Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Volunteering
Koh Chang Animal Project
( 08 9042 2347;
www.kohchanganimalproject.org
; Ban Khlong Son)
Abused, injured or abandoned an-
imals receive medical care and refuge at this nonprofit centre, established in 2002 by
American Lisa McAlonie. The centre also works with local people on spaying, neutering
and general veterinarian services, and Lisa is well-known to concerned pet owners and
flea-ridden dogs on the island. Volunteers, especially travelling vets and vet nurses, are
welcome to donate a bit of TLC and elbow grease for the cause. Call to make an appoint-
ment. Most
sŏrng·tăa·ou
drivers know how to get here; tell them you're going to 'Ban
Lisa' (Lisa's House) in Khlong Son.
VOLUNTEERING
Massage
Sima Massage
( 08 1489 5171; main road, Khlong Prao; massage per hr 250B; 8am-10pm)
Across from Tropicana
Resort, and regarded by locals as the best massage on the island - quite an accolade in a
place where a massage is easier to find than a 7-Eleven.
MASSAGE
Bailan Herbal Sauna
( 0 3955 8077;
www.bailan-kohchang.com
;
Ban Bailan; sauna from 250B; 3-9pm)
Sweating on purpose
might seem like a free and unintended consequence of tropical living but, just south of
Lonely Beach, Bailan continues an old-fashioned Southeast Asian tradition of the village
sauna. Set amid lush greenery, the earthen huts are heated with a health-promoting stew of
herbs. There's also massage, facial treatments and a post-steam juice bar.
SAUNA
NATIONAL PARK STATUS
Some areas of Ko Chang are protected and maintained as part of the Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park. Con-
servation efforts are a bit haphazard, but you will be required to pay a 200B park entrance fee when visiting some
of the waterfalls (entrance fees are stated in the reviews and payable at the site).
National Park headquarters
(
0 3955 5080; Ban Than Mayom;
8am-5pm) is on the eastern side of the island near Nam Tok Than
Mayom.
Be aware also that nudity and topless sunbathing are forbidden by law in Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park;
this includes all beaches on Ko Chang, Ko Kut, Ko Mak and Ko Wai.
