TH · Trat · 12.10°N 102.35°E

ko chang

Jungle-covered island with waterfall hikes and a string of west-coast beaches.

Best time
November to April is dry and sunny. May to October is very wet, with rough seas, and some places close.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Bangkok (about 2 hours), then about 5 hours by road to the ferry piers near Trat, and a car ferry of about 30–45 minutes. Or take a domestic flight from Bangkok to Trat, about an hour, and go on from there.
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Dear group chat,Jungle-covered island with waterfall hikes and a string of west-coast beaches.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKo ChangTH, Trat
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≈ 999 km from KL, as the crow flies
Ko Chang Island, Thailand, part of an archipelago of 50+ islands.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Thailand's third-largest island, close to the Cambodian border in Trat province. It's mostly hilly jungle, with waterfalls inland and a string of beaches along the west coast, and it feels less built-up than Samui or Phuket.

Makan

  1. Seafood at Bang BaoPick your fish, crab or prawns at the restaurants along the pier.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. White Sand BeachThe longest and busiest beach, with plenty of places to eat.Map ↗
  2. Klong Prao and Kai BaeQuieter beaches further south, good for families.Map ↗
  3. Bang BaoA fishing village on a long pier, now lined with seafood restaurants and shops.Map ↗
  4. Klong Plu WaterfallA short jungle walk to a waterfall with a pool you can swim in.Map ↗
  5. Snorkelling tripsBoats run to the small islands to the south for clearer water and reefs.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The island's roads are steep with sharp bends. Only ride a scooter if you're experienced.
  • Some beaches get strong currents in the wet season, so check the flags before swimming.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.