Trat Travel Guide: The city is the gateway to the islands of Koh Chang, Koh Mak, Koh Wai, and Koh Kood, as well as to Cambodia. It's a typical provincial town with few tourist attractions, but not without charm. Visit the night market and immerse yourself in authentic Thailand. A specialty of Trat is the yellow oil Nam Man Luang, which is said to cure all diseases. Its secret to making it has been guarded for generations. (Ask for it at the pharmacy: Pom Yak Su Nam Man Luang.) All information on getting around Trat can be found in our section "Getting Around Trat."

Accommodation in Trat: In Trat, guesthouses and hotels are concentrated on Thana Charoen Road and its surrounding area. While the town itself offers limited accommodation options, these are sufficient for those wishing to stay overnight in Trat. Most visitors are simply passing through on their way to Koh Chang and the neighboring islands or to Cambodia and rarely spend the night in Trat. Find accommodation in Trat. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Trat. Trat Center Hotel (7.4/10) Book now More details Show all accommodations in Trat

Practical information about Trat: Trat does not have a train station. The best way to reach the island is by bus or minivan from Bangkok (online booking is possible). Whether you plan to travel on to Cambodia or Koh Chang from there, you can book your trip directly at your accommodation (or at the Pop Guesthouse in Thanon Charoen Thana). If you are not staying in Trat and are traveling directly to Koh Chang, don't worry: shared taxis will take you to Laem Ngop, from where you can catch the ferry.

How do you get to Trat? Trat has an airport. There are two flights daily from Bangkok. However, visitors usually travel to Trat by bus from Bangkok's Ekkamai bus terminal or by minivan (bookable online). There is a Trat Express bus, which is more comfortable but not necessarily faster than other buses. [arrow_circle_right] See all travel options to Trat

What's the best way to get around Trat? Trat is a fairly small town, so walking is a great way to get around. That's what I always do when I'm there. For longer distances or trips with luggage, there are songthaews, these shared taxis with open cargo areas. They run on fixed routes during the day, especially between the town center, the bus station, and the ferry terminal for Koh Chang. The fares are very reasonable. You can also hire a songthaew to go to a specific destination (the price should be negotiated beforehand). Alternatively, you can take a motorbike taxi. These are easy to find near the markets, the bus station, and in front of the hospital.

Trat Loi Krathong Festival: This festival usually takes place in November. More about the Trat Loi Krathong Festival

Other attractions in Trat: Koh Mak (5 stars) – Much less well-known than Koh Chang or Koh Kood, Koh Mak is particularly popular with travelers seeking a quieter and less touristy island. While there aren't many resorts, restaurants, and the like, that's precisely what makes it so appealing! Koh Mak is also a destination for boat tours from Koh Chang. Koh Wai (5 stars) – This island is very unspoiled and therefore not suitable if you're looking for comfort and entertainment. However, if you prefer peace and quiet and a simple lifestyle, you'll likely enjoy this island. There were only four accommodations available on Koh Wai recently.

How do you ask for directions to Trat in Thai? I want to go to Trat / Yak pai thi Tlat. Where is Trat? / Tlat yu thi nai?