The Ban Tha Ranae commune – A breathtaking mangrove forest. Begin your first day in the Ban Tha Ranae commune, a tourist destination brimming with natural beauty. The mangrove forest here is divided into different layers, from the outer forest to the inner forest, starting with the Lamphu forest, the mangrove forest, the Samae forest, and the Taboon forest.

Lan Taboon

Lan Taboon is a huge taboon courtyard, its roots sprouting everywhere from the wood of the taboon tree. Here you can play skittles with balls made of taboon wood.

Edible mangrove

You should not miss Bai Kong Kang Tod, a specialty made from mangrove leaves, egg, sugar and kaffir lime leaves, then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.

Roi Ruu Tea

A unique tea, unavailable anywhere else, as it was invented by the local population and produced using no specific cultivation methods. It possesses properties that can strengthen the heart, relieve pain, heal skin rashes, and help prevent diabetes and cancer.

Bai Kan Strong Willow Hat

Don't forget to visit and admire the Bai Kan Srong willow hat – a beautiful souvenir made from Kan Srong leaves, distinguished by its unique design, appealing shape, and durability. Kan Srong leaves also possess properties that can provide relief from psoriasis and can be used as an ingredient in soap or shampoo making.

Look Taboon Tie-Dye Fabric

Why not try dyeing Look Taboon fabric in a batik style? It has a beautiful, natural brown color. You can choose any popular pattern you like, for example, stars, wheels, or stones.

The viewpoint at the eastern end of the country, Laem Ngop district, Trat province

Among the area's most famous landmarks is a red and white lighthouse, considered a symbol of the region and a marker of the eastern end. Enjoy taking photos with these iconic landmarks or watching the stunning sunset from one of the most beautiful spots on the East Coast.

The statue of King Rama V

Near the Laem Ngop lighthouse stands a statue of King Rama V, highly revered by the local population. He was known for preventing French colonization through negotiations.

Inscription relating to the history of King Rama V.

Another important site for the people of Trat. It is located near the statue of King Rama V. The inscription mentions a speech by King Rama V in which he expressed his concern for the people of Trat in the face of French colonization.

Day 2 begins at Siam's only black sand beach.

Black sand beach

The black sand beach, a natural wonder found in only five locations worldwide – Taiwan, Malaysia, California, Hawaii, and Thailand – is located in Laem Ngop County, Trat Province, within Laem Makham National Park. Formed by the dissolution of rock, shells, and quartz, the beach is surrounded by an extensive mangrove forest that supports a rich marine fauna. It is a major tourist attraction and an important fishing ground for the local population.

Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak – Heroic deed of the Thai Navy in the Battle of Koh Chang

The monument is oriented in the direction where the Battle of Koh Chang took place. The surrounding area and the museum are decorated with instruments from warships. The museum displays historical information about Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak and the naval battle between the Thai and French forces.

Trat Museum

This museum was originally the town hall of Trat, built during the reign of King Rama VI. The building is an example of colonial architecture and was constructed as a wooden house on stilts with a hipped roof.

This building was severely damaged by a fire in 2004. The Trat city government provided the Department of Fine Arts with a budget of more than 19 million baht to renovate it and convert it into a museum.

Khao Rakam Temporary Prison, Sufficiency Economy Learning Centre and Ban Tha Ranae Community

It is a prison that adopted the principles of sufficiency economics and the king's philosophy, and later became a learning center and tourist destination.

The grounds are divided into various training areas for different professions, including reforestation areas, organic vegetable fields, pastures for livestock, fish ponds, beekeeping, and various vocational training programs for inmates. The inmates receive a share of the sales proceeds from their products.

On the hill next to the Kam Lang Jai Bridge is the café "Inspire By Princess," which offers various dishes and products made by inmates. The inmates can work here as branch managers or service staff to prepare for life after their release.