Koh Jik, located in Bang Chan Subdistrict, is an island where a mixed-use renewable energy project has been piloted. solar energy And a generator for generating electricity for about 100 houses on the island using prepaid electricity bills. Most of the population is fishing, raising fish, dried shrimp, traveling. Take Sukhumvit Road until you reach the T-junction to Koh Chang Ferry Pier, turn right in the same direction as Koh Chang Ferry Pier. Then turn right towards the canned basin. Go to Ang Krapong Pier You can park your car at the pier. Then take a boat across to Koh Jik. Koh Jik's attractive charm is homestay trips. Eat fresh seafood at affordable prices And the villagers know each other and walk around in one day. Suitable for a leisurely vacation in the style of the seaside people. Originally, Koh Jik was a fishing village that had been together for over a hundred years as a peaceful community. The men had all gone fishing, leaving only the women and children living on the island. Koh Jik is also an admirable island. Koh Jik has a committee of the island that manages electricity and environment well. There is also a systematic waste management that can serve as an example for other nearby islands. Tourists who like homestay tourism should not miss this place because you will experience an easy way of life. quiet in the sun In addition, if walking to the other side of the island is the east side, passing by the temple, passing the school, passing the water tank when sweating You will find a quiet eastern beach, although not very beautiful, but enough to swim in the sea as well. As is well known that Koh Jik is a pilot island of a mixed renewable energy project, so the villagers here rely on natural energy, namely wind and solar energy. It is electricity used in each house. It is convenient for the system to contact via mobile phone as well. There are also solar cells for electricity for the whole island. combined with a backup diesel generator If necessary, in case the sky is closed Therefore, Koh Jik is an island that is a good example of energy and environmental management in terms of technology and management in which the villagers participate. Travelers who have free time on vacation and have no plans to go anywhere. Do not miss visiting this island. In addition to having a delicious meal, you can also relax by yourself in a peaceful atmosphere and gain knowledge about renewable energy as well.
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Koh Chik Nok
Province: Chanthaburi