*KOH CHANG* / RANONG

Aow Yai

ANDAMAN SEA / KOH CHANG / KOH PHAYAM

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One of the jewels of RANONG. No roads, no bikes, nothing but peace and quiet! KOH CHANG which means "Elephant Island" is the largest island in the RANONG area.

About 30-40 years ago people from SURAT THANI and KOH PAHGAN came to settle the island, they were fishermen and cashew growers. The island has a temple and a school, there is a strong community feel here. The people that live here are great, they all take good care of you.

Many people can not leave and stay for MONTHS & MONTHS.

Aow Lek

There are two main bays on the island AOW YAI & AOW LEK they both have lovely bungalows for around 150bt per night. AOW YAI in the NORTH has many RESORTS and is very popular with GERMAN TOURISTS, where as AOW LEK is smaller with only a few RESORTS (this is my favourite bay). This is a very laid back Island.

This is the island where you come to do nothing except relax. It's great for doing long walks and nature watching, or lounging in your hammock.

*KOH PHAYAM* / RANONG

Koh Phayam beach

This is the other jewel of RANONG, it has a small road and you can rent a bike. It has a temple and a village. This island is more developed than it's neighbour KOH CHANG, it has 2 supermarkets and a couple of internet connections. Adventuring in KOH PHAYAM by bike is nice to do, you go through many CASHEW PLANTATIONS. This is a very beautiful island, and has a strong community feel also.

This island also has two main bays AOW YAI & AOW KWAI, AOW YAI is the most beautiful bay having 3km of white sandy beach....fantastic sunsets.

Sitting in the village is a great pass-time, you get to see village life and the boats coming and going. In the center of the village is a bar called "OSCARS",this is where you eat the best seafood and curries on the island!!! The bar is run by a guy called Richard, he knows everything about the island.

Koh Phayam Taxi

BUNGALOW RESERVATION

Standard bungalows:

Booking in advance is a very good idea, as the Island's get very full in high season....
plus it's nice to know where your going.

GETTING TO THE RANONG ISLANDS: *KOH PHAYAM* / *KOH CHANG*

Saphan Phla Pier

Boats leave 2 times a day 9am & 2pm at a cost of 130bt per person. The boat departs from Saphan Phla pier, the trip takes about 1-1/2 - 2 hrs.
If you do a BOOKING with a resort they will come and pick you up in there own boat.

There is also a shop at the pier, you can buy cold beer and basic supplies.

ANDAMAN SEA / KOH CHANG / KOH PHAYAM

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