July 24th, 2008 admin
Location: East of the island near Thanmayom Pier and Koh Bhang National Park Ranger Unit (Thanmayom).
How to get there: From Dan Kao Pier, turn left to the east passing Ban Klong Nonsi, Hospital, Koh Chang Sub District Office to the National Park Ranger Unit (Thanmayom) Continue walking about 300 m to the water-fall.
Thanmayom is Koh Chang’s most important waterfall of the old historical stories starting in the reign of King Rama V. Thanmayom is King Rama V’s favorite waterfall having the king’s name carver on the stone at the third level as well as the carver name of King Rama VI on the stone at the first level.
Thammayom is the four level waterfall of striking beauty in winter. The first level is about 300 m from the entrance, the second level of the popular swimming area and the third and fourth level are quite difficult to reach. So the guide will be necessary for the trip.
Thanmayom Waterfall: has four levels with water falling all year long popular in tourism because of its beauty with historical records try the visit of Kong Rama V. who were pleased with this waterfall and had his royal monogram carved on the cliff nearby.
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July 23rd, 2008 admin
Location: At Ban Hua Chaek, douth og Koh Chang, about 2 km fron Ban Salakphet.
How to get there: Use the new laterite road near Koh Chang National Park Ranger Unit (Salakphet) about 2 km or by boat from Ban Bang Boa taking about 15 minutes. It is the well known beach with the length of more than 300 m, the owner of emerald colored sea, steep beach and coral reef’s area. Located at the tip of the beach on the right side is Wai Chaek Canal having the high sand pile rested at the meeting point of the streams flowing into the sea. Only one house is seen besides the coconut trees in very quiet atmosphere, the suitable place for the peace lover.
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July 23rd, 2008 admin
These two beaches, in the past, were accessible only by boat and rested among attracting natural environment. Now, since the road has been constructed to Beautiful Beach as well as some attracting beaches, a lot of tourists have increased. The road well later be extended from Yuthanavi Beach further to Ban Ao Luek at the cape tip which is the nearest area from Koh Bgam. (about 200 m)
Location: Southeast of Koh Chang, about 7 km from Ban Jek Bae.
How to get there: From Dan Kao Pier, turn right until reaching Salakkok Crossroad. Then drive alongthe asphalt road to Ban Jek Bae For 5.7 km. Turn left to the concrete road and drive about 6 km to Sai Yao Beach. This road will end at Yuthanavi Beach.
Had Sai Yao means “long beach” which looks really very long as its name especially during low tide with peaceful surroundings and shady coconut trees.
Yuthanavi Beach is the historical place of remembrance foe the bravery of Thai soldiers who died in the battle at Koh Chang for the sovereignty of Thailand. Yuthanavi is the beautiful sandy beach with some coral reef.
No accommodation provided. There is only one resort at Had Sai Yao Beach of not many facilities. It is better to stay at the nearby area and take one-day tour to Yuthanavi Beach.
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