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Thursday 30 August 2007

koh talu is the most beautiful island of Prachuap Khiri Khan


koh talu Location : About 9 km from Bang Saphan Noi District, Koh Talu could be reached within 15 minutes by speedboats.Details : With the shape similar to a boomerang, Koh Talu is the most beautiful island of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Located in the middle of the island is the most beautiful bay of Koh Talu called Ao Yai. It is the location of the one and only resort of the island, Ban Maphrao Koh Talu.
Ao Yai : Ao Yai has another name called Ao Sadet with the 2-kilometer lone beach which is safe for swimming. The beach has powdered sand and crystal clear water. At the front of the beach are beautiful coral reefs very good for diving. Although the beach is considered the center of Koh Talu, the area is still very peaceful and serene.

Ao Muk : In the north of Ao Yai, there is a path linking Ao Yai and Ao Muk together. Walking there takes aonly about 5 minutes. Ao Muk has the very white clean sandy beach just like the name signifies (Muk means the peart). Some stony piles at this beach create a strange yet beautiful scenery.

Ao Thian : Apart from the terrific beaches and tranquil atmosphere, Koh Thalu's diving spot is also there at Ao Thian at the south of the island. Located not very far from Ao Yai. This place offers crystal clear water, wonderful school of fish and full privacy.

The Hole of the Island : The hole is at the northern tip of the boomerang, and could be reached by speedboat or sailboat. The hole is the origin of the name "Koh Talu" which means the island with the hole.
Ban Maprao, Koh Talu Resort : 0 1639 6950, 0 1452 6341, 0 9918 3715, 0 9744 5507 or
www.kohtalu.com



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koh kang khao is a very fantastic site for fishing




koh kang khao Location : Around 500 meters southward of Koh Si Chang .To get there : There is no passenger boat to Koh Kang Khao, you need to hire the motorboat from Si Racha or Koh Si Chang instead.
Details : Koh Kang Khao is a very fantastic site for fishing and squid fishing. Around the island are many nice spot for diving. Whereas the eastern side of the island is only a bare stony beach, the western side is a nice. 80-meter-long sandy beach suitable for swimming. This beach is serene and is the location of the one and only resort on the island. Koh Kang Khao Resort, where you can find lodging houses and tents for rent.

Tips : It is cheaper to get to the island by hiring motorboat from Koh Si Chang.
Chalong Chai Speedboat : 0 9795 7623
Koh Tai Kangkaow Resort : 0 1295 3029



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koh kham yai


koh kham yai Location : Around 800 meters northeastward of Koh Si Chang.To get there : Board the passenger boat to Koh Si Chang at Charin Port in Si Racha. The boat will stop at Koh Kham Yai befor getting further to Koh Si Chang, or before getting back to the land in returning trip.
Details : Koh Kham Yai is the largest island among the minor islands of Koh Si Chang. It is the home of a few seamen's families, and travelers could come to swim at around the village, or do fishing around the island. Nowadays, Koh Kham Yai is more popular for tourists, so passenger boat from Si Racha to Koh Si Chang will stop at this island both in coming and the returning trips. There is no resorts or hotels on this island, but travelers might choose to stay over in homestay style of accommodation.
For the festive lovers, it is recommended that you come to the island around Song Kran Festival (10-14 April). At that time, Koh Kham will organize a very colorful and joyful festival.

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Friday 24 August 2007

Koh Si Chang covers an area of 18 square kilometers


koh si chang Location : Amphoe Koh Si Chang, around 11 kilometers away from the land at Si Racha. The journey takes around 45 minutes.To get there : Board the passenger boat at Charin Port near Koh Loy in Si Racha. The boat leaves every hour from 07.00 am-6.00 pm. The fee is 30 Bath.
Details : Koh Si Chang covers an area of 18 square kilometers. It is a large island with an old fisherman community. Koh Si Chang is quite a peaceful island with many various attractions, such as temples called Wat Assadang Nimit and Wat Chuta Tid, Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine, Buddha Bard (or Lord Buddha's Footprint), and a cave called Tham Chakkapong. Moreover, travelers could also visit natural attractions in the west, like Chong Khao Khad and Haad Tham Phang, as well as enjoy swimming, fishing and watching sunset.
The road on Koh Si Chang is wellpaved, so travelers might rent motorcycle to get to the attractions very well. The rate is 80 Baht per hour, 200 Baht per 3 hours, and 250 Baht per day. You can also travel by taxi motor-tricycle or Skylab, or buy the touring servicee with Skylab (150 Baht for a brief course and 250 Baht for a full course).
Benz Bungalow (600 Baht) : 0 3821 6091, 0 3821 6144, 03821 6092
Champ Bungalow (300 Baht) : 0 3821 6105
Saeng Prateap (500-1,500 Baht) : 0 3821 6116, 0 9091 6974
Si Chang Palace (800-1,400 Baht) : 3821 6276-8
Si Chang View Resort (500-900 Baht): 0 3821 6210-1

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Chonburi koh lan Around 7.5 kilometers away from Pattaya


Chonburi
Chonburi is a province for tourism for a very long time. Only 81 kilometers away from Bangkok, it is very convenient for Thai and foreign travelers to visit Chonburi although they have only 2 days and a night during the weekend. Most popular beaches of Chonburi are Haad Bang Saen, Haad Chom Tian, and Haad Pattaya, where travelers may enjoy the lively nights at clubs, bars or restaurants. As for the islands, Chonburi also has many islands not very far from the land, those are Koh Lan, Koh Krok, Koh Sak, Koh Si Chang, and Koh Kang Khao , for example.
How to get there
By car
Bang Na-Trat route : Start from Bang Na Road into Bang Pli Road. Pass Bang Pakong River, and enter Chonburi Town. The distance is 81 kilometers.
Moterway Bangkok-Chonburi : This motorway will bring you to the highway 36 where you can get to Pattaya very easily. You can enter this motorway from Ram Intra Road (before reaching Fashion Island Shopping Center), or at Rama XI Road. The distance is 68 kilometers.
Sukhumwit route : From Sukhumwit Road, passing Samut Prakan until you reach Amphoe Bang Pakong Junction, get into the highway 34. Drive further on this highway and you will find Chonburi Town. The distance is 93 kilometers.
Meanburi - Chacheng Sao route : Get the highway 314 to Amphoe Bang Pakong. Then continue on the highway 34 to Chonburi Town. The distance is 135 kilometers.

By Bus : From Ekkamai Bus Station, there are first classs air-conditioned buses to Chonburi every 40 minutes from 05.30 am - 09.00 pm. You can get off at Chonburi Town, Amphoe Panasnikhom, Amphoe Si Racha, and Pattaya-Sattahip. From Mo Chit Bus Station, there are ari-conditioned buses to Chonburi from 06.30 am-06.30 pm.


koh lan Location : Around 7.5 kilometers away from Pattaya.To get there : There are passenger boats from Pattaya Tai Port (Bali Hai Port) to Koh Lan all the day. The boat operates between 07.00 am-6.30 pm from Pattaya to Koh Lan, and 06.30 am-6.00 pm from Koh Lan to Pattaya. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
Details : Koh Lan covers an area of 5.6 square kilometers. It is quite a large island and is quite popular for foreign tourists nowadays. Around Koh Lan are many fantastic diving spots, as well as beautiful beaches. The central of the island is at Na Ban Port, where you can get motorcycles or minubus to the beaches.

Haad Ta Waen : Haad Ta Waen is the most beautiful and the longest beach of the island. There are restaurants and watersport equipments for rent here, as well as motorboat service to other parts of the island.
Hadd Sang Wan : Haad Sang Wan is a 150-meter-long beach next to Haad Ta Waen. The beach is also beautiful but much more peaceful, so visitors often come here to sunbathe.

Haad Same : Located in the southwest of the island, this sandy beach is long and very serene.

Haad Tian : Located a little bit further to the west from Haad Same, Haad Tian is a 500-meter-long sandy beach lively with sea activity services similar to Haad Ta Waen. Besides, Haad Tian is also another good spot to do skin diving.

Haad Nuan : Located in the south of the island, this 250-meter-long sandy beach lively with sea activity services similar to Haad Ta Waen. Besides, Haad Tian is also another good spot to do skin diving.

Haad Nuan : Located in the south of the island, this 250-meter-long beach is pretty serene too.

Haad Thong Lang : This small beach is in the north of the island and is also peaceful and private.

Haad Ta Yai : Located in the north of the island, this white sandy beach is suitable for sunbathing.


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koh man nok one of the most beautiful beaches of Rayong


koh man nok Location : About 11 kilometers from Ao Makham Pom on the land To get there : Because it is a private island, it is easiest to buy the all-in-one pacage from Mun Nork Island Resort which already includes transportation to the island.
Details : Koh Man Nok is one of the three Man islands, those are Koh Man Nok, Koh Man Klang, and Koh Man Nai. With the shape of pentagon, the front aned the northwest of Koh Man Nok is a beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches of Rayong. It has very soft and clean sand and serves very well as a safe swimming area. Besides, there are some viewspots and the trails around the island as well. Because all of the visitors are guests of Mun Nok Island Resort, the peaceful atmosphere and privacy are guaranteed.

Accommodations : Mun Nok Island Resort offer 2 day- 1 night and 3 days - 2 night packages, including boat service, accommodation and food.
Mun Nok Island Resort : 0 2860 3025-7

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Saturday 18 August 2007

Koh Talu is considered one of the best and the most abundant coral reefs of Rayong Sea.



koh talu Location : About 6 kilometers eastward of Koh Kudi.
To get there : By buying one day touring program from Koh Samet. Or hire the speedboat from Tha Pae Port or from Koh Samet.Tel : 0 3864 7125 , 01311 4621, 0 9527 1629
Details : The islands nested alone farther from other minor islands of Koh Samet. Yet the farther distance it is located, the more beauty it gains ; Koh Talu has a very clean and white sand, as well as crystal clear seawater. The white beach at the front is the center of the island, whereas the one in the west is the area where sea turtles lay eggs. The most special feature of Koh Talu is the hole at the island's head which could be seen very well even from a distance. This is the3 origin of the name Koh Talu, which means the hole island. Besides, around the island are some interesting diving spots, for Koh Talu is considered one of the best and the most abundant coral reefs of Rayong Sea.

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Koh Kudi's geographical features are of forests and high rocky areas


koh kudee Location : In the east of Koh Samet, about 6 kilometers from Ban Pae
To get there : It is easiest to come to the island by buying one day touring program from Koh Samet. Or you can hire the speedboat from Tha Pae Port or from Koh Samet.
Details : Koh Kudi's geographical features are of forests and high rocky areas, with the beach at the front. There are some nature trails and fresh water resources on Koh Kudi. The front beach called Haad Sinsamut is about 100 meters long and is good for swimming. It looks like a cape stretching out to the sea. From here, there is a path up to the cliff named Pha Nin Mangkorn, which is a nice view spot to watch the panoramic view of Koh Kudi and Koh Samet.
In the north of the island is a snorkeling area, where the coral reefs of 200 meters wide are rested under the sea around 2 meters deep. It is a very popular diving spot for tourists.

Accommodations : The National Park Ranger Unit is located here with tourist lodging houses and camping facilities, but tourists have to bring foodstuff and drinking water with them

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Rayong koh samet


Rayong
How to get there
By car
1. Take the Highway 34 (Bangna-Trat) to Chonburi and turn into the Highway 344 (Ban Bueng-Klaeng) for about 90 kilometers, you will reach Amphoe Klaeng Junction in Rayong.
2. Take the Highway 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi Special Highway) at Lad Krabang or a the kilometer marker 8 on Bangna-Trat Road. Then get out of the highway at Amphoe Ban Bueng, and continue with the Highway 344 to Rayong.
By bus : There are buses from Ekkamai Bus Station or Mo Chit Bus Station to Rayong Town, Amphoe Ban Pae, and Amphoe Mabtapud of Rayong.
Rayong Tour (Ekkami) : 0 2712 3662
Cherd Chai Tour (Ekkamai) : 0 2391 4990
Ekkamai Bus Terminal : 0 2382 2097 , 0 2382 2099
Rattana Mongkol Tour (Mo Chit)j : 0 2936 2852-60


koh samet Location : About 12 kilometers from Ao Salakphet of Koh Chang, a little bit further from Koh Lao Ya
How to get there : By public boat service from Laem Ngob to Koh Wai (once a day) or by rented boats (applied fishing boat), the journey takes about 2.30 hours.Location : About 6 kilometers from Ban Pae
How to get there : From Nuantip Port at Ban Pae, there will be passenger boat to Koh Samet, which leaves every 30 minutes.
Details : Koh Samet is the most famous island of Rayong. With an oblong shape, most of the beaches of Koh Samet are located in the east, with an exception of Ao Prao. As a result, all accommodations are also located at the east of the island. Following are outstanding beaches of the island

Haad Sai Kaew Located in the east of the island near the check point of the National Park, Haad Sai Kaew is like the center of Koh Samet. This is because it is the cleanest and the most because it is the cleanest and the most beautiful sandy beach of Koh Samet. So the beach gets the name"Haad Sai Kaew" , which means the beach with glassy sand.

Ao Wong Duen This is the beach that gains popularity not less than Haad Sai Kaew. Haad Wong Duen is of the crescent moon shape, with reddish brown sand and crystal clear water nice for swimming and various sea activities.
Ao Pai Although Ao Pai is just next to Haad Sai Kaew with only a rock in between, it is much more peaceful without any sea activities. Yet the beach is also white , clean and nice for swimming.

Haad Klong Phrao Haad Klong Phrao is a clean sandy beach with clear water nice for swimming. As the only western beach of Koh Samet, it is the most beautiful sunset view spot of the island.

Ao Cho - Lung Wang The two bays are the favorites for students with tranqul surroundings and cheaper accommodations. The beach also has white, clean sand suitable for swimming.

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Koh Sai Khao is a beautiful island with the sand cape



Koh sai khao Location : At the south of Koh Chang near Salakphet Bay.
How to get there : By using the package tour of Koh Sai Khao Resort. It will take only 5 minutes. Or contact for the rented boat at Salakphet. Homestay Village which will take about 5 minutes to Koh Sai Khao.

Details : Koh Sai Khao is a beautiful island with the sand cape stretching towards the emerald sea. During low tide, the very large sand cape will appear with the length of almost about 100 meters to stroll along. It is the area of the most beautiful sand in Trat Province. From the cape further into the island is a shady area under the lines of coconut palms where the resort is located. Other remaining area is of high mountains amidst the rich jungle.


Accommodations : The island has only one resort called Koh Lao Ya Resort. There is all-in-one package of one or two nights, together with boat service, accommodation and food.
Koh Sai Khao Resort : 0 39553099-100, 0 3955 3081



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Koh Wai The small island has a very outstanding underwater



koh wai Location : About 12 kilometers from Ao Salakphet of Koh Chang, a little bit further from Koh Lao Ya
How to get there : By public boat service from Laem Ngob to Koh Wai (once a day) or by rented boats (applied fishing boat), the journey takes about 2.30 hours.
Details : The small island has a very outstanding underwater world. So it's the next destination after visiting Koh Ngam and Koh Lao Ya. You only need a lifebuoy and snorkels. Not very far from the shore, a lot of coral reefs like deer horns or brain corals could be seen. This diving spot is known as the largest area of Trat Sea. Moreover, Koh Wai also has the beach of reddish brown sand among the peaceful surrounding, which is very suitable for relaxing as well as fishing.

Accommodations : You can buy an all-in-one package or just an accommodation at Koh Wai Pakarang Resort


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Kho Lao Ya comprises three small islands


koh laoya Location : Near Ao Salakphet of Koh Chang How to get there : The easiest way is to buy the all-in-one package of the island's resort. It takes about 2 hours from Laem Ngob or only one hour by speedboat.
Details : Kho Lao Ya comprises three small islands, Koh Lao Ya Nai, Koh Lao Ya Klang and Koh Lao Ya Nok. The largest island with the most outstanding nature is Koh Lao Ya Nai. It has a very clean white sandy beach and clear colorful sea which is safe for swimming. The wooden bridge was built to connect Koh Lao Ya Nai and Koh Lao Ya Klang, which one can cross to watch the scenery.


Accommodations : The island has a resort called Koh Lao Ya Resort. There is all-in-one package of one or two nights, together with boat service, accommodation and food.
Koh Lao Ya Resort : 0 3951 2818, 0 3951 2828

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Saturday 11 August 2007

koh rang is the main island of Mu Koh Rang and is the location of the National Park




koh rang is the main island of Mu Koh Rang and is the location of the National Park Ranger Unit. The island has abundant forests that provide freshwater throughout the year. The two beaches at Koh Rang are Haad Ao Bo where the Ranger Unit is located, and Haad San Chao which are very white sandy beach suitable for swimming..Although it is more convenient to stay overnight at Koh Mak or Koh Kood, it is slao nice to spend some nights at the camping area on Koh Rang. However,
you need to ask for the permission from the Park office first. In the evening, you can see the superb sunset scenery behind the island at Ao Khuad, which could be reached by motorboat.

Mu Koh Cnag National Park
Tel : 0 3933 8100


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koh rayang nok Location : Toward the southwest of Koh Mak, but is closer to Laem Tukta of Koh Mak.
How to get there : Hire the motorboat from Ao Na Nok, or buy the touring package from the resorts at Ao Na Nok, those are Holiday Beach Resort or Sunset Resort.
Details : Koh Rayang Nok has only one resort, Koh Rayang Resort, located close to the beach. The white sandy beach is long and wide with gradual slope, appropriate for beach activities and for kayaking. Tourists usually relax at the beach and appreciate the wonderful scenery of the very curved shoreline. Or walk up the viewsport on the small hill in front of the island. The sunset and sunrise scenery could be seen there, as well as Koh Mak and Koh Rang scenery. As for those who love diving, the beauty of the corat reef here is not at all inferior to Koh Kham.
Accommodation : There is a resort on the island named Koh Rayang Resort, which offers two styles of accommodations, near the beach, and on the hillside

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Koh Kradad or a Paper Islandis a private island with no inhabitant



koh kradad Location : Around 1 kilometer northeastward of Koh Mak To get there : There is no boat service provided to the island , so travelers should hire the motorboat from Ao Ta Nid Port on Koh Mak, or just buy the touring package from Koh Krdad Resort.Most of the areas of the island are so flat that it looks just like a floating sheet of paper in the sea. This is the origin of the name "Koh Kradad" or a Paper Island. The island if full of grassy plain which will be very green during the rainy season and change to brown in summer. And there are a lot of deer living on the island, which is quite an outstanding feature really. Koh Kradad is a private island with no inhabitant, only the wide beaches and ranges of coral reef around the island.
Tips : If you are looking for a comfortable trip, it is recommended that you buy the package form Koh Kradad Resort, which already includes boat service, accommodation, food, and islands' tour for 3 day and 2 night
Koh Kradad Resort : 0 9099 7917, 0 1823 5471

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Koh Kham "The Emerald of Trat Sea"




koh kham Location : about 500 meters westward of Koh Mak, near Ao Suan Yai.
To get there : Take a motorboat from Koh Mak Resort at Ao Suan Yai. The fee is 50 baht and the journey takes about 10 minutes. However, please not that there will be no boat service during the monsoon season (May-October).

Detail : Although Koh Kham is just a small island among the nine islands of Mu Koh Mak, it is known as "the Emerald of Trat Sea" from its very clean and clear sea around the island. While in the western part are some rocks and steep cliffs, the front is a 300-meter-long beach which is a safe swimming area. Along the beach are lines of coconut trees with pleasant and quiet atmosphere. At around the front beach are wondrous volcanic stones. Archeologists believed this area used to be a crater hundreds millions years ago.
There is a view spot around 100 meters up on the hill, which can be reached by walking. From that point ones can see the impressive scenery of Trat Sea together with the most fanntastic sunset scdenery of Koh Kham.

Accommodation at Koh Kham :
Koh Kham Resort : 0 1303 1229, 0 1916 6536, 0 3950 1144


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Thursday 9 August 2007

Elixir Resort is located on a beautiful island of Koh Yao Yai



Elixir Resort is located on a beautiful island of Koh Yao Yai – situated in the sparkling Andaman Sea, midway between Phuket and Krabi. The site chosen for the resort is set overlooking a private bay called Bo Le which means bay of a beautiful pond. The extensive shoreline is perfect for leisurely strolls where one can enjoy the abundant lush vegetation, sparkling powder-white sand and the gentle lapping of the azure-blue surf.

Elixir Resort features 44 spacious villas located on a 250 meters long private bay, in the southern part of a beautiful and secret island of Koh Yao. In Thai “Koh” means Island and “Yao” means long and these words exactly describe the beautiful long island of the Andaman sea with minimum touch of tourist industry so far.




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Thai food is renowned world wide for its wonderful flavors and fresh



Thai food is renowned world wide for its wonderful flavors and fresh
ingredients, Cha am local sea food restaurant is especially famous for its seafood, and, you don't have to empty your bank account to enjoy the meal.
If you love food, you will love Cha am and Hua hin .

There are restaurants to suit every taste serving a huge selection of western and Asian food. The variety of cuisine and dining experiences is one of the major attractions

You can eat breakfast at your hotel, lunch at a local noodle stall by the roadside, and have dinner with fine wines in a sophisticated air-conditioned restaurant. Fancy a snack in between? One of the wonderful characteristics of Thailand, is The reverence for food and eating, so you can eat at almost any time of the day. Tropical fruit, banana fritters, barbecue chicken and sticky rice? It's all here.

Most of the sea food restaurant are in the fishing village, many type of fresh fish crab shell prawn etc you can buy and ask them to grill or cook for you in Thai food style and some of them may have Thai wine to compliment the food too. The opportunity to learn from a local about Thai cuisine and ingredients, possibly go on a market tour, and learn how to prepare a few special dishes. Some schools will also send you home with a cookbook, but you'll at least leave with written recipes for everything you made.



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Wednesday 8 August 2007

Koh Mak is one of the important islands in the middle of Trat Sea



koh mak Location : Between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, about 35 km from Laem Ngob Port.
How to get there : There is a passenger boat from Laem Ngob Port to Koh Mak everyday. The journey takes around 3 hours.Details : Most of the area from the shore to the island's center are steep hills, except at the northwestern and western parts which are flat areas along the shore. It is this place where most resorts and bungalows are situated. Koh Mak nowadays is one the the important islands in the middle of Trat Sea, for its outstanding nature, friendly people, and tranquil surroungings.
Ao Ta Nid : Ao Ta Nid is the center of transportation because it also serves as the island's port, so you can rent the boat to visit Mu Koh Mak and Koh Kood here. Although Ao Ta Nid is not an outstandingly beautiful beach, it faces east and therefore is Koh Mak's most fantastic sunset viewspot.
Ao Suan Yai : Located in the northwest of Koh Mak, Ao Suan Yai is the longest and most beautiful beach of Koh Mak. The water is crystal clear and the beach is of white-powdered sand, a fine swimming place indeed. From the beach, you can see Koh Chang, Koh Phi and Koh Kham, which can be reached by motorboat within 10-15 minutes. Alon g Ao Suan Yai are post office, public telephones, and many restaurant and resor.
Accommodations :Koh Mak Resort,Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort,Mak Ponorama Resort

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Koh Kood is the farthest island of Thai sea



Koh kood Located 82 kilometers away from Laem Ngob Port, Koh Kood is the farthest island of Thai sea. Because there is no passenger boat to the island, you can get there only by hiring the motorboat from Klong Yai Port. Koh Kood nowadays is the popular tourists' island despite the fact that it is farther from the coast comparing to other islands of Trat. This is because the natural beauty of Koh Kood is still very fine and pristine, thanks to the distance from the land. Nevertheless, all the facilities needed have been provided by the resorts which are available almost at every beach. Therefore, travelers do not need to worry that it will be an inconvenient or tiring trip at all.

Koh Kood has a number of beaches, and these are the most favourite ones.
Ao Tapao : Ao Tapao is considered the center of Koh Kood, and of all the beaches of Koh Kood, it is the most beautiful one. The sandy beach is white and long, under the range of coconut trees. Ao Tapao will be extremely wide for the water gets lower, and will be very beautiful in the evening during sunset.

Ao Klong Chao : Ao Llong Chao is a long bay separated by a canal named Klong Chao. Its highlight is the white sandy beach suitable for swimming.
Beyond Klong Chao is Namtok Klong Chao which is said to be the most beautiful waterfall of Koh Kood. It can be reached by trekking along the canal or kayaking.

Ao Klong Ta Tin : Ao Klong Ta Tin is a long, clean , white sandy beach. It is the place where a canal named Klong Ta Tin flows out into the sea. However. Ao Klong Ta Tin is accessble only by boat.,

Ao Ngam Kho : The beach is located next to Haad Klong Chao. The long sandy beach is good for swimming. In front of the bay is the pile of stones in the sea, and there is a white pagoda rested on that stony pile. The spot can be reached only during the low tide.

Ao Phrao : Ao Phrao is located about 1.5 kilometers away from Ao Chak. It is the last bay at the southern tip of Koh Kood. It is also the location of Ao Phrao Village, a school., and a temple called Wat Ao Phrao. In front of the temple is the canal that flows through rich mangrove forests.



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Tuesday 7 August 2007

koh chang The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand

koh chang The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Chang, is at the nearest from Trat coast, only about 8 km southwest of Laem Ngob Cape. At the heart of the island are high mountains and tropical rain forests which are the source of rivers and waterfalls, whereas the beaches are also attractive with various activities to enjoy. Lacated not far from Bangkok and can be visited in any seasons, the island has been a popular tourist destination for more than 10 years, because of the ferry service that enalbles tourists to bring their vehicles to t he island, and the good-conditioned roads to most of the areas on the island.

A lot of hotels and resorts as well as bungalows are found anywhere and will increase very soon including complete facilities such as shops,restaurants, bars, mini-marts, post offieces, banks , filling st ations, internet service, beauty salons etc. To get there : There are large ferries leaving Center Point Port at Trat to Dan Khao Port at Koh Chang everyday from 6.00 am-6.00 pm. The journey takes around 1 hour , and the fee is 30 Bath. OR you can board the ferry at Ao Thammachart Port at Trat to Koh Chang as well. It will be faster, around 20 minutes, and you can also load your vehicles to the island. The rate is 60 Baht per person, and 150 Baht for a car.
The very beaches of Koh Chang are Haad Sai Khao, Haad Klong Prao and Haad Kai Bae. Haad Sai Khao Location : Northwest of Koh Chang, about 3 kilometers from Ban Klong Son. Haad Sai Khao is like the tourist center of the island, being the port and the well-developed beach before others. Along the beach is the swimming area but some area is quite dangerous, so travelers should be careful. At night time,, a lot of seafood restaurants are waiting to serve tourists along the beach line including fresh seafood or barbecue as well as several entertainment, shows and bars. Sunbathing, swimming, kayaking to the northern cape, diving, riding motorcycle, watching sunset at the beach or enjoying tasty seafood, beer bars and shows, all can be found along Haad Sai Khao. Haad Klong Prao and Laem Chaiychet Location : West of Koh Chang, about 4 kilometers from Haad Sai Khao Laem Chaiyachet is a stone cape tha t marks the start of Haad Klong Prao. Although it is not good for swimming, it is the best spot to watch sunset. For Haad Klong Prao, it is a beautiful beach shady with lines of coconut trees. It is more private than Haad Sai Khao, so tourists love to sunbathe at this area. Here you may enjoy various activities, diving, trekking to Namtok Klong Plu (the most wonderful waterfall of Koh Chang), elephent riding, kayaking, watching sunset or drinking at the beer bar. Koh Chang Plaza located near the road at the entrance of Laem Chaiyachet is the center of Haad Klong Prao's night life similar to Haad Sai Khao. The area is also the site of Ban Klong Prao Village , temples, markets, touring service center and Chutiman Elephant Camp. Haad Kai Bae Location : Just next to Haad Klong Prao around 15 kilometers from Ao Sapparod Port Although Haad Kai Bae is smaller and shorter than the frist two beaches, the at mosphere proves to be more peaceful. You may enjoy swimming, sunbathing, watching the fantastic sunset, kayaking, or buying diving package to Koh Yuak from the resorts very well.

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