel prices and lower costs of holiday packages to destinations across the country - and it's reminding travelers why Thailand has long been a popular destination to visit.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 16th August 2010:
Thailand's tourism industry hopes to bring the smile back
For a nation used to welcoming more than 14 million visitors each year the effect has been crippling, especially in the small islands and regional communities that rely almost totally on tourists for their livelihoods. But the Thai government is now supporting moves to slash hotel prices and holiday packages to destinations across the country.
TRAVEL UPDATE — 9th August 2010:
Thailand stocks post longest gain in 16 years as overseas investors return
Thailand's stocks extended gains after entering a bull market this week, posting the longest winning streak in 16 years as accelerating economic and earnings growth lures overseas investors.
The SET Index rose for an 11th day, climbing 0.9 percent to 874.92 at the close, the highest level since May 23, 2008, and the longest stretch of gains since May 1994. The measure has climbed more than 20 percent since its May 25 low, an increase that analysts define as a bull market.
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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