TRAT

TRAT

Trat is Thailand’s eastern-most province, located about 315 kilometers from Bangkok. This small province borders on Cambodia with the Khao Banthat mountain range forming a natural demarcation.


With 52 large and small offshore islands, long white sandy beaches and unspoiled coral reefs, Trat offers delightful scenery and a tranquil hideout for nature-lovers. The province also serves as a major fruit-growing and fishing area.


The city of Trat is a starting point for Ko Chang island group or forays into outlying gem and Cambodian markets. Those enthralled by shopping will be delighted as Trat has more markets for its size than almost any other town in Thailand due to Cambodian coastal trade.


Like Chanthaburi, Trat is a very important ruby-mining province, with the most famous gem market located in Bo Rai District, some 50 kilometers north of the Cambodian border.

With an area of 2,819 square kilometers, the province is administratively divided into the districts of Muang, Khao Saming, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai and Bo Rai, and the sub-districts of Ko Chang and Ko Kut.


The weather in and around Trat is very comfortable with warm temperatures throughout the year. The region is influenced by the northeastern and southwestern winds, which sometimes limit sea transport to a group of islands particularly from May to October when the southwest monsoon blows. During this period the western coast can be wet and stormy and occasionally unsafe for ferries and smaller boats to lift anchor. However, visitors can still visit the islands via the normally more popular routes, most of which are to the northeast of Ko Chang, anyway.

The Past

The history of Trat can be traced back to the reign of King Prasat Thong of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Formerly known as Muang Thung Yai, Trat has played an important role in the development of country’s stability and economy due to its strategic location. The town of Trat has later become a community of Chinese Merchants.

Trat served as a checkpoint and buffer city in 1767 and was responsible for providing provisions to King Taksin the Great before he moved his navy from Chanthaburi to Ayutthaya, where he expelled the Burmese and liberated the Kingdom from Burmese rule.

In the Ratanakosin period, during the reign of King Rama V, Trat played an important role again in stabilizing the country’s sovereignty. King Rama V made an agreement with the French government (who had also taken Chanthaburi under its supervision) to get Trat back. In doing this, Phra Tabong, Siamrat and Sri Sophon were traded off.

During the Indochina War, the French Navy tried to seize Trat again. The French Thai Battle broke out on 17 January 1941 at Ko Chang. The Thai Navy successfully drove out the French Navy.

TRAT : How to get there

By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 34 (Bang Na-Trat) or Motorway to Chonburi, then use Highway No. 344 (Ban Bung-Klaeng) Arriving at Klaeng, turn onto Highway No. 3 and proceed to Trat. The total distance from Bangkok to Trat is 318 kilometers.




By Bus

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) to Trat every hour from 6 a.m. to midnight. From Bangkok the buses to Trat cost 169 baht for 1st class air-conditioned buses (132 baht for 2nd class) and 197 baht for 24-seat VIP air-conditioned buses or 113 baht for regular buses. The trip takes five to six hours by air-conditioned bus or about eight hours by regular bus.


For more information, contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0-2391 -4164, Choet Chai Tour Tel: 0-2391-2237, Chok Anukun Tour Tel: 0-2392-7680 and Suppharat Tour Tel: 0-2391-2331.

Several non air-conditioned buses leave daily, starting from 07.00a.m.-11.00p.m. Fare is 78B (Tel.02 391-2504). Air-conditioned buses leave every 1.30 hours, starting from 07.00a.m.-11.00p.m.. Fare is 140B (Tel. 02 391-4164).

From Chanthaburi to Trat, the regular bus takes about 30 minutes. If one goes by taxi from Chanthaburi to Trat, it takes around 45 minutes.

Travelling around Trat

Car rent in Muang District

Suppharat Opposite to Choet Chai Tour, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0-3931-2011, 0-3951-2236

Getting around the city

Sam lors around town should cost about 10 baht per person. Small song taews cost about 5 baht per person on a share basis or 20 baht to 40 baht for the whole vehicle.

Getting to Islands

Ferries depart either from Ao Thammachat Pier, or Ko Chang Centre Point Landings between 07.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., with a travel time of 30 minutes. Private vehicles can be loaded onto the ferry. Please note that vehicles used on the island should be 4 wheel drive vehicles as road conditions are bumpy and there are steep slopes to be negotiated. From the landing on Ko Chang there are song taew services to various points. Fares should be settled beforehand.

RECOMMENDED ATTRACTION




Ban Salak Khok Community, Trat
The village of "Ban Salak Khok" is situated at Moo 3, Ko Chang, King Amphoe Ko Chang. (After disemba...


Ban Nam Chiao, Trat
This village is approximately 8 kilometers from town on the Trat-Laem Ngop route. It is noted for Ng...


Tree Top Adventure Park, Trat
On beautiful trees and with breathtaking views, you will experience new sensations never felt before...



Wat Yotha Nimit, Trat
This temple, which is also known as Wat Bot, is located on Tetsaban 4 Road near the city pillar. The...


City Pillar, Trat
Located on Lak Muang Road, the City Pillar stands in a Chinese-style building. This shrine was built...


Ao Tan Khu, Trat
This is a bay with fine sandy beaches that are popular with the local people during holidays


Ko Kut, Trat
This island is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks it as the fourth largest i...


Ko Mak, Trat
This is a large island to the south of Ko Chang that is blessed with several beautiful bays and beac...


Ko Kradat, Trat
This island is situated to the northeast away from Ko Mak. In the past, the area had an abundance of...


Ko Kham, Trat
This island is located near Ko Mak and is endowed with natural wonders such as crystal clear seas, c...


Ko Chang, Trat
A stretch of long white sandy beach dotted with coconut tree orchards is a common sight on Ko Chang ...


Wat Thong Thua, Trat
Wat Thong Thua, 4 kilometres from town on Sukhumvit Highway, is the site of an ancient Bot which was...


Wat Saen Tum, Trat
This temple is a Dharma-practicing facility amid the cool shade of forests and fruit orchards. To th...


Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre, Trat
The Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre on Trat-Khlong Yai Highway at Km. 48 was formerly a facility to a...


Ban Hat Lek, Trat
Ban Hat Lek is the farthest border village in Trat. It is on Highway No. 318 within Khlong Yai Distr...


Wat Buppharam, Trat
Located on Plai Khlong Road, the temple dates from the mid-17th century and features the oldest wood...


Residanggamport Residence, Trat
On Lak Muang Road, this is an old 3-story building that was once used as the residence of the French...


Ko Chang Yutthanawi Memorial, Trat
The Ko Chang Yutthanawi Memorial, at Laem Ngop, commemorates the Franco-Thai naval engagement on Jan...

Ko Wai, Trat
This big island, which a part of Ko Chang National Park and is situated next to Ko Laoya, has stone ...


Ko Rang, Trat
This small island at the west of Ko Mak does not have enough flat area suitable for setting up of an...


Ko Phrao, Trat
This island situated in front of Salak Petch Bay has clean and calm seas,...


Ko Ngam, Trat
This island is situated southeast of Ko Chang and is comprised of twin mountains linked by huge rock...


Ko Laoya, Trat
This wonderful island which is less than 1 kilometer long and 300 meters wide with beautiful beaches...


Ko Klum, Trat
Like Ko Chang, this is an island of historical significance during the Thai-French Naval Battle in 1...


Ko Chang Noi, Trat
Ko Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi lie to the north of Ko Chang.


LIST OF ACCOMMODATION


Five Star Resort
an accommodation on Ko Chang
Address :30/3 Mu 3 Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat 23170
Telephone :0 3955 5058-9 , 08 9920 4588
Website : http://www.fivestarkohchangresort.com/
E-mail : fivestarkohchang@hotmail.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 500 Bath





Baanrimnam Resort
A resort by Bang Phra Canal in Trat town which offers comfortable, fully furnished and very cleaned ...
Address :88, 88/1-3 Mu 5, Ban Lang - Don Chuan Road, Tambon Nong Samet, Amphoe Mueang, Trat 23000
Telephone :0 3952 4494, 0 3952 5389 Fax : 0 3952 5237
Website : http://www.baanrimnam.com
No of Room : 14 Room , Price : 1250 - 1250 Bath





Coconut Beach Resort
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Address :17/2 Mu 4 , Hat Khlong Prao, Ao Prao, Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1272-3, 08 1949 3838 Fax : 0 3955 1272
Website : http://www.webseiten.thai.li/coconut
No of Room : 67 Room , Price : 700 - 3000 Bath





Bamboo Bungalow
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Address :8/4 Mu 4 , Hat Sai Khao, Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1158
No of Room : 11 Room , Price : 1500 - 2500 Bath





Ko Kud Neverland Beach and Resort
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Address :Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3952 2637, 0 3954 0032
Website : www.neverlandresort.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 2500 - 4200 Bath






Phumiyama
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Address :99/1 Mu 4, Mu Ban Khlong Prao, Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 8067-9, 0 1860 4623 Fax : 0 3955 8070
Website : http://www.bhumiyama.com
E-mail : sales@bhumiyama.com
Price : 3200 - 4800 Bath





Judo And Resort
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Address :26/12 Mu 3 , Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Hat Salak Phet, Ban Jek Bae, Amphoe Ko Chang , Trat
Telephone :08 9925 4122, 08 6050 5544, 08 9833 3088
No of Room : 14 Room , Price : 1200 - 1500 Bath





Ko Mak Coco Cape
Paradise on the sea.
Address :Ao Son Yai, Ko Mak, 1/8-9 Mu 2 , Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1003, 08 1810 2679, 08 1915 0323 Fax : 0 3950 1003,
Website : http://www.kohmakcococape.com
No of Room : 38 Room , Price : 500 - 10000 Bath






Ko Kud Cabana
Paradise of island.
Address :26/3 Mu 2 , Hat Tapao, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3952 2955-6
Website : http://www.kohkoodcabana.com
E-mail : kohkoodcabana@hotmail.com
No of Room : 55 Room , Price : 1600 - 5500 Bath





Boutique Resort
11 luxury rooms.
Address :17/5 Mu 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1050, 08 1654 1206, 08 9938 6403
Website : http://www.kohchangboutique.com
E-mail : boutique_resort@hotmail.com

Krathom Hat Lek
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Address :104 Mu 1, Tambon Bo Ploy, Amphoe Khlong Yai, Trat
Telephone :0 3958 8198-9
No of Room : 16 Room , Price : 300 - 600 Bath





Hat Son Resort
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Address :34 Mu 5, Tambon Ta Nuek, Amphoe Khlong Yai, Trat
Telephone :0 3958 1883
Website : http://www.hadsonresort.com/
E-mail : webmaster@hardsonresort.com
No of Room : 30 Room , Price : 700 - 6000 Bath






Remark Cottage Resort And Restaurant
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Address :36 Mu 4 Ban Khlong Phrao, Ao Khlong Phrao,Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1262
Website : http://www.remarkcottage.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 2000 - 2000 Bath






Ban Saen Sabai Resort
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Address :16/8 Mu 4 Hat Khlong Phrao,Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1061-2, 08 1732 3564 Fax : 0 3955 1062
Website : http://www.sansabaytravel.com
No of Room : 6 Room , Price : 1000 - 1500 Bath





Ko Kud Laguna Resort
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Address :Laem Yai Tui, Tambon Ko Kut, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 2311 3668, 0 2311 3656, 0 2311 3670
Website : http://www.koodlaguna.com
No of Room : 15 Room , Price : 3200 - 7500 Bath





Ko Kradad Resort
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Address :7 Mu 1 Ko Kradat, Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :08 1432 8027, 08 7922 1200 Fax : 0 2258 1736
E-mail : anuratch@vitafood.co.th
No of Room : 30 Room , Price : 2000 - 3800 Bath






Rayang Resort
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Address :7 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat

No of Room : 18 Room , Price : 2000 - 4000 Bath





Ao Khao Resort
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Address :Ko Mak, 60 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1001, 08 1982 0610 Fax : 0 3950 1001
Website : http://www.aokaoresort.com
E-mail : info@aokaoresort.com
No of Room : 24 Room , Price : 850 Bath





Lacyday Resort
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Address :49/6 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1064, 08 9099 7819
Website : http://www.kohmak.com
No of Room : 17 Room , Price : 200 - 300 Bath






Ko Mak Fantasia
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Address :Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :08 9990 6333
Iyara Seafood
Address : Iyara Seafood 24 Moo4, Soi Wor Whaen, Khlong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand. Tel: (66) 039-551353, 081-7510058
Telephone : (66) 039-551353, 081-7510058
Fax : (66) 039-551353
E-mail: kohchangiyaragroup@sanook.com
Website : http://www.kohchangiyara.com


Salakkok Seafood
Address : Baan Sakakkok, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 08 7132 2962, 08 1919 3995, 08 7132 2962



Salak Phet Seafood
Address : 43 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3955 3099-100, 08 1429 9983
E-mail: info@kohchangsalakphet.com
Website : www.kohchangsalakphet.com


Para Seafood
Address : 15/4 Mu 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 08 1261 3774, 08 1620 4411
Fax : 0 3936 3672
E-mail: para_resort@hotmail.com



Suki Kwang Tung
Address : 45/12 13 , Thetsaban 5 Road, Amphoe Mueang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3953 2334




Suan Pu
Address : 199 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Khan Song, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *Thai, Seafood
Telephone : 0 3951 2400, 0 3954 2355



Saeng Fa
Address : 157-159 ,Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Wang Krachae, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *a la carte
Telephone : 0 3951 1222, 0 3952 3373-4



Ratchani Bakery
Address : 40/1 , Chonlaprathan Road, Tambon Wang Krachae, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *a la carte
Telephone : 0 3953 0719



Rabiang Mai
Address : 60/1 Mu 5 , Tambon Nong Samet, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *Thai, Seafood
Telephone : 0 3953 1449



Khrua Dan Kao
Address : 400/5 Mu 8, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *at the end of the Noen Ta Maeo-Tha Ruea Dan Kao
Telephone : 0 3952 2955-6



Jiraporn Breakfast
Address : 36 Wichit Chanya Road, Amphoe Mueang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3951 1335
Saeng Chan
Address : 99/3 Mu 1, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 719899, 0 3959 7299



Ruean Tha-le
Address : 148/2 Soi Sukhaphiban 2, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3953 8211, 0 3959 7092



Rim Tha-le
Address : 199/9 Soi Krom Luang Chumphon, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7084, 0 1636 8137



Rim Saphan
Address : 99/2 Mu 1, Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7194, 0 1862 3514






Kung Luang
Address : 133/2 Mu 1, Soi Sukhaphiban 2, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7025, 0 3959 7185



Choe Pho Di Ban Chong Seafood
Address : 8/2 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3950 1103,08 9936 1848



Dan Mai Seafood
Address : 19/1Mu 2, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3958 6098


RECOMMENDED SHOPPING / SOUVENIR


Arunee
Seafood products


Sunday
Food products and handicrafts


Phonphimol
Seafood products


Ko Chang Souvenir
Seafood products


Che Noi
Seafood products

LIST OF LOCAL PRODUCT


Fruit
Apart from seafood products, Trat is also famous for tropical fruits such as rambutans, durian, krathon, pineapples and sweet sala. The fruit season is from April to July.