August 2nd, 2008 admin
Location: South of Koh Chang at Salakphet Bay, about 2 km from Ban Saoakphet.
How to get there: The last village along the east of Koh Chang from the left of Dan Kao Pier. Drive along the road to Ban Salakphet to the end of the road at Ban Rong Than.
The small village that used to be the fertile mangrove forests. Chinese and Vietnamese people migrated to stay here and make the charcoal as their occupation. At present, only some places of charcoal making are seen which was the source of the name “Ban Rong Than”. Villagers are mostly fishermen living in the houses of wooden pillars stretching to the sea. The temple called Wat Rong Than is located on the hill behind the village. From the hill, you will see panorama of Salakphet Bay.
No swimming area and no beach. Only homestay houses and some local residences with restaurants and boat service are found. Contact for information at the followings:Salakphet Seafood & Resort
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August 1st, 2008 admin
Location: South of Koh Chang at Salakphet Bay, about 27 km from Dan Kao Pier.
How to get there: Turn left from Dan Kao Pier to Ban Salakphet Crossroad and turn right for 8 km to Trat Market , walk to Wat Klang, the temple near the intersection where you can take the mini-bus service to Ban Salakphet. The bus will leave at 10.00, 13.00 and 15.00 hr, the fare including the ferryboat service is 50 baht each. The mini-bus will board the ferryboat at Center Point Pier, reach Koh Chang at the way back the bus will leave Ban Rong Than at 05.00, 07.00, 11.00 and 13.00 hr to Trat Charging 50 baht per person.
Salakphet Bay is the large bay of semicircle shape with high mountains as the block of wind. It is consequently the safe area of no storm where fishermen like to park their boats. This village was so-called the Texas of Koh Chang due to many boats floating at the area and many fishermen. Although Ban Salakphet is now the quiet place, It is still charming having a lot of elevated houses on the pillars stretching to the sea with wooden bridges between each house as the piers. The sunrise scenery here is very fantastic. The beach has no swimming area but has Loh Laoya, Koh Wai and Koh Mai Si.
Koh Chang’s highest mountain peak is located at Ban Slakphet called Salakphet Mountain Peak. If you plan to reach the peak, contact for the guide at the National Park Ranger Unit (Salakphet). The trek to Klong and khiriphet Waterfall starts from this
Ban Rim Nam at Salakpetch Bay being popular among Thai tourists because not only the homestay style that allows them to experience the local ways of life, they can also visit the islands nearby such as Koh Wai, Ngam or Mu Koh Rang at low cost.
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July 31st, 2008 admin
Location: Southeast of Koh chang, about 19 km from Dan Kao Pier.
How to get there: From Dan Kao Pier, turn left along the asphalt road to Ban Salakkok Crossroad (19 km). Turn left to Salakkok Temple and turn left at the next crossroad for one km to Ban Salakkok at the estuary. Ban Salakkok is nowadays, the quiet village with interesting historical places: Watchakhama Cotchathawip Temple or Salakkok Temple, the temple visited by King Rama V. He was asked to place his feet on the location which later was the construction site of Salakkok Temple.
Villagers still lead their local lifestyle as fishermen, growing Para rubber, coconut trees, selling food and appliances. There are also a school and pier where you will find fresh seafood. The area is also very fertile with mangrove forest that is very interesting to visit.
One day tour is suitable since the village has only one resort and no homestay house at the present time. It is better to stay at Salakphet or Jek Bae Village nearby. The boat tour to the mangrove forests is arranged at the cost of 300 baht (chartered boat). You can contact the villagers at Salakkok Bay.
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