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Many would view going to beautiful resorts or vacation destinations like Koh Chang or Phuket as opportunity for rest, recreation, adventure and others. These two beautiful islands of Thailand are known tourist...
Koh Chang is one of the largest islands in Thailand . Its name, which means an elephant island, originated from its shape. Thus, this...
If you are a lover of travelling and want to experience some new sort of nature then must go ahead to Thailand and should try Koh Chang. This wonderful island will surely make your trip memorable....
Koh Chang has grown to be one of the best tourist attractions. It is one of the best places where you and your family can go and have a holiday experience of a lifetime. It is in an incredible location with...
DARA is one drug and alcohol rehabilitation destination which is Asia’s first rehabilitation center. It is also internationally largest rehabilitation destination. This largest rehab destination is located on...
Koh Chang is the second biggest island in Thailand. In 2004, when the Tsunami devastated some portions of Thailand's West Coast, there have been an ever increasing amount of western tourists guiding for this...
Like with any other outdoor activity, whenever one takes up the hobby of diving, they have to exercise a fair amount of caution and apply some safety measures to prevent any possible dangers.
Of the many attractions Baan Klong Prao has to offer, in Koh Chang, many of which are of the visual appeal nature, if you really want to do something that will make for an experience which will stick with your...
On January 17th, 1941, the Battle of Ko Chang took place, involving France and Thailand, which the French went on to win conclusively, attacking the compact Thai assembly of watercraft with advanced...
If you are in the market for a fun, feature rich family vacation, then Koh Chang should be right up the list of popular destination...
Melaleuca leucadendra
As a large tree, Melaleuca leucadendra does not skip the attention of passersby in the coastal portions of the villages like Khlong Phrao Bay, Salak Khok, Khlong Son and Salak Phet. It is distinguishable by its thin papery layers of bark and bright green weeping foliage. By its imposing presence, it attracts several birds to hop on its branches. But the tree species is often sighted to be growing in the Koh Chang’s National Rainforests and in some littoral and riparian areas of the island.
Melaleuca leucadendra is experienced to reach the height between 10-30 meters high. The crown could reach the spread between 8-10 meters wide. The foliage which usually measures 20cm x 2 cm is described as simple, short stalked, long and narrow, leathery, tapering to a sharp point at the apex. It produces profuse white flowers especially during summer or spring. The nectar-rich, cream, fragrant flowers are borne in open to fairly dense bottlebrush-look spikes. Its small woody capsules contain fine brown seeds. The propagation of this tree can be done by removing the mature capsules from the branch and placing them in a paper bag in a warm dry position until capsules have released the seeds. Each capsule contains chaff and seed inside.
The bark of this tree species is often used by locals as roof covering for huts or utilized as firewood. Other would use it to wrap food in some traditional way of cooking. As known also by the name Tea Tree, its leaves are used as tea substitute when boiled with water. The leaves are good alternative medicine to cure cough and colds. The hardy trunk is good material for canoe building, furniture and cabinet making and construction because of its fine white timber wood. When it comes to tolerance, Melaleuca leucadendra can withstand strong winds, grows well in open to sunny location and thrives in poor soils condition.
It is never easy to travel to new destinations and really enjoy yourself. You may find it daunting and challenging to get started but your need to have a travel guide. One area that is gaining popularity...
Just because one or more of your family members may be disabled, this doesn't need to cut your holidays short, or warrant them being left behind and missing out on all the fun to be had, as there are many...
If you love either diving or snorkelling you are in for a super treat at the Koh Chang Island. It has got the most amazing ‘Mu Ko Chang’ National Marine Park that spreads across 40 plus small and...
This will be first question do people often think when they thinking to tour Koh Chang, why come here? Koh Chang is not well advertised by the residents, nor that place is well developed and not on the maps of...
You can enjoy a good 30 day stay in Thailand without a tourist visa. You are only asked for a Thai tourist visa if you wish to prolong your stay for more than a month. When you enter Thailand your passport will...
Koh Chang is an all-time favorite island of Thailand. Koh Chang is known as the second biggest Island in Thailand, and largest in Eastern Thailand. They have around 5,000 permanent residents the island is not...
The Nightlife of Koh Chang has various preferences. For typical island beach chilling and cheap alcohol, the various beach bars should satisfy. White Sand Beach...
Koh Chang is Thailand’s second largest island. It seems that beauty and perfection of nature is completed on this island. This site provides you with the most recent and updated information on Koh Chang. If you...
Koh-Chang as a tourist destination has a lot to offer ranging from half-deserted white beaches to abundant wildlife with an incredible selection of snakes, elephants, birds deer among others. It...
The Salak fruit is sometimes known as snake fruit because of its scaly exterior. The fruit is grown from a variety of palm tree and is native to Indonesia, although it is also found in Thailand and Malaysia. In recent times, the...
Klong Son Beach is good for:
peace and quiet
sandy beach
fishing
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Klong Son beach (or Had Klong Son) is located on the north of Koh Chang. Nice bay at the very top of the island. Pure white sand stretch of beach, shaded with coconut trees. Klong Son gets very low numbers of visitors with the bulk of the backpackers and tourists alike speeding south enroute to Koh Chang's finer and more popular stretches of sand.
White Sand Beach is good for:
night live
sandy beach
variety of restaurants
shopping
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Koh Chang's most famous stretch of sand, at over 2km long there's certainly room for everyone! Lined with bungalows, food stalls and shops this is one of the best beaches in all of Thailand.
Klong Phrao Beach is good for:
tranquil surroundings
gorgeous rocky landscape
all sorts of activities
quiet and peaceful
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Situated on the somewhat less glamorous, northern side of the Koh Chang Island, Klong Prao isn’t all that much of tourist destination, especially for those who are in need of a true holiday experience of the exotic kind.
Lonely Beach is good for:
great sunset
cheap and peaceful retreat
all sorts of beach activities
perfect for family
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Also known as Kai Bae Beach, this is the spot to catch a great sunset! A few small shops and food stalls are along the beach, a good spot to chill out away from the crowds at White Sands Beach.
Bangbao Bay is good for:
fishing
seafood restaurants
shopping
nightlife
Short description:
A well-sheltered bay with a small and quiet beach. It is a fishing community where residents still live in houses built on stilts and are connected by wooden bridges. There are a growing number of tourist shops, scuba dive outlets and seafood restaurants offering a good selection of seafood.
Salak Khok Bay is good for:
pretty, unspoiled area
traditional Thai community
kayaking
quiet and peaceful
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There aren’t so much attraction in Salak Kok, but tourists can Kayak among the mangroves. Salak Kok Bay still has a fishing community that doesn’t change so much in many years, a great place to see the real traditional Thai community.
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