Trat

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Trat Thailand

Trat is the easternmost province that borders Cambodia and edges into the Gulf of Thailand. The name is believed to be a play on Krat, an indigenous plant used for making brooms found in abundance in the province. During the reign of King Rama V (1865-1910), Trat was ceded to the French in exchange for withdrawal of French forces from neighboring Chanthaburi. It was later returned to Thailand when other provinces were given to the French in Cambodia in exchange. Open conflict with the French occurred on January 17, 1941 during the Indochina War when a French naval squadron encroached upon Thai territorial waters, resulting in the Koh Chang Naval Battle.

How to get here

By Bus

Both air and non-air-conditioned buses depart from Ekamai Bus Terminal (0-2391-8097) for Trat many times a day.

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By Car

Two ways from Bangkok:

Bangna-Trat (Highway No.3 ) which passes Chon Buri, Rayong and Chantaburi. The distance is 385 kms long.
Bangna-Chonburi-Klaeng-Chantaburi (Highway No. 344). The distance is 315 kms in length.

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By boat

Getting to Ko Chang
Visitors can catch a bus from the Eastern Bus Terminal for the 5 hours trip to the Trat Bus Terminal (departures between 06.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.). From there, continue by Song Taew (local truck) to Laem Ngop, with ferry landings located at Ao Thammachat and Ko Chang Center Point where services are operated all day. The distance from town to Laem Ngop is 17 kms.

Passenger boats usually make hourly departures from Laem Ngop to Ao Sapparot on Ko Chang from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. The trip takes 45 minutes and the fare is 50 baht per person. Visitors can continue to Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae by local bus, which charges 30 baht per person. The schedules and fares are subject to change without notice due to climate condition. For current information, please contact TAT Trat office, Tel: 0-3959-7255, 0-3959-7259 - 60, Fax: 0-3959-7255.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Trat

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