george Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 This is the Koh Chang Forum: Ko Chang (Thai: เกาะช้าง) is the second largest island of Thailand, located on the Thai east coast 310 km away from Bangkok near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The name means Elephant Island. It is a mountainous island with several waterfalls and rainforest. The island is part of the Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park. During World War II, Ko Chang was the scene of a naval battle between the Royal Thai Navy and a Vichy France squadron, in which the Thais were decisively beaten. Until the mid-1980s the infrastructure on the island was undeveloped, but tourism has increased significantly since then. The island now receives 655,000 visitors annually, about two thirds of them Thai. There are also beautiful resorts now popping up all over the island. The island forms a district (Amphoe) in the province of Trat. It was formed on April 30 1994, when it was split off from Laem Ngop district, at first being a minor district (King Amphoe)[1]. Following a decision of the Thai government on May 15 2007, all of the 81 minor districts were to be upgraded to full districts[2]. With the publishing in the Royal Gazette on August 24 the upgrade became official [3]. The district is subdivided into two subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 9 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and 2 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO). -- Source: Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredusn Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This is the Koh Chang Forum:`... At least the information will be a bit closer to Home; Chanthaburi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Dear members of Koh Chang, You got your own forum now. George, Is this to be a Koh Chang sub-forum only, or will it be the surrounding Environs too? Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) Dear members of Koh Chang, You got your own forum now. George, Is this to be a Koh Chang sub-forum only, or will it be the surrounding Environs too? Moss I read it as such: Koh Chang Forum Forum for Koh Chang and The Eastern Seaboard beyond Pattaya Edited January 12, 2008 by HarryHacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Dear members of Koh Chang, You got your own forum now. George, Is this to be a Koh Chang sub-forum only, or will it be the surrounding Environs too? Moss I read it as such: Koh Chang Forum Forum for Koh Chang and The Eastern Seaboard beyond Pattaya Hi Harry, I don't read that way, but I hope you are right, so in the absence of further info, I shall post and see if they get deleted. Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I read it as such: Koh Chang Forum Forum for Koh Chang and The Eastern Seaboard beyond Pattaya Hi Harry, I don't read that way, but I hope you are right, so in the absence of further info, I shall post and see if they get deleted. Moss Actually, that's what it says in the forum description on the main forum list page, Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I read it as such: Koh Chang Forum Forum for Koh Chang and The Eastern Seaboard beyond Pattaya Hi Harry, I don't read that way, but I hope you are right, so in the absence of further info, I shall post and see if they get deleted. Moss Actually, that's what it says in the forum description on the main forum list page, Moss I knew I should have checked out that page, I have been caught out before on those descriptions, so I should have known better Cheers Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am pleased to see a forum on Koh Chang...its my favourite island, I go at least once a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 In my opinion it's one of the most beautifull pieces of Thailand [allthough you have to search for nice spots more and more...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolasaab Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 In my opinion it's one of the most beautifull pieces of Thailand [allthough you have to search for nice spots more and more...] yes, i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaoDao Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Does anyone know how big the island [Koh Chang] is in square km? [Might be me but can't find any figures so quick!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Does anyone know how big the island [Koh Chang] is in square km? [Might be me but can't find any figures so quick!] 429 square kms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaoDao Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thnx for your fast reply!! Does anyone know how big the island [Koh Chang] is in square km? [Might be me but can't find any figures so quick!] 429 square kms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 cool! I just came back from there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Did your forum get amalgamated back into Eastern Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sessachief Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Given that I am going to have a look at East Pattaya, where is the best part of the Island to stay, for R&R, snorkelling and perhaps some easy sailing. I want to spend around 800 to 1200 BHT a night including breakfast. I hate mosquitos with a passion and will require good clean Air conditioned accommodation , in an area with enough good places to eat. So any suggestions? I hope to be travelling from Vietnam to Thailand up or down have not worked it out yet. so passing through Cambodia as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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