Ao Salak Phet or Ban Salak Phet , Koh Chang

Salak Petch Bay is situated on the south of island which is the largest bay on Koh Chang.

There are many piers that serve fishing boats as well as boats to neighbouring islands and Laem Ngob. Beautifully, the islands Koh Mapring, Koh Phrao Nai and Koh Phrao Nok are situated in the mountain-surrounded bay. 3 villages, Baan Rong Than, Baan Salak Phet and Baan Chek Bae, find protection in the bay. They are built mostly on stakes into the sea and are inhabited by fishermen, rubber- and coconut-farmers.

The villagers’ main occupation is coastal fishery in an advantageous area sheltered from winds and storms by islands and mountains.

Ban Salak Phet , there is an old temple in front of the village known as Wat Salak Phet built in the reign of King Rama V on his royal visit to the island.

Where to stay ?

Koh Chang Hotels

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Koh Mak Hotels

Koh Chang Day Tour