Trat- Offshore Islands

Ko Chang National Park
This comprises an archipelago of 52 islands, of which Ko Chang is the largest, and the second largest in the country after Phuket. Covering an area of 650 sq. km., it features fine beaches, coral reefs and plentiful marine life, while inland are forested hillsand waterfalls, as well as fruit orchards. The best beaches are on
the west side spreading from the north to the south, including Ao Khlong Son, Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae.
Contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Department Tel: 0 2562 0760
Website: www.dnp.go.th

Principal among the other islands are Ko Mak, to the south, which has several beautiful bays and beaches, as well as coral reefs; Ko Kut, the archipelago’s second largest island and located in the southernmost point of Trat’s territorial waters; Ko Wai; Ko Lao Ya; and Ko Kradat. Noted for both deep-water and shallow-water corals are the Mu ko Kra and Mu ko Rang, which are to the west of Ko Mak.

Ferries from the mainland to Ko Chang and other islands depart Laem Ngop Pier, some 20 km. from town, every 45 minutes daily from 6.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Tel: 0 3953 8318, 0 3959 7434); Centre Point Pier, 3 km. from Laem Ngop, departing every 35 minutes from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Tel: 0 3953 8196); and Ao Thammachat Pier, 15 km. from Laem Ngop, departing every 30 minutes daily from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (Tel: 0 3959 7143).