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Trat is the last outpost on the east coast as Sukhumvit Highway runs
into the Banthat mountains that demarcate the border with Cambodia.
Its fortunes see-sawed a century ago, when it was given to France in
return for Chanthaburi, only to be returned to the Thai fold on March
23, 1906, a date celebrated annually as Trat Memorial Day.
Like neighbouring Chanthaburi, Trat has rich resources, including
gem mines and market at Bo Rai, forests, and abundant fruit, such as
durian, zalacca, pineapple, rambutan. It is now making a name for
itself among adventure tourists, who are lured in droves by the natural
beauty and tranquility of Chang (elephant) Island and the nearby
islands that make up this marine national park. |
Location
& Access
Located 315 kms south-east of
Bangkok on the Cambodian
border, accessible only along the
coastal road through Chanthaburi.
A 5-6 hour drive from Bangkok.
Geography
The Banthat mountain range in
the east forms a natural border
with Cambodia, Trat has abundant
forest areas, grasslands and
mountains, and an archipelago of
pristine offshore islands that
attract the adventure travellers.
The Wairu River runs across the
province.
Borders
North : Chanthaburi and
Cambodia
South : The Gulf of Thailand
East : Cambodia
West : Chanthaburi
Highlights
Attractions: Chang Island and a
host of islands in this national
park group (Kut, Mak, Rat,
Maichi, etc),Than Mayom
Waterfall, and Bo Rai gems
market.
Souvenirs: Rubies, zalacca ,
Lang-Arn (Thai dog resembling a
Rhodesian Ridgeback), jellyfish,
prawn chillie dip, dried prawns
and fish sauce.
Festivals: Annual Fruit Fair in
May/June when the province's
main fruits are harvested. |
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