+++Koh Sai Khao+++

This is a small island situated within Ao Salak Petch (Salak Petch Bay). It was originally known as Koh Phrao because of the long lines of coconut trees on the island. Today, it is more commonly called Koh Sai Khao to reflect the abundance of fine white sand on the island. So abundant is the sand that a sand dune now extends to the sea and is particularly obvious during the low tide. Koh Sai Khao has a scenic view, clean clear seawater and serenity. A concrete pavement by the seaside allows a pleasant stroll. One side of the island has a concrete bridge which stretches out into the sea and serves as a pier and a great view point.

+++Koh Phrao+++

This is a small island situated within Ao Salak Petch (Salak Petch Bay). It was originally known as Koh Phrao because of the long lines of coconut trees on the island. Today, it is more commonly called Koh Sai Khao to reflect the abundance of fine white sand on the island. So abundant is the sand that a sand dune now extends to the sea and is particularly obvious during the low tide. Koh Sai Khao has a scenic view, clean clear seawater and serenity. A concrete pavement by the seaside allows a pleasant stroll. One side of the island has a concrete bridge which stretches out into the sea and serves as a pier and a great view point.

+++Koh Khlum+++

Koh Khlum has a historical significance as the battleground between the French and the Thai navies during the French colonization of Indochina. It was also a shelter for the Thai naval forces. Koh Khlum is an excellent dive site especially at Larn Hin area. You will find corals at Hin Look Bard and Hin Larp which are about 10-20 metres deep. It is also a great fishing spot with an abundance of larger fishes

+++Moo Koh Rang+++

To the west of Koh Maak (Ko Mak) is a group of 12 islands known as the Moo Koh Rang. Of these, Koh Rang Yai is the largest. It is covered with tropical virgin rainforests and boasts the longest and most beautiful beach in the area, the Had San Chao or San Chao Beach. The sand here is powdery white and the water crystal clear. Divers can enjoy its scenic underwater beauty up to 25 metres deep. Koh Rang Yai has a hilly terrain. Its only low-lying area is at the shores. Birds and reptiles are the main wildlife. Northwards from San Chao is Had Ao Cho or the Ao Cho Beach which is the site of a Marine National Park ranger unit. Here, the water is transparent and swimming is safe. Camping is allowed at a small fee and with the approval of the officer in charge but you have to prepare your own food. Water supply and toilets are available. In front of the ranger office is a bridge made by dropping rocks and stones into the sea. The bridge was built to help transport supplies from the International Red Cross Organization to Vietnamese refugees in the past. Further south of Koh Rang Yai is Koh Rang Lek which is the main freshwater supplier to the former. There is a bird's nest concession in Koh Rang Lek and it is also a major source of bat's dung, which is known to be great fertilizers. Lucky visitors may see sea-turtles laying eggs on Koh Rang Lek and other nearby islets as they are chosen as nesting grounds. The other well-known assets of Koh Rang Lek are its beautiful oval-shaped stones which have smooth textures. The islands of Koh Kra, Koh Thong Lang and Koh Thian on the northeast of Koh Rang Yai are great sites for skin diving. An array of varied corals and fishes abound. Of these islands, Koh Kra has the longest beach, although only 20 metres long. Swimming is not recommended here as the seabed is carpeted with corals. These three islands are only walking distances apart and the seawater is so shallow that it is possible to do so during low tide, but you should float with a life jacket or buoy to avoid stepping on some of the healthy corals. The last coral island you should not forget to visit is Koh Yak where you will virtually swim with fishes while you snorkel. However, Koh Yak is a rock island with no beach. It is off the shores of San Chao Beach.

+++Moo Koh Mai See+++

This is a group of islands southwest of Koh Chang (Ko Chang) with unspoiled nature most suitable for swimming and fishing. The islands are made up of mostly mountains and forest with some coconut groves around the fishing villages. Koh Mai See Yai has a splendid sandy beach along its bay on the east side. There is a pearl oyster farm by Mook Thai Company Limited at Koh Mai See Lek. You can visit the farm with the permission beforehand. Here, the sunset view point attracts many visitors.

+++Koh Mai Dang+++

A small island east of Koh Wai, Koh Mai Dang is peaceful and tranquil. Its white sandy beaches and unspoiled corals are the main attractions. It's a great place to fish and camp.

+++Koh Ngam+++

Koh Ngam is an enchanting island just a few hundred metres off the southern coast of Koh Chang (Ko Chang). It is a small island with a very narrow sand dune that forms a gorgeous contour holding the northeast and southwest section of the island together. The almost kidney-shaped island would look like 2 separate islands from afar. Besides holding the island in one piece the sand dune creates 2 crescent-shaped lagoons which are only 50 metres apart. The lagoons are excellent for swimming, snorkelling, diving or fishing. Corals and fishes are plenty. Occasionally, you may see dolphins in the area. For the more adventurous, a hike up the rocks to a 100 metre-high hill on the southwest side of the island is both challenging and rewarding. Ropes are provided to guide you. Over the hill is a white sand beach where you will also see plenty of decayed corals. The beach is an excellent viewpoint for the islands of Koh Wai, Koh Mak, Koh Laoya, Koh Kradad and Koh Chang. It is also a great place to watch the sunset. Koh Ngam is ideal for a family vacation. There is only one resort here, the Twin Island Resort, which offers only full board packages. Fresh-water ponds are found on the island. A waterfall flows across the island during the rainy season.

+++Ko Kut+++

A group of 24 islands south of Koh Chang (Ko Chang) was designated as Koh Kood sub-district in 1990. These include the main island of Koh Kood, 9 islands of Koh Maak (Ko Mak) and 12 islands of Koh Rang. Koh Kood sub-district has a very small population of less than 2,000. About 70% of the population is on Koh Kood (Ko Kut) while the rest live on Koh Maak. Almost all other islands are uninhabited. Fishing and agriculture are the main occupations. Situated 80 km southeast of the provincial capital of Trat, Koh Kood is the farthest island from the mainland. It is also the easternmost island of Thailand bordering Cambodia. With an area of 129 sq km, Koh Kood is the second largest island of the Koh Chang Marine National Park and the fourth largest in Thailand, after Koh Samui. It is supported by essential infrastructure, which includes a hospital, schools, police station, electricity (mainly for state-run facilities), water and telephone system. Fuel and solar energy are the main sources of electricity here. Most resorts generate their own electricity. The oldest village in Koh Kood (Ko Kut) is the Klong Mad Village where the people are of both Thai and Cambodian origins. These early dwellers had migrated from neighbouring Koh Kong since the turn of the 20th century during the French colonization of Indochina. Koh Kood has a mountainous terrain in the central region. About 70% of Koh Kood is covered by tropical rainforest. Development is scarce and mostly in coastal areas. Koh Kood boasts of scenic beauty, crystal clear sea, pristine beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and a very pure natural environment. The resorts tend to cater to the higher priced market and include boat transfers in their packages. For example, the Bai Kood Shambala Resort offers packages starting from 4,500 baht (about USD 110) per person up to 6,400 (about USD 160) baht depending on the room type which is inclusive of round-trip speed boat transfer, accommodation, 8 meals, beverage (Coffee, tea, drinking water, ice), snorkelling trip at Koh Rang and Klong Chao Waterfall, kayaking and accident insurance. For those who prefer outdoor living, tents sometimes are available. There are several other resorts, most of them on the west coast. Koh Kood is little known to foreigners. Most of the visitors are Thais who find it a paradise. Most resorts have a minimum requirement on number of guests per package, usually 10. However, if you do not have your own group, you can join the others to meet the minimum required. The west coast is lined with a series of pristine beaches, sparkling clear sea, captivating views and a great place to catch the magnificent sunset. Most of the best known beaches are along the bays. Noted fishing villages include Ban Klong Mad and Laem Hin Dan. The famed Klong Chao Waterfall is situated further inland between Ao Klong Chao and Ao Tapow. This is a fabulous waterfall with a large pool at its front. A 20-minute boat ride from the Klong Chao Bay plus a short hike leads to the fall. Alternatively, you can hike up the 4 km trail. Klong Chao Waterfall was once visited by King Mongkut (King Rama VI) and was given the royal name 'Anamkok Waterfall' in commemoration to Ong Chiang Lue, a Vietnamese king taking refugee in the Kingdom of Thailand during the reign of King Rama I in the late 18th century. Two of the most beautiful islands closest to the shores of Koh Kood (Ko Kut) are Koh Mai Si Lek and Koh Raet. Both are small islands of coconut trees, fine beaches, healthy corals and excellent sunset viewpoints.

+++Koh Kood+++

A group of 24 islands south of Koh Chang (Ko Chang) was designated as Koh Kood sub-district in 1990. These include the main island of Koh Kood, 9 islands of Koh Maak (Ko Mak) and 12 islands of Koh Rang. Koh Kood sub-district has a very small population of less than 2,000. About 70% of the population is on Koh Kood (Ko Kut) while the rest live on Koh Maak. Almost all other islands are uninhabited. Fishing and agriculture are the main occupations. Situated 80 km southeast of the provincial capital of Trat, Koh Kood is the farthest island from the mainland. It is also the easternmost island of Thailand bordering Cambodia. With an area of 129 sq km, Koh Kood is the second largest island of the Koh Chang Marine National Park and the fourth largest in Thailand, after Koh Samui. It is supported by essential infrastructure, which includes a hospital, schools, police station, electricity (mainly for state-run facilities), water and telephone system. Fuel and solar energy are the main sources of electricity here. Most resorts generate their own electricity. The oldest village in Koh Kood (Ko Kut) is the Klong Mad Village where the people are of both Thai and Cambodian origins. These early dwellers had migrated from neighbouring Koh Kong since the turn of the 20th century during the French colonization of Indochina. Koh Kood has a mountainous terrain in the central region. About 70% of Koh Kood is covered by tropical rainforest. Development is scarce and mostly in coastal areas. Koh Kood boasts of scenic beauty, crystal clear sea, pristine beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and a very pure natural environment. The resorts tend to cater to the higher priced market and include boat transfers in their packages. For example, the Bai Kood Shambala Resort offers packages starting from 4,500 baht (about USD 110) per person up to 6,400 (about USD 160) baht depending on the room type which is inclusive of round-trip speed boat transfer, accommodation, 8 meals, beverage (Coffee, tea, drinking water, ice), snorkelling trip at Koh Rang and Klong Chao Waterfall, kayaking and accident insurance. For those who prefer outdoor living, tents sometimes are available. There are several other resorts, most of them on the west coast. Koh Kood is little known to foreigners. Most of the visitors are Thais who find it a paradise. Most resorts have a minimum requirement on number of guests per package, usually 10. However, if you do not have your own group, you can join the others to meet the minimum required. The west coast is lined with a series of pristine beaches, sparkling clear sea, captivating views and a great place to catch the magnificent sunset. Most of the best known beaches are along the bays. Noted fishing villages include Ban Klong Mad and Laem Hin Dan. The famed Klong Chao Waterfall is situated further inland between Ao Klong Chao and Ao Tapow. This is a fabulous waterfall with a large pool at its front. A 20-minute boat ride from the Klong Chao Bay plus a short hike leads to the fall. Alternatively, you can hike up the 4 km trail. Klong Chao Waterfall was once visited by King Mongkut (King Rama VI) and was given the royal name 'Anamkok Waterfall' in commemoration to Ong Chiang Lue, a Vietnamese king taking refugee in the Kingdom of Thailand during the reign of King Rama I in the late 18th century. Two of the most beautiful islands closest to the shores of Koh Kood (Ko Kut) are Koh Mai Si Lek and Koh Raet. Both are small islands of coconut trees, fine beaches, healthy corals and excellent sunset viewpoints.

+++Koh Samui+++

Koh Samui...Has a nice ring to it doesn't it? Koh Samui (occasionally spelled Ko Samui) is an island of natural beauty and charm, a place where you can have your holiday anyway you like it, kicked back and relaxed or active and fast paced. Beautiful white sand beaches, clean, clear warm water; lush tropical gardens and gentle ocean breezes await you at this ideal holiday destination. If you love the beach, this is the place for you! If you need a hotel room or prefer a resort setting, you have come to the right place. Whatever you chose for accommodation, we have them on-line in a variety of different locations, at a variety of different prices. Koh Samui weather is almost always beautiful. Blue-sky days and a nice ocean breeze are the norm. For the purists, late December to the end of March is the ideal tropical island weather experience. Some like it hot! If so, April to June is the time to really bake. Some like it wet! Try mid-October to early December. Getting here is easy - just a short 80 minute flight from Bangkok, but literally a world away from the action packed streets of the capital city.

+++Koh Tao+++

Imagine a small tropical island with incredible snorkelling and scuba diving, a rich jungle in the centre and surrounded by remarkably quiet, palm tree laced beaches. You're imagining Koh Tao, a small island off the southern coast of Thailand not far from the better known (but more crowded) Koh Samui.

++Koh Chang++

Rural folks are always enticed by the bright lights of a big city. In the same way that nature, and all things related, works its magic for urban people. Bangkok is on a location which can be near to various places known for their natural riches. This opens a vast opportunity for its huge population to spend more time amongst nature. Some are reachable within 2-hour drive from the city, making them more familiar and thus, monotonous to the frequent visitor. But then, there are plenty of other places farther ahead that are often overlooked, waiting to be discovered…Located in the eastern part of Thailand, Koh Chang (Ko Chang) is close to the border of Cambodia. Around 85 percent of Koh Chang (Ko Chang), along with 50 smaller islands, is part of the Koh Chang (Ko Chang) Marine National Park. Clear waters of various blue shades surround the island while a terrain of high peaks and steep cliffs provide magnificent scenic points. In a matter of years, Koh Chang (Ko Chang) has undergone a huge change. Back then, only the simplest accommodation was offered. But now, Koh Chang (Ko Chang) is a boom town where the range has extended from economically priced bungalows to luxury resorts. To maintain the landscape of Koh Chang (Ko Chang) as unspoiled possible, a law has been enforced to limit the height of buildings on the island at 3 storeys. Water treatment system is required for new construction projects whereas island residents are discouraged for cutting down trees.In 2003, Koh Chang (Ko Chang) was able to get a special status that meant less bureaucratic management while the government would finance infrastructure like waste water treatment facilities, garbage treatment sites and piers. While it is a place that faces more rapid growth, the community tries its best to maintain an ecologically sound environment.Majority of the resorts in Koh Chang (Ko Chang) are thatched roof bungalows sitting on spacious land and long beaches. At the same time, plush hotels and resorts providing luxury services with modern architecture and amenities are fast becoming more numerous.The beaches of Koh Chang (Ko Chang) are like characters from a fiction story which have their own trait. The most notable, White Sand Beach, is where most people get together. Restaurants, resorts, bars and pubs scatter the area making it the place to go to for nighttime entertainment. Klong Prao Beach (Had Khlong Prao) is distinct because of its more serene environment. Good for those who seek a calm and quiet vacation. The most popular area for those on a tight budget is Kai Bae Beach. Many backpacker-type accommodation are strewn on the area, but are nevertheless of good quality.Fishing villages, such as Bang Bao and Salak Phet, incorporate visitors into their daily scene. Homes are built on stilts that sit on the waters and the village itself has a pier that serves as a gateway to satellite islands. Accommodation and small restaurants along the water take effort to blend in smoothly with the local lifestyle.While the western side of the island has undergone a transformation, the eastern side prefers to retain its traditional face, wherein fruit trees and orchard plantation are generally seen.In order to get around the island, there are pick up trucks called songtaew that have drop off points on the sole main road. Motorbikes and cars are also available for rent for those who would opt to get on the wheel by themselves.A wide variety of activities are available on the island. A boat trip to smaller satellite islands of the national park is the most common way of spending free time. The beach is only one of the many places to take a dip into. Trek into the interior of the island, and take a plunge in the cool waterfalls. Aside from getting a tan and a massage, a tattoo is just one of the several things that you can take home with you as a souvenir of your vacation.

Travel in Thailanddddd

.......Most visitors arrive through Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport which is connected by daily flights to Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Flights, from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Hong Kong, land on a regular basis at Chiangmai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Hat Yai. Charter flights sometimes land in Bangkok, Phuket, and at U-Taphao for Pattaya. Regular rail services link Singapore and Bangkok intermediary stops include Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth, Penang and major southern Thai towns. Overland entry to Thailand is restricted to three road crossings on the Thai- Malaysian border, and the bridge spanning the Mekong River between Laos and Thailand at Nong Kai. There are no regular steamship connection with Thailand. Cargo ships calling at Bangkok's Khlong Toei port sometimes have passenger cabin facilities. Cruise ships, such as Cunard's Queen Elizabeth II, periodically visit Pattaya.