Koh Chang is Thailand’s second largest island, measuring about 30km by 8km. It is part of a maritime national park that comprises an archipelago of 52 islands and is noted for its stunning natural beauty. Until recently it was home to just a few fishing families and now it is becoming popular with Thais as a place to get away to.

The island has chains of long, sandy beaches and a central spine of forested hills, the highest peak of which rises to 740m. There’s plenty of scope to explore the interior, either on elephants, mountain bikes, horses or on foot. Heading out into the clear waters there are a number of reefs around the island and lots of opportunities for diving and snorkelling.