About Ko Chang
Ko Chang is a small, largely uninhabited island in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Mueang Ranong District, Ranong Province, southern Thailand. Part of Mu Ko Ranong National Park, it lies north of Ko Phayam and is known for its forested interior, quiet sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. The island has no permanent villages or resorts, offering a natural, undeveloped environment visited on day trips by boat for swimming, snorkeling and nature observation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, undeveloped tropical island with dense forest, sandy beaches and clear Andaman Sea water. There are no towns, resorts or paved roads. Access is by boat only, typically as a day trip from Ranong town piers. Visitors can walk along beaches, swim and snorkel over shallow reefs, observe forest and coastal scenery, and enjoy a tranquil natural setting within Mu Ko Ranong National Park. Facilities are minimal to non-existent.
Key highlights
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Uninhabited coastal island within Mu Ko Ranong National Park
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Quiet sandy beaches with clear water and fringing coral reefs
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Forested interior with natural coastal vegetation
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Snorkeling and swimming in sheltered bays
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Tranquil, undeveloped environment ideal for nature observation and photography
Route
| By air | Fly to Ranong Airport (UNN), then travel by road to Ranong town piers for boat transfer |
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| By road | Take road to Ranong town and then boat from Saphan Pla Pier or Pak Nam Pier in Mueang Ranong; island is accessible only by longtail boat or speedboat, approximately 30-60 minutes from the mainland piers |
| By public transport |