The Best Hidden Areas On Thailand's Koh Chang Island

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2023
  • Today I take you to see what I consider to be some of the best hidden areas on Thailand's Koh Chang island. The east side of Koh Chang island is almost totally undeveloped and rarely visited by tourists. There are lots of hidden areas, tranquil gems, and secluded beaches to be found on this side of the island. Let's get away from all the tourists and visit this beautiful area of Koh Chang. There is a great little mangrove forest, a beautiful temple and a great little beach. These are areas that are rarely visited by tourists so I think they are usually the best places to explore. I will also take you to a place that has some of the best tacos I have had anywhere in Thailand, and show you my awesome bungalow on the beach. Day 5 of the East Coast Thailand Motorbike Tour is a fun one!
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  • @LifewithSerg
    @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +5

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  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife 6 місяців тому +8

    Wow, it's pretty surreal how you can just ride your motorcycle to the end of the pier.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, once I realize I could do that, I knew I had to go to the very end

  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife 6 місяців тому +7

    This is such a cool adventure. Thank you for showing us so many places, food, things we wouldn't otherwise see and especially for sharing your thoughts. This was a seriously cool video and beautiful trip.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +2

      Thanks man, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think the last video from this trip, which is next, has got some really cool stuff in it.

    • @TheThaiLife
      @TheThaiLife 6 місяців тому

      Looking forward to it! @@LifewithSerg

  • @randystewart8895
    @randystewart8895 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful adventure complete with paradise islands :) And who saw the Mexican street tacos coming in Thailand?!? Whoa!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  5 місяців тому

      The tacos were awesome. Honestly, some of the best ones I’ve had here in Thailand so far.

  • @benlee6500
    @benlee6500 6 місяців тому +2

    Life is quite quiet at the island 🏝 whichever side it's...the Mexico foods looked good and delicious as you said...the bike 🏍 has make it to many places without any complaints.. the pier looks good...and the tiny island 🏝 after a short speedboat 🚤 is your secret unfold...the bungalow your choose by the sea 🌊 offer a good start of the many days you're going to spend ...🎉😂

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh yeah, this was a great time.

  • @juliedurlak
    @juliedurlak 6 місяців тому +1

    Omg it looked like you were driving straight into the beach on the pier, definitely speed is deceiving in these videos. Loving these exploration videos, always wondered about Koh Chang. Enjoy!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yes even when I watched it, I thought it looked fast lol. I was only going about 150lbs.

  • @chatchaweewong1071
    @chatchaweewong1071 6 місяців тому +1

    I spent a week in Kai Bae area many years ago, what a wonderful place to be, so ENVY man!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, it’s pretty cool area for sure

  • @tallthintom
    @tallthintom 6 місяців тому +4

    Nice video Serg! That beach on the tiny island looked really peaceful. I miss easy access to Mexican food, California was great for that.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yeah I love Mexican food. Fortunately, I found some really good places in Bangkok.

  • @jimmyboysmovies1972
    @jimmyboysmovies1972 6 місяців тому +1

    The view on the strip of the island 🏝️ is stunning . Amazing Serg enjoy my Mann

  • @rastaph
    @rastaph 6 місяців тому +3

    Loving this adventure! And the Mexican food looked outstanding! Can't wait for the next video!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      The next one is the last one from this trip, but I think it has some very interesting things in it. Hope you enjoy it.

  • @bkkdavidg
    @bkkdavidg 6 місяців тому +3

    I like exploring the mangroves in different areas of Thailand. I’ve been to one in Prachuap Khiri Khan just south of Hua Hin. I’ve also had the luxury of visiting Koh Kut, but I never made it to Koh Chang. I like how there are many islands near Koh Chang to explore, and how you ended the day at a nice resort near the beach. I miss Thailand!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      There is quite a bit to see here. I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos.

  • @Antoniog1776
    @Antoniog1776 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Wow, thanks so much Anthony! I really appreciate your support.

  • @abhraneeldas3683
    @abhraneeldas3683 6 місяців тому +1

    Always a treat watching your videos

  • @Angelo19835
    @Angelo19835 6 місяців тому +3

    Nice video I love Thailand ❤❤🇹🇭🇹🇭

  • @Neil_C
    @Neil_C 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you made it to Kai Bae.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yes, I’m enjoying this area a lot more.

    • @Neil_C
      @Neil_C 6 місяців тому

      Awesome! That is where I stayed and the delicious pizza and burger places are I recommended.@@LifewithSerg

  • @tjyoung701
    @tjyoung701 6 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you

  • @kamolhengkiatisak1527
    @kamolhengkiatisak1527 6 місяців тому +2

    Here is my brief on Naga.
    Wat Prathat Doi Suthep and practically all temples in the North, Northeast (Isan) and in Laos as well have two Nagas (mythical serpent-like beast living underworld) guarding the steps leading into the temple. It is believed that Naga King is the underworld ruler and is a devout Buddhist disciple. Thus, sometimes you can see an image of Buddha meditating under the tree with Naga King guarding behind with his 7 heads above Buddha's head to protect him from wind/rain. There are also standalone Naga statute along Meking River on both sides of Thailand and Laos, the most famous of which is at Nakhon Phanom with 7 heads. It might be noted that one of the largest royal barge of Thai King has 7-heads Naga as its head. The mortal enemy of Naga is Garuda (a mythical flying beast) which is supposed to be God Rama's mount. Indonesia and Thailand deem Garuda as high class mythical beast and Indonesia's National Carrier is "Garuda". Garuda is also the official symbol of Thai King, thus official document would have Garuda symbol at its head. When there is an official royal announcement from the King or Palace, the initial TV screen features Garuda for a minute before the royal text appears together with reading sound.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      That is the best explanation I’ve seen so far. Thank you so much for sharing this, I found it very interesting.

  • @joezip6389
    @joezip6389 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video roaming around. The Barrio restaurant looks bomb, did you go back again? If so what did you get. Safe travels

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I actually went back one more time and I tried their mushroom quesadilla and the shredded pork tacos. The tacos you saw me eating in this video were definitely better.

    • @joezip6389
      @joezip6389 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the update Safe travels @@LifewithSerg

  • @JoeToep-cy2fl
    @JoeToep-cy2fl 6 місяців тому +2

    You never disappoint Serg! Keep them vids coming. Would love even longer vids, but i guess you know whats best for your YT algoritms.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      I just didn’t film enough for a longer video this time. Hopefully the next one will be longer!

  • @trailrunningexperience496
    @trailrunningexperience496 6 місяців тому +1

    Koh Chang ❤ ran the trails all over whole island one Christmas - epic place. Actually nearly bought a place there with some HK mates a few years back with the plan to set up a trail running base but the Thai guy pulled the pin.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Wow! Thats a big commitment. I honestly prefer Koh Samui as there are mountain regions to explore.

  • @vilairoongroj1355
    @vilairoongroj1355 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice Margarita

  • @mariovandenhovel1341
    @mariovandenhovel1341 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow sooo Good video ❤

  • @vilairoongroj1355
    @vilairoongroj1355 6 місяців тому +1

    Have a wonderful time Serg.

  • @AbroadInThailand
    @AbroadInThailand 6 місяців тому +1

    I've been to that abandoned pier in Koh Chang. Epic spot! Enjoy.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, it’s just a strange, random pure

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper 6 місяців тому +2

    Beach on small island was really awesome 👍

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      I really enjoyed it. I really wish I could’ve stayed there longer, but I had more things I needed to do that day.

  • @user-rr9id5gv6v
    @user-rr9id5gv6v 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Video serg
    My lao boyfriend and me was on koh chang in january it is a beautyfull Island.
    We love it

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      I hope you have a wonderful time

  • @user-zk8nn7sc6c
    @user-zk8nn7sc6c 6 місяців тому +2

    Koh Chang is supposed to be the 2nd largest island of Thailand,there are plenty of interesting places to explore,perhaps you might visit the heart of the island,must be fun.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +2

      3rd largest. Phuket, Koh Samui and then Koh Chang. Yes I am visiting all parts of the island.

    • @user-zk8nn7sc6c
      @user-zk8nn7sc6c 6 місяців тому

      You are right,I remembered when I was a student in Thailand,it 'd be counted Koh Chang ranked 2nd,but latest info goes to 3rd,thanks Serg. @@LifewithSerg

  • @rexrex1493
    @rexrex1493 6 місяців тому +1

    Schönes cooles Video;) Ja Koh Chang hat schon einige versteckte Plätze;) I love Koh chang!!

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      It’s a nice island. I have one more video later this week from this island.

  • @dannbangkok
    @dannbangkok 6 місяців тому +1

    You can camp there at Koh Ngam island. very beautiful. great trip, great video.

  • @perrykomick9478
    @perrykomick9478 6 місяців тому +1

    Good call bro...ALWAYS take the speed boat..
    I might not be good, but I am expensive .......
    EL Serge everything services

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      You’re gonna be my hype man!

  • @JP.Travelz
    @JP.Travelz 6 місяців тому +1

    East side for the win ❤

  • @keithd1219
    @keithd1219 6 місяців тому +2

    Serg, you almost did a mark Weins face eating those nachos and tacos....just a bit more mmmmm and youd been all set 😅

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh god. I’m crossing over to the dark side. Noooooooo. 🤣😂

  • @vilairoongroj1355
    @vilairoongroj1355 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice bungalow

  • @4lan
    @4lan 6 місяців тому +1

    nice life

  • @chrisbsworld6634
    @chrisbsworld6634 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Video…. I was wondering what you do if you get a flat tire on the bike? Do they have AAA?

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      I have a flat repair kit, and I bought a really nice rechargeable air pump. That’s not much bigger than two or three iPhones stacked on top of each other.

  • @jotan3818
    @jotan3818 6 місяців тому +1

    Hello Serg
    .are you doing the MI jump.scene.at the pier? Glad you are having a ball..

  • @vilairoongroj1355
    @vilairoongroj1355 6 місяців тому +1

    Aroy Serg

  • @DreamofThailand19000
    @DreamofThailand19000 6 місяців тому +1

    I had no idea Koh Chang is this big. I was curious if you are going to go through that small road 😂.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      Koh Chang is Thailand’s third largest island.

  • @Banndinkohchang
    @Banndinkohchang 6 місяців тому +1

    The Mexican restaurant is the best I’ve eaten

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      I actually went there a second night. The only thing that’s not good is their corn tortillas. But to be fair, no one in Thailand has good corn tortillas. All the ones that use are premade, and not authentic at all.

  • @user-ee4hg4wl3e
    @user-ee4hg4wl3e 6 місяців тому +1

    😊😊😊❤🎉แผ่นที่พาหลงเข้าป่าเลยรึ😂

  • @user-qd7qp5ne6g
    @user-qd7qp5ne6g 6 місяців тому +2

    Is there any way you could find out a name of those huts that were on the Water when You went to the little island? I appreciate it truck driver Lonnie out here in California.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      I just did some looking for you. It’s called Tantawan Resort.

    • @user-qd7qp5ne6g
      @user-qd7qp5ne6g 6 місяців тому

      Thank you very much, appreciate it. Love all your videos keep up the good work, keep on trucking.

  • @davidbollaerts4705
    @davidbollaerts4705 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Serg, east side seems no hilly or am i mistaken? Where do you prefer to stay city or rural countryside or close to the beach. Fine vlog Serg

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      The hills are in the middle of the island. All the communities for hotels and houses are on the outskirts. There are no roads in the hills. This is why I think Ko Samui was better.

    • @davidbollaerts4705
      @davidbollaerts4705 6 місяців тому +1

      Koh Samui is probably more versatile and not as big as Koh Chang. Thkx for the reply Serg. Keep on going Mister Serg go go go..........

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      @@davidbollaerts4705 Koh Samui is actually bigger, and to be honest I prefer Koh Samui.

  • @ohiosquire4212
    @ohiosquire4212 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video, Serg! Hope you're using coconut oil on the beaches.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Oh no, not into tanning. I just like to swim in the ocean and then sit in the shade and watch the waves come in.

    • @ohiosquire4212
      @ohiosquire4212 6 місяців тому +1

      @@LifewithSerg Not about tanning...coconut oil prevents sand fleas from biting. Their bites are itchy as hell and will stick around for weeks. " Remember to take care of yourself"

  • @kevinthailand2567
    @kevinthailand2567 6 місяців тому

    For the money Sea Escape Koh Chang is the best on the Kai Bae Beach new bungalows. Next time 😊

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      I book my hotels iterally 30 minutes before I check into them. So I know I’m not getting the best rates. I don’t really worry about it though. Thanks for the tip. Not sure I’ll go back to that island. Didn’t really care for it to be honest with you.

  • @fialee8
    @fialee8 6 місяців тому

    I've never had any Mexican food with pineapple. It definately sounds like something from Europe or Asia, where the chef read the recipe from a book, and then added local flavors (otherwise, it wouldn't sell). That is an abonimation.

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Then you’ve not had authentic Mexican food as Tacos Al Pastor are supposed to have pineapple. I lived in California for 41 years. There were so many Mexican owned restaurants, and all of them put pineapple in tacos Al Pastor. That’s the way it’s made.

    • @fialee8
      @fialee8 6 місяців тому

      @@LifewithSerg I've lived in CA and been to Mexico several times. The only time I've had pineapple in Mexican food is in desserts and drinks.

    • @robertcarpenter7486
      @robertcarpenter7486 5 місяців тому

      Pineapple is common.

  • @user-jayjay12
    @user-jayjay12 6 місяців тому +1

    Have you encountered any heavy rain or storms on your motorbike adventures so far?

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      NONE! Been very lucky. I have been caught out in heavy rain in Bangkok, but I have full riding gear.

  • @MrDeviLBug
    @MrDeviLBug 6 місяців тому +3

    I really hate the burning season, these people are so selfish and the police don't do anything. The air pollution in Thailand is very bad and is getting worse, especially in the northern part where I live, they are so unaware even that they're getting sick from this bad air condition

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yes it’s extremely idiotic. There is a lack of basic common sense in some things in this country.

    • @keithd1219
      @keithd1219 6 місяців тому

      Thailand, I believe last year, was supposed to stop people randomly burning things to be enforced by I believe the police. Absolutely nothing happened....no revenue in that I guess.

    • @trinjunlanan4563
      @trinjunlanan4563 6 місяців тому

      ผมก็เบื่อไอ้พวกไร้การศึกษาพวกนี้ แล้วก็รัฐบาลโง่ๆที่ไม่ทำอะไรเลย อาจจะต้องรอสัก10-20ปีถึงจะล้างระบบเก่าๆของประเทศนี้ออกแล้วได้รัฐบาลที่เป็นของประชาชนจริงๆ

  • @chermarl5955
    @chermarl5955 6 місяців тому +1

    ฿200 to visit an area as small only 100 x 50m doesn't seem worth it.😅 But the bungalow you stay is very good, but $87 /night. Seems a little expensive if there is no free breakfast for you.🍞🍕

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому +1

      You could explore that whole island if you wanted to. It’s a secluded beach, and I was fine with the price. The hotel didn’t include a breakfast. And yes, it was twice as much as the hotel. I stayed at the prior nights. Waiting until my next video and I’ll tell you what I think.

  • @despoonsamy4624
    @despoonsamy4624 6 місяців тому

    Sorry: an unrelated question to the video; where in Bangkok can one buy fireworks ?

  • @Maximus-ke7cd
    @Maximus-ke7cd 6 місяців тому +2

    I was there yesterday and it sucks in Koh Chang go to Koh Samui don’t go there

    • @LifewithSerg
      @LifewithSerg  6 місяців тому

      Yes, I’ve been to both. And I agree Samui is much better.