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.


999 Bus from Bangkok to Koh Chang and Koh Mak

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All the details on the 999 Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Station (Ekamai) to Ao Thammachat and Centrepoint ferry piers for Koh Chang. Times of departure, including via Suvarnabhumi Airport. Connections to Koh Mak and Koh Wai at Laem Ngop Pier (Krom Luang).

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The Chill Out Cafe – Kai Bae Beach – Restaurant Review

Our restaurant review of The Chill in Kai Bae Beach, an upmarket dining choice among the Koh Chang restaurants, Bangkok style. Dishes include sea-bass in curry sauce, fresh spring rolls, roasted duck curry.

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4 Island Boat Trip to Koh Rang with Mr Khai

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A day out at the Marine Park of Koh Rang with the 4 island boat trip run by Mr Khai Tours. Snorkeling, lunch, hook and line fishing, yet more great Koh Chang activities.

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Klong Neung Waterfall – Salak Phet Koh Chang

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We explore Klong Neung watefall in Salak Phet in the south east of Koh Chang. Perhaps the most secret of the waterfalls, tips on how to get there, how to get to the drop itself. More activities and things to do on the island.

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Iyara Seafood – Klong Prao Beach – Restaurant Review

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Our restaurant review of Iyara Seafood at the northern end of Klong Prao Beach. Great location on the canal, chance to enjoy sea-bass in tamarind sauce, cockles, spicy vegetable curry, thai salad and more.

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Loy Krathong – A Thai Festival in Koh Kood

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A guide to Loy (Loi) Krathong, the Thai festival of candlelit floats released on rivers, canals and at sea with their accompanying sky lanterns held in November each year. Celebrated here in Koh Kood.

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