TOP 'Secret' Thai Beach + TikTok Star ChanSiam + Rooms, Food, Klong Kloi Koh Chang

AMAZED this beach on Koh Chang is lesser known than others... Klong Kloi is an absolute GEM! Plus nearby Indie Beach, Rasta View and the whole area around Bang Bao. Come along and see why, hope you enjoy. Links:
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[@SideTripLife]

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[@miguelaznar]

After following a few other Thailand YTers, I stumbled across your channel and never left. Your low-key approach is just perfect. Occasionally, you get into technical aspects, whether computer equipment or making reservations or finding something, and I like that even more. I hesitate to say anything because your videos seem just right, so I’ll just say feel free to give us the technical and logistical side of things every so often. Thanks!

[@francisinghels9765]

We love this cool vibes, simple bungalows on the beach, nothing posh.

[@johnwalsh1645]

After watching this I just spent five days on Koh Chang. Stayed in the Secret Garden resort, and had sundowners at the Rasta View bar as well visiting one of the best bars in Thailand Indie Beach. Was fortunate to be there last night when the live band was on and it was epic. Fortunately I live in Hua Hin so could make the trip fairly easy. I’d never been to Koh Chang before and even though it rained for a couple of days still had a great time. I wasn’t prepared for the steep inclines to and from the Secret Garden but at least I could walk on the beach to and from Indie Beach bar who also do great food. I had lunch at I Do I Do yesterday and that was great as well. Keep up the tremendous vlogs 👍🏻

[@SideTripLife]

Indie beach, live music, fantastic! Glad you enjoyed. STL

[@danpieloch5062]

I make it to the end of most of your videos. I understand that some folks think your videos are too long, but I binge watch several in a row, so it works for me. Thank you for providing the volume of helpful info on the places you visit.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Dan, much appreciated! STL

[@Malin031]

10:09 - beautiful sand and beach. Free beds and relaxed !

[@karltraveldude7817]

Yhaa mom , cold beer and sandy beach my rasta wish coming true ! LOL going to Koh Chang in November thank you for super Vids so helpful ! Enjoy mon !!

[@grahamfraser5938]

Klong Kloi would be my choice. I love the individual huts on the beachfront. Those big apartment blocks just don't have the same appeal for me. Gorgeous beach and so much to explore 🙂

[@SideTripLife]

Agree!

[@JeffCahill-tp8ik]

I love with this beach. By far my favourite on the island. First time I came I also left from Sea Flower. I've made the trip 4 times in the last week. Today I'm staying in White Sands Beach and I still rode all the way to Klong Kloi for the day. The nice thing is that once you get to Lonely Beach, well, even a bit north of that, the drive to Klong Kloi is just beyond gorgeous. The downside is it looks like a great place to hang out at night and I totally missed that. Spot on about the beach loungers. This is the only place I've ever found outside of the old Sihanoukville, Cambodia before that got bulldozed, that you can sit on a lounger and no one will even come and ask you if you want anything. This beach has that old Sihanoukville vibe, which I felt immediately. I've been here eight days now and wanted to explore for myself, but now going through your videos to make sure I don't miss anything. I have watched these before, and they are pretty much what inspired me to check out Koh Chang.

[@janus302]

Wow,thats is special,all those gems close by each other. You never wan a leave any more.😇

[@andrewoakley4957]

Oh my goodness! I do love the way you find these beautiful and inexpensive places to stay, holidays are too short to even touch the surface 😅. Liked the free sunbed observation 😉.

[@brettlovett5517]

Bet you were in heaven during this one, all your style, like Samui 25 years ago, all looks good, tough place to leave 😁

[@randyc754]

You can not overstate that island! Wow!

[@edward88881]

By far my favorite video of your Koh Chang trip. So laid back, great scenery and food selection, and most importantly no expat bars to ruin the atmosphere. I've never considered a trip to Koh Chang until I saw this video and now I'm adding it to my list of destinations in Thailand.

[@supersonicsid5930]

Another great Vlog I was not expecting the view of the lake that was stunning. I like the many Rasta bars very cool and I like to smoke . I haven’t seen any in Vietnam but we are definitely 20 or 30 years behind Thailand when it comes to tourism. Thanks for the uploads.

[@Goeker]

Yes! That lake view was absolutely gorgeous. I'd totally prefer that over sea view.

[@miguelaznar]

@@Goeker agree on the lake view!

[@SabraKay]

Totally subscribed to his TikTok - the video was NOT boring and yeah that beach is about to get a lot more popular!

[@jamu8095]

Thanks for the video 🙂👍 that is my favourite island in Thailand. I think that Koh Chang is still island where local People go for weekends and longer holidays

[@mauihowey]

Wow, what a beach…….life in paradise doesn’t get much better!

[@stevestf]

Very chill! I know Koh Chang fairly well or i thought i did lol, the Thai for cat is meow, that's so cute

[@Goeker]

What a great video again. I'm literally addicted to your channel. I don't know if i should wish that you would stay at Koh Chang forever so that these wonderful videos never end or that someday i can move there myself and never turn back. Totally paradise...

[@marqui1968]

Totally agree 💯 🙌

[@sanremosallymusictravel]

Amazing video my friend beautiful place excellent footage fantastic job Big Big Like 😊👍👍👍🇮🇹🌴

[@rudyhachey7440]

hi once again from yyc..another incredible video, beautiful scenery and I love all the accomodations you,ve visited! Much appreciated if I was ever to visit(and sometime in the future perhaps). Time will tell!! Your living the life, good on you for chice, some of us are hesitant to relociate. Alas I!m in mouring, Flames no longer now its Oilors and I"m not a fan. Enjoy paradise !

[@iseethings8451]

You’ve transported me to yet another fantastic tropical island paradise! As always, superbly done in every aspect… the ‘exploration’ angle of each of your gem videos is addictive!

[@SideTripLife]

Many thanks!

[@paulkonye8380]

Love all your videos and this was a gem. I wasn't going to retire unitl 65. (I'm 54) I may bring it forward 10 years. I've found my Thai island destination, and the Rasta Bar sold space cakes. Nuff said!

[@edwardlowrie2735]

I would stay anywhere you showed..such a nice island vibe...howaa

[@eileengale7661]

“I’m astonished anyone watches these things.” 🤣😂 Well, you are entertaining and have fun and informative commentary - not to mention the appropriate enthusiasm for your incredible surroundings! 😎 Appreciate you sharing all that you do! Including singing a Will Nelson song instead of Bob Marley. It still worked. Haha ☺️ And cheers. Keep holding the fort down there in Thailand until I can get back! 😋😉

[@markp5056]

we stopped for a drink on that beach. Stunning location 👌

[@shirleyboy8859]

Always a treat to watch STL.... You make my Fridays..... Hope you are well :-)))

[@julien6444]

I had my best holiday feeling ever on a 9 day stay on Koh Chang. Was there in 2017 together with my gf and our (then) 17 year old daughter. Never felt happier on a holiday as those days. Always enjoying your videos. Thanks for them !

[@GottoLoveThailand]

Great video me and my wife are going there middle of October for a week should be fun thanks for always stopping by I sure do appreciate it stay safe

[@SideTripLife]

@GottoLoveThailand Enjoyed your vid from the East side of Koh Chang, resort looked really nice. Also enjoy the good natured banter on your channel and good bunch of guys on the panel. Anyone looking in, for reg live updates from Thailand, just click on GottoLoveThailand channel name, or search same. Cheers, STL

[@mrackelito1]

Cant wait for your new videos! You give me alot of motivation to go to work so i can afford going this winter lol Also, i would highly recommend going around the island to the east side, the roads and views are amazing there on Koh Chang

[@davet5260]

Just had a great dinner at Suchada Villa Restaurant!! Thank you for recommending.

[@leonardpodbisky6128]

You are absolutely right, that area is definitely worth a visit. Perhaps on my wander through Thailand this coming winter I will check it out, however I gather from your comments that it would be a hard place to leave. "Aw shucks... I'm stuck in paradise", would be my first thoughts and my second would be "where's that Rasta bar?''.

[@SideTripLife]

Thx Leonard. Klong Kloi deffo stronger gravity than most places ;) STL

[@rfpeace]

That little bridge crossing that cut about 200m off getting to that sweet little beach used to be a Super sketch footpath about .75 meter wide. We used to drive motos across it but it was about as sturdy as some of those rickety boardwalk ways at the pier. Nice to see someone improved it! That's also my favorite little chill beach.

[@SideTripLife]

Great memories Ron, thanks for sharing. STL

[@N3v3rAround]

Really enjoyed this one loved the Rasta bar with the view. Your surprised anyone watches these videos meanwhile I'm sitting here like what's taking him so long to upload. Lol. Love the content and appreciate you taking us along for the journey while also providing great Intel along the way.

[@TonyKomaMusicSweden]

Coming to Koh Chang in three weeks, thanks for filming Klong Kloi, def worth checking out!

[@Aspenglade]

I'm hoping that you made it over to the quiet side of the island in your upcoming vids and that you got over to see Long Beach!

[@danny_davis]

I have a pretty good feeling, that I will be spending a good portion of this winter, in or around the Ginger Home restaurant and bar. Thank you, good sir, for the introduction! 🙏🎸🇯🇲🏝️😎

[@mattyb7980]

Great video as always , I would stay where you was . Always watch to the end . Never to long . You do a great job and makes me want save even more to get there again . Can’t wait for next video #1 utuber STL in my eyes

[@carynderry]

Answering your question I would rather stay at Klong Kloi. I like the peace there and the laid back area. Very nice. Great video. Thanks for all of the info for this area!

[@FINEURBANART]

love your vlogs ... happy about they are now not that short anymore

[@evelyngraves7845]

loved your video as usual, nice and laid-back style. can't wait until another one

[@Cucumber_Jones]

Not for nothing STL, but great music bed for this! 🙌🏻 You turned me on to this Lars dude.

[@torbjrnsrensen7385]

Oh yeeeaah! New episode 👍🏻🇧🇻

[@mesamis1]

When we first visited Thailand it was Koh Samui we went to. Lamai. Loved it so much we've been back every year since excepting the Covid years. It's beautiful there and we love it but maybe we're guilty of being in a comfort zone because you have truly opened our eyes to so many gems. Krabi, Railay, Koh Chang is stunning and some of your best work but for me Khanom was my favourite. And relatively 'undiscovered' so to speak. Loved your Khanom vlogs. But anyway. Samui again in 6 weeks I'm practically agog at the thoughts of being back.

[@SideTripLife]

R B thanks as always! Enjoy your trip to Samui and no need to feel guilty being comfortable in paradise (this is what vacay's are for;) But if you get a chance deffo check out Khanom. I may head back there soon myself. Btw, any looking in who missed that series here's an intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKi5pWire6qsiK8

[@breckon06]

Id stay by the beach, great video very chilled

[@mattstakes7047]

Thanks, Matey! Rasta Ahoy!

[@glenturner6114]

A great video as always.

[@Malin031]

YEAAAH !! New Video =)

[@ninettemurk7492]

Gorgeous bars and beaches!

[@Lemonsack1]

We always look forward to these. Makes us want to travel!

[@judykekesi5174]

Amazingly informative and entertaining video as always!

[@cassytapper8886]

Definitely going to go there next time I’m in Thailand, looks amazing and the accommodation you’re looking at is just up my street - perfect 🤩

[@tonib081970]

Glad you got to meet our friends Chan & Ginger. Two of the nicest and most creative people one could meet. Love your vids. Thanks.

[@SideTripLife]

Chan & Ginger made us feel so welcome and yes, incredibly creative, lovely people. You have some wonderful friends.

[@BIGJED75]

Another great Vlog as usual. May head over to the islands from PP when we get back.

[@antruok4950]

Too much fun 👌 - Thanks again for doing the hard yards for us 😎 - so good 🍻👊👍🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Thx Ant. But honestly, with or without a camera this is how I usually roll, so my pleasure to bring a few along with me. Cheers, STL

[@MITsolar]

another good video......been to the Rasta bar last time I was in Koh Chang....nice vibe

[@robcindy]

A gem as always. Thanks for the great videos and inspiration. 🙏🏾

[@Everydaypartoflife]

another great vid, loved the beaches and the bars, so cool :)

[@yoandy10]

This is my favorite spot that I have seen you visit.

[@SideTripLife]

I really loved that area too :)

[@MrRoadRunner]

Amazing, just can't wait till retirement in 2.5 years and than i will relocate from wet Holland to Thailand. hope to visit all the gems you show us.

[@JamesThomas-sd7vd]

Great Vid! Always love these hidden gems

[@MrStorway]

Really like your way of showing different places, very nice channel. Good luck to you! I have been to Thailand only once, but dreaming of coming back.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you MrStorway, good luck to you also, may your dreams come true :) STL

[@lkm5462]

Loved the vid and very informative

[@mia.m..]

Yay, you found Rasta View. Loved Klong Koi too. Enjoying this series and reliving our Koh Chang visits x

[@rolandthe1st]

Enjoying your videos! Thanks 🙏🏼 I have been to Koh Chang some times, but never went after Lonley Beach. Because of your video, I will do next time 🤗

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Roland. STL

[@lesleylambert16]

Wonderful...real gems to find

[@rileyjones650]

Fantastic work!

[@bobashton2155]

GREAT STUFF KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@tcarter603]

Another great video. Please keep up the great work.

[@wackogeckoatc9060]

Great video thanks

[@bytienl]

Great videos!

[@tedrick4713]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@Djteaser1981]

Always make it to the end with your video's. You convinced me to go back and explore Koh Chang in october (if the weather let's me). I've been to Koh Chang once before but stayed on white sand beach.

[@Goeker]

There is something about your voice that i can not describe even to myself. You sound so calming, so comforting... Every video you make feels like a therapy. I can not thank you enough for doing this. Wish you all the best friend. Hope this lasts as long as possible. Cheers!

[@krishabroad9282]

Fantastic, keep it up.. 👌👌👌

[@stephencruickshank5589]

Rasta view one of our favorites.👍😜. Friendly people, great view across bay. 😁

[@TheMbhvisby]

You made me book the same place you stayed. Thanks for the great information.

[@SideTripLife]

Loved it there! Enjoy Mark! STL

[@dabronks8789]

My Canadian brother the production values of your videos are superb like i'm on the beach already and the music is just totally "Irie Bredda".

[@colinbrown4612]

great vlog looks like you were in your element/good space

[@benking5267]

Watched to the end, hoping for a view of long beach on the other side, ko chang looking great again 👍 is Thor's Palace open on white sands? His clifftop cocktail bar was amazing too.

[@richardsimpson7776]

Looks great! We have bungalows reserved the later part of June at BangBoa beach resort. I love vlogs. It gives me a current heads up before I go

[@terry713-h4c]

Wow never been koh chang but I'm but will definitely be having a month there soon..keep up the fantastic work 👍👍

[@jekylltraveler]

awesome stuff.

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. Great video as always. Envious of your travels. Always so informative. Great places to stay. And go. Bars and Beaches. Your chicken curry looked good. Beautiful views. You are great for always sharing the info. Maya's guesthouse looks lovely. Chilled vibes as always. So many lovely places. Rasta bar. Love it. Love your vibes. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely weekend.

[@jerryleelewis8979]

We prefer the Klong Kloi Beach and the Rasta Bars of course. Koh Chang look like a really nice Place to stay. it is on our List :-)

[@pierreraby]

Catching up late. Great video as usual.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks 👍

[@Juh11299]

Oh man, so many accommodations you’re showing. Heading back to Koh Chang again this Saturday and can’t decide where to stay. Thanks for the amazing vlogs!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Adam. Was my 1st visit there and loved KC! Have a great trip! STL

[@paolodevis86]

Super great video 👍

[@SideTripLife]

Thx! Note when it heats up in the UK The Kim hits the slopes (great way to beat the heat :) Cheers! STL

[@LEObondTraveller]

STL. You have jumped right up into the stratosphere with this vid!!! Right up there with your best ever! Of course the backdrop helps. But it still takes a master to put it all together fluidly! Well done! Of course the long held question that even you yourself ask yourself is (Sounding very Austen Powers), "Why are you living in Bangkok???!!!" ... You are obviously a "Rasta beachside Hut Simplicity" guy. Not a big city corporate guy. We can only assume you have some kind of Monday to Friday job in Bangkok. Hence the long weekend only forays into more scenic locations. Maybe your KZbin fans can Hazzard a guess to what that Job is? ... Spiderman? Having to maintain the facade of having a job? ... A TEFL English teacher? ... The plot thickens ...

[@SideTripLife]

LOL. No intnl man o' mystery here, I'm based in Bangkok as my prev biz was based here. I sold prior to 'rona and now working on a new one. I'd LOVE to move to the beach but I also love the convenience and buzz of being in Bangkok. It's a perfect base to easily get away by road, rail or flight to anywhere. STL

[@anthonyereira2409]

Hi sidetriplife been koh chang many times never made it past bang bao going back in 2 weeks will definitely check this area out cheers cobber.

[@PaulFrancisFilms]

Just spending 2 weeks on koh chang ...your videos big help ..really enjoying pens bungalow and klong kloi

[@SideTripLife]

Great to hear, enjoy!

[@Francedefence]

I like your videos about Thailand. I lived in Vancouver for 7 years! Part time in Kitsilano. I was also a deckhand on a salmon trawler for 3 years, off Tofino and Ucluelet. I am originally from France but I got Canadian citizenship. Now living in a tropical island looking a bit like Thailand! I add on your chanel !

[@SideTripLife]

Bienvenue! Great backstory! You really got a good look at BC, from lovely Kits beach to a trawler up Island, wow! Thanks for watching my vids, cheers! STL

[@damienohagan8550]

Yet another gem my saved videos on you tube is full of your vlogs so much information & great places to see & stay thanks again when I finally retire to Jomtien a lot of my trips will be based around your vlogs 👍👍👍

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Damien & come on Jomtien!

[@nicrutherford9745]

think you can safely say, you never bore us STL....love the fact that you put up all the prices of rooms/food etc...makes a big difference for those of us wanting to come out and understanding current prices...there is a lot of " cost of living " vids from 3,4,5+ years ago which is pretty redundant....but one thing...how the hell can you drink sambuca neat ? agggghhhhhhhhh !!!

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Nic. Something about a buca rocks that just seems to be the perfect chill n enjoy bevvy. Btw, will be returning to Koh Chang to update 2023 prices upcoming. STL

[@nicrutherford9745]

@@SideTripLife That's great thanks, my plan for what its worth is to go to Koh Tao and get my divemaster( prob end of this year) then come back 6 months later to do instructor( if i like the divemaster course) and then see if that qualification can take me to other places in asia for a few months of the year and then do Uk other 6 months...thats the plan anyways !!!! keep up the cracking work

[@SideTripLife]

Fantastic plan Nic, on-on!!

[@mAestro2999]

Watched till the end 😉 My favorite YTer from Thailand, and somehow you keep me interested the whole way until the video ends. Following you since you had just a few videos on a channel and will watch your videos even when I go back to SEA (for a longer time). Much love and respect ❤️

[@SideTripLife]

mAestro2999 such a nice comment thank you :) STL

[@norm2222]

Really enjoying your videos, we’ve been watching from the start. We’ve got three months booked next year starting in January. We’ve got two weeks booked in Koh Chang and it’s one we haven’t been to before.Thanks for showing us Koh Chang love the Rasta bars too. Cheers

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Norm! (suddenly reminds me of a great ol' TV-series;)

[@timwalker2458]

Just got back from this part of the island. Ginger was so happy when I showed her your video was the reason I went to her bar. Also did the other reggae bar onvthe main road. Great place for a relaxing few days. My only grip is it's not great for walking and I love walking.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks kindly Tim. Ginger and Chan were lovely, their place too, complete gem. I walked along the shoreline to Rasta View & pier (a bit tricky and marshy in spots) and then back over the hill via the road. Regret the park behind was closed at the time so will check out that area next time.

[@foodblogjunky]

Wow what a great video. Love the wandering style. That is how you find the gems. Thanks so much for sharing

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Sandra, I do love to wander :) STL

[@foodblogjunky]

@@SideTripLife yes that's what hubby and I do too. Thailand and Vietnam in about 10 weeks time. I should shout you a beer when we are in Bangkok

[@JorgenD-original]

🙏🏻. Nice video