Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard - Thailand's Islands and Beaches - page 256

The comprehensive website I Am Koh Chang ( www.iamkohchang.com ) is a labour of love by an
irreverent Brit living on the island. It's jam-packed with opinion and information.
Getting There & Away
Whether originating from Bangkok or Cambodia, it is an all-day haul to reach Ko Chang.
Ferries from the mainland leave from either Tha Thammachat, operated by Koh Chang
Ferry ( 0 3955 5188) , or Tha Centrepoint (Laem Ngop) with Centrepoint Ferry ( 0 3953 8196) .
Boats from Tha Thammachat arrive at Tha Sapparot; Centrepoint ferries at a pier down
the road.
The inter-island ferry Bang Bao Boats ( www.bangbaoboat.com ) connects Ko Chang with Ko
Mak, Ko Kut and Ko Wai during the high season. The boats leave from Bang Bao in the
southwest of the island.
Speedboats travel between the islands during high season.
It's possible to go direct to and from Ko Chang from both Bangkok's Eastern (Ekamai)
bus terminal and Bangkok's Suvaranabhumi International Airport, via Chanthaburi and
Trat.
Getting Around
Shared sŏrng·tăa·ou meet arriving boats to shuttle passengers to the various beaches (Hat
Sai Khao 100B, Khlong Prao 150B and Lonely Beach 200B). Hops between neighbour-
ing beaches range from 50B to 200B but prices rise dramatically after dark, when it can
cost 500B to travel to Bang Bao to Hat Sai Khao.
Motorbikes can be hired from 200B per day. Ko Chang's hilly and winding roads are
quite dangerous; make sure the bike is in good working order. Remember that if you
crash, you'll be paying for the bike repairs as well as your medical bills.
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Ko Wai
Stunning Ko Wai is teensy and primitive, but endowed with gin-clear waters, excellent
coral reefs for snorkelling and a handsome view across to Ko Chang. Expect to share the
bulk of your afternoons with day-trippers but have the remainder of your time in peace.