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Top Destinations

	Central (22) ...>> Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi - Petchaburi : Cha Am - Prachuap : Hua Hin
	Eastcoast (4) ...>> 59 Chanthaburi 60 Chonburi : Pattaya 61 Rayong : Ko Samet 62 Trat : Ko Chang
	South (14) ...>> Phuket : Patong Krabi : Ko Phi Phi Suratthani Koh Samui
	North (17) ...>> Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Mae Hong Son : Pai
	Northeast (19) ...>> - Nakhonratchasima Ubon Rachathani Udon Thani

Activities Guide

	Sea Zone >> - Beaches - Islands - Marine National Park - Scuba Diving
	Highland Zone >> - National Park - Waterfall - Fauna & Flora
	Artifact Zone >> - Historical Site - Palace - Temple
	Adventure Zone >> - Elephant Riding - Water Sport - Kayaking / Canoeing - Cruising - Rock Climbing - Goft
	Attraction Zone >> - Night Life - Theme Parks - Zoo
	Shopping >> - Weekend Market - Shopping Street - Local Products

Season Guide

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	6. June 7. July 8. August 9. September 10. October
	11. November 12. December

Trat is the province situated at the east border of Thailand, 315 kilometers from Bangkok. The town occupies the area of 2,819 kilometers or 1,761,875 rai. In the province, there are 5 districts, namely Muang, Khao Saming, Laem Ngob, Klong Yai, Bo Rai and 2 sub-districts; Ko Kud and Ko Chang.
The province is close to Chanta Buri and Cambodia in the North and adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand in the South. The east is seperated from Cambodia by Buntud Mount Range eastwards from the middle of the province. Weru River seperates the west Trat from Chanta Buri.

Ko Chang is very popular among visitors. Situated in the nearest distance from Laem Ngob, it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired destinations on Ko Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between October and May. During the rainy season from May to October, visitors are not allowed to the islands south of Ko Chang; for example, Ko Kut, Ko Mak, Ko wai, and Ko Kham. The boat trip to Ko Chang can be made all year round. In the rainy season, a boat will sail along the inner coast of Ko Chang because the island's long and large shape provides shelter from sea winds and waves. Visitors will trips on land to individual destinations.

Ko Kut is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks as the fourth of all Thailand's islands or the second to Ko Chang in Trat. The island covers an area of approximately 105 sq.km or 65,625 rai.It is 25 km in length and 12 km in width. Its natural features include mountains and plains where many streams originate and some become waterfalls.One famous waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao flows all throughout the year.It is an ideal place for swimming, consisting of 3 tiers; the upper two tiers are running streams and the lower one is a large pond. In 1911, King Rama VI paid a royal visit to this waterfakk and named it 'Nam Tok Anam Kok' to commemorate Ong Chiang Su. In addition; there are beaches with crystal-clear sea popular among visitors suach as Taphao Beach, Khlong Chao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach, etc. Accommodation with a private atmosphere is available for visitors at the inner sea of Ko Kut, and the other two islands, Ko Rat and Ko Mai Si, opposite to Ko Kut.

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