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  1. March 14

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 15 March 2010

    Where’s Ernie?

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  2. Klong Kloi Beach, Bangbao

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 14 March 2010

    Located a kilometre to the east of Bangbao, Klong Kloi beach is Koh Chang’s main ‘undiscovered’ beach.  A few yes ago there was nothing here apart from the house of the local family that own ... Related posts:Klong Kloi Beach River Canoeing in Klong Prao

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  3. Never Too Young To Play With Fire

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 14 March 2010

    Your trip to Thailand wouldn’t be complete without some form of child labour being evident.  However, looks like this kid got the short straw.  His siblings are probably selling flowers or trinkets on the beach ... Related posts:March 14 October 31

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  4. March 2

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 2 March 2010

    New coffeeshop in Klong Prao.

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  5. February 18

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 18 February 2010

    Russian Strippers, Terrorist Training Camps, Death by Drowning, Lady Gaga* and Tennis on Koh Chang. ( And if that doesn’t result in a few more homepage hits I don’t know what will.) New News.

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  6. 3 Bed ‘Coconut Villa’ For Rent on Koh Mak

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 16 February 2010

    Three Bedroom  Villa For Rent on  Koh Mak Island. Coconut Villa sleeps up to 6 guests in air-conditioned comfort and is situated only 5 minutes walk from the island's two main beaches.  It is fully furnished and onsite facilities include swimming pool, spa, massage and restaurant.   Daily Rates From 2,000 Baht

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  7. February 5

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 5 February 2010

    “Stay Classy Koh Chang!” Budget Beachfront Beds.

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  8. Family Villa on Koh Mak For Rent

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 4 February 2010

    Four Bedroom  Holiday Home on Koh Mak For Rent. The  'Pickle House', with its European style kitchen and decor, sea views, and large garden  is pleasantly situated on the Goodtime Resort development on Koh Mak. The House has 200m² living area and sits on  800m² of private garden. It is only 300m from the beach and within a short walking distance to hotels, bars, restaurants and a supermarket.

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  9. The Souk Resort

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 24 January 2010

    Bungalows from 600 Baht / Night The Souk Resort, Koh Chang A place to really disconnect from the hustle and bustle of your normal world ! The Souk is nestled amongst the coconut plantations, with sweeping ocean ... Related posts:Kai Bae Beach Resort Orchid Resort

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  10. January 22

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 22 January 2010

    A couple of weeks ago kids across Thailand celebrated ‘Children’s Day’.  Here on Koh Chang there were various events at the local temples where the little darlings were allowed to run wild and overdose on ... Related posts:January 7 December 14

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  11. January 7

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 6 January 2010

    It’s New Year which can only mean one thing for the natives of Salakkok, it’s time for the annual ‘Running of the Pigs’.

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  12. December 26

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 26 December 2009

    Christmas / New year holiday on Koh Chang? Want to do something more worthwhile than lying on the beach all day? (The school is located in the inland valley opposite Ramayana Resort, Klong Prao.

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  13. December 14

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 13 December 2009

    Webmaster manuals often mention that there’s nothing like a photo of a Green Cat Snake to grab the visitor’s attentionon the home page of a site.    So it is very fortunate that this lovely example ... Related posts:Klong Plu Waterfall November 30

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  14. Klong Plu Waterfall

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 10 December 2009

    Need to fill a half day away from the beach? Klong Plu waterfall on the west coast of Koh Chang is a popular spot to spend a morning or afternoon.  It is signposted from the main road and easily accessible.  From the entrance, where foreign adults pay 200 baht and children 100 baht, it is a 600 metre walk along a shady riverside path to the waterfall which does look pretty spectacular.

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  15. November 30

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 30 November 2009

    If you are in the Klong Prao area you can paddle a canoe to see elephants bathing in the river.

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  16. Buffalo Bill Hotel

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 19 November 2009

    Rooms from 1,850 Baht/night. Not a conventional hotel, more an upmarket guesthouse with good value rooms over the island's most popular steakhouse in the heart of White Sand beach. Buffalo Bill's  offers weary travellers a choice of 14 large comfortable air-conditioned rooms. Amenities include King size bed, a full tiled bathroom, quality toiletries, cable TV, a direct dial telephone, a hair dryer and a refrigerator.

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  17. November 18

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 18 November 2009

    Not a great deal happening here right now.  I’ve got a few pages of stuff to add when I have time in the coming week, so for now a few photos of stuff I’ve seen ... Related posts:November 10September 22

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  18. November 10

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 10 November 2009

    Koh Chang Closed from 13-15 November? 12 Nov.  Apparently there won’t be any closure this weekend now.   That has been delayed until 18 December, just in time for Christmas,  unless the protesters get what they want.  ... Related posts:October 31August 25

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  19. October 31

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 30 October 2009

    Koh Chang, Thailand Travel Information and Visitor Guide. Updated 31 October.

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  20. October 20

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 19 October 2009

    Koh Chang, Thailand Travel Information and Visitor Guide. Updated 20 October.

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  21. October 11

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 10 October 2009

    Koh Chang, Thailand Travel Information and Visitor Guide. Updated 11 October.

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  22. September 22

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 2 October 2009

    Oct 3 Update The site was hacked last week and was redirected to a  Japanese porn site – magic4man.com, if you are interested.  I thought I had fixed it but I hadn’t found the root cause ... Related posts:September 3September 14

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  23. September 14

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 13 September 2009

    Koh Chang, Thailand Travel Information and Visitor Guide. Last Updated 14 September. News and up to date information on resorts, hotels, activities, sightseeing and bungalows on Ko Chang Island, Thailand. Related posts:September 3 Koh Chang, Thailand Island Information, Travel and Visitor Guide.

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  24. September 3

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 3 September 2009

    Koh Chang, Thailand Island Information, Travel and Visitor Guide. Last Updated 3 September. Popular Klong Prao beach bar now gone, Bridge building on Ko Chang and real estate happenings. News and up to date information on resorts, hotels, activities, sightseeing and bungalows on Ko Chang Island, Thailand.

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  25. The Weather For August 2009

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 1 September 2009

    Koh Chang Weather Update - 1 September. Sunny days & calm seas. Koh Chang had a drier than normal start to the month, as in the past early August the weather tended to be pretty miserable. Grey skies but only a few showers during the first 10 days of the month. Lots of sunshine in the middle of the month and calm seas. But the rain returned at the end of August.

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