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Talat Ploy ]
Talat Ploy, or Gem Markets in Amploe Borai is noted as a source of
rubies or the so-called Thapthim Siam. Interesting jewel markets are
Talat Phloi Hua Thung, Talat Phloi Ban Sa Yai, Talat Phloi Nong Bon,
etc. The business hours of these markets begin from dawn till 10 a.m.
Presently, the jewel business has come to a recess because less rubies
are available. Visitors are welcome to explore the markets and purchase
gems on sale. |
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Baan Chuen Beach ]
formerly named Maro, lies on the right parting way 3 Km from Km 59-60
before reaching Amphoe Klong Yai. It is said that sand on the beach is
the most delicate of all.
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Baan Hat Lek ]
is a border village in Amphoe Khlong Yai. It is a popular market for
visitors to look for foreign goods at a relatively low price. From this
point, the border of Cambodia can be viewed. In addition, visitors can
travel from Ban Hat Lek to Cambodia's Ko Kong within 1-2 hours.
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Mai Rood or Samran Beach ]
is situated 5 Kilometer far from Km. 57-58 on the right of 318 Highway.
The footpath down to the beach is in front of the community center.
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Sai Kaew Beach ]
is 200 meters from Km. 41-42 of the right of 318 Highway.
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Sai Ngam Beach ]
is 300 meters far from Km. 41 of the right of 318 Highway. |
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Laem Ngob ]
lies 17 Km. away from the inner city of Trat along 3184 Highway. The big
pier where tourists can get ferry service to islands such as Ko Chang,
Ko Kradat, Ko Wai, Ko Kood etc is about 500 meter far from the Office of
the Amphoe. Besides, in the area tourists can find shops selling
souvenirs, sea food shops and other products like shrimp paste, dried
shrimp fish sauce and ngob (kind of hat worn by Thai female peasants
made of bamboos and plam leaves) of different patterns
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Ko Pui ]
 is an isle near the land of Baan Laem Aun. Therefore, transportation
to the isle is very convenient and safe in every season. Ko Pui is very
convenient and safe in every seson. Ko Pui is very cool and shady as it
is plenty of coconut trees and herb orchard. Situated on the isle is the
well the clay of which once was used to make white chalk, used by
former Thai people as an after bath. The well was once visited by King
Rama V during his royal trip to Trat. Beaches on Ko Pui are the mixture
of slush and sand. Thus, the area is not appropriate for swimming but
for serene rest. A boat trip for hire to Ko Pui is available at Laem
Ngob and Laem Aun, 5 minutes from Laem Ngob-Baan San Tung Intersection
along 3156 Highway.
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Taan Ku Bay ]
is situated in Tambol Bang Pid, 12 Km. from Amphoe Laem Ngob along 3156
Highway and 8 Km. from Laem Ngob -Baan San Tung .Intersection. The area
is 4 Km. from the main road. Beautiful beaches the bay is for tourists
to relax. Food shops are easily found Baan products such as shrimp
Paste, dried Shrimp and fish sauce are available in the village as well. |
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Wat Muang Kao Saen Tum ]
 in Khao Tah Moh, Moo 7 Baan Erem. Tambol Praneet. The temple is 38 km
far from Amphoe Khao Saming Office. In the southern area lies dark brown
stone ingots of different shapes from 4 to 9 sides. The stones are
30-150 cm. in length and weigh from 10-100 Km. The way the stones are
put and piled up suggests that the area once used to be a place of
worship. When Knocked upon, some stones give the sound resembling that
of belts. The Historical site is believed to be built in pre-BC time. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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