Trat- Out‑Of‑City‑Attractions

Amphoe Bo Rai
This district used to be the major source of Siamese rubies and today a few gem markets can still be seen. There are also many beautiful waterfalls, particularly Namtok Khlong Kaeo and Namtok Saladdai.

Namtok Khlong Kaeo National Park
The National Park’s seven-tier waterfall is situated 8 km. offHighway No. 3157 at Amphoe Bo Rai. Here, visitors will be amazed by a rare kind of orchid called Lueang Chan Orchid. Contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
Tel: 0 2562 0760
Website: www.dnp.go.th

Ko Chang Naval Battle Memorial
Situated at Amphoe Laem Ngop, 17 km. from Trat town along Highway No. 3184, the Memorial commemorates a Franco-Thai naval engagement on 17 January 1941. There is also a Statue of Kromluang Chumphon, the ‘Father of the Royal Thai Navy’, and a warship-shaped museum with exhibits of the battle.

Tan Khu Bay
Located 12 km. from Laem Ngop, this bay has a fine sandy beach.

Ban Hat Lek
This border village on Highway No. 318 in Amphoe Khlong Yai has become a channel for Thai-Cambodian trading. There is an immigration checkpoint at the border, although visitors wishing to enter Cambodia must apply for a visa at the Cambodian Embassy in advance. The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok Tel: 0 2254 6630 or Cambodia Consulate General in Sa Kaeo Tel: 0 3742 1734-5