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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...
Whenever visiting a country you want to be able to see everything that you can, you want to explore all that is possible. That is why there are some countries in the world, like for example Thailand, where you can...
Koh Chang is one of the few places in Thailand that provides the best...
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...
Visiting one of the largest among 52 islands in Thailand is a great achievement in life. There is a lot to see in these islands, but...
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...
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 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...
Causal fishing is fun and it can turn into a serious hobby for those who are bitten by the fishing bug and want to turn it into something they do on a regular basis or even do it for a living.
Those who are obsessed with how they look and feel, or simply concerned with their health and appearance, will undoubtedly be using a lot of processed and packaged products, which are available off the shelves...
Pandanus odoratissimus
For both locals and tourists, Pandanus odoratissimus is a common tree found growing along the beaches of Koh Chang Island. The leaves resemble like sword because they measure like 1 to 2 meters long and between 4 to 7 centimeters in width. This kind of tree species is growing abundantly in sandy soils and is considered helpful to soil stabilization as its root holds firm into the ground.
As an erect, evergreen coarsely branched tree, Pandanus odoratissimus looks like a large branched candlestick holder. This tree species can reach the height of 15 meters high. It is distinctively featured to having a dichotomous branching or in some instances branching out in three or trichotomous irregularly. It is also distinguishable by its numerous prop roots which are thickly originated from the trunk. The exposed stems are usually colored pale buff or grey brown and are grossly ringed by leaf scars. Usually, the stems are hollow. Its sword-like leaves are arranged spirally in three rows at the tips of the branches. In exposed leaves, the midrib is bent or hangs down that gives a drooping appearance to Pandanus odoratissimus. The fruits are variable in shape. They are ovoid, ellipsoid, sub-globose or globose with tightly bunched wedge shaped fleshy drupes which are referred to as keys. When unripe the fruit is green and it turns to orange or red or vermilion when ripe. Each drupe is covered with a pericarp or outer layer. The middle layer (known as mesocarp) is divided into upper and lower. The upper mesocarp comprises the elongated cavern with tissue containing air spaces. The lower mesocarp is fleshy and fibrous – it is the edible portion of the fruit which serves as food during famine and scarcity. The covering of the seed is hard giving the seed the best protective shield.
When it comes to uses, Pandanus odoratissimus is not a timber provider but its hollow stems can be utilized in building resting hut. The leaves when dried up can be used to make soft mats. Its prop roots when flattened can be used as brush to paint boats. As recent studies show many medical uses of this tree species, it simply means that Pandanus odoratissimus has a lot to offer to human health.
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...
There are various wonderful snorkeling and diving places in the national park of Koh Chang. Koh Chang is currently developing into an important destination for diving with many dive outfits on this island....
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...
If you want to sample the rich cultural heritage that the orient has to offer, and you are clueless as to where you can first pitch tent, why not try
HikingIf you enjoy vigorous sports then hiking might be a good idea. Terrain of Koh Chong consists of 429 square kilometres of mountains with steep...
Achange is taking place in Thailand's tourism, and this book is a
testimony of it.
That change, though not yet visible in all parts of the country, is called Green
Tourism. And it is the best gift that the...
Thailand is a cool place to travel, as the country has a tourist-friendly strategy also as a broad network of hotels and infrastructure that cater to a change range of business and provide satisfactions to the...
People traveling to Koh Chang are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a means of transport. Money can make one decide to travel...
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...
A product of rich cultural history, Koh Chang has recently taken its place high up the list of popular tourist destinations. With rich...
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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