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Ko Chang

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pattaya

chill

favorite

pai

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Koh Chang is a laid-back island with stunning natural beauty and a relaxing vibe. It offers white sand beaches, waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and authentic fishing villages on both sides of the island. Travelers looking for a quieter side of Thailand appreciate its unspoiled character and slower pace, especially compared to more touristy areas like Phuket or Koh Samui.

Many mention Koh Chang as one of their favorite places in Thailand for extended stays, with a strong preference for its atmosphere and scenery. Visitors are drawn to its wilderness appeal but also caution that it's still a bit raw in terms of development, which may not suit everyone.

Timing your visit is important — the rainy season is best avoided to enjoy the full experience of its beaches and outdoor activities. Going before mass tourism changes the character of the island is advised by repeat travelers. Overall, it’s a unique and worthwhile place to explore if you prefer authenticity and nature over crowds and commercialism.

AI-generated summary of reviews

Spent 2 months in 2011 and 3 month in 2012, amazing chill place. Waterfalls, wildlife, white sand beaches, local authentic fishermen villages (on both sides of island). One of my favorite places in Thailand, miss it so much (been in Samui, Chiang Mai, Pai, BKK, Pattaya, Ranong, total 2 years). Pai and Koh Chang, and Pattaya, are my top favorite places in Thailand.

5 years ago

Still a bit "raw", but with lots of potential. Avoid going in rainy season and get beautiful pristine only for you. It`s a wild paradise. Goi before it gets discovered by the masses and spoiled.

5 years ago

Remote from Bangkok and Pattaya which is good for calmness. In rain season expect internet or even electricity’s outage. Very chill place.

7 years ago

✅ Beautiful and pristine nature

✅ Chill and relaxing atmosphere

✅ Authentic local culture

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here a lot

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to make friends

✅ Very easy to do business

✅ Safe for women

✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)

❌ Can be raw or undeveloped

❌ Rainy season is best avoided

❌ Freedom of speech is weak

❌ Not very democratic

❌ Not much to do

❌ Very sweaty and humid now

❌ Not many Nomads.com members go here

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Hospitals are bad

❌ Roads are very dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not family friendly

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Feels (median)

28°C / 82°F warm

30°C / 86°F warm

31°C / 88°F hot

33°C / 91°F hot

32°C / 90°F hot

31°C / 88°F hot

32°C / 90°F hot

31°C / 88°F hot

30°C / 86°F warm

Real (median)

27°C / 80°F
warm

27°C / 81°F
warm

28°C / 82°F
very warm

29°C / 84°F
very warm

28°C / 82°F
very warm

Humidity

nice
65%

nice
70%

sweaty
73%

sweaty
72%

sweaty
73%

sweaty
75%

sweaty
78%

sweaty
77%

sweaty
78%

sweaty
76%

sweaty
73%

nice
64%

Most common

☀️ Clear

☔️ Rain

☀️ Clear

Rain

dry
18mm

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31mm

rainy
75mm

rainy
118mm

rainy
429mm

rainy
570mm

rainy
628mm

rainy
535mm

rainy
628mm

rainy
281mm

rainy
53mm

dry
24mm

Cloud

pockets
26%

pockets
22%

pockets
28%

cloudy
52%

cloudy
53%

cloudy
57%

cloudy
61%

cloudy
58%

cloudy
62%

cloudy
57%

pockets
47%

pockets
33%

Sun

avoid sun
9 UVI

avoid sun
10 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

avoid sun
6 UVI

seek shade
5 UVI

avoid sun
6 UVI

seek shade
5 UVI

avoid sun
6 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

Remote workers

375 people

289 people

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200 people

286 people

250 people

200 people

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⭐️ Total score	2.73/5 (Rank #217) 67 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍5 liked it 👎0 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,872 / mo
📡 Internet	🙂 Good: 21Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Hot: 29°C84°F (feels 34°C93°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	🥵 Sweaty: 78%
👌 Safety	Good
🤮 Food safety*	Bad
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Okay
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Okay
💰 Income level*	Very low: $493 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Okay
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Good
😄 Happiness*	Good
🍸 Nightlife	Okay
📶 Free WiFi in city	Bad
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Okay
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Good
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Okay
👩 Female friendly	Okay
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Great
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Asia
🚩 Country	Thailand
🗓️ Average trip length	10 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	21 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌧 29°C 84°F + 🥵 Sweaty (78%) = feels 34°C 93°F
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Grab
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 100 THB in USD	USD 3.08
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	THB 10,000 = USD 308
💸 Tipping	Yes, 5%
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
☕️ Best coffee place	Lanna Cafe Kohchang
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	7% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	5,400 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$5,911 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 76% 👱‍♀️ 24%
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Lazada
🏠 Apartment listings	9 Apartment
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Air Asia
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Air Asia

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,872 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$1,335 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$2,842 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$812 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$542 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,581 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$649 / month
🏠 Median home price	$261,592
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$25 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$52 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$254 / month
🍛 Dinner	$7
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$3
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$1