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Trat - The Klong Yai district is the sole supplier of cooking gas to Cambodia’s Koh Kong province which is a tourist and gambling attraction. Klong Son Beach - The Thai International Law Consultants office is conveniently located at the Klong Son village - For those driving themselves around the island, the Klong Son village has a Shell gas station as well. White Sand Beach - For a sudden urge to check finances, there are Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located along the main road. Moreover, the sub-branch of Krung Sri Ayudhaya Bank is located nearby the Cookies Hotel and the Krung Thai Bank is nearby the Chang Buri Resort and Spa - More Internet cafes are sprouting here and there along the main road. - The beach’s main road has food kiosks selling a wide variety of delicious street foods. - Get lost in several shops selling cool stuff such as decorative house items, handmade accessories and souvenirs including salons and tailor shops. - The line of beer bars along the same road now has an extension of small food shops. - There is a Viewpoint just before your vehicle takes the curve down to the White Sand Beach. - For your optical needs, this area is also the place to go to. - There is a shop at the White Sand Plaza that sells an extensive collection of second- hand books and magazines. - Pharmacies also scatter along the main road for medicine emergencies. - Bangkok Airways ticketing office is located at the roadside just ahead the White Sand Plaza. - The walkways to the public access beach are located beside the 7/11 shop, and beside the Ban Thai Resort. Laem Chaichet - For heavy shopping needs, visit V Mart at Chai Chet Plaza, the biggest grocery mart on the island. - The Laem Chai Chet is the best place to view the sunset, and also serves as a fishing spot. Klong Prao Beach       - The landing strip for small private or chartered planes is now ready for use. - Klong Prao Beach is where most firefly tour begins. - Recently opened important offices in Klong Prao are the TOT Office, Post Office, and the Klong Prao School. - For all health and medical needs, there are a number of private clinics in Klong Prao. - For fitness buffs, you can visit the Koh Chang Gym in Klong Prao. - There is another Shell gas station in Klong Prao, adjacent to the Klong Prao temple. Bang Bao Fishing Village - The village’s main attraction is the line of seafood restaurants offering live seafood that you can request the staff to fish out from a fish tank. - The fishing village now has a public health centre and police station. Salakphet Beach - The Koh Chang Marina provides berths for yachts. - The mini-museum at Wat Salak Phet can allow you a glimpse into Koh Chang’s past. Than Mayom Beach - There is a Viewpoint after the Than Mayom waterfall, and just before you reach Ban Hat Sai Dang. Dan Mai and Dan Kao         - Just before embarking into the ferry, you can do a last petrol fill-up at the PTT gas station in the 2 villages. - The Koh Chang Subdistrict Office is located in Dan Kao, while the Koh Chang Police Headquarters is located in Dan Mai village. - There is a cockfighting arena at the Dan Kao village for rooster aficionados. - The Koh Chang Government Hospital, located at the Dan Mai village, now offers speedboat transfer to the mainland for critical cases. Salak Khok - The Salak Khok Fishing Village is home to the island’s prawn farm industry. - For the more environmentally conscious, visit the mangrove rehabilitation area at the Salak Khok Ecotourism Project.