If you are more of a Western persuasion, then the Asian persuasion of the constant consumption of Thai food may reach a point where it really gets up your nose, especially if you are staying in Thailand for an extended period of time.
Most likely though, if you have stayed there for a while, you will have become well acquainted with all the various types of hang out spots, the different foods they offer and generally the different kinds of scenes and settings you can choose from, but if you are really up for a real taste of the Western cuisine, then Paul’s Restaurant is the place to be.
Paul, who is a rather pleasant gentleman of German origin, is the owner who can tell you a thing or two about beer and some of the local nuances this beautiful area of Koh Chang has to offer and he has a great sense of humor as well, to go with the great offerings his fine establishment has to offer.
Nothing by way of over the top, spectacular dining is to be expected of Paul’s Restaurant, but you can bet your bottom dollar that you will have a unique experience in dining, weather you are there to have a nice, energy filled breakfast, or you’re winding down the day with a medium to heavy dinner, the rooftop location that is a favorite of the summer months will give you an experience you’ll never forget.
Many Germans who find themselves this side of the island of Koh Chang, will feel a certain air of familiarity with their visit to Paul’s joint, as it really seems as if he went out of his way to hold on to his roots and bring a nice bit of his native land with him.
Good portions are the order of the day, reeking very much of that age old German efficiency, instead of flamboyance and extravagance.
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
Short description:
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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