TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
BORIWAEN YUTTHANAVEE
(Naval Battle Ground) The
Naval Battle Ground is a historical site where the French and Thai naval forces
fought during the height of the French colonization of Indochina. The battle of
17 January 1921 is remembered. During the battle the Royal Thai Navy’s ship,
Thonburi, was sunken. The Royal Thai Navy and the people of Trat province hold
memorial services from the 17th to 21st of January annually by floating garlands
onto the sea in honour of those who perished during the battle. The site is located
near Ao Salak Petch. The wreck is now a popular dive site.
BAN
SALAK PETCH - Ban Long Than
These
are the 2 biggest community on Koh Chang. They are situated south of the island
around Ao Salak Petch (Salak Petch Bay) which is the largest bay on Koh Chang.
The villagers are mostly fishermen. Ao Salak Petch is an ideal shelter for fishing
boats. There are many piers that serve fishing boats as well as boats to neighbouring
islands and Laem Ngob.
Ban
Long Than on the west of the bay is the main residence of the community. A monastery
known as Atulapornbanpot Monastery and the Salak Petch Temple are the focal points
of religious affairs.Salak Petch is a genuine fishing village worthwhile of a
visit. It represents the local way of life. Bungalows, food and drink stalls are
found scattered around. Visitors rarely miss the Salak Petch Seafood & Resort
which is popular for its fresh seafood. At present the roads are unpaved.
A project to link the roads around the island has been approved and soon Koh Chang
will have a proper road-link around the island.
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