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Beach on Chang Island |
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| Trat,
Thailand's easternmost province, is located 315 km from
Bangkok and shares a long border with Cambodia. |
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| It is best known for its beaches, particularly
those on the islands of Ko Chang National Park. The area
was passed back and forth between Thai and Cambodian/French
sovereignty over the years, and a significant victory
for the Thai navy over the French was won at the southern
end of Ko Chang in 1941. |
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Beyond
Ko Chang, Ko Mak and Ko Kud are inhabited and have beautiful
beaches but can be difficult to get to during the monsoon
season.
Like
neighbouring Chanthaburi, Trat has a rich gem trade as
well as thriving agriculture and fishing businesses. |
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TRAVEL
Air-conditional
buses leave Ekamai Terminal for Trat every hour or so
from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The journey takes six hours.
Return buses leave hourly from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There
are two additional departures at 11 and 11:30 p.m., which
arrive in Bangkok between 5 and 6 a.m.
Regular buses run more frequently. |
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| Attractions |
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Chang Island
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Chang Island is a tropical marine
national park. Its hinterland consists of over 78 %
virgin rainforest and is the best preserved tourist
holiday destination in Thailand. |
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