Trat, Thailand is home to Wat Plai Klong, which dates to 1648; Wat Yotha Nimit, which has rare Ayutthayan art; and many beautiful beaches, inclduing Sai Ngam and Sai Ngoen. See it all in a fine hotel room ferreted out for you by HotelTravel.com.
Accommodation is available and there are a few guesthouses as well as the odd hotel here and there, but there isn't a vast choice. Trat's tourist industry co-insides with gem purchasing although there are a few sightseeing spots worth mentioning. Check out our sightseeing pages for more information.
Trat is a holiday destination capable of appealing to all visitors, with activities on offer covering a broad base of interests. Its coastal location ensures plenty of opportunities for relaxing on scenic beaches or enjoying water sports, while some of the forested areas on the islands offer excellent trekking and hiking possibilities.
Trat city itself is a quiet destination with not a lot going on. Most visitors head for the beaches both on the mainland and the islands when in need of some aesthetically pleasing sights. Koh Chang, the largest of the islands, is surrounded by fine scenery, but for nature at its finest and least disturbed, the smaller islands have the edge.
Trat Airport (TDX) is a small domestic facility serving flights from Bangkok only, with Bangkok Airways being the only airline offering services on this route. The airport is in fact owned and operated by Bangkok Airways. Facilities in the single terminal are limited, with a small selection of shops in addition to toilets, seating areas and other basics.
Banks: 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday; some open Saturday mornings until 12:00
Government Offices: 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday; some open Saturday mornings until 12:00
Business Centres: 08:00/08:30 to 17:30/18:00, Monday to Saturday
Shops: 09:00 to 20:00, Monday to Saturday; many open Sundays also
