MENU
Payment Method
April / May 2009

The weather has been up and down with a lot of sun, but also daily rain. The ocean is still calm and perfect for snorkeling and diving at the surrounding islands.



New on Koh Chang:
New sea kayaking company has open on Koh Chang with 2 guided tours. Link: http://www.kayakchang.com/
YouTube Preview Image

Koh Chang General:

April was still busy with many Thai groups visiting the island doing the public holidays and specially the Thai New Year (songkran festival) was a very busy period on the island. But after the schools open again around start/mid May the island has been very quiet and beaches as White Sand Beach and Klong prao Beach is nearly empty and perfect now for people seeking peace and quietness as the weather is still perfect with sun and calm ocean.


On 19-May 2009 the Fourth annual Underwater Cleanup was held at Bang Bao Pier in the south end of Koh Chang. Several dive company and locals joined the event to help clean up the ocean south of Koh Chang in the National Marine Park.


News: White Sand Beach:

A new jewellery shop has open in White Sand Beach just nest to Chester’s Grill by the name Expert Gems.


Just a little outside White Sand Beach in the south end a new hotel has open in beginning of May be the name Keereele Koh Chang Hotel.

News: Klong Prao Beach:
In the north end of Klong Prao Beach at the Chai Chet Resort there is now a FREE trekking tour, which the clients can enjoy by them selves.

The walk is around 30-40 minutes with great view on the ocean and can be enjoyed by everyone.

The VJ Plaza that burned down in December 2008 is now nearly rebuild and soon shops will open again.

News: Kai Bae Beach:
New restaurant / pub has open down in Kai Bae by the name Blues Cha Cha. The owners are the same as the famous Sabay Bar on White Sand Beach and the Blues Cha Cha will offer live music and good food. Kai Bae area has grown the last few years with new resorts such as Gaja Puri Resort, The Dewa Resort and The Chill Koh Chang.

News: Southern islands:
A new 4 star resort has open on Koh Mak island called Cinnamon Art Resort. The resort is located in the north east of Koh Mak with very nice rooms.

Please visit Cinnamon Art Resort website here: http://www.cinnamonartresort.com/