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Koh Chang is Thailand's the most visited and second largest island, and the main in eastern Thailand. With around 5,000 permanent residents the island is not a great deal populated, but tourism (and growth) has...
When visiting Thailand, Koh Chang is one of the best islands that you should never miss. It is the second largest island in Thailand...
You do not need a lot of paper work or documents to work in Thailand if you have the legitimate visa and authentic work permit. The work permit is required to be kept in office where you work so that it is...
When you go out from the beach, just after the sunset, you can walk on the main road on White sand beach and you will find a small street market.For 10-20 bath you can test some tipical Thai food and have a talk with some...
Since Koh Chang is indeed a water-locked island, there would probably only be two logical ways to get onto the island, by air or water. Getting into...
As Koh Chang is a National Protected Park and Marine Sanctuary that is composed of more than 50 islands, the temptation to visit any of these islands is just tempting. But giving in to the temptation is not...
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...
Koh Chang is the 2nd largest island of Thailand with about 52 beautiful islands and some of them are the splendid ones. It is just about 3 and a half hour away and at 310 km from Bangkok. The island...
Koh Chang is one of the most popular islands in Thailand . It is also the second largest island with a national marine park. The...
Koh Chang is next biggest island of Thailand and is situated in the province of Trat about 330 km from the Bangkok. It has several better mountains, spectacular waterfalls and tropical rainforest, this is the...
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.
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.
Snorkeling is one of the favorite pastimes of holiday makers who visit places with water surroundings, such as Koh Chang, and it can be a great way to explore the depths of the safe waters around the Koh Chang...
Garden of Eden, has few slithery creatures which are the subject of interest at the Mogli Snake Farm. Daily snake shows are great for the whole family">
Koh Chang has 50 offshore isles and boasts of having the finest indigenous dogs, red gems and sweet Rakam fruits. Also known as the elephant island, it is seen as a primary destination for tourists and...
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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...
Koh Chang is one of the best travel destinations in Thailand mainly due to its wonderful outlook and the amazing attraction sites found in it. This popularity has made it the most visited island in Thailand. It...
Koh Chang is well known for its white sand, unbroken blue skies and turquoise sea. The island offers exciting activities for tourists to indulge in and while this is the case, it is important to be well...
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...
The well-known SATTE exhibition going to work on their 20th edition of South Asia's biggest B2B tourism and travel trade exhibition accomplished huge achievement. The managements of the industry...
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
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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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