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Ko Chang

     Ko Chang is in Trat Province, in The Eastern Thailand. Ko Chang is not heavily populated, but tourism has increased dramatically over the last few years. Ko Chang is being heavily developed. It seems like the government is trying to "develop" it from a backpackers' paradise to a top-level destination. Construction work is going on throughout the island, with basic huts torn down to make way for fancy resorts.
     Most accommodation is located on the western side of the island, where the sandy beaches are. On the eastern side of the island there are no sandy beaches and this side is far less touristy. There are some nice waterfalls.

How to get there
     Most ferries operate from Laem Ngop, Trat, which has three piers, of which two are currently operational. The Laem Ngop pier is approximately 700 metres west of Laem Ngop. The Centrepoint (Tha Centre Point) pier is located about 3.5 km north-west of Laem Ngop. These piers serve both vehicle and passenger ferries. Another vehicle ferry pier is located in Thammachat Bay, around 15 km west of Laem Ngop.