THE
ISLANDS
nearby
KOH CHANG
Tourist Attractions
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Koh Mak:
It is
the second largest island after a group of Chang Island National Park,
situated
between Koh Chang and Koh Kood (See
Map). Most of all areas are coconut trees and the road on the
island is made of laterite. There are many many beautiful beaches on
this island. Houses and bungalows are available for rent. The best
period for traveling is from November to late April. The Koh
Mak island consists of 9 small islets, namely: itself, Rayang Nai,
Rayang Nok, Pee, Kham, Kradad, Noke (Bird), Nok and Nai Islands.
Other intersecting islands:
There are some other small islands which do not have anything in
particular like Koh Noke (Bird), Koh Nok and Nai, Koh Pee (Ghost), Koh Chang Noi.
There is a coral area underwater from Laem Chang Noi to Koh Chang as
well.
Koh Man Nok
& Man Nai: These
are small islands across from Kai Bae Beach. When the tide is low,
visitors can see the bottom of sea floor and the beach are very
shallow and full
of golden seaweed.
Koh
Khlum: It is a historic island during the
Naval Battle time. This island is good for fishing and viewing the
specially stony sea floor.
Koh Laoya: This island is also pretty
small near Koh Chang. There are two islands that is Laoya Nok and Laoya
Nai Islands. It takes 2 and a half hours riding from Laem Ngob to get
there.
Koh Wai: Koh Wai is quite large which is near Koh
Laoya. It takes 2 and a half hours as well riding from Laem Ngob. Most
of the beaches are stony but the bay are beautiful lined up beaches.
The wide coral lines are in the front part of the island. houses and
bungalows are available
Koh
Prao (Koh Sai Khao): It is in the southern
part in front of Salak Phet Bay. It takes 2 hours riding from Laem Ngob
pier to get there. The beach is so clean sandy beach as its name "Sai
Khao" (White Sand) and shady from coconut trees.
Koh
Ngam: It
is in the southern part next to Koh Chang. The geographic landscape is
two mountain connected to each other. At the connecting area lies a
white sand mound between
the two mounts. There are 2-3 small beaches, a big and a small ones,
taking time to get there 2 hours from Laem Ngob pier.
Koh Kra: It is
a group of small islands to the west of Koh Mak. No flat land to stay
on the island. It is used to concession of the edible-nest swilftlet,
silver pom fret roes and bat droppings. There are beautiful deep sea
water corals as well.
Koh
Rang: It is a small
island 6 kilometers from Koh Mak. No flat land to get on, just a little
empty room near the beach. Around the island is a habitat of many
beautiful corals, easily see.
Koh Kham: It
is a small island as well which near Koh Mak. It takes time about 2
hours riding to get there. The beautiful greenery nature and serenity
of this island drawing travelers to visit them. Moreover, corals are
very colorful and many beautiful marine life. Overnight is allowed,
bungalows are available.
Koh
Rayang Nai-Rayang Nok: Koh Rayang Nai has no places to overnight
stay and no beaches, but Koh Rayang Nok is different one, there is
beautiful beaches and some places to overnight stay. However, the same
attractions either Rayang Nai or Nok are sea water around the islands
are so blue and the coral reefs, marine lives are around this two
islands.
Koh
Kradad: It is situated in the northeastern
part of Koh Mak. In the past, there were many Paper trees growing on
this island, that is got its name. This is the only island that the
government issues the Landing Title Deed for people for those who own
the property. During the time of King Rama V, which were the same time
of French colony
tried to invade Thai people of which got them property, the King
bravely issued the Landing Title Deed for the whole island to Thai
Kingdom. Anyway, the beaches of Kradad island are very powdery sandy
beaches and the sea water is so dark blue sea. Travelers can take a
walk round island. It takes time approximately 2-3 hours riding from
Laem Ngob pier to get there. There are some resorts located here, it is
very sympathy that now some international try to contract the
government to develop several projects on there.
Koh
Kood
is the last
island of Trat province and also Thai Kingdom. It is quite largest
island of the country which full of natural resources and beautiful
sandy beaches, natural streams and waterfalls too. Some interesting
places on Koh Kood are as follow .:
Khlong
Chao Waterfall: The
other name is Tarn Sanook Waterfall. This is the famous waterfall on
Koh Kood. The cascade has three layers, the upper ones are streams and
the lower lay is the waterfall. King Rama VI once visited this
waterfall in 1901 and gave a new name "Nam Gog Waterfall" (Water tab
waterfall) for this cascade.
Yai Bay: It is situated in the east of Koh Kood near
Laem Yai bay. There are fishermen village all over the bay. This is a
transporting area for fishery products like shrimps, shell, crabs and
several fish. The good fish sauce is produced here too. It is also the
place where Luang Poh Daam shrine located.
Jaak Bay: On the east of island, the beach is 500
meters long and the sea water is so good enough for swimming. There are
coconut trees standing out on the shoreline. It is another charming
place to see the sun setting. Camping on this area please ask for
permission first.
Yai Kerd
Bay: On
the east of island all, it is located near Gluoy bay and Ta Tui cape.
The white sandy beach is in crescent shape (half circle) and 800 meters
long. The surroundings are quite clam and good for relaxation. It takes
time 15 minutes on foot from here to watch the sunrise.
Klong
Yai Kee Beach: On
the west of island, the beach is pretty long and sea water is great for
swimming. The area is similar to
Klong Chao Waterfall, But less beautiful. Visitors can watch the sun
setting here; camping around here visitors have to ask permission
first.
Khlong Hin
Beach: On
the west of island, the beach is 300 meters long. The sea water is very
clean and safe for swimming, importantly, beautiful coral reefs are
around.
Prao Bay: On west as well,It is the last bay of Koh
Kood which near Tien cape. The sandy beach is 800 meters long, the sea water is very clean and ideal for swimming.
Camping around here is very great. The statue of Luang Chumphon Ket
Udomsak is located here as well.
Rad
Island: Located
on the west, across from Khlong Jekky. It is a quite small island,
being 2.03 square kilometers. It is far from Koh Kood just 400 meters;
but the romantic sun setting scenes are be seen here. The sea water
round island is suitable for swimming as well.
Mai
See Lek Island: On
the northwest of Kood island, it is a small island with 16 square
kilometers. On the west side of it, there is a sandy beach and visitors
can swim in the sea; on the other hand, the east side is a pearl
farming which you can visit by asking permissions as well.
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