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KonTiki which is an Island Cruise will take the passengers past more 15 islands in the Koh Chang Marine Park. KonTiki has the 4 check posts where a passenger can enjoy better swimming; snorkeling or they can...
After marriage every couple want to enjoy their honeymoon at exiting place and most of the time people prefer Island, costal area including sea beach, exotic place and the like. For enjoying honeymoon lots of...
Koh Chang is one of the few places in Thailand that provides the best...
Koh-Chang; the largest island in Trat and the second largest in
Kon Tiki was named after the raft used by a Norwegian explorer and a writer in his 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean. He travelled from South America to the Polynesian islands. “Kon...
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Ko Chang is Thailand's second largest island, and the biggest in Eastern Thailand. With about 5,000 permanent residents the island is not heavily populated, but tourism (and development) has increased dramatically over the last...
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...
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...
When visiting Thailand, Koh Chang is one of the best islands that you should never miss. It is the second largest island in Thailand...
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.
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...
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If you have ever dreamt of living or walking inside a postcard, like one of those of some of the world's most beautiful places you see, then your dream can be made to come true, by simply visiting the Klong Plu...
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...
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...
Kon Tiki is a fully equipped Pleasure Cruiser and the boat is 22m long with 2 upper and 1 lower decks. This luxurious cruise will take you to more than 15 islands and will stop at 4 of the most beautiful...
Despite the best efforts of humans, to preserve the natural habitat of the animals they attempt to co-exist with, human nature is such that expansion is a natural process, with increasing power in technological...
Temple is a sign of peace, silence and satisfaction. Well, there are a lot of temples all over the world of ancient importance. A temple is derived from the Latin word "templum”. This word is associated...
A visit to Thailand is not complete without setting foot on the most beautiful island
Of Koh Chang's many attractions, the real value lies in the availability of things that would otherwise not be accessible easily, in the Western world or any other place.
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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