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KOH CHANG'S BEACHES

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White Sand Beach (Had Sai Khao) Description: A long strip of powdery sand that slopes gently into the sea. Casuarinas and palm trees line the beach while forested hills lurk in the background. During low tide, the beachfront becomes much wider and consequently attracts lots of beachgoers. The northern end is sandy and quiet, while the southern end has plenty of stones.          Commercial Features: The busiest area of Koh Chang, where a wide variety of accommodation ranges from the basic thatched-roof huts to the upmarket units with air conditioning, hot water and TV.  The main road features numerous shops, bars, pubs  and restaurants, tour operators, vehicle rentals, mini-marts and a police kiosk. Many of the commercial banks offer mobile currency exchanges, which are scattered around the island.          Why Go There: White Sand Beach is the hub of many activities, where people like to take a stroll while watching the sunset. Various sport activities, such as football, volleyball and Frisbee games, regularly take place along the beach. Caution: Be cautious when swimming since the currents can be strong especially during the green season (May-Oct) as there is no lifeguard on duty.

Laem Chaichet Location: Sits between White Sand and Klong Prao beaches. Description: The area has a small cape with a rocky curve that rounds into a secluded bay, thus very peaceful. The bay has a wide sandy beach. Commercial Features: Only a handful of bungalows exist on this stretch of land, making the beach less crowded than other beaches.  Why Go There: An ideal spot for onshore fishing and sunset watching. Villagers can be seen collecting tiny shrimps, which are the crucial ingredient for the famous Koh Chang shrimp paste. Klong Prao Beach Location: Klong Prao Beach starts where the gently-curved Laem Chaichet ends. Description: Coconut trees line the beach and the northern end has a beautiful rocky landscape. Commercial Features: Resort development has grown rapidly, although the beach itself does not get too crowded. Why Go There: Be attracted by the blue marine waters and the beautiful backdrop of deep green mountains. Kai Bae Beach Location: The last major beach on the west coast. Description: It has a sandy beach with many palm trees providing plenty of shade. Commercial Features: Once a sleepy area, Kai Bae has become developed with the emergence of upscale resorts. At Kai Bae Village, there are a few small shops, supermarkets, restaurants and internet cafes. Dive shops provide rental services for boats, canoes, sea kayaks and diving gears to explore the sea and islands. Dive trips are also available during dry season (Nov-Apr). Why Go There: At low tide, you can actually walk chest-deep to Koh Man Nai from the beach. Another great location to watch the spectacular sunset.

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