Introducing Trat Province
In Trat Province, gem trading is a favoured method of putting rice on the table – unsurprisingly, tàlàat phloi (gem markets) abound. A by-product of this gem mining has been the destruction of vast tracts of land, as the topsoil is stripped away, leaving hectares of red-orange mud.
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But there’s plenty more to fire your imagination. Before you head to the beaches of rugged Ko Chang or its more delicate and subdued island neighbours, linger in the traditional riverside ambience of Trat. If you’re in no hurry to travel west to Cambodia, then relax on the expansive beaches that run lazily down the coast to the border. Hat Sai Si Ngoen, Hat Sai Kaew, Hat Thap Thim and Hat Ban Cheun are all worth a look.
At the Km 70 marker, off Rte 318, is Jut Chom Wiw (Lookout Point), where you can survey the surrounding area, including Cambodia. Trat Province’s southeasternmost point is Hat Lek, the transit point for trips along the Cambodian coast.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2009
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RE: Koh Chang Ferries
by kohchangthailand 31 July 2011
There are 2 ferry piers at Trat province (main land). 1. Koh Chang Ferry Pier (at Ao Thammachart) - recommended pier - Last ferry time:…
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RE: Full moon party - to go or not to go?
by davelliot 05 July 2011
There are party people and people who like nightlife who still don't like the FMP , they feel the FMP is too commercialised and over the…
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RE: Real Hippies and genuine hippie hangouts?
by yourimminentdoom 12 May 2011
Land purchase and actually building a resort are 2 very different ventures though Dave. Much of the land on Ko Chang (and many other…
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