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Koh Chang

Ranong - Thailand

Koh Chang - Ranong

Koh Chang , is the largest island in Ranong on the Andaman Coast. Do not confused with the much larger island of Koh Chang in Trat province on easthern coast ofThailand. It is called Koh Chang ( Koh means island,Chang means elephant) because it looks like a sleeping elephant .The island is covered by the Rain Forest and there are a few paths crossing it (no roads ) . There are many beaches and resorts , mostly place along Aow Yai beach on the west . The resorts are well into the vegetation behind the beaches and hardly see them from the boat. In the forest wild animals abound, especially wild boars. It takes only one hour to get to Koh Chang from Ranong . The longtail boat ride on the border line between Thailand and Myanmar among many small islands: Myanmar on the right, Thailand on the left.

At the northern , you can see boats of sea Gipsies , a short dark people , mostly living on boats and moving from island to island. No electric power islands, telephone and mobile phones almost in every resort.

Koh Chang Island (the "Elephant Island")
Don't confuse this Island with the other Koh Chang Island in the “Province of Trad” in Thailand, which is situated on the eastern coast near "Rayong", in the Gulf of Thailand.

This is Koh Chang Island - the Elephant Island - at the west coast of Thailand, close by "Ranong", in the Andaman Sea.

Koh Chang is to be reached within a one hour boat trip from Ranong at the “Ranong Islands Pier”, which is situated at the end of Sapaan Plaa Road.

What about the Elephant ?
Koh Chang is named after an Elephant, as its shape looks like a relaxing elephant.

Those who like to enjoy a holiday away of hotels, shopping malls and any traffic on wheels, will find Koh Chang is the perfect hide away island. Enjoy at Koh Chang pure nature and the relaxed traditionel spirit of southern Thai people.

At the island are several beaches, where “Ao Yai”, translated as the “Big Bay”, is definitely the biggest one. At this 4 km stretched beach, which is ideal for swimming, about 15 present resorts offer cosy basic to more luxurious accommodation.

More beaches of Koh Chang you will find at the bays of "Ao Hornbill", "Ao Contex", "Ao Laetawan", "Ao Kai Tao", “Ao Siad”, “Ao Lek”, and “Sapaan Hin”.

At these bays are one to three resorts situated, and all offer cozy mid-range accommodation.

Local Life
Deeper inland the nature of Koh Chang is full of lush evergreen vegetation and remained jungle.

The local people make their living besides tourism by fishing, growing cashews and sator beans, and by farming rubber plantations.

The main roads in Koh Chang are by boat and going along the beach, and therefore there are no motorbikes for rent. You just won’t need them!

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How to get to Koh Chang : From Ranong you can take a motorbike taxi to the Koh Chang - Koh Phayam pier or a songtaew truck to Saphanpla (the fishing pier). Get off the songtaew truck just before the toll and enter the soi on the left side between the gold shop and the beauty salon. From there you will start to see many signs in English leading you to the pier. The boat leaves at about 12.00, but sometime there is a second trip if there are many tourists. Every boat can accommodate may be 20 persons, less if carrying goods to the resorts as well. Cost 100 baht per person . Many resorts have owned boats leaving at different times. If you know in which resort you want to stay you can contact them by phone a couple of days before to organize your transportation to the islands.

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Accommodation : There are more than 13 resort in Koh Chang . Not all of them open all the time and many closing down during the rainy season. Prices are very similar: 100/150 for a bungalow without bathroom, 150/200 for a bungalow with bathroom. Most of the resorts Koh Chang are located in Aow Yai or in the nearby Aow Yai area. With the area about 2 Km. width from east to west and 5 Km.long from north to south with a high hill on it. You can walk from one to another
Here is a list of the resorts in Koh Chang. For more detailed information about prices and services. Please contact the resorts or bungalows by phone again before you arriving or in Ranong.

Koh Chang - Ranong

Starting at the northern of the island :
Horn Bill Bungalow : 8 bungalows with bathroon build in different style.Price 100-180 ß/day. Located on small privated beach at the northest of west .They are almost cut out from the rest and if you go by yourself it is a long walk to get there. They have owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Contact : Khun Jib (66) 0-7782-0134 at bungalow .
Rasta Baby : located on small beach , 7 bungalows run by Thai and his American wife .
Contact : (66) 0-7783-3077 in Ranong .
Koh Chang Contex : located on the same beach with Rasta Baby, 7 bungalows run by a Thai family . Price 100-200 ß/day. They have owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0118 at bungalow and mobile 0-9725-2187.

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From the northern , the right of Aow Yai :
Eden Bistro Cafe' : small place with 7 bungalows, price 250-300 ß/day .Very friendly atmosphere and a small restaurant with good menu of Thai and Western food.
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0172 at bungalow .
Sunset Bungalows : Just down the beach from Eden in shady , breeezy spot area . 10 nicely build bungalows with shared bath and with attached shower, price 100-250 ß/day. Sharing the boat with Cashew resort.
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0171 at bungalow .
Cashew Resort : The oldest and largest resort in the island is also the one offering more services. 25 bungallows , price 100-300 ß/day . With owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0116 at bungalow .
(66) 0-7782-4741 in Ranong and mobile (66) 0-1485-6002.
Golden Bee Bungalows : a few hundred metres past the pier in front of temple . 14 bungalows with shared bath and with attached shower , price 100-150 ß/day' Friendly atmosphere and a small restaurant with menu of Thai and Western food. With owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Chang Thong Resort : a real nice all Thai atmosphere, village style. 9 bungalows , price 100-200 ß/day . Restaurant serves decent Thai food . Have owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Contact : Khun Aoy (66) 0-7782-0178 at bungalow and (66) 0-7783-3820 in Ranong .
SaBai Jai Bungalows : 9 bungalows , price 150-300 ß/day . Restaurant serves Thai food . Have owned boat served for transportation , fishing and travelling .
Contact : Khun Nui (66) 0-7782-0131 at bungalow .

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Koh Chang Resort : sits on a section of rocky headlands...Click here
Paradise : 9 bungalows , price 100-150 ß/day . Restaurant serves Thai food and Western food.
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0181 at bungalow .
Full Moon : 11 bungalows , price 200-300 ß/day . Shared boat with Cashew resort . A favored place for many German tourists.Restaurant serves Thai food and Western food especially German food .
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0130 at bungalow .
Ta Dang Bay : small resort at the far side of Aow Yai Beach. 9 bungalows , price 100-150 ß/day .Shared boat with Cashew resort . To get there you have to cross a stream on an adventurous looking wooden bridge.
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0177 at bungalow .

Koh Chang - Ranong

Pass a rocky headland southern end of Aow Yai , a few bungalows sits on small beach .
Lae Tawan Bungalows : a small but real nice. With 8 bungalows ,price 100-200 ß/day . Restaurant serves Thai food and have owned boat arranged for transportation, fishing and travelling . The proprietor is charming. Perfect place in a family style . A bit isolated from the rest but not too far.
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0179 at bungalow .
MaMa's Bungalows : 5 bungalows , price 100-150 ß/day . Restaurant serves Thai food and and Western food especially German food .Have owned boat arranged for transportation, fishing and travelling .
Contact : (66) 0-7782-0180 at bungalow .
N&X Bungalow : located on Aow Lek (small bay) at the southern end of the east side . The only one stay isolated from the most bungalows too far .
Contact : Not available .

 

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About Ranong Province
In the middle of Thailand, just about the same height as the province Chumpon, but just on the other side, lays the province Ranong.

Ranong is located 586 km south of Bangkok and is the first southern province that is located on the Andaman Sea. It compasses an area of 3,298 square km, with a length from north to south of 169 km and the narrowest part of only 44 km. This narrowest part is known as the “Isthmus of Kra”.


Nature
Ranong is Thailand's least populated province and the land area is 80% forest and 67% is mountains terrain. Its surrounding nature is spectacular and offers a breath taking scenery.

The whole province is very rich of nature. Evergreen vegetation, stretched jungles with rare preserved orchids, birds and monkeys, mangrove forests and several islands with stretched beaches, mark the nature of Ranong.


Ranong's Districts
The province administration is divided into 4 Amphoes (districts) and 1 sub-district: "Amphoe Muang Ranong” is the largest, which is the town centre and its vicinity, others are "Amphoe La-un” to the east, "Amphoe Kra-Buri" to the north and "Amphoe Ka-Poe" to the south.

The distances between Amphoe Muang Ranong to other Amphoes are as following:
• 57 km to Amphoe Kra Buri
• 42 km to Amphoe La-un
• 52 km to Amphoe Ka-Poe
• 92 km to the sub district King Amphoe Suk Samran

 

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