Koh Chang is one of Thailand’s most underrated islands - a mountainous, jungle-covered island in the eastern Gulf of Thailand that you can actually reach from Bangkok by car and ferry. Unlike more developed or crowded islands, Koh Chang still feels spacious, green, and deeply connected to nature and traditional coastal life.

In this episode, I share six of the very best experiences on Koh Chang — from snorkeling in a protected marine park to sunset viewpoints, rainforest waterfalls, fishing-pier villages, reggae cliff bars, and authentic Thai seafood restaurants over the sea.

If you’re looking for a Thailand island that still feels adventurous and a little bit off-the-radar, Koh Chang may be exactly what you’re searching for.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

1. Snorkeling and island-hopping in Koh Rang National Marine Park
2. Sunset views from the famous Kai Bae Viewpoint
3. Exploring Bang Bao fishing pier village
4. Swimming at Klong Plu Waterfall in the rainforest interior
5. Sunset drinks at the cliffside reggae bar Rasta View
6. Authentic Thai seafood dining in Bang Bao village

Authentic Thai restaurants mentioned:

1. Ruan Thai Seafood — Bang Bao Pier, southwest Koh Chang
2. Bang Bao Seafood — Bang Bao Pier, southwest Koh Chang
3. Barracuda Restaurant & Bar — Kai Bae village, west coast Koh Chang
4. The Whitening — beachfront near White Sand Beach, west coast Koh Chang

If you’d like help planning your own Koh Chang itinerary — including where to stay, how to get there, snorkeling trips, and authentic local experiences — email me at... [email protected] and put Koh Chang in the subject line.

If you know someone thinking about exploring Thailand in the future, forward this episode to them. They will be glad you did.

Travel Far, Connect Deeply, Live Fully,

Bill Mullen

Author of the upcoming book “Getting Lost in the Magic of Thailand; Island Hopping Down the Siam Spice Route”