Explore Trat
Thailand's last province on the eastern coast, home to Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak — clear water and quiet seas
November–April, when the sea is clear and calm — goo
2–4 days
฿800–4,500+
Trat — all in one place
Trat is the easternmost province, right up against the Cambodian border, about a 4–5 hour drive from Bangkok. Most people come here to catch a boat out to the islands, because this is where you'll find Koh Chang, one of the largest islands in the country, Koh Kood with its clear
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Seafood by the sea — The whole province sits on the coast, with sea
Must-see highlight
Koh Chang — The province's big island, with white-sand bea
Nature & views
Koh Chang — A big island with several beaches, jungle
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Standout things to do
The best of Trat — don't miss these on a first trip
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Top 10 Trat Hotels
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Where to stay in Trat?
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Rankings by style & location
Beyond the Top 10 — rankings by budget, location and stay style in Trat
Trat stays picked from real reviews — honest about the good and the bad, with price ranges and booking links
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Highlights and sights around Trat — nature, city and culture
Koh Chang
The province's big island, with white-sand beaches, Kai Bae Beach, jungle waterfalls, and a wide range of places to stay from bungalows to resorts. The boat across from Ao Thammachat pier is short.
Koh Kood
Trat's furthest island, with very clear water and quiet beaches. There's Khlong Chao Waterfall and the Takian Thong wooden bridge — an island where people come to settle in for a calm, longer stay.
Koh Mak
A small island in the middle of the Trat sea, flat enough to get around by bike, with clear water and quiet beaches. Good for an easy stay with no fuss.
Trat Old Town along Bang Phra Canal
An old community in the heart of town with wooden houses, Chinese shrines, coffee shops, and local food along the canal to stroll past.
Ban Hat Lek border market
The southernmost point of the province, a Thai–Cambodian border crossing with a market and border food to stop for before you reach the edge of the country.
Koh Chang's beaches and waterfalls
Koh Chang has white-sand beaches, Sai Daeng Beach, Sapparot Bay, plus Khlong Phlu and Than Mayom waterfalls in the forest at the centre of the island.
Ban Hat Lek Border Market Thailand's Far East Edge
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Read article →Koh Chang Naval Battle Memorial A Warship Museum by the Sea at Laem Ngop
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Koh Kood Clear Water, Quiet Beaches at Thailand's Eastern Edge
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Koh Kood Waterfalls & Beaches Klong Chao, Huai Rae & Clear, Quiet Bays
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Koh Mak The Small Island Where Time Slows Down
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Things to Do in Trat Islands, Waterfalls, Old Town, Border
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Bang Phra Canal Old Town Wooden Houses, Shrines, Cafes & Food
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Snorkeling Trat's Islands Koh Rang, Koh Kradat & Koh Mak
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Wat Buppharam Trat's Oldest Temple
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Trat's signature food — real local spots, rounded up and ranked
Seafood by the sea
The whole province sits on the coast, with seafood spots on the islands and along the shore — crab, prawns, shellfish, squid, and fresh fish straight off the local boats.
Dried seafood and Khlong Yai shrimp paste
Trat is known for shrimp paste, fish sauce, dried squid, and dried shrimp — especially Khlong Yai shrimp paste, which people buy to take home as a gift.
Noodles and food in town
In Trat town there are noodle shops, rice-and-curry stalls, and morning market food to try before you head out to the islands.
Durian, rambutan, mangosteen
In fruit season around April to June, the orchards in Trat produce durian, rambutan, and mangosteen, sold at stalls and markets all over town.
Local sweets and souvenirs
Trat has crispy tang me toffee, rice crackers, and processed snacks made from fruit and seafood, sold at souvenir shops in town.
Cafes in town and on the islands
The old quarter along Bang Phra Canal and the islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood have cafes and coffee shops with sea views to sit and take a break.
Grilled seafood by the beach
On the islands and along the beaches there are grilled seafood spots — grilled prawns and squid — to sit down for dinner by the sea.
Koh Chang Seafood Right on the Beach
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Koh Kood Restaurants Fresh Seafood on a Quiet Island
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Top 10 Attractions in Trat
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10 Most Popular Restaurants in Trat
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Grilled Seafood on Trat's Beaches 10 Spots for Dinner by the Sea
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Trat Cafes Old-Town Canal & Island Sea Views
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Trat Souvenirs Crispy Tang Me, Local Sweets & Snacks
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What to Eat in Trat The Whole Province on a Plate
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Trat Fruit Season Durian, Rambutan & Mangosteen — Pick and Eat Right in the Orchard
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Trat Shrimp Paste & Dried Seafood Where Trat Locals Really Shop
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Breakfast Like a Trat Local Morning Markets, Noodles & Coffee
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Trat Mookata & BBQ Buffet 9 Cheap Dinner Spots
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Trat Seafood Fresh Off the Boat, From Town to the Islands
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Trat Town Food Noodles, Curry & the Spots Locals Eat
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Ready-made plans — from a day trip to 2–3 days, plus routes to neighbouring provinces
Koh Chang 3 Days 2 Nights Beaches · Waterfall · Around the Island
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Koh Kood–Koh Mak 5-Day Plan Quiet Islands, Slow Days
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Trat 1-Day Itinerary Old Town & Laem Ngop, or Koh Chang in a Day
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Trat in 2 Days, 1 Night Laem Ngop to Koh Chang
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Trat 3 Days 2 Nights Koh Chang, Waterfalls & Beaches
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Trat With the Family Shallow Beaches, Waterfalls, Koh Mak
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First Time in Trat What to Know + a Plan
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Trat Food Trip Seafood, Khlong Yai Shrimp Paste & Orchard Fruit
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Trat for Nature Lovers Waterfalls + Koh Chang Beaches
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Trat Old Town Khlong Bang Phra + Wooden Cafes
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Trat for Photos Wooden Piers + Beaches + Waterfalls
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Planning your Trat trip
Best time to go, getting around, and what to know before visiting Trat
Best time
November–April, when the sea is clear and calm — good for island-hopping and diving. In the rainy season from June to September many islands are quiet and some places close.
Best time to go
Best season — cool and clear
Hot, strong midday sun
Lush and green, fewer crowds, passing rain
Daily budget
* Rough estimate per person/day — stay, food and activities
Prep guides
Where is Trat
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Things to do in Trat
Best things to do in Trat
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Don't-miss spots in Trat
Koh Chang
The province's big island, with white-sand beaches, Kai Bae Beac
Koh Kood
Trat's furthest island, with very clear water and quiet beaches.
Koh Mak
A small island in the middle of the Trat sea, flat enough to get
Trat Old Town along Bang Phra Canal
An old community in the heart of town with wooden houses, Chines
Ban Hat Lek border market
The southernmost point of the province, a Thai–Cambodian border
Koh Chang's beaches and waterfalls
Koh Chang has white-sand beaches, Sai Daeng Beach, Sapparot Bay,
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Frequently asked — Trat
How many days do you need in Trat?
Usually 2–4 days covers the main highlights; with more time, continue to nearby provinces.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
November–April, when the sea is clear and calm — good for island-hopping and diving. In the rainy season from June to September many islands are quiet and some places close.
How much does a day in Trat cost?
Roughly per person/day — budget ฿800–1,500 · mid ฿1,800–3,500 · comfort ฿4,500+ (stay, food and activities).
Where should I stay in Trat?
We have a dedicated neighborhood guide — pick the area that fits your style, then see real stays there.
How do I get to Trat?
By intercity bus/van or private car; some provinces also have an airport or train — see the Prep tab for details.
About — Trat
Trat is the easternmost province, right up against the Cambodian border, about a 4–5 hour drive from Bangkok. Most people come here to catch a boat out to the islands, because this is where you'll find Koh Chang, one of the largest islands in the country, Koh Kood with its clear water and calm, and Koh Mak, a small island that's still easygoing.
Beyond the sea, the town itself has an old quarter along Bang Phra Canal, a morning market, and old Chinese shrines to wander. Down south there are small beaches around Khlong Yai and the Ban Hat Lek border market next to Cambodia. When fruit season comes around April to June, the orchards here produce durian, rambutan, and mangosteen just like the neighbouring provinces. If you like a quiet sea without the crowds, Trat is the kind of destination plenty of people travel a long way to reach.
Best time: November–April, when the sea is clear and calm — good for island-hopping and diving. In the rainy season from June to September many islands are quiet and some places close.