Thank you for picking up a copy of Koh Chang & Beyond, the essential monthly guide to Koh Chang for visitors and those interested in doing business on Koh Chang and the neighbouring islands.

Koh Chang & Beyond was launched to fill the dual need for a monthly magazine covering all aspects of island life plus a free guide that?s actually fun to read. Every month, we provide wellresearched, unbiased, and occasionally humourous, information and articles for visitors plus real estate, classified and business listings for those living and working on the island. Written by Thai and Expat residents of Koh Chang, you can be assured that our local knowledge is unparalleled.

Koh Chang has been attracting visitors for over a decade, however it is only during the past four or five years that tourism has picked up and Koh Chang has blossomed into a destination for everyone from cash conscious backpackers to package tourists in search of a week long island escape.

Due to its size Koh Chang offers something for all ages, tastes and budgets. From expansive white sandy beaches, scenic waterfalls, fascinating marine life, quiet, undiscovered mangrove lined bays to full moon parties and beach bars pumping out last year?s dance music till the early hours.

With the Thai government now promoting Koh Chang as a premier tourist destination it isn?t surprising that the island is currently undergoing a boom in development with chipboard backpacker huts slowly being replaced by modern boutique bungalow resorts and family friendly hotels. Phuket has been attracting tourists in large numbers for over 30 years, Samui for 20 years and now Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand, is playing catch up.

As Koh Chang is still far less developed than many other tropical Thai islands, the main benefit for tourists visiting now is obvious even at high season the island and its palm-fringed beaches rarely seem busy. The relative lack of development also means that Koh Chang is attracting entrepreneurs, both Thai and foreign, eager to grab a piece of the action in anticipation of future rewards. Anyone interested in investing in Koh Chang should take note that the Tourist Authority of Thailand plan to double the number of visitors to the island by 2007. Look around, opportunities abound.

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