Islands Near Bkk

[jonboy]

I want somewhere to visit during the christmas festivity/new year with my GF and wanted a few suggestion. I have been to both Ko Chang and Ko Samet and found I liked Ko Chang best and have been there a few times now. This time I wanted somewhere different. After reading pages and pages about Koh Kood Ko Wai and Ko Maak I'm still not that much the wiser. It seems Maak and Kood are the 2 better places.

Does anyone have any info on these places or any other suggestions near Bkk? Accomadation prices(telephone numbers or websites would be fantastic) , everyday prices would be nice.Also are they busy etc and are there bars/beach bars to visit(I never sleep early)and good restaurants to eat at?

Thnx

[bkkmick]

Koh Se Chang depart Chon Buri ferry. 1 hour from BKK. Not really much there though...I had a good afternoon on their small beach eating and drinking...

[guardian]

Koh Se Chang depart Chon Buri ferry. 1 hour from BKK. Not really much there though...I had a good afternoon on their small beach eating and drinking...

Is Koh Se Chang another name for Koh Chang or a completely different place ?

[bkkmick]

Different place. (Not entirely sure of spelling though)...Koh Chang about 5 hours from BKK Koh Se Chang only 1 hour + ferry of about 40 minutes...Warning: Not much there, but worth a visit if you find yourself with nothing to do.

[Tony Clifton]

Koh Si Chang, ferry leaves from Sri Racha.

[jonboy]

Koh Si Chang, ferry leaves from Sri Racha.

Cheers

What are the beaches like and what about the water for snorkelling in?(Could make a nice day trip out)

[Tony Clifton]

Did not have a chance to snorkel but a bay on the other side of the island, offshore there was a huge net across it, preventing garbage and boats from approching. The snorkeling is apparently all right there. Worth a try since it`s so close to BKK, the water seemed relatively clean, clearer anyway.

[Totster]

Koh si Chang was nice enough.

Like someone said there is quite a nice beach on the other side of the Island, you can take one of the "tuk tuks" (not your normal kind) or hire a motorbike cheaply enough.

It's ok for a couple of nights maximum.

There is also a temple on the hill which is nice to have a look at.

If you want to relax and not do much then this'll be fine.

totster