Ko Chang Scores

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Ko Chang that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Ko Chang is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Ko Chang.
  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Ko Chang directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.

  • Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Ko Chang is extremely difficult.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Ko Chang has very low salaries as low as $500 a month.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Ko Chang are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1200.
  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.

  • Walkability: Ko Chang has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Ko Chang.

  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.