Ko Chik: A pair of obscure, charming islands near the Welu wetlands of Chanthaburi

Island Daze #14

An old man in a leather cowboy hat and baggy red pants pulled up above his waste greeted us as we arrived at Ko Chik (also spelt Jik or Jeek) in December 2020. “Welcome foreigner,” he said. “Ko Chang has many foreigners, but never any here!”

In a flash, this welcoming “uncle” led us into the village. Other curious islanders joined as we strolled. Hearin…