{"id":7724,"date":"2025-01-26T19:08:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T18:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/?p=7724"},"modified":"2026-01-03T18:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:32:45","slug":"thailand-pandemic-asia-2021-koh-chang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-pandemic-asia-2021-koh-chang\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Chang 2021 \u2013 Pandemic Island Travel Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7724\" class=\"elementor elementor-7724 elementor-7556\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bf300 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52bf300\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e84ea39 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e84ea39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e84ea39\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e84ea39\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__e84ea39\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e954949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e954949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=17023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Chang<\/a>, an island located closer to the Cambodian border, was the next destination on my journey through Thailand. After spending a few days on Phuket \ud83d\udc49 (<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-pandemic-asia-2021-phuket\/\">which you can read about in the first part of my story<\/a>), it was time to explore a different side of the country. During the pandemic, every trip had something unique about it\u2014emptiness where there were usually crowds, and silence that replaced the typical tourist buzz.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">This is a retrospective from 2021, a time when traveling required a bit more effort than it does today. Koh Chang, quieter and less commercialized than Phuket, seemed like the perfect choice. I wanted to experience Thailand from a perspective of nature and local charm, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities and the most popular destinations.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t expect grand luxuries here\u2014Koh Chang is a place that draws visitors with its unspoiled nature and laid-back vibe. After an intense stay on Phuket, filled with activities and pandemic-related procedures, this island offered me a much-needed breath of fresh air and a completely new perspective on Thailand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdbe3b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdbe3b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where is Koh Chang located?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f885564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"f885564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=koh%20chang%2C%20trat%2C%20thailand&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"koh chang, trat, thailand\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"koh chang, trat, thailand\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c251b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c251b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ko_Chang_district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Chang<\/a>, meaning \u201cElephant Island,\u201d is Thailand\u2019s second-largest island, located in Trat Province on the country\u2019s eastern coast near the Cambodian border. It lies about 300 kilometers east of Bangkok and can be reached via a combination of land and ferry travel. Situated in the Andaman Sea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=17023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Chang<\/a> is part of the Mu Ko Chang National Park, making it a haven of pristine nature, lush jungles, and picturesque beaches. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c9c7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"43c9c7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Sandy Koh Chang beach with palm trees and a calm sea under a cloudy sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-006-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Infinity pool at Koh Chang, Thailand with tropical trees and a thatched-roof lounge under a cloudy sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-007-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6470ee1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6470ee1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How did I get to Koh Chang?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Phuket and Koh Chang are two completely different islands\u2014not just in terms of climate and atmosphere, but also location. Since they are on opposite sides of Thailand, traveling from one to the other required some logistical planning. For me, this meant a combination of two modes of transport: a flight and a car journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10746f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10746f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Permission to leave Phuket<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Before continuing my journey, I had to deal with the procedures for leaving Phuket, which were part of the requirements of the Phuket Sandbox program. It wasn\u2019t as simple as packing up and heading to the airport\u2014first, I had to undergo a COVID-19 test.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The tests were conducted in a specially designated area, and the process was quick and efficient, though the whole situation felt somewhat surreal. The idea that I might have contracted the virus in the meantime was taken very seriously\u2014as if a stroll on the beach or simply breathing the air could have exposed me to it.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">After taking the test, all I could do was wait for the result. Once it came back negative, I was issued an official document\u2014a kind of \u201cgreen light\u201d to leave the island. Without this piece of paper, continuing my journey would have been impossible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9f810 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d9f810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Flight from Phuket to Bangkok<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">With permission to leave Phuket in hand, I packed my bags, ordered a Grab, and headed to the airport. The drive was peaceful, and the sight of empty streets gave me a clear sense of how the pandemic had transformed tourism. Arriving at the airport, the reality became even more striking\u2014near silence. Apart from a few locals and a handful of tourists, the place was almost deserted.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">I flew with AirAsia, one of the most popular budget airlines in Southeast Asia. Check-in went smoothly, and I dropped off my luggage without any issues. There were no crowds, long lines, or rush. Everything moved at a pace that served as a stark reminder of how unique those times were.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Waiting for the flight was just as calm. The terminal lacked the usual energy and bustle characteristic of airports. When it was time to board, the flight went off without a hitch. Since it was a domestic flight, there was no need to go through passport control in Bangkok\u2014I simply collected my luggage and continued on my way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c297f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"c297f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Phuket airport terminal with AirAsia check-in counters, blue signage, and queue stanchions under curved lighting.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-015-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-016-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-016-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Phuket airport corridor with signs, empty seating, and a shop kiosk with colorful souvenirs\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-bangkok-001-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-bangkok-001-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Thailand, Bangkok airport tarmac with multiple aircraft and purple-striped planes lined up under a cloudy sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"View from an airplane over Phuket, Thailand, with the wing and coastline below under a cloudy sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-phuket-017-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2b1f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d2b1f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Car rental<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">After landing in Bangkok, one of my first tasks was picking up the car I had reserved in advance. At the airport, I managed to locate the car rental desk fairly quickly, although I did get a bit lost at first\u2014airports can be full of hidden corners. In the end, everything went smoothly. The paperwork was handled quickly, and within minutes, I had the keys in hand and was ready to hit the road.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Driving a car with the steering wheel on the right side in a country with left-hand traffic was a completely new experience for me. At first, my mind felt a bit scrambled, especially when navigating turns and roundabouts, but after a few kilometers, I managed to find my rhythm. The biggest challenge was shifting gears with my left hand and adjusting to a completely different way of observing the road.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb1e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"6cb1e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-bangkok-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-bangkok-002-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Driving in Bangkok, Thailand highway toll gate with traffic and dashboard navigation visible in the foreground\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Thailand, Ratchasima article cover showing parked cars in a sunny parking lot with trees and a fence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-ratchasima-article-cover-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdc44bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdc44bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Pattaya on the way<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Traveling from Bangkok to Trat Province, I decided to make a stop in Pattaya for the night to see the city during the pandemic. Without rushing, I wanted to soak in the atmosphere of a place I had previously heard about as a bustling tourist hub.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">In 2021, Pattaya was a shadow of its former self. Streets that were usually bustling with tourists now stood eerily empty. Many bars, restaurants, and clubs were closed, with some even put up for sale or rent.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Beaches that were normally packed with people were now almost deserted. Walking along the coastline, I saw only a handful of locals and the occasional tourist. This city, famous for its vibrant nightlife, had turned into a quiet, almost dormant place.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">A year later, in 2022, Pattaya began to come back to life. Tourism was gradually recovering, and the city started buzzing with energy once again. The contrast between these two periods was striking. This experience highlighted how quickly circumstances can change and how profoundly the pandemic impacted places reliant on tourism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0cb16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"be0cb16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Street food stall in Pattaya, Thailand with diners near large cooking pots and Thai menu signs at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-001-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-pattaya-002-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Thailand, Pattaya: ornate temple with detailed golden carvings and tall spires against a blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e1fc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5e1fc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>By ferry to Koh Chang Island<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Getting to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=17023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Chang<\/a> isn\u2019t just about planning your trip\u2014it\u2019s a bit of an adventure, especially if you\u2019re traveling with a rented car. The island doesn\u2019t have a bridge connecting it to the mainland, so reaching it requires a ferry crossing. In my case, I opted for the Centrepoint Ferry, one of the main departure points to Koh Chang.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e184234 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e184234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Before you get on the ferry<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">First and foremost, if you\u2019re renting a car, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Make sure the rental company allows the vehicle to be transported by ferry\u2014this is crucial, as a lack of permission can lead to significant issues. Secondly, check the insurance policy\u2014standard coverage typically doesn\u2019t include potential losses related to ferry transport. While the chances of a ferry sinking are minimal, it\u2019s good to be aware of the risks.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">I arrived at Centrepoint Ferry early to avoid any queues. Buying tickets was a classic example of Thai practicality\u2014cash only. Having cash is a must since card payments aren\u2019t accepted. After purchasing the ticket, you drive into the designated waiting area and wait for your turn. The atmosphere was calm, but it was clear the ferries had seen better days. The smell of fuel and the rugged appearance of the ships only reinforced that impression.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c18e642 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"c18e642\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rent-a-car-tips-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rent-a-car-tips-004-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Driver viewing a GPS on a dashboard inside a car on a Thailand road, with roadside signs outside.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Road by the sea on Koh Chang, Thailand, with a pickup truck and power lines heading toward a pier and boats\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-002-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0442c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0442c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Loading onto the ferry and crossing<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Driving onto the ferry requires precision. The ramp isn\u2019t a wide platform but two narrow tracks for your wheels. Once the vehicle was securely in place, I could finally relax and enjoy the moment.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The ferry crossing takes about 30\u201345 minutes. The views are pleasant\u2014blue waters, surrounding islands, and a refreshing breeze. While the ferry isn\u2019t the newest, it gets the job done. Onboard, there are minimal amenities, but I must admit\u2014the strong smell of fuel was a constant reminder that this was transportation, not a luxury cruise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02e7466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"02e7466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Cars parked along a ferry dock on Koh Chang, Thailand, with the turquoise sea beside the walkway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-003-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-004-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Covered ferry dock at Koh Chang, Thailand, with parked cars and motorbikes under an open deck\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6c4b67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6c4b67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>A lesson in precision<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">The biggest challenge came during the disembarkation. Once again, it required precise alignment of the wheels with the narrow ramps. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, I missed the mark, and the car got stuck. Luckily, the ferry staff quickly came to the rescue, and we managed to get the vehicle safely onto solid ground without major issues. It was a lesson for me to approach this with even greater care next time\u2014or maybe I just had that kind of luck XD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3b7a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"5a3b7a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-005-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-005-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Cars parked on a ferry deck crossing the sea near Koh Chang, Thailand, with mountains in the background\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-001.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-001-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"White Honda car parked at a dock on Koh Chang, Thailand, with a man sitting by the open door\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-001-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-001-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-001-296x296.jpeg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a21c79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a21c79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f39011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"2f39011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=nature%20beach%20resort%2C%20koh%20chang%2C%20thailand&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"nature beach resort, koh chang, thailand\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"nature beach resort, koh chang, thailand\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-708196f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"708196f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">During my stay on Koh Chang, I stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;hid=286164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nature Beach Resort<\/b><\/a>, located by Lonely Beach. The resort features around 60 standalone bungalows, a restaurant, a bar, and a pool\u2014all set on a spacious property with panoramic views of the sea. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My bungalow was simple but met all the basic expectations. It\u2019s worth noting that this isn\u2019t a five-star luxury resort, so the standards align with the price. One aspect of the local charm was the presence of geckos, which could often be spotted on the outer walls of the bungalow. For those who aren\u2019t fans of such \u201croommates\u201d, it might be a bit of a challenge, but it\u2019s all part of the charm of tropical destinations.   <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca30faf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca30faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What did the island look like during the pandemic?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In 2021, Koh Chang, typically bustling with life and attracting tourists with its picturesque beaches and lush nature, transformed into almost a ghost island. The number of tourists across the entire island was estimated to be around 30, which meant that in the evenings, Koh Chang would practically come to a standstill. The lack of street lighting in some areas only heightened this feeling, making it genuinely challenging to get around after dark without a car.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Local activity still existed, but in terms of tourism, the island was paralyzed. Most accommodations, restaurants, and tourist attractions were closed, with only a few places attempting to operate during these challenging times. The pandemic left a significant mark on the local community, whose primary livelihood is tourism. The absence of visitors meant no income, forcing many business owners to suspend operations or shut down their businesses entirely.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddaa98c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddaa98c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What was I able to see?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">One place that became a true gem for me was <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Yr1tyiQuGfZ6CxbJ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobby Food Shop<\/a><\/strong>. This family-run eatery, managed by a couple and their children, served delicious roti pancakes that quickly became my daily favorite. On top of that, they also offered laundry services, which proved incredibly convenient during a longer stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd5b01e elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"dd5b01e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Koh Chang Article photo in Thailand: flatbread with dipping sauce and a cappuccino on a blue table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-008-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Man in a shop in Koh Chang, Thailand, sitting near shelves stocked with supplies and souvenirs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-009-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c36ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5c36ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">To explore the island, I used the car I had rented earlier. It\u2019s worth noting that Koh Chang doesn\u2019t have a road cutting through its center, so to reach the opposite side, you have to drive around the entire island along the coast. This route offers plenty of scenic views and allows you to discover the island\u2019s hidden gems.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One place that left a lasting impression on me was <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FTvM7wpqAj6c3NuQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Khlong Nonsi<\/b><\/a> Waterfall. Located on the northern edge of Dan Mai village, on Koh Chang\u2019s eastern coast, this waterfall is less known among tourists, making it an ideal spot for those seeking tranquility. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d08e5a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"d08e5a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Thailand, Koh Chang trail sign pointing to Khlong Nonsi Waterfall on a lush forest path\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-012-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Koh Chang, Thailand: a forest stream with clear shallow water and rocks leading to a small waterfall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-013-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac2e434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac2e434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another place I visited was <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jzJusU53MRiNgZ19A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bang Bao Pier<\/b><\/a>, a charming fishing port located at the southern tip of the island. Bang Bao is a unique village built on stilts, with wooden walkways connecting houses and shops. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, many of these establishments were closed, giving the area a somewhat nostalgic and quiet atmosphere.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf75ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"cdf75ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Walkway along the pier at Koh Chang, Thailand, with boats moored on both sides under a cloudy sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-011-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Koh Chang, Thailand: three dried fish hanging under a boat shelter in a garden setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/thailand-koh-chang-010-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b60eeb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b60eeb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next stop &#8211; Bangkok<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">After spending time in the quieter regions of Thailand, <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-pandemic-asia-2021-bangkok\/\">it was time to visit the capital\u2014Bangkok<\/a>. However, after experiencing the tranquility of less populated areas, the thought of diving into the hustle and bustle of a sprawling metropolis wasn\u2019t particularly appealing.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on Thailand\u2019s economy, particularly on the tourism sector, which makes up a significant portion of the country\u2019s GDP. In 2020, Thailand experienced a recession with a GDP contraction of -6.1%.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Despite these initiatives, many entrepreneurs, particularly in the tourism sector, faced significant challenges. The lack of tourists and travel restrictions forced numerous businesses to suspend operations or shut down entirely.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">In summary, the pandemic highlighted the fragility of an economy heavily reliant on tourism. While steps were taken to support businesses, the reality proved to be extremely challenging. These experiences underscore the need for economic diversification and building resilience to withstand future crises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exploring Koh Chang in 2021 \u2013 quiet beaches, ferry tips, nature escapes, and pandemic travel realities in Thailand.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[152,173,427,170],"class_list":{"0":"post-7724","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-asia","8":"tag-thailand","9":"tag-travel-safety","10":"tag-traveling-in-pandemic","11":"tag-visas-and-documents","12":"cs-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}