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• Antonio Herrera, 43, 325 N. Columbine Ave., was charged with DUI at 4:23 a.m. April 12 at North Avenue and Columbine Avenue.
• Victor Eberhard, 44, 7226 Emerson Drive, Darien, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to signal and squealing of tires at 1:27 a.m. April 13 at 620 E. 22nd St.
• Joseph Dolan, 52, 2801 E. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire, Wis., was charged with DUI at 1:38 a.m. April 13 at St. Charles Road and West Road.
• Luis E. Archila, 18, 1133 Londonberry Lane, Glen Ellyn, was charged with DUI, speeding and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor at 8:11 a.m. April 13 at Columbine Avenue and Prairie Path.
• Jose Lescano, 63, 7830 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park, was charged with DUI at Rosati's Pizza, 705 E. Roosevelt Road.
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• Ernesto Villafuerte-Ballines, 28, 106 Poplar Court., Glendale Heights, was charged with retail theft at 5:30 p.m. April 12 at Von Maur, 145 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• India Holmes, 19, 6219 S. Langley Ave., Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 5:51 p.m. April 12 at Carson's, 230 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• Chloe Botlin, 21, 5441 Bending Oaks Place, Downers Grove, was charged with retail theft at 4:39 p.m. April 14 at Von Maur, 145 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• Hafsa Hameed, 24, 1927 Wildwood Circle, Glendale Heights, was charged with retail theft at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at Von Maur, 145 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• A man took merchandise at 12:08 p.m. April 18 from CVS, 1005 E. Roosevelt Road.
• A juvenile took cosmetics at 12:45 p.m. April 18 from JC Penny, 175 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• Shawndale Jackson, 18, 462 Seneca Lane, Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft at 3:27 p.m. April 19 at JC Penny, 175 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• Ashlee Mosser, 18, 4441 Eberly Ave., Brookfield, was charged with retail theft at 5:16 p.m. April 19 at Claire's, 148 Yorktown Shopping Center.
Possession of marijuana
Cerica Murray, 24, 338 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, was charged with possession of marijuana and improper lighting at 12:14 a.m. April 17 at North Avenue and Main Street.
Battery charges
• Brandon Rogers, 27, 708 N. Broadway St., was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting a peace officer, criminal damage to property and intoxicated subject at 7:18 p.m. April 17 at 441 S. Ahrens Ave.
• Lawana Coleman, 27, 3913 Alder Ave., East Chicago, was charged with battery at 10:07 p.m. April 18 at Enchanted Castle, 1103 S. Main St.
Aggravated assault
Cameron Vleck, 19, 6355 S. Kildare Ave., Chicago, was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful use of a weapon and disorderly conduct at 12:22 p.m. April 19 at Lucky Strike, 100 Yorktown Shopping Center. Vleck threatened another patron with a knife.
Criminal trespass
Christopher Rakos, 23, 451 Gregory Ave., Glendale Heights, was charged with criminal trespass and attempted stalking at 6:14 p.m. April 14 at Kindercare, 249 W. St. Charles Road.
• Sunglasses were taken at 7:25 p.m. April 13 at Claim Jumper, 92 Yorktown Shopping Center.
• A cell phone was taken between 11 and 11:45 p.m. April 13 from a hotel room at Extended Stay, 260 E. 22nd St.
• Cash was missing from a register at 4:49 p.m. April 14 in the 200 block of Roosevelt Road.
• A customer left without paying a bill at 2:59 p.m. April 15 at Benihana, 747 E. Butterfield Road.
• Kathy Ancira, 22, 4023 S. Harlem Ave., Stickney, was charged with theft at 4:27 p.m. April 16 at Zippets, 157 Yorktown Shopping Center.
Criminal damage to property
• Graffiti was written in black marker on basketball equipment and playground equipment between April 12 and 14 at Westmore School, 340 S. School St.
• A mailbox was damaged with a baseball bat at 7:48 p.m. April 15 in the 400 block of Pleasant Lane.
• Two bushes were cut down at 6:11 p.m. April 16 in a front yard in the 500 block of North Broadway Street.


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It would not surprise me to learn that the vast majority of meatballs containing liver have been fashioned for economical or nutritional reasons. But if you don't care as much about giving your meatballs a healthy dosage of iron and instead want to celebrate its liver-y flavor, then your thought process changes. Instead of thinking, can I get away with putting liver in my meatballs, you think, just how much of that delicious liver can I possibly cram into the meatball... and still have it count as a meatball? I like to think of it as behavioral modification for offal.
I started with very ambitious proportions. Fifty percent chicken liver, fifty percent ground meat. I did not really think that such a liver-intensive meatball would hold together or taste particularly good, but I wanted to see what would happen. The liver was finely chopped; the ground beef was very fatty. Combined with eggs, bread crumbs, and spices, the mixture was a loose gray mass that oozed between my fingers and could barely hold together when coaxed into little spheres. Roasted, the mixture had a vaguely gummy texture that tasted nothing like a meatball.
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Shawn Baltazor, 37, Salina, arrested by sheriff's deputies July 27 on a Saline County warrant alleging failure to appear in court.
Cody Dilerato, 20, Newton, arrested by deputies July 29 for failing to report to jail as ordered by a court.
Joshua Grant, 19, Hesston, arrested by Marion police July 27 on charges of consumption of alcohol by a minor and driving under the influence.
Benjamin Keough, 31, McPherson, arrested by deputies July 30 for failing to appear in court.
Tyson Owens, 26, McPherson, arrested by deputies July 28 on a charge of probation violation.
Todd Redger, 32, Lehigh, arrested by deputies July 27 for failing to appear in court.
Michael Richmond, 51, Marion, arrested by deputies Thursday on assault and battery charges.
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Todd Beneke, 29, Herington, since July 24.
Justin Brasher, 20, McPherson, since June 10.
Leslie Coker, 53, Wichita, since July 24.
Dakota Dillashaw, 18, Marion, since June 30.
Michelle DIllashaw, 45, Marion, since July 25.
Doug Eden, 31, Peabody, since July 23.
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For those loyal readers still remaining (thanks, Ari), you know that I seldom use this medium to share my thoughts or write about Twitter. Life changes, too many other commitments, not enough time nor interest. However, after reading a couple of poignant posts from David Armano, Where Were You?, and Adam Kmiec, September 11th, Ten Years Later, I thought it was time to share.
Ten years ago, I left Boston on a beautiful, sunny Tuesday for an early morning flight to the west coast, headed to an Abacus class in Seattle. But unlike the fateful American flight 11 or United 175 jets full of innocents, I was on a Delta flight with a connection in Cincinnati. In fact, I think our flight took off in between those two. At the time, little did I know that selecting Delta turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
When I made my reservations several weeks earlier, the travel agent had booked me on the American flight to LA. However, a few days after the booking, I decided to switch to the more expensive Delta flight for the chance of an elite upgrade (not) and usage of the Crown Room lounge. So you could say that vanity saved my life!
We landed as scheduled in Cincinnati, unlike many other flights that were diverted to adjacent airports. I turned on my cellphone to discover several voice
mails from friends and family who knew that I was traveling that day. I called my wife immediately and was grateful to hear her voice, knowing how close I came to missing that forever. The airport announced that all flights were currently grounded by the FAA. In the Crown Room, we all huddled around the TV and saw the carnage. I quickly found a hotel room on that crazy, chaotic morning. We now know that all airport traffic was shut down for several days. but at the time several times each day, I would check in with Delta to try to find a way home. The people in Cincinnati were very kind caring, and hospitable, but the sense of separation, loneliness, and fear of what's next was too great. I couldn't wait to get home and hug my wife and young children.
After 4 days, flights resumed. However, as the initiation point of the tragedy, Boston's airport was taking a more cautious approach to security and remained close. Thus, I flew home via Hartford. The Cincinnati airport was a mad house as you could imagine. Lines everywhere. Soldiers with machine guns patrolling every corner. It seemed as if martial law was in force. There was an interminable delay, but no one seemed to mind as we were all headed home.
As you can imagine, that flight to Hartford was pretty empty and most of us were afraid of what we would find when we arrived. I don't think we were allowed to get up throughout the flight, but then we all would have been too suspicious of anyone who did. Our small intrepid group of passengers rose and gave the flight crew a standing ovation and many hugs when we landed.
Arriving at the airport in Boston, I encountered a ghost town. The airport was still closed, the parking garages full of cars, but seldom a person seen. It was quite a surreal, eerie situation, almost Twilight Zone like.
Technology changes and especially social media have improved our ability to connect and keep in touch with loved ones and community. Yet, nothing will ever take the place of being in the same room, face to face.
I never made it to Seattle for my meeting, although I did end up moving here four years later. Like many people, this day always fills me with sadness, but also with pride for the rememberances of heroism, selflessness and valor from so many. However, for me, there will always be a sense of gratefulness that a last minute change removed me from being one of the innocent victims.


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Re: Best method to seed organic community growthmdcrocker Sep 9, 2011 11:24 AM (in response to ridingo)
We were (and still are) very low key in our marketing of the internal community. What has worked is shifting internal communications and executive communications to the community. On the intranet, we then link to the content. We also have the executive communications point folks to the community as the place to go to ask questions. Get organization to setup and use the community instead of email to collect and respond to suggestions, issues, etc. may sure they promote the usage in their presentations.
The key is to get the community integrated into the work flow so that using it is how we get work done instead of in addition to doing work.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthsbrown Sep 9, 2011 12:46 PM (in response to ridingo)
I agree totally with Mike's suggestion (particularly integration), but for us that's a challenge because our entire enterprise is not yet on the platform, so linking from our intranet to content on Jive would only work for those that have access. We have taken a few different approaches and they seem to be working rather well;
1. Executive sponsorship is important, but not enough. They MUST also participate.
2. Our execs are now posting a quarterly newsletter that pertains only to this community. It is their only way of reader ship.
3. Our execs are running fun contests that, while does pertain to the work they do, generates a lot of interest, conversation and excitement. There will be awards as well.
4. We had our production team produce a slick video that interviewed a few of us, execs included, where we discussed the whats, whys and hows. The video was viewable worldwide.
When your users actually SEE the execs not only participating, but encouraging, your adoption rates will begin to go up.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthjemjanik Sep 9, 2011 1:14 PM (in response to ridingo)1 person found this helpful
For every group or space you have - fake it. Get the people who are excited about your community and willing to post when there is nothing there and ask them via backchannels to post. If you group is about Q&A ask someone to post a questions and someone else to answer. If it's about sharing materials and giving feedback ask two people to share something and another two people to come comment. It's kinda cheating, but then when new people join the community they will already see the expected behaviors for your calls to action.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthtmaurer Sep 15, 2011 9:02 AM (in response to jemjanik)1 person found this helpful
And although what Jem is suggestiong may feel like cheating, if you do it in such a way that it answers real-world questions, or posts content that people would be reading in the community anyway, then it really isn't cheating. It is about setting it up with valuable content, just like you would with an old-fashioned intranet. You wouldn't expect people to visit that if there was one blog post from the CEO and two HR documents - you need content!
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthsbrown Sep 9, 2011 4:37 PM (in response to tmaurer)
Agreed. As Community Manager fror my strategic business unit, I challenged people to step up to the plate and 'Ask a question'. I rewarded the first few with a small token. I asked that they post the question relative to the communities business. It worked, people stepped up, and there were great conversations. I think the comfort level grew as well. What I noticed however was that it seemed as if people may be "afraid" to rate the answer as 'Correct' for fear that perhaps it's actually not. We'll see how that goes...
Hey Jem.. looking forward to seeing you at JiveWorld! We met last year up in Boston and on that cool Harbor cruise.. c ya!
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthjemjanik Sep 15, 2011 8:41 AM (in response to sbrown)
Oh yeah I remember you; I'm looking forward to see you too! That was an awesome harbor cruise
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthridingo Sep 9, 2011 9:41 PM (in response to ridingo)
Thanks everyone. These are all very helpful points. A good friend of mine used to say, "if you ain't cheating, you ain't trying". I will certainly impress upon the leadership team their role in adoption. If I meld together jemjanik and sbrown inputs, the exec team would be the seed posters. I also really like the video approach. Bitly recently published a tidbit that video links have the longest half life of all content links. People like to see, not read I suppose. The old picture is worth a thousand words rule.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthcfletcher Sep 12, 2011 2:20 AM (in response to ridingo)
Hi John, some really good stuff here - we definitely found seeding content to be helpful. Nothing wrong with helping things along a bit!
We have the 'recent activity' widget on our homepage and I've also noticed a 'virtuous circle' effect, where people tend to reply to content that's appearing in the widget, which then puts the replies in that widget and it gets more replies... you see where I'm going with this!
The other thing that I think really helps is having some advocates or champions in different bits of the business who can answer questions that people may have. Sometimes people are reluctant to post a 'how do I' question in a public forum because they think it's a silly question, but they might be more comfortable asking someone that they know.
Good luck with your launch.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthmdcrocker Sep 12, 2011 8:27 AM (in response to ridingo)
One "AH HA" that we got on video is that not all the folk have headphones and with the cubicles, video is not seen as useful. We are looking at adding the 3 main points on the video page so that folks who can not view it at least get the main ideas.
The Jive video module will start playing automatically when you hit the page, which is a pain.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthtmaurer Sep 15, 2011 9:00 AM (in response to ridingo)
Gonna chime in here with something from another thread. Keep in mind that sometimes video in the workplace doesn't work as well as it does at home, due to cubicles and a lack of headsets for all employees. Just something to keep in mind, especially since I know video hasn't taken off for us like we assumed it would.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthChristopherHall Sep 30, 2011 1:33 PM (in response to ridingo)
While this might not be a "best method" per se, I think it's a valuable visual to consider when planning your seed content.
Some context: I've been spending the past few weeks preparing for our November Jive launch here at Liberty Mutual. I've modified Game Theory and Gamification taken from video game design philosophy and applied it to social business collaboration:
As you seed more content over time, members will eventually gain the impression that activity and content is organic and that their peers are participating, thereby reducing and doubt they had around "social acceptance." We have to understand that a majority of the current workforce has little to no experience with social networking. Seeding content in increasing increments will simulate organic growth. Avoid presenting all of your seed content at launch or in quarterly offerings.
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Re: Best method to seed organic community growthmdcrocker Sep 30, 2011 12:21 PM (in response to ChristopherHall)
We followed a similar approach. We had someone in an organization post a discussion item (question or information). If there was not reaction then in a couple of days, another person adds a comment or answer. A couple of days latter a third person adds another response.
This worked well, especially if the question or comment was a bit "edgy". In addition to letting folks know it is Ok to reply, it also showed that it was Ok to ask/say something interesting.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthjemjanik Sep 30, 2011 12:28 PM (in response to ChristopherHall)
That's a really valid point that you will continue to seed and boost activity until a community hits a level where it sustains itself.
Re: Best method to seed organic community growthdisaacs Sep 30, 2011 2:28 PM (in response to ridingo)
There are some good responses here. We are in the middle of our launch. We are doing some marketing such as company newspaper, company close circuit news channel, posters and promotional items. I have also begun a "road show" where I am holding interactive presentations across our enterprise. But outside of those typical methods one method that is working for me is to do some customize presentations. For example, I searched through our company's intranet and made a few lists:
Organizations that appear to be the most web saavy
Organizations that appear to be require the most collaboration
Top Five Executive Bloggers
Top Ten Potential Employee Bloggers
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Vaccinating Boys Against HPV
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
Why don�t we vaccinate teen boys against HPV as well as girls? Especially given the cancer risk for them.
Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds:
In general, men are at low risk for penile cancer. The exception is for men who have sex with other men and those who are immunocompromised. I think it would actually be a good idea to vaccinate boys as well given that they carry and transmit HPV infection at the same rate that girls do. Studies of vaccinations in other areas (such as Rubella) show that vaccinating everyone, not just a certain target population, is more effective
Harry Quon, MD, MS (CRM) , Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
There are studies underway asking if vaccination of boys may be effective.
In the meantime, safe sexual practice including the use of barrier methods and understanding that the risk increases with the number of partners are important to help reduce the risk at this time.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series, How Much Do You Know About HPV?. View the entire transcript here.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Lipscomb softball program and coach Kristin Ryman announced the 2012 schedule, Tuesday.
The 55-game schedule begins with four consecutive tournaments. The Lady Bisons kick off the season in Mobile, Ala., Feb. 10-12 for the Mardi Gras Tournament, hosted by South Alabama. The Lady Bisons face Jacksonville State and Mississippi State, Feb. 10, before facing NCAA Women's College World Series participant and 2011 NCAA tournament second-seed Alabama, Feb. 11. In the final day of competition, the Lady Bisons are scheduled to face host South Alabama.
In the 2010 NCAA Regional, Lipscomb came very close to upsetting the top-seeded Crimson Tide. Alabama defeated Lipscomb 5-2 in the Lady Bisons second-ever Regional contest, and eliminated the purple-and-gold 6-0 in the regional finals.
"We're very excited about the challenge right off the bat," said Ryman.
The Lady Bisons will open the home schedule with the Lady Bison Round Robin at Draper Diamond, Feb. 18-19. Lipscomb will be joined by Samford and Butler.
Lipscomb follows that up with trips to Charleston, S.C. and Kissimmee, Fla. for more tournament action. The Lady Bisons participate in the College of Charleston Classic, Feb. 24-26, before heading to Florida for the following weekend's Citrus Classic at ESPN's World of Sports Complex.
The Lady Bisons will return home for two weeks of games beginning with a March 7 mid-week doubleheader against IPFW.
Lipscomb will host its second tournament of the spring, the Lady Bison Classic, March 9-11. Coming to Nashville for this tournament will be Alabama State, Drake, Eastern Michigan and Middle Tennessee.
Lipscomb hosts two Conference USA opponents to round out the longest home stretch of the season when UAB (March 15) and Marshall (March 19) pay a visit to Draper Diamond.
"We've scheduled UAB the past couple of years," Ryman said. "We've got a little rivalry going with them at this point, after facing them in the (2010) NCAA Regional. Marshall is coming to Lipscomb for the first time, so it's a good pick up for us to be able to host another C-USA team."
In the Lady Bisons final regular season tournament, Lipscomb head to San Luis Obispo, Calif. for the Mustang Classic, hosted by Cal Poly. Ball State and UNLV are set to join the Lady Bisons and Mustangs in Southern California.
"Those are three squads that are always in contention for NCAA Tournament bids," Ryman said. "This will be the tournament we go to over Spring Break, and we're very excited for it."
After the conference schedule begins, Lipscomb has two more non-conference doubleheaders on the schedule at Austin Peay (April 10) and Western Kentucky (April 25).
Lipscomb begins the Atlantic Sun schedule with doubleheaders at North Florida and Jacksonville, March 30-31. The purple-and-gold will travel to Belmont (April 14), Kennesaw State (April 20) and Mercer (April 21) as part of the A-Sun schedule.
Lipscomb's first home A-Sun weekend will be the weekend of April 6 and April 7. The Lady Bisons welcome new full-league member Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson to town for their first A-Sun road tests.
Following the April 6-7 weekend, Lipscomb will not be home for nearly a month before hosting USC Upstate (May 4) and ETSU (May 5) on the last weekend of the regular season.
If the A-Sun schedule goes as Ryman expects, Lipscomb will spend May 9-12 in Spartanburg, S.C. for the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, hosted by Upstate.
"Our conference is always up for grabs," Ryman said. "It's been that way for several years. No team has dominated the conference in recent years. There's a lot of competition in the upper half of our conference."
The Lipscomb Lady Bisons wrap up their fall schedule Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a home doubleheader against Tennessee State.
Check back on Lipscombsports.com for more information on the Lady Bisons softball team, and be sure to like us on Facebook (Lipscomb Softball).


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Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (0.5km)
110~138 $
Santhiya has a new island home on Koh Chang, where the hotel group's signature heart-warming hospitality is infused with contemporary Thai tropical design in the flagship Santhiya Tree property. Draped along Klong Prao Beach - a spectacular stretch of sand-carpeted shoreline on the island's sunset coast - Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort invites her guests to unwind and tune-in to nature. Pass the day lazing on the soft sand under the shade of towering palm trees. Be lulled into a snooze by the gentle sea breeze, then re-energise with a swim in the warm tropical ocean. At the end of a stress-free day, watch the spectacular sunset from the best seats in the house right by the water's edge.
Klong Prao Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (0.9km)
from 56 $
Klong Prao Resort has 126 cottage style rooms are comfortably equipped with air-conditioners, television, hot/cold water and other amenities with genuine privacy and comfortable facilities. Here you can fully enjoy the longest beautiful beach of Koh Chang which is well protected by surrounding hills, coconut groves, crystal clear water and beautiful coral reef. "Klong Prao" Resort mentioned that it is the place where one feels closest to Nature, away form the madding crowd, traffic and all human activities. Resort is enclosed in stylishly laid out bungalows surroundings by a lagoon and the renowned white-sandy "Kong Prao" Beach where you will enjoy a picturesque seascape and a fabulous sunset and plenty of activities on the island can be arranged, a trail to "Klong Plu Waterfalls", snorkel or scuba diving to scuba diving to discover beautiful corals, colorful fishes and a fishing trip on one of our boat.
Bhu-Tarn Koh Chang Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (0.9km)
from 109 $
Bhu-Tarn Koh Chang Resort & Spa enjoys its serene and unique setting in the beautiful Klong Prao area. This Thai modern style resort is a nice choice of accommodation for those seeking a peaceful holiday embraced by beautiful natural surroundings and the sea. It is also a convenient base to explore what this charming island has to offer. All guestrooms at Bhu-Tarn Koh Chang Resort & Spa are carefully designed with the savvy traveller in mind. Each unit features thoughtful amenities to ensure a truly pleasant stay. With an array of recreational activities, you can rest assured that you'll have plenty to do during your stay at this Koh Chang resort. Whether you're on a short break or an extended holiday, make Bhu-Tarn Koh Chang Resort & Spa your home away from home.
V.J. BED & Breakfast
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.0km)
from 19 $
Enjoy the beauty, peace and quiet of nature in complete relaxation, with all the conveniences for staying. V.J. BED & Breakfast offers you many wonders which will make your holidays memorable. 50 beautiful rooms, decorated in Thai style with all the comfortable air conditioning, Cable TV, hot showers. You can enjoy many great choices of fresh seafood from our restaurant on the beach. Our chefs can cook excellent dishes in both Thai and Western styles. Also, in the night you can enjoy grilled seafood under the moonlight. .J. SPA service focuses on individual treatment. Guest can indulge and easy away their cares with the various service including massage and aromatherapy, reflexology, body and facial treatment, herbal steam and Jacuzzi. Only 14 km. from pier to V.J. BED & Breakfast.
Iyara Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.1km)
from 27 $
Iyara Resort & Spa houses the prime natural location on the serene Klong Prao Beach of the magnificent Koh Chang Island. The superb resort is sited only 5-minute drive from the island's centre for dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. This is an ideal sanctuary if you yearn to stay comfortably in an embrace of nature filled with lush greenery and tranquility. Wake up with morning birds singing and fall asleep with soothing breeze and an entrancing sound of the waterfalls as your lullaby. Take a refreshing dip at a pool or relax with various revitalizing treatments at the lavish Iyara Spa. Don't miss a chance to explore the underwater beauty with scuba diving and snorkeling. Jungle trekking and elephant riding are also fun alternatives.
Barali Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.2km)
from 136 $
Barali Beach Resort is located in the heart of Klong Prao Beach in the west of Koh Chang Island; it's the most perfect national park of Thailand. Where guests can enjoys fresh breezes from Gulf of Siam and unique panoramic views of sunset on the ocean encompassed of natural, valley, attractiveness of blue marine and the beautiful backdrop of deep green mountains. While residing in contemporary Asian Style Villa, the guest will realize that they are living at home from the resorts facilities and activities. One can lie down in the sun at beachfront pool while her companions enjoy canoeing in the nearby mangrove canal
Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.3km)
55~75 $
Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort is right in the middle of the west coast, the resort and Spa was constructed to meet the demand for a truly luxury resort on Koh Chang - a marine national park and an increasingly popular exotic tourist destination.All of our rooms are the last word in comfort and are equipped with air-conditioners and/or fans for those who prefer. As you would expect the rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator and a mini-bar and all the facilities. The rooms combine the best of traditional and modern design. The exterior offers thatched roofs and natural construction materials that blend seamlessly into the rustic sophistication of our garden resort setting. The interiors are tastefully appointed with the finest modern natural fixtures and fittings and as soon as you lie down you will appreciate the comfort of our expansive beds.
Noren Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.5km)
from 79 $
Noren Resort is a neatly designed bungalow-style resort situated in the Southeastern Thailand on the pristine Koh Chang. Cosily nestled down Klong Prao, on the west side of the island, this family run resort is filled with warmed and friendliness which guarantees that you will be well pampered with an excellent personalised service. All well-appointed guestrooms are artistically decorated and furnished with a range of amenities ensuring guests' comfort and satisfaction throughout their stay. Stay connected whenever you wish with an in-room Wi-Fi internet access. But you might opt for the fun adventures and go explore the wonders of the magical island instead. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also popular activities you can enjoy here.
V.J. SEARENITY Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.7km)
from 45 $
V.J. SEARENITY Koh Chang have totally individual 50 beautiful rooms which decorated in tradition Thai style with all comfort amenities. Invigorate with swimming in the crystal clear sea and sunbathing on the white sand beach. And complete relaxation swimming pool, V.J. SPA services focus on individual treatment. Guest can indulge and ease away their cares with the various services including massage & aromatherapy, reflexology, body & facial treatment, herbal steam and Jacuzzi, Also in the night you can enjoy grilled seafood under the moonlight
Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.7km)
74~93 $
Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa is actually located on fabulous "Klong Prao Beach" Our choices of luxury accommodation include Superior Room, Superior Beachfront, Deluxe Room, Pool Villa and Beach Front Pool Villa. Therefore guest can amidst a special ambience of lush tropical gardens; our bungalows are decorated simply, but exquisitely, in contemporary Thai style, with wooden furniture, premium wood floors, and superior complimentary amenities. The resort is simply a paradise on the earth with a prime stretch of 260-meter long beachfront, delicate white sand, azure water, incredible of sunsets, and a superb panorama of unspoiled natural scenery, romantic, peaceful sanctuary, ideal for a memorable vacation experience. Move toward and become one of our guests and be uplifted in the heavenly atmosphere at Koh Chang Paradise.
Coconut Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (1.9km)
from 29 $
Coconut Beach Bungalows Resort is a new concept on beautiful Koh Chang. It is, without a doubt, unique combination of separate bungalows and the recently built hotel in a true tropical garden setting, right at the sea and with the rainforest and mountains as your backyard. It's located at the "Klong Prao" Beach, known as "Coconut Beach" at the west coast of Koh Chang. The Coconut Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. If you travel without your own car; on arrival at "Koh Chang" share taxis wait to take passengers to the beaches and resorts. When you leave the ferry; turn right to the street of the island. By car you reach the resort at the Coconut Beach after a trip of 20 minutes and with three ferries you can reach the island within 30 minutes. If your idea of a real vacation is a beachfront resort with blue waters, white sand beaches, quiet days and friendly people, Coconut Beach Resort is one of the greatest choices to be selected.
Koh Chang Grand Cabana Hotel & Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Prao Beach (2.0km)
from 48 $
Koh Chang Grand Cabana Hotel & Resort is a beachfront accommodation located on a superb area of the serene Klong Prao Beach. It offers comfortable guestrooms in a private and cozy atmosphere. All rooms are tastefully furnished and equipped with all the necessary amenities to guarantee a pleasant stay and happy holiday on Koh Chang. The resort features a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool with a great view of the sea, 2 in-house restaurants and conference room. Guests can also choose to relax near the beach with Thai traditional massage and spa services provided by experienced professionals.
Koh Chang Luxury Boutique Hotel
Koh Chang, Laem Chai Chet (2.0km)
from 19 $
Koh Chang Luxury Boutique Hotel is a clean and simple accommodation for all kinds of travelers. Sited close to Chai Chet Village on the island Koh Chang, the hotel's area is filled with shops and restaurants serving delicious food. It is within walking distance from Klong Prao Beach where you can enjoy the clear water and long white sandy beaches. The hotel is equipped with modern amenities such as fitness gym, pool table and a dining room. From Koh Chang Luxury Boutique Hotel's top floor, you have great view of the surrounding beautiful green mountains. Room facilities include air conditioning, balcony, bathroom with shower, cable TV, refrigerator and telephone. The polite staff members look forward to welcome you with an attentive service at Koh Chang Luxury Boutique Hotel.
Koh Chang Thai Garden Hill Resort
Koh Chang, Laem Chai Chet (2.2km)
from 23 $
Koh Chang Thai Garden Hill Resort enjoys its serene location on Klong Prao Beach. This Balinese inspired resort offers great value accommodation in a cozy setting and has easy access to everything on this charming island. The white sandy beach can be reached within minutes. Set amidst a beautiful tropical garden, Koh Chang Thai Garden Hill Resort provides affordable comfort at a value price point. Each spacious guestroom comes carefully equipped with basic in-room essentials including TV, air conditioning, fridge and hot shower. With an array of fun outdoor activities, you can rest assured that you'll have plenty to do during your stay. Dedicated services from the resort's professional staff will be on standby to ensure that your every need is met at this Koh Chang resort.
The White Knot
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (2.7km)
from 49 $
Located on Kai Bae Beach, The White Knot is home to the island's finest beachfront accommodation. This cosy resort provides the epitome of comfort and privacy for all guests in a very laid-back atmosphere surrounded by beautiful and peaceful natural surroundings. Apart from being just steps away from the white sandy beach, the resort also boasts easy access to the island's must-see attractions. Set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, all stylish bungalows at The White Knot are designed with a modern touch and maximum comfort in mind. Inspired by a beach theme, each bungalow has a rustic feel inside with all the necessities one would need for a pleasant stay. The resort hosts a good range of onsite facilities and services to accommodate the different needs of its guests. Open daily, the onsite bar is where you can enjoy great food and good drinks all day long. The resort is also the perfect venue for private events or parties with assistance from a team of dedicated professional event planners to ensure everything running smoothly from beginning to end. When you are looking for a quality retreat on Koh Chang, put The White Knot on your list.
Gajapuri Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (2.9km)
from 132 $
Experience a sense of peace and freedom at GajaPuri Resort & Spa meaning in Sanskrit is "Elephant City" it's the final destination for travelers who are seeking of a natural, privacy and outstanding of a five star hotel. The resort is superbly located on "Kai Bae Beach", positioned on the western side of "Koh Chang", offering a quiet, peacefully times in addition to getaway from working day's life style. Here we are providing a private beach stretching for miles in front of you!, the resort backs onto a natural rainforest keep back with beautiful mountains view with wide-ranging of cottages and villas in a well-appointed environment. The 14 timber cottages with 6 units right on the beachfront while the other 8 offer panoramic views of the lush-green mountain and 4 Pool Villas include the unique privacy of their own pools. The ultimate tranquility and luxury perfectly for the entire family is the Pool Villa Suite with 2 bedrooms with exclusive pool and Jacuzzi.
The Stage Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (2.9km)
from 33 $
The Stage Koh Chang is cosily nestled down the glistening white sand of Kai Bai Beach, along the west shoreline of Koh Chang. About 1.5 hours from Trad Airport, the resort is positioned just 20 minutes' drive from Supparos Pier. Embraced by the verdant vegetation, the cosy resort offers spacious air-conditioned guestrooms gorgeously designed with simple elegance, fully equipped with quality amenities. Enjoy a dip at an outdoor pool under the shady palm trees, and bask in the sun at the sundeck or by the serene beach. A friendly team of the resort's Tour Desk is there to assist you with sightseeing and trip arrangements. In-house facilities include internet access, coffee and ice-cream shop, laundry service, and car transfer.
The Chill Resort and Spa Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (2.9km)
from 123 $
The highest peak in Koh Chang Island is 743 meters above sea level. As well as "The Chill Resort and Spa Koh Chang" hotel is located in a good environmental of coconut leaves and the sea breeze that will make every single minute of your vacation worth memories. Additional to attractive style Fashion Art to every villa, especially designed for most outstanding colored-whitish habitats to match with Nature's powerfully-beautiful generation of the most harmonizing creations there is a beautiful large pool to service, only one step between your room and the nature, you'll enjoy sight-seeing of abundant green atmosphere. We are brings a new concept of stylishness and privacy into your vacation. For those special people who choose The Chill Resort and Spa Koh Chang as their holiday resort we would like to welcome them to our warm, friendly and service oriented atmosphere and at the same time we ensue your complete privacy.
AWA Resort Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (2.9km)
40~62 $
Nestled in tranquil settings on the pristine Kai Bae Beach, the AWA Resort Koh Chang is the perfect destination to discover the beauty of the Kingdom's third largest island and its white sandy beaches. The resort is about 40 kilometres away from Trat Airport. The AWA Resort Koh Chang offers a selection of guestrooms with choices of hillside or beachfront units. Each room has a private balcony and features all comfort of contemporary living. The resort also boasts a wide range of first-rate facilities including a 1,200 sqm swimming pool, restaurants, spa, kid's club and tour desk. Attentive service from the resort's friendly staff is available 24/7 to ensure that your every need is met during the stay.
Coral Resort
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (3.1km)
from 29 $
Coral Resort is a cosy seaside resort nestled down on the west side of Koh Chang in Trat province. Peacefully set on the pristine Kai Bae Beach, the lovely resort exudes the tranquil and relaxing atmosphere ideal for your perfect beach holiday sanctuary. Within 2 minutes' walk, you can reach the sparkling white sand. Varied room types are available to accommodate guests' different need and lifestyle. Each guestroom is neatly designed and equipped with ample amenities ensuring your comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy a selection of palatable dishes at the beachfront restaurant whilst watching the stunning sunset scene. The seaside swimming pool is another place to relax with a refreshing dip. Tour Counter and parking space are available on-site.
Paradise Bungalow
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (3.2km)
from 15 $
Paradise Bungalows is a lavish beach sanctuary built in modern mixed with authentic Thai style, situated on the west coast of Koh Chang. The stunning Kai Bae Beach lies just 300 metres, and it takes merely 10-minute ride to reach the sparkling White Sand Beach. Ao Thammachart Ferry Pier is located just 30 minutes' drive away. Encircled by the lush palm trees, all well-appointed bungalows feature own terrace overlooking the panoramic views of the magnificent Gulf of Thailand. The superb resort offers internet access, parking space, laundry service, and meeting facilities. Fishing and snorkeling trips are just a few of numerous fun activities you can enjoy here. Tour Desk staff team are happy to help you arrange travel and sightseeing trips
Seabreeze Hotel Resort
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (3.3km)
from 18 $
Seabreeze Resort is peacefully set in the heart of Kai Bae Beach, just a few minutes' walk to the glistening white sandy beach. Secluded in the tranquil seaside haven, there are also a number of convenient stores, shops, and restaurants for both local and international cuisines. This comfortable resort is splendidly built in modern Southeastern Thai style, especially designed to provide you with closeness to the serene natural settings. All guestrooms are neatly decorated and fully equipped with quality amenities and internet access for your comfort and relaxation. Aside from lazing around on the pristine beach watching the sunsets, there are a wide variety of recreation activities for you to enjoy such as trips for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and elephant trekking in the tropical rainforest.
Keereeta Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, Khai Mook Beach (3.4km)
from 29 $
Situated between Koh Chang's two beautiful beaches: Klong Prao Beach and White Sand Beach, Keereeta Resort & Spa is a seaview boutique accommodation offering ultimate comfort with a touch of luxury. A white sandy beach is only 200 meters away from the resort. All guestrooms are decorated in unique style with a mélange of Asian-inspired architecture and cozy comfort, adorned with hot tones and flower paintings. Each room comes equipped with all the modern essentials and open-air bathroom. Guests can enjoy an array of recreational facilities available onsite and off-site activities. The resort is a perfect haven for relaxation.
Kai Bae Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (3.5km)
from 56 $
Kai Bae Beach Resort is nicely nestled of beautiful Kai Bae beach on the island Koh Chang. The resort provides beachfront bungalows with commanding breathtaking views of the surrounding coconut trees and sea. This family owned and managed resort offers the ideal mix of relaxed fun, private moments and comfort living. Kai Bae Beach Resort offers comfortable bungalows. The facilities of the hotel include car park tour counter, restaurant and massage. Each bungalow comes with air conditioner, television, refrigerator and private balcony.
Koh Chang Resortel
Koh Chang, Khai Mook Beach (3.6km)
from 28 $
We are proudly to represent the latest resort on Koh change Island, "Koh Chang a Resortel" with our private nature beach with natural colorful corals fish shells and other marine life will be making excellent holiday for you!. We offer a luxurious & comfortable bungalows and fully-furnished resort rooms where you can enjoy natural scenery & private time with your family & love ones. Our reception offers one stop services including room reservation, hi-speed internet access, post office, minibus service to other beach, food land for European, motor bike service, jungle elephant trekking, boat trip to see colorful corals & diving course. As well as sunset over the horizon and enjoy with BBQ this is completely on the beach under the moonlight.
TP Hut Bungalows
Koh Chang, Khai Mook Beach (3.8km)
from 27 $
TP Hut Bungalows enjoys its serene location at Pearl Beach and the Koh Chang city center. It is a smart choice of accommodation for travellers on a budget, offering great comfort and privacy with convenient access to the island's myriad of attractions. The beach can be reached within a short stroll from the resort. All guestrooms at TP Hut Bungalows are carefully designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere. Each unit features all the necessities required for a truly comfortable stay. TV with kabel channels, individually controlled air-conditioning and mini-bar are just some of the amenities at your disposal. Attentive service from a team of professional staff and first-rate facilities will ensure that your stay at this Koh Chang hillside bungalow resort is a memorable one.
Sea View Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Kai Bae Beach (4.4km)
56~63 $
Sea View Koh Chang is situates majestically on a cliff that descends to its private beach of clearly water. The beach area is big enough to cater for beach parties even more athletic activities. Sea View Koh Chang has 132 rooms and 15 suites. Each of the rooms has its own private individual balcony, a great place to relax and enjoy the charming view of the sea. The resort is provided air-conditioned, and equipped with bathroom (hot and cold water), refrigerator, mini-bar, hair dryer, IDD telephone, and cable television, personal electronic safe deposit box and umbrellas for all rooms' type. Spend your valuable time for a favorable vacation with our warm service created by us for your real - paradise at Sea View Koh Chang, located near the viewpoint on the southern end of Kai Bae Beach.
Chang Cliff Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (4.8km)
from 39 $
Chang Cliff Resort is a last paradise on the earth and escape from any troubles at white sand cliff location a very popular beach located at the northern end of Koh Chang's west coast. It's over 2 km long and lined by rocks, over-hanging palms and broad-leaved trees. To reach "Koh Chang" basically they is a ferry which can carry a car inside all of them converging to the ferry piers on the mainland. We are welcome everyone who are needs to stay in the quietly residence with over look ocean and Mountain View by a reasonable price and valuable to make that your vacations to unforgettable memory with us. We have 30 bungalows with Cable Tv, Refrigerator, Deck Balcony and Air-conditioned. There are three room types are facing to Ocean View, Bungalows Sea View and Mountain View the feeling that you ever had before!
Top Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (5.0km)
from 30 $
Top Resort houses a location on the southern end of the 'White Sand Beach' community in Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand. With its serene seaside surroundings and lush tropical settings, this is truly one of the most sought-after destinations for beach lovers. The resort features a wide variety of room types to accommodate guests' diverse needs and budgets. All outsized well-appointed guestrooms come with the breathtaking vista of the magnificent Gulf of Thailand. The resort offers a range of scooters and mopeds for rent for fun island trips. Relax your fatigued muscle and mind with traditional Thai massage and Oil massage provided on-site. Facilities include pool with pool bar, library, and internet access.
PaddysPalms Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (5.1km)
23~26 $
Located just up the hill from the beautiful White Sand Beach, PaddyPalms Resort is a small but cozy holiday haven providing affordable comfort at a reasonable cost. The resort commands an excellent location and has easy access to beautiful sandy beaches and the island's numerous attractions. It is the perfect destination for an exciting, exhilarating and relaxing break away. At PaddyPalms Resort, you will be delighted with the dedicated and friendly services. All guestrooms come carefully equipped with thoughtful amenities including TV, fridge, king-size bed, and balcony where you can enjoy fresh air and beautiful views of the mountains and natural surroundings. The resort is also home to the famous Irish pub where a good selection of food and drinks are on offer. Attentive service from the resort's professional staff will ensure that your stay at this Koh Chang resort would be a memorable one.
Keeree Ele Hotel
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (5.1km)
from 33 $
Keeree ele Hotel is decorated in the style of a 'Hip Asia Hotel' situated in White Sands Beach, seen as the ' Town Center' of Koh Chang, with a long, beautiful white beach. White Sands is the first tourist beach that people see when they arrive in Koh Chang. Keeree ele Hotel is in a convenient location for shopping, and with many kinds of restaurant to choose from, including both Thai and European styles. The beach is a pleasant, 300m walk from the hotel, with many places to purchase souvenirs and essentials along the way. Koh Chang has so much beauty and nature, from the sea, to the mountains, waterfalls, and pristine mangrove forests. As such, Keeree ele Hotel is perfect for visitors that enjoy the outdoors, and love to truly relax.
Alina Grande Hotel & Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (5.6km)
from 26 $
Nestled at the south end of the splendid White Sand Beach, the most spectacular beach of Koh Chang, Alina Grande Hotel and Resort proudly offer a wide selection of accommodation ranging from various types of well-designed classic hotel rooms to stylish bungalows fully equipped with good quality facilities ensuring an impressively relaxed and comfortable stay surrounded by the purest nature of stunning beaches, turquoise mirror-like sea water, and fertile tropical mountains alongside an excellent and friendly service making you feel so welcomed like staying with your own family. On top of numerous in-house facilities to enjoy, exciting tours and trips can also be arranged on-site such as island tours, jungle treks, elephant rides, and golf trips
Bhumiyama Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Lonely Beach (5.7km)
from 56 $
Bhumiyama beach resort is a combined word: Bhumi ( poom ) means land or place, yama is a realm of heavens in Buddhism where deities and beings who have expert (done) noble deeds come to dwell in opulent peace and tranquility. Ours beach resort in tropical garden surroundings with 46 rooms fitted with air condition and all facilities in the room plus safety box all amenities. Nevertheless more than 80 present of the land is the Park Forest reserve, that's the main reason why we are chosen as our home, to build a tropical resort, in an uncluttered traditional Thai style with all modern facilities & services. A large amount of our guests relax in a natural and surroundings with tropical forest to the rear, white sand and Turquoise Ocean to the front. Our beach is called " Tha Nam" beach or the more well-known name will be " Lonely Beach" make famous by travelers who commented in Lonely Planet as to be the best and most beautiful on Koh Chang.
Koh Chang Lagoon Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.2km)
from 90 $
Looking for incredible holiday with one of the most beautiful and best known beaches on Koh Chang at "Koh Chang Lagoon Resort" Its located on the northwest of the island, driving approximately 15 minutes from the ferry disembarkation point on the island. Koh-Chang is an adventure land. The fertile rainforests, orchards, waterfalls, hills and unpolluted sea offer a great variety of activities for you to indulge in. we are offering a superb beachfront where guests can truly enjoy the sun, sand, sea and even the stars and the moon! This is because the resort provides good food and great dining services on the beach at night time. Beach parties are possible too!
White Sand Princess Hotel
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.2km)
from 54 $
White Sand Princess Hotel is a perfect destination to those seeking affordable comfort and relaxation near the pristine sandy beach. Situated across street from the famous White Sand Beach, this cosy hotel welcomes its guests with a sense of genuine warmth and hospitality. Its convenient location makes the property the ideal point of departure for your excursions on Thailand's second largest island. The main ferry piers including Centre Point Pier and Ao Sapparod Pier can be reached within 20 minutes' drive from the hotel. And it takes around 40 minutes' drive to Trad Airport. The White Sand Princess Hotel features clean and well-appointed guestrooms, all designed with the savvy traveller in mind. Each air-conditioned unit comes with a private balcony, en-suite bathroom and all the necessities needed for a truly pleasant stay. The hotel shares some facilities and services with its sister property, Koh Chang Lagoon Resort, located nearby. A team of onsite staff is always on standby to ensure that your every need is met during your stay at this Koh Chang hotel. Whether you plan for a solo trip or a group vacation at Koh Chang, make the White Sand Princess Hotel your home away from home.
Baan Saikao Hotel & Apartment
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.2km)
from 41 $
Baan Saikao is located on White Sand Beach of Koh Chang, the second largest Island in Thailand. The major part of the island is designated as Koh Chang Marine National Park, which is a natural environment teemed with fascinating wildlife and marine life, high peaks, seas, waterfalls, lush jungles and undisturbed rainforest. The place offers a unique blend of serene relaxation and scenic beauty surrounded by mountains and next to lovely White Sand Beach. All the 30 Superior Rooms and the 9 Deluxe Rooms are fully furnished and equipped with various modern amenities such as cable TV, hot water shower, air-condition, refrigerator and safety box. This luxurious accommodation also provides diving, elephant trekking, fishing and many other activities.
Mac Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.2km)
from 27 $
In favor of Mac Resort Koh Chang is giving you a touch of the warmth of nature, wind, sun, clear blue sky, white beach in a Mac Resort Hotel atmosphere which is full with European luxurious hotels and resorts that guarantee in cleanliness and comfort. And with the swimming pool that you will feeling like you are swimming in the sea and private in Mac Resort style, the resort has the most advantage since it is located opposite the island's commercial center. A pleasant trip from Bangkok to Kohchang is only 3300 km. from Bangkok. approx 4 hours by road to the Trat province. 30 to 45 minutes by Ferry. From Trat to Kohchang. there are 3 piers servicing in Laem Ngob district. Only 15 minutes from pier to Mac Resort hotel.
Exotic Bungalows
Koh Chang, Lonely Beach (6.4km)
from 14 $
Jinda Resort
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.5km)
from 20 $
Family owned and operated Jinda Resort is located at the northern end of White Sand Beach, literally a one-minute walk from the beach. Here you are surrounded by lots of restaurants and other attractions. Many of the staff members are family or close friends who all offer great service. The resort strives to make your stay as comfortable as possible with budget accommodations, great food, friendly service and in-depth knowledge of the island. The family has been on Koh Chang for generations and helps you to explore it. There are plenty of services and amenities provided. Jinda Resort's facilities include salon, safety box, room service, tour counter, motorbike rental and car park. The own restaurant offers a full Thai and Western menu with fresh and tasty dishes. The rooms have air conditioning, balcony, drinking water, Wi-Fi Internet, refrigerator, cable TV and shower.
KC Grande Resort & Spa
Koh Chang, White Sand Beach (6.6km)
from 101 $
"KC Grande Hotel & Resort" is located on White Sand Beach, the most secluded corner of the island where days are spent on our half-kilometer long white sandy beach. 140 units offer you ocean-view or garden-view terraces where you can relax to the peaceful sounds of the rolling waves. The resort has given a clear vision of an island paradise. Fulfilled with luxurious bungalows and buildings with mountain greenery, a clear blue sky, a refreshing cool sea breeze, sparking Turquoise Ocean and fine, white sandy beaches and blue of the sky from golden sunrise to red sunset feel your stress melt away. A few steps along the beach with a sweeping view of the ocean is our The Beach restaurant, where our chefs will serve you the finest seafood on the island, prepared according to your choice of Thai or European cuisine as our Slogan "Top off your great day with our fabulous food and drinks". KC Grand is paradise on the beautiful island of Koh Chang.
Koh Chang Bailan Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Bai Lan Beach (7.2km)
from 35 $
Koh Chang Bailan Beach Resort, a dream resort cosily snuggled in a secluded little bay of Koh Chang, boasts fantastic unbridled seaside landscape and serenity in your most relaxing holiday. The white sandy beach at the front allows you to relax under a canopy of coconut trees which fringes the beach. At dusk, this is also the perfect place to have a barbeque whilst taking in the spectacular sunset scene. Amidst the lush garden of coconuts trees, tropical plants and flowers, all spacious and comfortable bungalows are fully equipped with modern facilities. A wide range of services and facilities available include Wi-Fi internet access, laundry service, massage, motorbike rental, and 'Bailan Beach Restaurant' serving tasty cuisine.
Bailan Hut
Koh Chang, Bai Lan Bay (7.3km)
from 12 $
Bailan Hut, located on Koh Chang, offers seaside bungalows in an unpolluted place for tourists who are looking to refresh themselves at a good environmental and modern style residence. The accommodation is decorated in natural styles and has services for its guests such as wireless internet, water heater, slippers, emergency lantern and more. Bailan Hut on Koh Chang is also a recommended place for businessmen who seek relaxation, because this place has many facilities at your service such as computer, fax machine, color printer etc. Guests can also enjoy various entertainments like live acoustic music, tasty seafood and cocktail bar. Bailan Hut can assure you relaxation without any duties, it is a place to free your mind and sparkle up your life with tropical styles. If you want to avoid the noisy urban life, this is a recommendation for you.
White House Bai Lan Resort
Koh Chang, Bai Lan Beach (7.6km)
from 31 $
This resort with eye catching architecture is the perfect place to de-stress and unwind in the middle of lush tropical greenery. Guests at White House Bailan Resort can spend their days by the large outdoor pool or head out for a day to lounge by the beach and try out the numerous water sports on offer. With just 30 bungalow-styled accommodations, guests are guaranteed a personalized holiday experience. Each bungalow is equipped, spacious, and provides a perfect base to rest your head after a long day of exploring the bustling city of Koh Chang. The restaurant on-site is a great spot to enjoy an extensive menu of Thai, Asian, and international dishes which is sure to keep your taste buds content. The property's array of facilities and inexpensive accommodation offers great value for your money. Nestled on the beach, this Ko Chang hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bailan Bay, Lonely Beach and Bangbao Beach. Kai Be Beach and Bangbao Health Promotion Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway
Koh Chang, Bai Lan Beach (7.6km)
from 77 $
Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is located at "Bai Lan Bay", Koh Chang, guests can be reach the hotel by car, air and ferry. We have totally 96 guest rooms, villas and suites decorated with contemporary Thai inspiration with private balconies overlooking garden or sea view and modern amenities. The major part of the island is designated as a National Marine Park - a natural environment retreat filled with fascinating wildlife and marine life, high peaks, scenic waterfalls, lush jungles and undisturbed rainforest, diving and other water sport facilities, and every room features feather bathrobe, slipper as well as television with satellite channels, DVD player and radio for the entertainment of guests. Besides telephone with International Direct Dial and Internet are available in guest rooms. In luxurious suites, guests can even more enjoy private swimming pools and separate Jacuzzi.
Na Tara Resort
Koh Chang, Kongkang Bay (8.9km)
44~72 $
Na Tara Resort offers a selection luxury rooms and suites situated on Hat Sai Dang Beach on Koh Chang. From the spacious and luxurious rooms, you can enjoy great views of the garden or stunning sea views. Na Tara is a secluded holiday retreat, still close to a lot of attractions and activities. Nearby adventures include canoeing, scuba diving, snorkeling, Baan Look Chang Shooting Range as well as watching fireflies and beautiful waterfalls. Na Tara Resort features first-class facilities and services. All units come with balcony, air-conditioning, personal safety box, satellite TV, mini-bar and Wi-Fi internet access. The own restaurant serves a tasty selection of local and international dishes in a relaxed environment overlooking the swimming pool area and with magnificent sea views. Na Tara Resort boasts one of the best spots of the island and guests leave the resort with wonderful memories.
The Aiyapura Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Klong Son Bay (9.1km)
from 46 $
The Aiyapura Koh Chang is located on a forty acre beach-front land in Klong Son Bay. Attractive Thai style villas and suites are surrounded by green tropical gardens with ocean views set around a large 30 meter leaf shaped swimming pool. Koh Chang can be reached from Bangkok by direct flight within 45 minutes or in approximately 5 hours by car. Located in the Gulf of Thailand is a tropical island seventh heaven tenderly called Koh Chang or in English in thai meaning is known as Elephant Island. Koh Chang is the second largest island with (429 square kilometers) in Thailand 2nd largetest island from Phuket. Koh Chang is quite undeveloped. It is a picturesque island of virgin rainforest, untracked jungles, high mountains, spectacular coastlines, fine white sandy beaches, clear blue sea, colorful corals, breathtaking waterfalls and an abundance of marine life.
Siam Royal View Apartments
Koh Chang, Klong Son Bay (9.4km)
from 74 $
Siam Royal View Apartments enjoys its own stretch of sand on the secluded Klong Son Bay. This beachfront property offers a truly relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle, yet within easy reach of all the island's interesting attractions. The beautiful unspoiled white sand beach is just steps away. All guestrooms at Siam Royal View Apartments are designed to make maximum use of the available living space and give a light and spacious feel. Every unit features all the necessities required for comfortable and modern living including kitchen facilities and Wifi access. Guests can take advantage of unrivalled services and facilities including state-of-the-art infinity-edge pools, golf course, beach club & restaurant, the marina and water sports centre. Whatever your reason for visiting Koh Chang, Siam Royal View Apartments is the perfect choice for an exhilarating break away.
Koh Chang Fasai Resort
Koh Chang, Supparod Bay (9.5km)
from 16 $
Koh Chang Fasai - a lively bungalow-style sited at Ao Supparod close to Pier at distance just only 300 meter. Koh Chang Fasai Resort provides Wi-Fi and scheduled shuttle service to a popular White Sand Beach. The room taking on a difference idea of decoration fully equipped with air-conditioning, a private bathroom with cold/hot water shower amenities. Experience fishing and snorkeling is feasible.
Koh Chang Boat Chalet
Koh Chang, Bang Bao Bay (9.8km)
from 34 $
Make yourself at home with Koh Chang Boat Chalet in the surrounding environment, linking between the natural-fresh-water-lagoon filled in, by waterfalls from atop the mountain that encompassed by the tropical rainforest, and the white sand beach just right next the blue sea and beyond the horizon up to the exciting stars above, it covers an area of over 160acres of land that accommodate more than 30 luxurious boat chalet fleet sat in the spacious fresh-water-lagoon. Near by, is the scene of 7-deck-floating-hotel which includes 125 rooms of standard type, one elegant 300-seat seminar room, 630-seats meeting rooms and one 200-seats banquet room. We are proudly to offer you, more than anywhere else, a world of privacy restored cruise ship and boat chalets sat to Bang Bao Bay. There are several islands around Koh Chang where white sandy beaches meet coral gardens of the sea and good snookering spots.
Chivapuri Beach Resort
Koh Chang, Klong Kloi Beach (9.8km)
106~120 $
Nestled in the pristine surrounding in the southwest of Koh Chang, Chivapuri Beach Resort with a private beach allows you to enjoy scenic beauty of the nature, tranquil atmosphere, refreshing breezes and superb services to make your stay unforgettable. The contemporary Thai houses resembling the Sukhothai period are designed in harmony with the modern design integrating various elements of the natural surrounding. The resort features enticing dining experience, a range of facilities and amenities with heartwarming services.
The Tropical Hideaway Koh Chang
Koh Chang, Klong Kloi Beach (9.8km)
82~98 $
The Tropical Hideaway Koh Chang is an idyllic accommodation in Koh Chang ready to welcome those who love the serenity and simplicity with their cottage style villas on the tropical white sandy beach. Secluded from the chaotic crowd on the stunning Klong Kloi Beach, the resort offers comfort and relaxation to ensure one of the most memorable holiday experiences. Take in the tranquil ambience amidst verdant greeneries and aquamarine sea water, and enjoy various fun activities on-site. All cosy and spacious guestrooms come fully furnished with good standard amenities with private balcony and Wi-Fi internet access. In-house facilities include delectable restaurant, tour service, snorkeling tour, canoe rafting, and elephant trekking.
Cliff View Resort
Koh Chang, Bang Bao Bay (9.9km)
from 8 $
Bang Bao Cliff View is situated in a perfect area of Bang Bao Bay on Koh Chang. The resort was built in 2011 and is designed in local Thai style. It is nearby a fisherman village, which is approximately 15 minutes away by walk. It is set in nice scenery with 19 bungalows and 8 cottages, all rooms facing the sea. There are also two Thai restaurants and the resort is just steps away from a busy town. You can also watch the sunrise and the tantalizing sunset in the evenings. This is a great place to stay if you are looking for a good atmosphere and reasonable prices.


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European Commission - Press release
Digital Agenda: Commission welcomes step forward for wireless broadband with adoption of Radio Spectrum Policy Programme
Brussels, 15 February 2012 - Radio spectrum supports 3.5 million jobs and more than €250 billion of economic activity each year in Europe, including incredibly popular services such as wireless broadband. The Commission therefore welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of the five-year Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP) which will allow sufficient spectrum to be made available for wireless applications and services such as high speed 4th generation (4G) wireless broadband. The RSPP also supports entertainment/culture (mobile TV or wireless electronic books), transport systems, health (such as medical appliances and devices to assist disabled persons), research, civil protection, the environment and energy (including smart energy grids and smart metering systems), without affecting the requirements of other policies such as defence.
European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes said: "Adoption of the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme will help reduce the digital divide, make Europe a connected and competitive continent and introduce more wireless broadband choices."
Wireless broadband is also playing an important role ensuring every European access to basic broadband by 2013 and to fast and ultrafast broadband by 2020 (see IP/10/581, MEMO/10/199 and MEMO/10/200).
Specific steps to be taken by the EU Member States and the Commission before 1st July 2015 include:
Additional action by 2015 at the latest include:
More generally, the RSPP sets out the EU principles to ensure efficient management and use of spectrum, and to promote investment, competition and innovation.
The RSPP was proposed by the European Commission in September 2010 (see MEMO/10/425).
The European wireless electronic communications industry supports 3.5 million jobs, 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product and generates around €130 billion annually in tax revenues in Europe.
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When the economy is in a period of uncertainty and there is a downturn, the goodwill that has been built into the business can allow the business to stay afloat, and even to make a profit. During economic downturns, the only businesses that can still make a profit are those that have established goodwill in their community. Goodwill is what gives a business a great reputation, and it adds value to a business, over and above any tangible assets the business owns.
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Religious Freedom
Religious freedom is a fundamental right, and because many parents choose homeschooling as a result of their religious beliefs, HSLDA actively works to defend and advance these freedoms.
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In an attempt to protect Americans from numerous U.S. Supreme Court rulings reducing religious freedom, Congress enacted the Religion Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in 1993. The RFRA was a federal law that invoked the Fourteenth Amendment to require state and federal governments to use a specific test to afford a higher level of protection for religious freedom. In the 1997 case City of Boerne v. Flores, 521 U.S. 507, the Supreme Court ruled the RFRA unconstitutional, saying that while Congress can enact legislation enforcing the constitutional right to the free exercise of religion, Congress cannot dictate to the states the way in which to do that. This decision was an attack on religious freedom in this country.
Since the Boerne case, HSLDA has worked to restore religious liberties by encouraging states to pass their own versions of RFRA, and over a quarter of them have done so.