Mu Ko Chang National Park
Park Marine national park of islands and coral reefs
An archipelago in Trat province centred on Ko Chang, with beaches, coral reefs and rainforest trails; visitors swim, snorkel and trek between waterfalls and coastal villages.
Mu Ko Chang National Park is a protected marine and island park in eastern Thailand that includes Ko Chang and nearby islands in Trat province.
The park encompasses beaches, forested slopes and coral reef areas used for snorkeling, diving and island-hopping boat trips. Visitors typically explore beaches, trails and marine sites rather than extensive developed facilities.
Designated to protect the islands’ terrestrial and marine ecosystems, the park’s status provides legal protection for habitats and species across the island group.
Situated in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Trat province, the park covers several islands in the eastern maritime region of Thailand.
- Marine and island environment: comprises an island and marine national park in eastern Thailand, protecting beaches, coral reefs and island forest habitats.
How to Get to Mu Ko Chang National Park #
Mu Ko Chang National Park (Ko Chang) is on Ko Chang island in Trat province. Most visitors reach the island via Trat: take a bus or drive from Bangkok to Trat (roughly 300 km by road), then continue to the Laem Ngop/Laem Ngob ferry piers on the mainland. Regular car and passenger ferries run from Laem Ngop (Ao Thammachat/Centrepoint piers) to Ko Chang (White Sand/Bang Bao areas); the ferry crossing typically takes about 30-45 minutes. Once on Ko Chang, use local songthaews, motorbike taxis or taxis to reach park beaches, trailheads and ranger stations.
Tips for Visiting Mu Ko Chang National Park #
- Plan your visit in the dry season (roughly November-April) when seas are calmer and interior trails are easier to access, avoiding the monsoon months when many park services are reduced.
- Most visitors arrive at Koh Chang by ferry from Trat (Laem Ngop pier); factor in the boat timetable when planning day trips and check with local operators for which piers they use that day.
- To escape the busiest beaches around White Sand and Bang Bao, explore quieter northern or southern bays or hire a local longtail to reach smaller islands and snorkel sites inside the national park.
Best Time to Visit Mu Ko Chang National Park #
Plan for November-February for the best weather, calm seas and reliable island access.
Weather & Climate near Mu Ko Chang National Park #
Mu Ko Chang National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3252 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (567 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (521 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (605 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (535 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (315 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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