Category: Features

In our Features section of the site, we post all our regular updates, tips and recommendations from the Koh Chang Islands.

We have grouped them into following categories to help you find them easily or you can just scroll down the full list below:-


Koh Chang Accommodation - Home to our Top Ten Lists for luxury or boutique resorts ,  budget options, mid range and many more. We post our best of  recommendations too, so you'll not be short of ideas when picking that perfect place to stay.  Also in this category, we feature a selection of resorts in more detail including Awa, Nest Sense, Emerald Cove.

Travel - Head here for Airport guides to Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK) and Trat (TDX). In addition to their travel tips on getting to Koh Chang, we post features on travel from Suvarnabhumi, Trat and transfers from Bangkok. Cambodia Transfers - Siem Reap to Koh Chang or Koh Kood,  Phnom Penh too.

Koh Chang Activities.  - Complimenting our Things to Do pages in the main Koh Chang area of the site, here we bring you features on specific days out.  From trekking up mountain peaks to private speedboats around the small islands or visits to the waterfalls, we give you some ideas for time away from the beach.

Koh Chang East Coast Beaches - quick guides to Long Beach and Wai Chek as well as the east coast areas of Dan Khao and Dan Mai.

Koh Chang Restaurant Reviews and Food - We review some of the top places to eat around Koh Chang. There's also  a couple of fun Thai food articles on durian and bananas.

Bangkok - With our snippet guides to a few temples, we take you sightseeing in the capital city.

News from the Islands - Updates on festivals like Songkran and events, local news, it's all here.

Koh Chang Islands Seasons - guides to the hot and the rainy seasons.

Trat - a tour around the markets and a guide on Places to stay.

Visa - new Thailand visas such as the STV (Special Tourist Visa).

Use these features and articles in conjunction with the main site pages as per the menus.


Island Hopping from Koh Chang to Koh Mak, Koh Chang to Kood Kood, Koh Mak to Koh Kood

speedboat bang bao

Our guide to island hopping from Koh Chang to Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai, with a quick information round-up on what is available from speedboats to wooden boats. We also give you the low season alternatives when the normal service is suspended.

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The Golden Mount at Wat Saket – Bangkok Sightseeing

wat saket stairs golden mount

Our introduction to The Golden Mount, Wat Saket in the heart of Bangkok’s Banglamphu district, perfect for escaping the bustle of city life with its amazing 360° city views. Definitely worth a stop before you head down to the islands.

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Songkran 2015 Koh Chang – In Pictures

water hrowing people fun songkran 2015

We ventured out to catch the action during Songkran 2015 Koh Chang, as the locals and holidaymakers enjoyed the Thai New Year Water Festival. Here’s our photo gallery.

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Ban Kwan Chang Camp – Koh Chang Elephant Trek

elephnat in shade at camp

Our guide to Ban Kwan Chang Camp, Koh Chang, regularly reviewed by the likes of TripAdvisor as the best elephant trek on the island. Round-up of prices, information, what to expect, a gallery and the chance to book your treks now.

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Than Mayom Waterfall – Koh Chang East Coast

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More Koh Chang activities with a visit to Than Mayom Waterfall on the east coast. Very popular with Thai kings, two tiers, plunge pools, even a small beach. How to get there, a potted guide and a few tips.

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Ultra Trail Unseen Koh Chang 2015

runner ultra trail unseen koh chang

Ultra Trail Unseen 2015 came to Koh Chang, with runners from all over Thailand in 13km, 35km and 66km races in the south east of the island at Salak Phet. We were there to see first hand how things panned out.

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