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Bangkok & Around Andaman Sea Gulf of Thailand Northern Northeastern |
��� � ��� � Koh Chang is popular island in Trat Province. This is still nearly pristine island is increasingly becoming a coveted alternative to Koh Samet by people who want something quieter than Koh Samet has to offer. It's in fact, sometimes referred to as the "new Kho Samet", Because it reminds those in the know of what Koh Samet was like in its pre-development days. 
��� � ��� � Koh Chang lies to the east of Pattaya near the Cambodian border. Over the past three years, several shops have sprung up on the island, and several centers from Pattaya are running either land based or onboard trips to area. The area itself is rich in history and culture as it is located almost right on the border with Cambodia. The hilly, jungle covered islands are striking in their beauty and many of the beaches reval those of Thailand's southern islands. What most excites divers about the diving around the area are the underwater pinnacles that are located offshore of Koh Chang and Koh Raet. The best diving spots in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are on pinnacles because of conditions which create healthy environments for marine life. Not only will the big animals such as sharks and rays be more common, but the corals and fish life on these pinnacles are far more abundant. Visibility at some of those offshore dive sites can exceed 30 meters, and whale sharks seem to be more widespread than in previous years. 
��� � ��� � Atfer Phuket, Koh Chang is the second largest island in Thailand and as noted above, is part of a large national park comprising almost 50 other islands. Despite its national park designation, no one's talking bets on how long it'll be before it's considered just another Koh Samet, So you'd better see it while you can. Not all that far from the Thai-Cambodia boder, it is best to visit from November to May. The primary attraction to eco-travelers and adventure seekers are boating excursions to the various islands of the national park and scuba diving in the beatiful blue waters. How to get there: Boat to Koh Kut: More upscale travelers might want to consider taking a boat� (two leave per week from Trat) for the next largest island, Koh Kut, on Monday at 11 am and Friday at 2 pm during high season(Nov-May). Koh Kut, with� its stunning beaches,� has been invaded by two resorts, the exclusive Koh Kut island Resort and the Klong Phrao Laguna with basic huts near a waterfall. If you have plan to reach Koh Chang from Bangkok in the single day, you must take an early morning bus, the earlier the better, or you run the risk of having to overnight in Laem Ngop. Tourism Authority of Thailand. |
