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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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July 23rd, 2008 admin

Had Jek bae with an abundant mangrove in front, good for viewing sunset with a view of Koh Sai Khao nearby.

Location: Southeast of Koh Chang, about 5.7 km from Ban Salakkok
How to get there: From Dan Kao Pier, turn left to Ban Salakkok Crossroad. Go straight to Ban Salakkok and turn right at the next crossroad to the asphalt road leading to Ban Jek Bae. There is also 100 m laterite road to Karang Bay.

Ban Jek Bae is the village located at the end of the road to Ban Salakkok, the area of Salakphet Bay. The occupation of villagers here are mostly fishery, growing Para-rubber and coconut trees. The location at the end of the road with no sandy beach makes this area not favored by tourists. Nowadays since the road has been extended to Had Sai Yao and Yuthanavi Beach, Ban Jek Bae has turned to be the new tourist destination of the eastern Koh Bhang where newly opened resorts either luxurious resorts, bungalow styled resorts or camping area are located among peaceful atmosphere.

Jet Bae is the stone beach stretching towards the small Karang Beach of 20 m long beach and also the swimming area. The two beaches confront the sea at Salakphet Bay known as the very beautiful sunset viewpoint.

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