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Koh Chang (Si Chang)

Ko Chang is an amphoe (district) in Trat province, Thailand. It is on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern coast, 300 km (190 mi) from Bangkok, near the border with Cambodia.

Type Island

Why go

  • District in Trat, Thailand.
  • Served by Koh Kong Airport (KKZ).

History

Ko Chang is an amphoe (district) in Trat province, Thailand. It is on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern coast, 300 km (190 mi) from Bangkok, near the border with Cambodia.

Restaurants & places to go

Thai, Restaurant · Cooking School & Restaurant Opening hours: Mo 12:00-22:00; Tu off; We-Su 12:00-22:00 · 48/7, Ko Chang, 23170 · kati-culinary.com
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International, Restaurant · русская, украинская, татарская кухня
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Cafe · Happy hour 7-8 p.m. Cafe, tattoo, art, silver jewelry Opening hours: Tu-Su 15:00-24:00, Mo off
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Restaurant · Fish food
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00; We off · 15/9, 23170 · facebook.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating
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Noodle, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
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Seafood, Thai, Asian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 34, 23170
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Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 7 ซอยสำราญราษฎร์, 23170
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American, Burger, Chicken, Diner, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Restaurant · American/Burger restaurant · burgerhouse.kohchang
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German, Cafe · German cafe · faulis-cottage.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00 - 20:00
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Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Klong Prao Beach, Ko Chang, 23170
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Asian, Steak House, Sandwich, Thai, Fish, Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: vegan options · Kai Bae Walking Street
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Breakfast, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Western, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, air conditioning
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access
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Russian, Thai, Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Burger, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, International, Wings, Western, Restaurant · Burger/Sandwich restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Tapas, Asian, Fast Food · Tapas/Asian fast food
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Thai, Coffee, Western, Restaurant · Thai/Coffee restaurant · happyturtlekohchang.com
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Cafe · coffee&veggie food. close 16 august-15 october. open at 16 october-15 august. no pets · Kai Bae Walking Street
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-22:00 · 50/18 Moo 4, Haad Kai Bae, 23170
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:00 · 15945 Kai Bae Walking Street
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Noodle, Thai, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 40/11 Kai Bae Road, kohchang, 23170
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American, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
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German, Restaurant · German restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 30/70
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Asian, Coffee Shop, Fish, Fish And Chips, Ice Cream, International, Italian, Noodle, Pasta, Pizza, Seafood, Sushi, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su…
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Thai, Restaurant · Breakfast/Coffee Shop restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Burger, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Burger/Pizza restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Thai, Seafood, Fish, Asian, Restaurant · Thai/Seafood restaurant · 19/8 Rural Rd · m.facebook.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
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175 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Trat Airport (TDX) 24 km to the centre
Laem Ngop, 23, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Bangkok Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bangkok (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Bangkok Airways PG (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bangkok

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Koh Kong Airport (KKZ) 88 km to the centre
Krong Khemara Phoumin, 9, KH — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Koh Mai Si Airport 44 km to the centre
Ko Kut, 23, TH
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kai Bae Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tan Mayom Pier
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tha Sapparot Pier
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Outdoor
Koh Maphrao Nok Pier
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Laem Ngop Pier
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ao Thammachat Car Ferry Pier
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ko Wai Speedboat
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ko Chang Speedboat
Ferry route · Siam Resorts Group
Outdoor
Ferry Koh Chang
Ferry route
Outdoor
Panan Speedboat
Ferry route · Panan Express
Outdoor
Lelawadee Speedboat
Ferry route · Lelawadee
Outdoor
Speedboat
Ferry route
Outdoor
Wooden Boat
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where to stay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGt2FTxnsqM · 117 หาดคลองเจ้า Ko Kut District, Trat 23000 · highseasonresort.com
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Mu Ko Chang, Klong prao, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · anchor-jungle-paradise.lovable.app
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Klong Phao Beach, Tambon Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · ihg.com
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38/14 M, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat, Thailand · jungleview-kohchang.com
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373R+FF3, 8/15 Klong Prao Beach Klong Prao, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · kohchang.santhiya.com
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19, 19, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · gajapuri.com
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10 16, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Chang Wat Trat 23170, Thailand · sites.google.com
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1 1, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · kckohchang.com
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21 1, Tambon Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · klongpraobeachresort.com
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39, 39/4 Moo 4, Bann Klong Prao 4, Koh Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · kohchangparadise.com
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29 Moo 1, Baan Klong Takien Salek Kok, Ko Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand · privacyresortkohchang.top
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55 หาดคลองพร้าว Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · thesplashkohchang.com
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26, 3 Klong Prao beach, Tambon Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
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24 1 1 หาดคลองพร้าว Ko Chang District, Chang Wat Trat 23170, Thailand · thedewakohchang.com
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6/5/1, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand · awakohchang.com
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19 2, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · aanaresort.com
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หาดไก่แบ้ 1 50 Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · coralresort.asia
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98/8/4 Moo 4 Kai Bae Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · paradisebungalows.net
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34/2 3, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · vaynakohchang.com
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kai bae beach, ko chang 23170, Thailand Thailand · thewhiteknot.com
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Kai Bae Beach 38/4 Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · kccbresort.com
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10 7, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · theretreatkohchang.com
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19/21 Moo 4, Kai Bae Beach Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · thechillresort.com
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19 9, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand · annikakohchang.com
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30/ 67 M4 Klong Prao Beach, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand
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19, Riva Boutique Resort, 24, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand
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8/28 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand
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99 999 Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Koh Kong Airport (KKZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kai Bae Pier, 5.8 km); routes include Ko Wai Speedboat, Ko Chang Speedboat, Ferry Koh Chang.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Chang (Si Chang). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Tours & experiences