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Travel
To Other Islands
Most
visitors come to Amphoe Laem Ngob where there are 3 piers namely Laem
Ngob and Ko Chang Centre Point, offering daily boat services to islands
such as Ko Mak, Ko Wai, and Ko Kham.
Koh
Chang
is very popular among visitors. Situated in the
nearest distance from Laem Ngob, it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired
destinations on Ko Chang. The best season to visit the islands is
between October and May. During the rainy season from May to October,
visitors are not allowed to the islands south of Ko Chang; for example,
Ko Kut, Ko Mak, Ko wai, and Ko Kham. The boat trip to Ko Chang can be
made all year round. In the rainy season, a boat will sail along the
inner coast of Ko Chang because the island's long and large shape
provides shelter from sea winds and waves. Visitors will trips on land
to individual destinations.
Ko
Chang Naval Battle Monument
Annusorn Sathan Yutthanawi Ko Chang (Naval War
Memorial) is located on :Laem Ngob Beach, consisting of the figure of
Krom Luang Chumpon Khet Udomsak turning his face to Ko Chang, and a
warship-shaped museum building, where an exibition on the historic naval
war on Ko Chang is on display. The Trat people as well as visitors
usually go to pay respect to this memorial, and also use it as a place
for recreational activities. A celebration is held every year between
January 17-21.
Tourist
spots in Koh Chang and other groups of islands
Naval
Battle Area
is in the south of Koh Chang close to Salak Petch Bay. The zone is where
the battle between Thai and French naval troops fought over the east
border conflict on January 17, 1941.
Tan
Mayom Waterfall
is the three storey fall of medium size. The footpath up to the site,
situated 500 meters from durian orchard, is near theoffice of the
national park. King Rama V and VI once visited the place and singed
their royal names on the highest cliff of the cascade.
Klong Nonsi Waterfall
is a little fall in the northeast zone of the island. The side walk to
the area lies 3 Km. grom Baan Daan Mai or 3 Km. from the national park
office.
Klong Nueng Waterfall
is a small fall situated remotely from Salak Petch Community near Salak
Petch Waterfall.
Klong Son Bay
which is rich with coral lines is in the northernmost of the west coast.
Klong Son Community is set up in the area.
Klong Plu Waterfall
has three storeys. The entrance is 3 Km. from Ao Klong Prao Community.
It will take about 20 minutes from the entrance to the site by walking.
Koh Chang Noi
and Leam Chang Noi lie in the north of Koh Chang. The sea between Koh
Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi is abundant with corals.
Tri Petch Waterfall
has only one storey. The place is situated 3 Km. from Salak Petch
Community along the orchard of rubber trees.
Klong Phrao Beach
Laem Chaiyachet is the long seaside adjacent to Kai Bae Beach. The beach
is rather steep. Swimming is possible. Standard bungalow with facilities
are set. The northernmost of Klong Phrao Beach is adjacent to Chaiyachet
Bay and Beach which has beautiful landscape but swimming is not
recommend.
White
Sand Beach
is one of the longest beaches on Koh Chang. Bungalows and resorts of
reasonable proce are easily found. At the back or the beach are orchards
of coconut trees and forests. The beach is easily accessible due to many
roads passing to it The The name suggests scenic beauty of the area.
Bang Bao Fishery Village
s very interesting because residents in the area build up their houses
with poles pitched into the sea and the bridge reaching to every house
is set up to link the community together. Bang Bao is one of the zones
rich with corals. Koh Mun Nok-Mun Nai is a small isle opposite Kai
BaeBeach. The Beach around the isle can be seen at low tide.The sea in
the area is some what shallow and plenty of gold-colour corals.
Long Sand Beach
is next to Sa Lak Kohk Bay. The area is covered with forest and orchards
of coconut trees
Kai Bae Beach
is close to Klong Phrao Beach. The beach, like that of Klong Phrao, is
steep but swimming is safe. Thereare also quite a few cheap-priced
bungalows in the area.
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Koh
Wai
Situated next to Koh Lao Ya is a big island most of Beach which are
plenty with stones. The area occupies many bays which has beautiful
beach lines and wide wonderful coral zones. Koh Wai is also the best
source for fishing. As for accommodations, Koh Wai Pakarung Resort is
ready to server tourists.
Koh
Lao Ya
lies at thr south of Ko Chang. The group comprises Ko Lao Ya Nai, Ko Lao
Ya Klang and Ko Lao Ya Nok. The transportation from Laem Ngob takes
about 2 hours and a half. The islands has beautiful beaches,
crystal-clear water a cololurful corals, Lao Yo Resort provide
accommodation service here.
Koh
Khlum
is a historical island during the Thai-French Naval Battle like Koh
Chang. the island is proper for fishing. The landscape comprising stone
yard is worth a visit.
Koh
Phrao
is in front of Salakpetch Bay. From Laem Ngob, it takes two hours to the
island, Koh Phrao has clean and calm seaside, and is cool and shady
because it is plenty of coconuts trees. Long Beach Island Resort is set
on the island.
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Koh
Rung
is a small island at the west of Koh Maak. The isle has not enough flat
area suitable for the setting up of any resort and bungalow. Koh Rung is
place of concessions of bird nests,
Charamed eggs and bat's dung. Stone knolls and deep-water coral under
the sea of Koh Rung are ver
Koh
Ngam
is situated in the south of Ko Chang. The place comprises of two island
with a huge sand knoll at the middle. The little bay formed by the lines
of the mountain stretching into the sea is a splendid and serene site
without storms. It takes two hours to go from Laem Ngob to the place.
Twin Island Resort is situated on the area.
Koh
Kut
is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks as the
fourth of all Thailand's islands or the second to Ko Chang in Trat. The
island covers an area of approximately 105 sq.km or 65,625 rai.It is 25
km in length and 12 km in width. Its natural features include mountains
and plains where many streams originate and some become waterfalls.One
famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao flows all throughout the year.It
is an ideal place for swimming, consisting of 3 tiers; the upper two
tiers are running streams and the lower one is a large pond. In 1911,
King Rama VI paid a royal visit to this waterfakk and named it 'Nam Tok
Anam Kok' to commemorate Ong Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches
with crystal-clear sea popular among visitors suach as Taphao Beach,
Khlong Chao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach, etc. Accommodation
with a private atmosphere is available for visitors at the inner sea of
Ko Kut, and the other two islands, Ko Rat and Ko Mai Si, opposite to Ko
Kut.
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Koh
Maak
is a large island located between Ko Chang and Ko Kut Most of its
plains area is coconut plantations. The whole area of this island covers
16 sq.km or 90,000 rai with a round distance of 27 km. Long beaches and
crystal clear sea are the splendid attractions of the island.
Accommodation is available for visitors along the beaches of the
island's bays. Furthermore, it is possible to hire a boat trip to nearby
islets.
Koh
Kradad
is situated northeastern away from Ko Maak. Formerly, the
area was abundant with Kradad trees; hence, the name of the
island. The place was the first island to have the land title deed since
the period of King Rama V. During the time French colonisation invaded
the Southeast Asia. France was trying hard to seize some areas of
the Kingdom including Kradad King Rama V, therefore, ordered that the
land title deed of Ko Kradad be issued. Tourists attractions include the
white long beach.
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