Koh Chang

  • Hot PropertyWhere you can get property in Koh Chang for a peaceful life

    Where you can get property in Koh Chang for a peaceful life

    Dreaming of a tropical escape? Koh Chang, Thailand’s second-largest island, offers an idyllic setting for your dream house. Known for its lush jungles, pristine beaches, and lively marine life, Koh Chang attracts both tourists and expats alike. With its growing popularity, the island’s real estate market has seen a significant rise, making it an excellent time to invest. In recent…

  • Thailand NewsFour routes under consideration for Koh Chang Bridge

    Four routes under consideration for Koh Chang Bridge

    The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has initiated a series of public hearings regarding the proposed bridge connecting the mainland to Koh Chang Island, a popular destination in Trat province. The first hearing, held today, September 2, in Mueang district, garnered widespread support from locals and business owners. Participants expressed a strong preference for the bridge to guide travellers through…

  • Thailand NewsMurky waters: Shady investors dive into Koh Chang land grab

    Murky waters: Shady investors dive into Koh Chang land grab

    Fresh fears are bubbling up in Koh Chang, Trat province, as sneaky investors with murky ties have started to snap up land. Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn, National Parks Office Director, raised the red flag on these shady dealings. “Private investors are buying swathes of land from locals, and we suspect sinister connections behind these transactions. The government and local officials need to…

  • Koh Samui TravelIsland hopping in the Gulf of Thailand

    Island hopping in the Gulf of Thailand

    Many individuals fantasize about going island hopping in Thailand’s Gulf of Thailand. Nothing compares to sitting on the sun-drenched deck of a boat, gazing out at the mesmerizing turquoise waters and dreaming of the adventure that lies on the next island. Scattered like pearls across the shallow inlet in the southwestern South China Sea, the islands in the Gulf of…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Chang hotel ordered to demolish illegal concrete platform

    Koh Chang hotel ordered to demolish illegal concrete platform

    The Thai authorities swiftly ordered the demolition of an unauthorised concrete platform that appeared on the pristine White Sand Beach on Koh Chang after residents filed complaints. The discovery of the construction, which encroached into the sea in front of Koh Chang Grand View Hotel, led to a multi-agency investigation, revealing the absence of a permit for such a structure.…

  • Road deathsDrunk American flees horror crash leaving British family shattered in Thailand

    Drunk American flees horror crash leaving British family shattered in Thailand

    A drunk American man is on the run after a horror smash left a British family of three hospitalized in Thailand. The British man fears unless the fugitive is brought to justice he will continue to drink and drive and cause mayhem after showing no remorse after the crash. Thai police are actively pursuing the American, who is accused of…

  • Thailand NewsWoman gives birth on ferry from Koh Chang to Trat

    Woman gives birth on ferry from Koh Chang to Trat

    A sudden birth took place at sea when a Cambodian woman delivered her fifth child aboard a ferry with her husband by her side. The dramatic event unfolded early this morning during the ferry’s journey from Koh Chang island to Laem Ngop district in Trat province. The association Sawang Boonchueylue Thammasathan Trat was alerted to the incident at approximately 7.30am…

  • Thailand NewsSidecar saga: 70 year old’s 600km epic journey to the seaside

    Sidecar saga: 70 year old’s 600km epic journey to the seaside

    A 70 year old Thai man was so determined to enjoy the seaside for the first time in his life that he successfully rode his sidecar motorcycle over 600 kilometres from the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani to Koh Chang, an island in the eastern province of Trat. The story of the 70 year old, Loi Tapila, came to light…

  • Thailand NewsUkrainian drowns trying to swim from Koh Chang to nearby island

    Ukrainian drowns trying to swim from Koh Chang to nearby island

    A Ukrainian man drowned near Bailan Beach on the island of Koh Chang in the eastern province of Trat. He reportedly tried to swim from Koh Chang to Koh Man Nai after an argument with his family. Locals discovered the dead body near Bailan Beach in the Koh Chang Tai sub-district, on Koh Chang at around 2pm yesterday, January 8,…

  • GuidesBest sightseeing spots in Koh Chang

    Best sightseeing spots in Koh Chang

    Koh Chang is the second largest island in Thailand. Its name, Chang, means elephant in English as the shape of the island is formed like an elephant. Located not far from the Cambodian border, Koh Chang has a total area of 429 square kilometres. Even though the beaches have seen significant development recently, mostly along the northwest coast, the majority…

  • Crime NewsGerman backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang

    German backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang

    In a horrifying revelation, a young German backpacker shared her traumatic experience of a sexual assault in Koh Chang, Trat province. As her attacker faces justice, the survivor broke her silence, urging caution to lone female travellers. Florentina Retka, a 24 year old cruise ship worker, embarked on a solo adventure to Southeast Asia, seeking the sun-kissed shores of Thailand’s Koh…

  • Tourism NewsKoh Chang sees tourist surge over long weekend, boosting park earnings

    Koh Chang sees tourist surge over long weekend, boosting park earnings

    Koh Chang, an island off the coast of Trat, was a magnet for tourists over the three-day holiday this weekend. The influx coincided with today’s King Chulalongkorn Day and the tail end of the school break. The chief of Mu Koh Chang National Park, Polwaree Buchakiat, noted that Koh Chang was bustling with visitors this month, contributing to the park’s…

  • Tourism NewsTrat’s tourism sector hopes to rebound despite ongoing struggles

    Trat’s tourism sector hopes to rebound despite ongoing struggles

    Trat, one of Thailand’s premier beach destinations, is optimistic about a boost in tourism during the latter part of this year despite a struggling hotel sector that is yet to bounce back from Covid-19 disruptions. Phatcharin Sawettarat, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Trat Office, disclosed that the province accommodated approximately one million visitors last year, just half…

  • Travel GuidesKoh Chang: Things to do at Thailand’s Elephant Island

    Koh Chang: Things to do at Thailand’s Elephant Island

    Envision a stunning location where you can have an unforgettable vacation surrounded by crystal-clear waters, rich greenery, and brilliant wildlife. Welcome to Koh Chang, the Elephant Island of Thailand! One of the largest in the Gulf of Thailand, this charming elephant-shaped island offers a variety of enjoyable activities for all, from adventure seekers to those who love unwinding on the…

  • Thailand video newsSongkran 2023 is going to be marvelous | GMT

    Songkran 2023 is going to be marvelous | GMT

    https://youtube.com/live/B90ShNxd7CA April is one of the most celebrated months of the year in Thailand, with the traditional Thai New Year of Songkran being one of the most culturally important celebrations in the kingdom. This April, Thailand is also making headlines for its stunning scuba diving destination in Trang, Koh Chang Karp, which local tour boats have hailed as the most…

  • Thailand NewsAmerican man attacks 3 foreign motorcycle riders in Koh Chang

    American man attacks 3 foreign motorcycle riders in Koh Chang

    A violent American man attacked three foreign motorcycle riders yesterday in Koh Chang, an island in the eastern province of Trat. The community leader reported that he has committed a similar attack in the area before and believes his violence is a result of stress. The perpetrator was reported to be a 60 year old man named Michael Doherty. Doherty…

  • Thailand NewsWhale shark visits Thailand’s Koh Chang in rare sighting

    Whale shark visits Thailand’s Koh Chang in rare sighting

    A stunning four-metre-long whale shark visited a group of tourists on a snorkelling trip in the waters of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand yesterday in an extremely rare sighting. Danai Unglo, the owner of Mister Khai Tour Company, said he was leading a group of 15 tourists to go snorkelling at Koh Klum island in Trat province’s Koh Chang…

  • Thailand NewsPolice arrest man high on drugs in Koh Chang after high-speed chase

    Police arrest man high on drugs in Koh Chang after high-speed chase

    In a scene reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino movie, Thai police embarked on a high-speed car chase with a man high on drugs driving dangerously. The scene culminated in a man’s arrest after a two-hour standoff where shots were fired and police were threatened by a knife in Koh Chang in Trat, eastern Thailand. Koh Chang Police Station and Tourist…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Chang locals urged to evacuate as more rain predicted

    Koh Chang locals urged to evacuate as more rain predicted

    Koh Chang residents in the lowlands and foothills of the island have urged people to evacuate the area after learning more heavy rain is predicted to hit the area following a two-days’ deluge that brought floods and landslides. Heavy rain hit Koh Chang island in Trat province in the eastern part of Thailand on Wednesday and continued for two days.…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsGerman man believed to have monkeypox briefly fled police

    German man believed to have monkeypox briefly fled police

    Results are pending for the test of what could be the fifth person in Thailand to be confirmed with monkeypox, another German man, this time on Koh Chang island. Similar to the first case, when a Nigerian man fled the country before being caught in Cambodia, this tourist attempted to escape when asked to submit to testing for monkeypox. The…

  • Thailand News11 Malaria patients found in Thailand’s east, blood from monkeys on Koh Chang tested

    11 Malaria patients found in Thailand’s east, blood from monkeys on Koh Chang tested

    The eastern Thai province of Trat has reported 11 malaria patients, 9 from Koh Chang and 2 from the Bor Rai district. The type of malaria found in the residents is the parasite plasmodium knowlesi. The disease was first detected in the local monkey population and then transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Blood from random monkeys on Koh Chang has…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s public health officials proposing ‘Endemic Sandboxes’ to legally reopen nightlife

    Thailand’s public health officials proposing ‘Endemic Sandboxes’ to legally reopen nightlife

    Thailand is getting closer and closer to the endemic phase of its Covid response. Achingly slow but now with at least a proposal to be tabled at the next CCSA meeting. The Ministry of Public Health will propose ‘Endemic Sandboxes’ as a plan to allow entertainment venues to legally reopen in 3 tourist islands including Phuket, Koh Chang, and Koh…

  • Thailand video newsWelcome to Thailand’s Endemic Sandbox | GMT

    Welcome to Thailand’s Endemic Sandbox | GMT

    The Bikini Beach Race to take place in Pattaya this October. An endemic Sandbox has been proposed where nightspots and entertainment would re-open. Thailand is open for business as per the PM. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.

  • Eastern Thailand NewsThai swimmer recovering after being ‘speared’ by Needlefish in Trat

    Thai swimmer recovering after being ‘speared’ by Needlefish in Trat

    Spearfishing is still a thing, but usually by humans hunting fish, not the other way around. Thai national Noppadol Sringam is now in a stable condition recovering from a freak marine accident. The Thai tourist was left in serious condition after a needlefish skewered him in the neck while he was swimming on the Trat coastal beach of Ao Tan…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Possible easing of restrictions in Thailand

    Thailand News Today | Possible easing of restrictions in Thailand

    Thailand’s Public Health Minister says he’s backing the restoration of the Test & Go entry scheme as concerns about the Omicron variant subside. Test & Go was suspended around 4 weeks ago as the highly-contagious variant spread around the globe. Now, Anutin Charnvirakul says he’ll ask the CCSA to consider bringing it back, as well as easing a number of…

  • Thailand News7 people rescued after speedboat from Koh Chang hits rocks, sinks

    7 people rescued after speedboat from Koh Chang hits rocks, sinks

    A group travelling by speedboat from Koh Chang had to be rescued after the boat hit rocks, causing it to take on water and sink. The seven people on board the speedboat, including the skipper, were floating in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Trat’s Koh Lim for around two hours. The group had been travelling from the…

  • Covid-19 NewsKoh Chang national park closed due to Covid-19, but island remains open

    Koh Chang national park closed due to Covid-19, but island remains open

    The popular tourist destination of Mu Koh Chang, on the Gulf of Thailand’s eastern seaboard, has been partially-closed, as a result of Covid-19. Officials have decided to close camp sites and other tourism facilities in the national park. However, the remainder of the island remains open to visitors. According to a Thai PBS World report, there had been some initial…

  • Tourism News6 European tourists found who disappeared after positive Covid-19 test

    6 European tourists found who disappeared after positive Covid-19 test

    After a brief hunt, 6 European tourists who were tested for Covid-19 and left their hotel before the results were returned, test results which came back positive, have now all been located and moved to the hospital. Authorities rounded up 2 French tourists, 2 Polish tourists, a Swiss tourist, and a Norwegian tourist. The 6 tourists had all come to…

  • Crime NewsSwiss man arrested on Koh Chang after going on the rampage while high on drugs

    Swiss man arrested on Koh Chang after going on the rampage while high on drugs

    Police on the eastern island of Koh Chang have arrested a Swiss man after he began destroying his room while high on drugs. Police chief Apisak Kamnert says officers responded to a call from a homestay owner who reported that a foreigner was smashing up his room. The unnamed 58 year old Swiss man was arrested after creating significant damage…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Chang on track for November 11 reopening with sandbox scheme

    Koh Chang on track for November 11 reopening with sandbox scheme

    Koh Chang is poised to welcome back foreign visitors amid plans to get a sandbox scheme underway from November 11. The island, in the eastern province of Trat, is gearing up for reopening under the “Koh Chang Sandbox” scheme, with Trat governor Chamnanwit Taerat ordering preparations be made in seeking to breathe life back into the local tourism sector. As…