Ko Chang

Ko Chang is an amphoe (district) in Trat province, Thailand. It is on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern seaboard, from Bangkok, near the border with Cambodia. The island Ko Chang occupies most of the district's land area, along with several smaller islands. With an area of , Ko Chang is the third-largest island in Thailand by area, after Phuket and Ko Samui. The name Ko Chang means 'Elephant Island' and derives from its elephant-shaped headland. Despite the presence of elephants on the island, they are not indigenous. At present, there are eight villages on the island. History Prior to World War II, Ko Chang was little known. During this period, the few families there made a living growing coconuts and fruits.