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Bookmark & shareKo Chang's mountainous interior is home to a Jurassic Park of flora and fauna.
Ko Chang is bursting with biodiversity: exotic reptiles and technicolour birds are as much a part of the experience as watching sunsets on idyllic beaches. A sandy coast skirts the island revealing postcard-perfect bays. Jungle-encrusted mountains are veiled under a shroud of mist.
Travel Warning: Bomb Attacks / Military Coup
A series of deadly bombings took place in Bangkok on December 31, 2006. Targets included popular tourist areas and foreigners were among the casualties. Travellers should exercise extreme caution in Bangkok, heed any local warnings and closely monitor the media for any developments.
In September 2006, there was a coup against the Thai civilian government. The situation is now calm but you are advised to avoid public gatherings, and keep up-to-date with the situation. Heed any instructions issued by the local authorities, especially if travelling to the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani and Songkhla.
For more information go to Safe Travel or for the latest on what travellers are saying check out our Thorn Tree forum .
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
5,000
Currency
Name: Baht
Code: THB
Symbol: ฿
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Thai
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+66
Weights & Measures
Metric
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