Is Koh Chang safe?

Koh Chang is a very safe at night, so long as you use your common sense. No worries.

How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Koh Chang? Top rated Bangkok to Koh Chang taxi service (and Koh Kood, Koh Mak)

Then, Are there sharks in Koh Chang? Koh Chang houses a whole boatload of diverse marine species, from tiny macro critters, all the way up to the big stuff, such as barracuda and sharks.

How much is a taxi from Pattaya to Koh Chang? Taxi From Pattaya To Koh Chang

Taking a private taxi or mini bus from your hotel or place of residence in Pattaya to the Koh Chang ferry terminals will cost between 2,500 to 3,500 baht for a car carrying 3 passengers, and between 3,500 and 4,500 baht for a mini bus, depending who you book with.

FAQ

What is Koh Chang popular for?

The island is famous for its great diving and snorkelling spots, making Koh Chang one of the popular dive destinations in Thailand. There are also the bounties of nature found on the island, like the majestic and beautiful waterfalls in several parts of the island.

Can you fly from Bangkok to Koh Chang? With four daily flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, getting to Koh Chang has never been easier. Flights depart at 08.30, 11.40, 14:40 and 17.05 and take exactly 1 hour. Bangkok Airways operate the flights and tickets can be booked via their website.

How do I get to Koh Si Chang from Bangkok? The 100 km trip from Bangkok to the pier is very easy to arrange and will take approximately 1 hour and thirty minutes, along either the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway or the Bangna-Trad Expressway. From Koh Loi Pier, catch the ferry to Koh Sichang.

What is the closest island to Bangkok? Koh Si Chang, or Sichang, is the nearest island to Bangkok. It gets its fair share of local and foreign visitors who mostly make the day trip or weekend outing from Bangkok or nearby Pattaya.

Do you get great whites in Thailand?

The short answer is: no, there are no great white sharks in Thailand.

How many shark attacks have there been in Thailand? According to the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History, there have been four confirmed unprovoked shark attacks in Thailand from 1580 to the present.

When can you see whale sharks in Thailand?

Best Time to See Whalesharks in Thailand

There are normally most whale shark sightings in April and during February/March if you’re lucky. Most of these are at Richelieu Rock, on the schedule of most Similan Islands Liveaboards. Apart from whale sharks, the last few seasons have been very good for Manta Rays.

Can you get a ferry from Pattaya to Koh Chang? The best and fast way how to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang is to travel by van and ferry/boat via Thammachat pier. Travel by van from Pattaya to Ao Thammachat pier takes about 3-4 hours and travel by ferry from Ao Thammachat pier to Koh Chang pier takes about 30 minutes. Join tickets cost about $26-30/pp.

Can you drive a car to Koh Chang?

Getting to Koh Chang by Car. Thailand has bilingual road signs on virtually all roads. They are usually pretty easy to follow and driving to Koh Chang from Bangkok by either your own vehicle or by rental car is straightforward. Most of the drive is on either six lane motorway or four lane dual carriageway.

How do you get to Koh Chang Thailand?

The best and most popular way is to catch the #999 bus from Ekamai (Eastern) Bus Terminal to the two piers at Laem Ngop, where you can then proceed to catch the ferry over to Koh Chang. The times for departure are 07.45 & 09.00 everyday and the journey takes between 5 – 6 hours, depending on traffic.

How do you get around Koh Chang? The only public transport that is available are the white, shared pick up trucks ( songtaews) which provide the only type of public transport on Koh Chang. As soon as you get off the ferry the drivers will herd you onto them, packing as many passengers as possible into the back and piling luggage onto the roof.

Why is it called Koh Chang? Koh Chang, which means ‘Elephant Island’ is named after it’s elephant head shape. The island is part of the protected ‘Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park’.

Can you drive around Koh Chang?

The main road on Koh Chang is mostly constructed from concrete and almost circles the whole island. There are plans to complete the circuit in the near future so that you will then be able to drive all the way round, without the need to double back on yourself. The roads vary in condition.

How long is the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Chang? The Bangkok Koh Chang ferry route connects Thailand with Thailand. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 9 hours.

How do you get to Koh Chang from UK?

There is no direct connection from London to Koh Chang Resort, Ko Chang. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the walk to London Heathrow airport, fly to Trat, take the drive to Ao Thammachat Pier, take the car ferry to Ko Chang, then take the drive to Koh Chang Resort, Ko Chang.

How do you get from Koh kog to Koh Chang? So, the only way to get to Koh Chang is to take a ferry from Koh Kood to the mainland and then hop another one from the mainland to Koh Chang. This involves taking a ferry from Ao Salad Pier in Koh Kood to the Laem Sok pier, in the mainland, 20 mins from Trat town.

How do you get from Koh Sichang to Pattaya?

To go to Koh Sichang ? To go to Koh Sichang you have necessarily to go to Si Racha (buses from Bangkok to Pattaya can drop you at Si Racha) and take the boat at Koh Loi pier. The crossing takes 45 minutes and costs 50 baht. There is a boat every two hours on weekdays and every hour on weekends and holidays.

How do you get to khram Yai Island? One of the most popular ways to reach Koh Khram Yai is by chartering a speedboat from Pattaya City with Islander, which will take around 1h to reach.