Koh Chang

Welcome to Koh Chang!  Koh Chang is the second largest island of Thailand (the largest in the Koh Chang archipelago), located on the Thai east coast 310 km from Bangkok near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand.

The name means Elephant Island. Ko Chang was named for the elephant shape of its headland, although elephants are not indigenous to the island. At present, there are eight villages in total. It is a mountainous island and Khao Salak Phet is the highest peak of all at 744 metres. The island is known for several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs and rainforests. The island has an area of approximately 217 square kilometers.