Where is Chang

It's easy to see where Ko Chang Island is. Open up any network map and you'll see that near Trat province, almost off the coast, lies a not insignificant island. It is indeed one of the largest islands in Thailand. The word "chang" translates to "elephant" in Thai.

The territory of Chang is set aside as a separate amphae (a territorial unit smaller than a province). In addition, Ko Chang includes the small islets that are nearby. The population of Chang is quite small, here all year round live no more than five thousand residents. All of them are mainly engaged in the tourist business.

The island is about 400 kilometers from Bangkok, on the border with Cambodia, and belongs to the Mu-Ko-Chang National Marine Park. There are no cities, or even large settlements, but a few dozen small hotels and good tourist infrastructure create a great climate for tourists.

As a tourist center, Chang was founded only recently, but for several years now it has been attracting visitors from all over the world. The currency of Ko Chang is baht, or THB. The size of Ko Chang is only about 30 kilometers long and 18 kilometers wide.