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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
It is not recommended to drive between Ban Khlong Son south to Hat Sai Khao, as the
road is steep and treacherous with several hairpin turns. There are mud slides and poor
conditions during storms. If you do rent a motorbike, stick to the west coast beaches and
take care when travelling between Hat Kaibae and Lonely Beach. Wear protective cloth-
ing when riding or driving a motorcycle.
The police conduct regular drug raids on the island's accommodation. If you get caught
with narcotics, you could face heavy fines or imprisonment.
Be aware of the cheap minibus tickets from Siem Reap to Ko Chang; these usually in-
volve some sort of time- and money-wasting commission scam.
Ko Chang is considered a low-risk malarial zone, meaning that liberal use of mosquito
repellent is probably an adequate precaution.
EMERGENCY
Police Station
(
0 3958 6191; Ban Dan Mai)
Tourist Police Office
( 1155)
Based north of Ban Khlong Prao. Also has smaller police boxes
in Hat Sai Khao and Hat Kaibae.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Bang Bao Health Centre
( 0 3955 8088; Ban Bang Bao; 8.30am-6pm)
For the basics.
Ko Chang Hospital
( 0 3952 1657; Ban Dan Mai)
Public hospital with a good reputation and af-
fordably priced care; south of the ferry terminal.
Ko Chang International Clinic
( 0 3955 1151; Hat Sai Khao; 24hr)
Related to the Bangkok Hospit-
al Group; accepts most health insurances and has expensive rates.
MONEY
There are banks with ATMs and exchange facilities along all the west coast beaches.
POST
0 3955 1240; Hat Sai Khao)
At the far southern end of Hat Sai Khao.
Ko Chang Post Office
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and has handy beach maps.
