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Trat
is the province situated at the east border of Thailand, 315 kilometers
from Bangkok. The town occupies the area of 2,819 kilometers or
1,761,875 rai. In the province, there are 5 districts, namely Muang,
Khao Saming, Laem Ngob, Klong Yai, Bo Rai and 2 sub-districts;
Koh Kud
and Koh
Chang.
The province is close to Chanta Buri and Cambodia in the North and
adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand in the South. The east is separated
from Cambodia by Buntud Mount Range eastwards from the middle of the
province. Weru River separates the west Trat from Chanthaburi.
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Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts :
Khao Saming
Laem Ngop
Bo Rai
Khlong Yai
Koh Chang
Koh Kut |
16
17
59
74
27
82 |
kms.
kms.
kms.
kms.
kms.
kms. |
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Distances from Trat to Neighboring Provinces :
Chanthaburi
Rayong
Chon Buri |
70
179
234 |
kms.
kms.
kms. |
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Koh Chang is the ideal location for the real rest as the weather there
is very comfortable with the average temperature not too cold or too
hot. Koh Chang is influenced by the northeastern and southwestern
storms. That triggers limitations to the water transportation to the
group of islands. Between May and October which is the period of
southwestern monsoons, the west coast is always visited by storms and
thus, not safe for ferry boats. Between November to April is very safe
since there are quite a few storms. Most of Trat areas lie in the Gulf
of Thailand. This makes the province abundant with tourism resources.
Trat has as many as 52 islands, especially Koh Chang include sea,
waterfalls and forest. The province is also the source of red sapphire,
fine shrimp paste and sweet rakum, a kind of palm of genus Zalacca with
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It was surmised that the title "Trat " was a corruption of "Krat" which
is the name of a tree plenty in Trat Province and used in broom
production. In Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Naresuan, the
town was called "Baan Bang Pra." While King Rama V was on the throne,
Thai government inevitably made a treaty with France granting the area
of current Trat Province to the western country in order that France
would withdraw its force from Chanthaburi Province. Later, on March 23,
1906, the King had to grant areas, namely Pratabong, Siem Reap and Sri
Sophon to France in exchange with Trat, islands and towns on the right
bank of Mekong River. Thus, Trat residents regard March 23 as the
"Independence Day of Trat" and organize "Trat Recalling Day" every year.
They also built up King Rama V Monument at the City hall to commemorate
the King's attempt to keep Trat with Thailand.
On January 17 1941, during Indochina War, French Squadron transgressed
Thailand's territorial waters. Thai Flotilla came to protect the land.
Thus, the war which was later known as "Koh
Chang Naval Battle" began. Thai Troop won and managed to drive
out French Squadron. however, Thai side lost three warships, namely
Songkhla, Chonburi and Thonburi as well as some naval officers.
Therefore, on the date of every year, Thai Naval Army holds the annual
merit-making day to dedicate to those who sacrificed their lives in
their effort to protect the country. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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