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City Pillar

Located on Lak Muang Road, the City Pillar stands in a Chinese-style building. Erected by King Taksin, it is a highly revered edifice for the townspeople.

Residanggamport Residence

Situated on Lak Muang Road, this is an old 3-story building that was once used as the residence of the French governor when the town was occupied in 1904-1907. Subsequently, from 1928, it became the residence of Trat's governors.

Wat Buppharam Temple

On Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit) just opposite the Trat Hospital, turn into Plai Khlong Road and proceed for 2 kilometres in order to reach Wat Buppharam. Built in the Ayutthaya era, this temple it features the oldest wooden vihan in the country.

The architectural style and the remaining wall murals are of the early Ratanakosin influence with a mix of Chinese influence. The temple's museum houses scores of valuable ancient relics, particularly the Holy Relic, Buddha statues in different postures and Chinese and European porcelain items. All these point tocommercial and cultural exchanges carried out between the different parts of the world in the past.

Wat Yotha Nimit Temple

This temple, which is also known as Wat Bot, is located on Tetsaban 4 Road near the city pillar. With fine murals in its former Ubosot, the temple was once used as the site for the government officials' oath of allegiance ceremony during the reign of King Taksin. The rite was shifted to Wat Phai Lom by King Rama V.

Amphur Khao Saming

Ban Hat Lek

Ban Hat Lek is the farthest border village in Trat. It is on Highway No. 318 within Khlong Yai District about 16 kilometres from the district town, or approximately 89 kilometres from the provincial capital. After the conflict ended in Cambodia, it has become a channel for Thai-Cambodia trading. There is an immigration check point at the border. Visitors wishing to enter Cambodia from here have to apply for visa at the Cambodian Embassy in advance. Along Highway No. 318 (Trat-Khlong Yai) are several white clean beaches and other attractions including:

Hat Ban Chuen

This quiet beach is at Km. 59 of Highway No. 318 (Trat-Khlong Yai).
Accommodations are available.

Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre

The Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre on Trat-Khlong Yai Highway at Km. 48 was formerly a facility to assist Cambodian refugees who fled the fighting in their country into Thailand from 1978 until peace was restored in 1986. After the refugees were repatriated, the centre was closed. Today, the site has been adapted into a tourist facility. Tel: 0 3952 1621.

Wat Saen Tum

This temple is a Dharma-practicing facility amid the cool shade of forests and fruit orchards. To the south of the temple is what is called the Khao To Mo Ancient Site where piles of stone pillars have been discovered. It is believed that they were components of ancient Khmer structures. In addition, a large number of relics such as pottery and ornaments and beads were found at the site.

Wat Saen Tum can be reached by taking the Saen Tung-Bo Rai route. At Km. 18.5, take a left turn to head for Ban Tha Lai, Ban Na Makham and Ban Erem where the temple is situated. The temple is about 38 kilometres from Khao Saming district.

Amphur Laem Ngop

Ao Tan Khu

This is a bay with fine sandy beaches that are popular with the local people during holidays. It is 4 kilometres off of Highway No. 3156 (Ban Saen Tung-Laem Ngop).

Ban Nam Chiao

This village is approximately 8 kilometres from town on the Trat-Laem Ngop route. It is noted for Ngop Nam Chieo, a native hat to ward off the sun. The hat, which is still widely used today as it is light and comfortable, is woven with local palm leafs grown in mangrove area. In addition to the traditional shape, it has been adapted into other more fashionable shapes as souvenirs.

Courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

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