Koh Chang Property Ko Chang is Thai for "Elephant Island" and because its shape on the map looks like an elephant head, lies 320Km south from Bangkok. Koh Chang is the second largest island after Phuket. The Koh Chang National Marine Park occupies most of Koh Chang and some nearby islands. The Koh Chang Property has become more popular with travelers and Thai people alike. Most of the Koh Chang Property beach resorts are located on the beautiful Koh Chang Property west coast of the Koh Chang island. Several wonderful Koh Chang Property waterfalls are in Koh Chang, you can enjoy swimming near Koh Chang Property and diving from rocks. There are elephant trekking tours through the jungle and many diving schools near to the best diving spots around Koh Chang Property. During the 80s Ko Chang was discovered by a few adventurous backpackers going to Koh Chang Property. At the time simple bamboo huts were the only Koh Chang Property accommodation available. All this Koh Chang Property changed after 1996 when the electricity was brought to the Koh Chang Property and the tourist industry began to develop Koh Chang Property. In 1982 Ko Chang and a group of 40 smaller islands off the coast from Koh Chang Property Thailand were designated as the "Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park". In this park the untouched rain forests up hills and mountains formed from granite rise up to a height of 740m above sea level which are home to multitude of wild life, together with over 60 species of tropical birds. Koh Chang Property development only began few years ago. There are only a handful of Koh Chang Property developments. However, due to the island's National Park status, these Koh Chang Property developments are designed, not to destroy the beauty of the island. Since then more luxury Koh Chang Property resorts and Koh Chang Property bungalows have been erected. There is the service of 3 car ferries running at 30 min. intervals in high season provide transport to and from mainland for cars and Koh Chang Property pedestrians. Nowadays the Koh Chang island has banks, supermarkets, some bars, Karaokes and Discos. It is a blessing in disguise to the Thais that Koh Chang in spite of its size and close proximity to the capital, Koh Chang is undeveloped, untouched, and left idle for decades. Koh Chang Marine National Park is yet to be explored. Nearly 75% of the Marine Park near Koh Chang Property is protected by law. The Koh Chang Property locals are pleased with the way it is. Slow, tranquil and romantic, Koh Chang Marine National Park continues at its own pace, a Koh Chang Property paradise for those who appreciate real natural beauty, with many beautiful beaches, coves and bays around the islands. Mu Koh Chang Marine National Park offers breathtaking waterfalls, beautiful beaches, colourful coral reefs, clear blue sea of warm waters, plenty of wildlife and marine life close to Koh Chang Property.