Ko Chang Travel Forum

LONELY BEACH Anyone got any info on reasonably priced places to stay and whats the place like? Resort Facilties

Hi,

It will be my first time on Ko Chang. I like to get around on a motorbike as I have done previously on island's like Ko Phangan & Ko Samui. I was wondering if the roads are safe to ride on. I would probably be travelling from White Sand Beach to as far as Kai Bae Beach & Lonely Beach. I know some of the roads are bad & I don't want to take chances but it would be good if this stretch of road was OK. Also how long would it take to ride this stretch & do you have to wear a helmet (good advise I know but is it enforced).

We are thinking of taking our honeymoon on Ko Chang & would like to know when would be the best time to go? I have been trying to find info on the web but would like some personal advice.
We have read that it can get quite cold in the evenings during November/December due to evening winds & that the sea is too rough to swim in also at that time. However we would like to go when it is quieter & not too hot during the day.
Would we be better off going in February? Is the sea calmer then & is it OK in the evenings?
Any advice is much appreciated.

regards,
P

Hi, I visited Ko Chang for the first time in the summer of 2003 and loved every bit of it, I stayed in an affordable hut on Lonely Beach. Upon my return in 2005 little had changed besides the construction of new resorts. When I returned yet again in 2006 I noticed that a car ferry had been brought there, this changed everything.

I'm looking for a fresh update by someone who's been there recently, I'd like to know how busy the place is, what kind of people are traveling there, whether affordable backpacker accomodation is still available.. these sorts of things.

Thanks!

Hey kids, I really need your help. Could you please help me find a tourist magazine that's printed in Ko Chang??? If you've seen one in the store or you hotel please let me know what the name of the magazine is??

I'm trying to find the person who owns it in regards to an orphanage in Chiang Mai. The owner of the magazine is Thai - American (Thai person born and raised in the US). He is mid 30s and has an impeccable English.

Please help me....
Thank you so much lovely people!

Mali

Would be glad if anyone can let me know if it is possible to get certain medications at the hospital in Ko Chang? My husband takes a tablet that isn't prescribed in the UK only here in France. We hope to bring enough medication with us but in the event of loss of said med. this could be be a problem.

Any advice grateful received.

cheers Mreen

Hi This is my first time to do this forum thing so here goes.
We are travelling to Koh Chang in November. There would be 4 of us over 50's.
Can anyone help with info on hiring something other than a motor bike to get around the island.
Kyteroad

After living in Hong Kong for many years (years ago) and visiting Thailand fairly often we would like to return, travelling cheaply as before. We're a good deal older this time and wonder if we will be the oldest backpackers in Thailand. We're in our mid to late 60's now and still fit. We enjoy the company of the young however don't want to feel too out of place! We have heard good things about Ko Chang which we have not visited before.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Many thanks (hopefully) in advance.

We want to go to Nature Beach Resort this X-mas.
We've been there in 2003/2004 and had a great time.
Can someone help me with the e-mail adress of Nature Beach Resort? I've lost it.....;-((
Thanks!!
Esther, Amsterdam

I am off to Ko Chang in March and am wanting some advise where to stay which would be good for family with children. I would prefer somewhere with a nice pool. That is not over the top priced.

Hello,
I'm heading to White Sand Beach in just over a week and was curious as to if I should book something before going or if we'll be able to find a nice bungalow for pretty cheap on the beach?
Thanks for the help!
Scott

how do you get to ko kood? i have heard you can only get there on fridays and saturdays from laem ngob pier in trat at 9AM only. does anyone know what time and what day the boat leaves ko kood? i tried emailing the resort i want to stay at without any luck. Im hoping to go in June any info would be gratefully received. thanks

I'm coming from KL to Ko Chang on 26 Jan and prefer to avoid Bangkok. Does anyone know if planes go direct to Trat from KL?

Other alternatives: I gather there is a train from Ekhamai although I can't see it goes anywhere near Trat. Does anyone know please?

Hi, my flight lands in Bangkok from Hong Kong at 02:30am on 2nd/Feb/08. We would like to catch the earliest bus from Eastern Bus Terminal(Ekkamai)at 07:45am to Center Point Pier (Trat).
Our questions are:
1)How long does the taxi take from the airport to Eastern Bus Terminal?
2)Is it possible to buy the bus tickets at the bus station that early in the morning?
3) Is there any website we can book the bus tickets online?
Many thanks.

I go to Ko Chang in January (26) and plan to go to Lonely Beach but want to book before I go. Found something on Klong Prao but not sure where it is in relation to Lonely Beach. Does anyone know if there is a map of Ko Chang which gives distances and beaches?

Also I have to fly back from KL and not sure how long it will take? (bus/train or plane) which is best?

Any info would be welcome

i just need some advice about koh chang, what to do, where to stay ? i know this is a touristic island but i am ok, i will find my own way...

thanks

does anybody know if we can find male to male massage in K.CHang??thanks afal

Hello, thinking of visiting Koh Chang in February. We love to watch wildlife and wonder what we can expect to see , can you let me know what animals live here please. Also can we snorkell direct from hotel beach or only by organised day trip,
all ideas /tips welcome,
many thanks

Hello,

I'm off to Ko Chang with friends and family in a couple of weeks. We really want to go somewhere close to Bangkok as we only have 12 days, so Ko Chang seemed to be the sensible option.

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to stay (budget but nice - looking to spend maybe £10-£15 per night) and what to do when we are there?

Or, if you think i should head somewhere else i'd be glad to know also,

thanks

Hi,

Could anybody recommend any companies or travel agents that organize transfers from Koh Chang to Siem Reap? Is it a safe way to travel?

Thanks in advance for all advices!!!
Neil&Dora

Hi everyone,

Can you please help me.
I'm going to Thailand for the 1st time in October.
After spending a few days in Bangkok and then I want to head south.

I've been reading around and narrowed my search to either Ko Chang or Koh Saumu.

Can anyone make a recommendation on which is best?

I'm looking for something thats fairly quite but not too quite. Generally away from the 'partying' crowds and 'girly bars'
Somewhere with nice beaches, somewhere to chill out, kayak, preferably near nature reserves and nice local food.

Thanks in advance

Sorry in advance for the long post. I am going to Thailand in December - January with some Thai friends. I have been given the option of a 4 day/3night trip to Phuket or a 4 day/3 night trip to Ko Kut.

Previously, I visited Ko Samet with my friends which was very enjoyable. We stayed in a beach cottage on a fairly secluded bay with a very nice clean beach. There was a much busier beach a short walk away with many more tourists which was fun to see for an evening and good for food and drinks, but not really my thing. I preferred the quiet beach, walking, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and the lovely locals we met.

However, knowing that Phuket / Krabi / Phi Phi are considered some of the most beautiful scenic areas in the world, it is a bit hard to pass up a trip there. I also know that Ko Kut is going to be about half the price of a stay in Phuket.

Can anyone with experience help me out with this decision? In Phuket, we would be traveling with a friend who lives nearby, so would having a car give us options to visit places more secluded but still spectacular? Can the scenery of Ko Kut possibly live up to the Andaman coast?

Hi, can someone tell me the best way to travel from trat to pattaya, not public transport. There are 3 of us, roughly how much will it cost.

Thanks

I have always wanted to visit Ko chang but can only get there in August which I understand is the wet season. Is it worth visiting then? We dont mind some rain showers as long as the sun appears in between! How busy would the island be then, don't fancy being the only ones in the resorts!

going to koh chang in febuary with a few friends and family,for our honeymoon, want to stay where beaches are unspoilt, accomadation on the beach if possible but still near to the party life, any suggestions? on places to stay, also which beach would you recommend white beach or lonely beach cant decide, appreciate any info thanks alot xxx

went to koh chang bout 3 years ago now, can any one tell if its changed much ie how does it compare to back then? I know that there are many hotels ect but has it spoiled the island completley? or is it still as nice as it was 3 years ago. thanks alot

Hello my name is shane wyatt and me and my girlfreind are going to koh chang for our honeymoon in febuary, could anyone please tell me the general rates of the rooms there now ie low budget, mid budget, high budget. Was there about three years ago and wanted to know if the prices have soared or not. gthanks alot

Hi Everyone,

We will be in Thailand in May, and want to travel from Kanchanaburi to Ko Chang.

What is the easiest way to make this trip?

Thank you

I was wondering if anyone has ventured out to these two island off Koh Chang? I am going to Koh Chang, and would like to stay on another island as well. But I have not found alot of feedback about either. And I have no recomendations on where to stay at either island. I know that koh Maak is easier to get to from Koh chang, but can you get to koh kood from koh chang every day of the week,or is it just a few days that they travel there....HELP!
I apperciate any feedback!

Hello, I am thinking of going to Ko Chang in August. Is the weather good then? Or when would be the best time to go - when is the rain limited.

thanks
Ashley