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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Koh Wai and Koh Mak island off Ko Chang Island | Arrival, accommodation, Bungalows, Resorts | Thailand beaches


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"Koh Wai and Koh Mak"


There are no roads and few tourists, by what interests you here! But how long will remain quiet, is unknown.?


The reason why you will find more privacy in most of the islands of Koh Chang, is that they are privately owned.

Koh Mak although it has become in recent years in more developed. Koh Kod also each too.

Accommodation prices can be expensive in some places (up to 4500 B), but you can get basic cabins only 150 n.

There are many restaurants and bars in Koh Wai. So if you are a person of party, Koh Wai might not suit your taste.

Personally I enjoyed Koh Mak and its crystal clear waters far better than Koh Wai. Also it was much more relaxing.

Map of Koh Mak:

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Google map: Wai
Here are some options of accommodation on the Islands, but first: how to get to the Islands.


Enjoy!

If you are only interested in a trip to Koh Mak and Koh Wai, several resorts and bungalows in Koh Chang organize trips by boat to the Islands.

Snorkeling tours from Ko Chang usually includes snorkel island around these islands as well.

Koh Mak

Ko Chang Island: Koh Chang, is quite simple.

Koh Mak is situated 20 km from Koh Chang and can be in wooden boats and boats.

Get a boat from Bang Bao Ko Chang Pier to Pier Koh Mak Ao Soun Yai. The boat leaves at 09.00 am and the journey takes 2 hours.

(B)unidirectional price: 400

Of Koh Kod: boats leaving at 10.00 am and 12 am on the pier for Koh Kood and takes 30 minutes to Koh Mak.

Island of Wai:

The island is located at 6 km from Ko Chang.

Of Bangkok - Trat: Boats leave Laem Ngop Pier near Trat and 2.5 hours.

Ko Chang Island: The island boat service leaves Bang Bao Pier every day. The journey takes less than an hour.

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Suchanaree


Price per night: 700 B

If you want a quiet place to stay in Koh Mak, Suchanaree is a good place. They have simple bungalows with fan and bathroom attached on the beach.

En: AO Suan Yai Beach Email: (at) kohmak.com suchanaree

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Baan Ing Kao Bungalows


Price per night: 350-450 B

Some of the cheaper bungalows you can get in the island of Koh Mak!

Simple bungalows with fan or air conditioning. All have attached bathrooms and bungalows come with hammocks.

If you want to snorkel, Bang Ing Kao organizes trips to the Islands around!

En: Laem Tookkata on the West side, road to Ao Phra

E-mail: baaningkao (at) kohmak.com

Price per night: 150 b

Simple huts on the coast. They have a restaurant that serves local dishes at reasonable prices.

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Pakarang Resort


Price per night: 600 - 2000 B

This resource is probably the most beautiful on the island because it has a solid, clean and comfortable bungalows with ocean views.

The bungalows with fan are the cheapest, and all of them have bathrooms.

Good option for flashpackers!

Price per night: 250 B

If you want a cheap place to stay on the island, Koh Wai Paradise offers reasonably clean bungalows with fan and shared bathroom.

Price per night: 300 B

Good feeling is known for its beach bungalows excellent seafood and friendly staff.

If a couple of nights can be odorless, these beach bungalows are well. The bungalows have fan and attached bathroom.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Food of Thailand Ko Chang Island | Koh Chang restaurant, Koh Chang bars | Thailand food, food in Thailand


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Delicious Thai Curry Ko Chang Island "Thailand food 2 - Island Ko Chang"


Looking for a good place to eat in Koh Chang?


If you are staying in a hotel they usually have a restaurant there. Otherwise, there are many restaurants in the island of Ko Chang. Finding one is not a problem.

Most of them serving a combination of Thailand and Western meals. From simple food posts dishes to fine cuisine.

Restaurants in Ko Chang is, of course, famous for its seafood dishes. Lobsters, mackerel, tuna and many other species are newly captured from the sea.


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Octopus grilled


Only ate at food stalls in Koh Chang, which is why I am afraid that I can not provide you with names of restaurants.

Inexpensive food stalls can be found near beach of white sand, Kae Bae and Chai Chet beach.

Outside the supermarket in Chai Chet, you will see 2-3 posts of food.

Price: Dishes cost between 30-100 B and fruit shakes costs 60-70 B. suggestion: have to try the dishes of fish with garlic and pepper on this island. Along with some rice and four flavours, makes you craving more!

The cost of meals of fish over 40 - 50 B, Thai Pad cost 30 B and it was one of the better Pad Thais that I've tried it on Thailand.


Another cheap option is to buy food in the purses of concentration on the white sand and Chai Chet.

You can also buy fresh fruit of permanent food suppliers along the main road near the beaches.

If you like fruits such as lychee, have to try the fruit Logan (Lamjay).

I bought 2 kilo every day and never tires of its sweet taste.

Of course have loads of other delicious fruits cheap:

Pineapple, mango, durians, Rambutan, grapefruit, papaya, mangosteen, lychee, jujube, guavas, Dragon fruit and you should definitely try yellow jackfruits and the roseapples! I also tried the Tamarindos, but that was the only result not liked the taste of.

If you are missing bakery products, try Papa Deli Bakery in Kai Bae beach.

Papa Deli can get fresh baguettes, croissants, bread and rye bread toasted homemade, original Italian salami, Coppa ham, Gruyere Swiss, Gouda, mild Cheddar, feta cheese, cheese cream, pizzas and pastas.

Try his coffee house roasted!

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DJ bar Ting Tong


There is not much nightlife (clubs) in the island of Ko Chang, but there are beer bars and bars of karaoke that extends from the white sandy beach all the way to the South.


In the secluded beach, tend to have parties in the areas of bungalow as Magic Garden Resort. Magical garden is notoriously known for its DJ parties and heavy cube drink.

Other good places to test in Playa lonely is Ting Tong bar -a milestone for backpackers. You can relax in the roof and listen to live music every night.

Also I heard about a great place called Porno Bar by Kai Bae beach where they meet loads of backpackers together for drinks and good music.

You can watch shows impressive fire while drinking buckets next to the beach.

Porn Bar is an ideal bar if you want a relaxed atmosphere, where can simply go with fellow travelers and exciting stories of Exchange. They get a bonus of their smoking water pipes (Shisha in Arabic).

And not be intimated/attracted by the name - is not porn here though he is called porn Bar:-P prices of alcohol:

Singha beer: 70 B

Chang beer: 60 (b)

Heineken: 90 B

Leo: 50 B

(B)Sangsom cube: 360

Zipline adventure and higher emotion of the tree in Ko Chang Island, Thailand | Go Flying Fox, top of the tree of the adventure


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Tree top Adventure - Island Ko Chang "Zipline adventure"


Try Flying Fox - tree Top Adventure Park in Ao Bailan, located south of the island of Ko Chang.



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ZipLine adventure
Price: 900 B 2.5 hours


Flying Fox is for those who want to exercise and the adventure of speed!

If they are not afraid of heights, you should try...

And if you are afraid of heights, should definitely do you...

Why do you say?

One of the is coolest face the fear and feel as Tarzan.

...You must balance the unique strings, bridges of rope, flying skateboards and upload in networks of rope!

Skate, rope bridges and Tarzan vines were the best. Networks of rope were not fun for me, especially if you're a smoker. I was a smoker at the time and had to use all my breath to balance on networks that maintain undulation.

Before you begin, you will get the suitable and safe equipment provided by the company. You may be divided into groups and each group has a supervisor who flies with you put in charge of tree tree.

This person will also explain how to use the equipment and how to use your balance. The strings are made of steel and are completely blocked around the trees.

So, don't worry!

And there are two tracks, blue and red. The blue is the easiest and is 4 meters in height, while red is more difficult and 12-14 meters above the ground.


 Koh Chang Thailand Flying Fox Koh Chang Thailand Flying Fox Bridge


Zipline adventure


You will have a great time, and there will be times when you feel relaxed and free. Only I screamed (of happiness) when I cruise in the air, as if I was sitting on a roller coaster!


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ZipLine adventure


Let me tell you about how I experienced it...


Some of the posts were very well and I felt that it was a secret agent.

If you have seen action movies where soldiers or assassins coming from his enemies, by using ropes them surprise from the air, will know what I mean.

It is simply amazing to plan and feel the fresh air of forest of the island of Ko Chang.

But I have to admit that some of the posts were afraid, especially where there is balance with a single string with a stick in his hands. The wooden stick is the only thing that can keep, so you have to do this right.

And I was always the last person because I am a coward and I used long time to finish the job. The red track, but at least chickened completed the blue track:-D

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Elephants in Thailand and Ko Chang Island | Elephant rides Thailand, elephant in Thailand

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Riding an elephant Ko Chang Island
 "elephants in Thailand - Ko Chang" was updated on January 30, 2011
The following information is subject to change
Ride the majestic animal of island Ko Chang?



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Beautiful elephant

Go riding with Chang Chutiman Tour of elephant!
Price: 900 B for two hours

Riding an elephant through the jungle of Koh Chang wild and beautiful. I love elephants and was impressed by how these animals are great, especially when you're sitting on them!

You can sit on the neck of the elephant and get brushed by branches of trees, while it is taking slow steps, but robust.

Its neck is more uncomfortable seating area is because you really feel the bone of the neck of the elephant between his legs.

The elephants at some point will leave by a pond where you can watch them shower through their logs...

Koh Chang Elephant shower
Elephants in Thailand and Ko Chang Island: elephant shower
Caution: Remember that the elephants in Thailand are in danger of extinction. There are only 3000-4000 elephants because their habitats are being destroyed.

Taking an elephant tour is helping "uploaded" to feed and care for these majestic animals.

But there is a fine line between a tour and humiliating elephants. Personally I am not fan of performances of elephant where they
do play and dress suits.
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Trying to link with the elephant

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elephants in Thailand and Ko Chang Island: elephant camp
One of the best things to do in Koh Chang is rent a bicycle (B 150-200 per day) and discover the falls in the forest of Koh Chang.

Few people explore the jungle, and do not see why.

It has intact and calm.

Similar, waterfall Khong Phlu.

If you are patient and can handle the long walk, you will find many refreshing groups where you can hide the Sun and relax.

Otherwise, there are many paths you can do for your account and some of the more unofficial. If the were beaten-path, I suggest that do so with a guide because this island is great! You don't want to miss. Best time to visit Khong Phlu?

It should be here in October and November to see the flow of heavy water. This is because the waterfalls in the area are dependent on rain water to fill the slopes...
How to get there: has to lead to Khlong Prao and Kai Bae beaches. You will find a road that leads to the Office of the Park sea and you have to pay 200 B in the entry.

There are 400 meters or 20 minutes walk along the stream to the waterfall.