 Ko
Chang National Park
occupies the total 650 sq. meters. The area comprises 47 islands
the most important of which is Ko chang. Other islands rich
with scenic beauty are Ko Klum, Ko Ngam, Ko Lao Ya, Ko Rung,
etc. In Thailand, Ko Chang is the second biggest to Phuket.
The island occupies 429 sq. meters. Ko Chang is plenty of high
mountains and cliffs. The highest mountain is Salak Petch Peak
(744 meters), the second and the third are Chomprasat and Khao
Hom respectively. As abundant with virgin forest which has water
sources, Ko Chang has many waterfalls. Other places of interests
around Ko Chang include Ko Noi
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.
 Ko
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 Ko Chang and other groups of islands
 Naval
Battle Area
is in the south of Ko 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
the office 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.
Ko Chang Noi
and Leam Chang Noi lie in the north of Ko Chang. The sea between
Ko 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.
 White
Sand Beach
is one of the longest beaches on Ko 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. Ko 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 Kok Bay. The area is covered with forest
and orchards of coconut 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.
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.
Ko 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.
Ko Wai
Situated next to Ko 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.
Ko Wai is also the best source for fishing. As for accommodations,
Ko Wai Pakarung Resort is ready to server tourists.
Ko Khlum
is a historical island during the Thai-French Naval Battle
like Ko Chang. the island is proper for fishing. The landscape
comprising stone yard is worth a visit.
Ko Phrao
is in front of Salakpetch Bay. From Laem Ngob, it takes two
hours to the island, Ko 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.
Ko Rung
is a small island at the west of Ko Maak. The isle has not
enough flat area suitable for the setting up of any resort
and bungalow. Ko Rung is place of concessions of bird nests,
Charamed eggs and bat's dung. Stone knolls and deep-water
coral under the sea of Ko Rung are very magnificent.
Ko 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.
Ko 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.
Travel to Ko Kut
Most visitors to Ko Kut have to purchase a package tour offered
by resort operators on Ko Kut at different prices that includes
food, accommodation, and a boat fare. A boat for rent is also
available apart from a ferry boat leaving Dan Kao Pier and
Laem Ngob Pier.
Ko 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.
Ko 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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Most
of the scenic beaches and bays are located on the western side,
extending from the north to the south. They include Ao Khlong
Son, Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. A road
cuts through the western shore almost all the way to Hat Kai
Bae. From here, a nature trail through Ao Bai Lan and Ao Kruat
meanders through wet forestland to Ban Bang Bao, a fishing community
located at the foot of the hill in the south.
The
Khlong Phlu waterfall is located 3 kms. from Ao Khlong Phrao
and a further 20 minutes walk from the parking lot. The Khlong
Nonsi waterfall is a 4-km. walk from the park headquarter,
while the Khiriphet and Khlong Nung waterfalls are about 3
kms. from Ban Salakphet.