Koh Chang and Thailand's Quiet East Coast

Koh Chang and its neighbours near the Cambodian border offer Thailand at a slower pace, with jungle interiors and beaches that never feel crowded. Facilities are simpler out east, which is why it pays to buy Thai baht before travelling; a commission-free online provider such as Travel FX makes it painless.

Simpler island, simpler payments

Beach bungalows, family-run kitchens, scooter hire and boat trips to the outer islands mostly run on cash. Card terminals exist at bigger resorts and almost nowhere else.

Come prepared

ATMs cluster around the main west coast beaches and carry foreign card fees, so a good supply of notes from home keeps the quieter corners open to you.

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