Offshore Islands

Mu Koh Chang Islands National Park covers the Chang island and other smaller isles within Trat territorial waters. All these site are lovely and pleasant and some are coral habiat.

Koh Chang , the largest among the 52 islands of Trat, is also the second largest of the country after Phuket. Covering an area 429 square kilometers, it features fine beaches, coral ranges and plentiful marine life. It is also rich in natural resources such as hills, forests and streams, the latter an important fresh-water source. They also create several beautiful waterfalls. Fruit orchards dot the island.

Most of the scenic beaches and bays are on the west side spreading from the north to the south. They include Ao Khlong Son, Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. A road cuts through the western shore all the way almost to Hat Kai Bae. From here is a nature trail through Ao Bai Lan and Ao Kruat meandering thrugh wet forestland ot Ban Bang Bao, a fishing community on the foot of the hill in the south.

To the east are Ao Sapparot, where a ferry landing is situated and Ao Salak Khok. Along the eastern shoreline is also a road cutting through to Ao Salak Phet , a community and a boat pier in the south of the island. However, roads on Koh Chang are earthen and some sections go up and sown steep hills. Care shoule be exercised while driving.

Coral range worth viewing are at Ao Khlong Son near Koh Chang Noi and around islands south of Koh Chang.

On Koh Chang itself are several waterfalls with reasonable access. They include the klong Plu waterfalls, 3 kilometres from Ao Klong Prao and a further 20 minutes on foot ; the park headquarter; and Khiriphet and Klong Nueng falls, which are about 3 kilometres from Ban Salakphet

Facilities on Koh Chang include mainly bungalow-type accommodations on most beaches. There are also bicycles and boats for rent.

Several smaller isles south of Koh Chang with scenic beaches coral ranges and accommodations. They include Koh Wai, Koh Lao Ya and Koh Kradat. Noted for both deep-water and shallow-water corals are Ko Kra group and Koh Rang which are to the west of Koh Mak

Koh Mak is a large island south of Koh Chang. It is blessed with several beautiful bays and beaches. Nearby are coral ranges still in perfect condition. The islanders make their living by growing rubber and coconut trees. The best time to visit is November-late April. There are a number of accommodation facilities. A passenger boat departs Laem Ngop daily at 3 pm and returns from Koh Mak at 8.30 am . Traveling time is 3 ? hours.

Second in size to Koh Chang, Koh Kood is located in the southern-most point in Trat territorial waters. A speed-boatneeds only one hour to reach the island whose inhabitants are growers of rubber, coconut and other fruit-yielding plants, as well as fishermen. With scenic beaches shaded by rows of pines and coconut trees, mostly to the west of the island, it also is blessed with rich mangroves. Another tourist spot on the island is Namtok Klong Chao where King rama VI once made a visit in 1911 and granted a name “Anamkok”. Many resorts are available on the island.

Usually package tours are offered including accommodations(on Ko Kut, Ko Lao Ya and Koh Ngam) as well as return fares. Those wishing to charter a boat can contact the Laem Ngop landing or make advance enquiry at the center Point Pier.

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