Trat Travel Guide
City Coastal city in Thailand
A provincial port and market town, Trat is the jumping‑off point for Koh Chang and Koh Kood. Travelers linger for fresh seafood at the night market, teak shophouses, and short ferry rides to jungleed islands and white‑sand coves.
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Why Visit Trat? #
A provincial riverside hub, Trat is valued as the jumping-off point to Koh Chang and the white-sand islands of Koh Kood, but the town itself rewards lingering. Stroll the wooden shophouses along the riverfront, browse the lively Trat night market, and sample freshly grilled seafood at riverfront stalls. Its border-town energy and access to island boat trips give visitors a mix of market life and maritime escape.
Best Things to Do in Trat
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Trat Bucket List
- Trat Night Market - Taste local seafood and desserts at Trat Night Market along the main thoroughfare.
- Trat Museum - Explore Trat Museum for provincial history, Sino-Thai artifacts and World War relics.
- Wat Buppharam (Trat) - Visit Wat Buppharam's ornate Buddhist shrine for local religious architecture and murals.
- Laem Sok Pier - Laem Sok Pier offers quieter coastal views and ferries to Koh Mak and Koh Kood.
- Trat riverside promenade - Stroll the Trat riverside promenade for local cafés, boat traffic, and sunset light.
- Local seafood shacks - Try small seafood shacks near the pier for freshly prepared regional dishes and snacks.
- Ko Chang - Take a day trip to Ko Chang for waterfalls, jungle trails, and white-sand beaches.
- Koh Kood - Catch a ferry to Koh Kood for quieter beaches, snorkeling, and chilled island vibes.
Best Time to Visit Trat #
Trat has a tropical monsoon climate: hot, humid pre-monsoon months, a wet southwest monsoon and a drier cool season from November to February. Plan for island time in the cool, drier months.
Best Time to Visit Trat #
Trat's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (3425 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (331 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (625 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (574 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (671 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (516 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (317 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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How to Get to Trat
Trat is served by a small regional airport (TDX) and by regular bus/minivan services from Bangkok; there is no direct train service. The town is the mainland gateway for nearby islands (Koh Chang) via Laem Ngop ferry terminal.
Trat Airport (TDX): A small regional airport serving Trat province with short flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi). From Trat Airport to Trat town or Laem Ngop (ferry point for Koh Chang) it’s a 20-40 minute drive; taxis and hotel transfers are common and typically cost about 200-400 THB.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): The main international hub for eastern Thailand. From BKK you can either take a 1‑hour flight to Trat (when scheduled) or use land connections: buses and minivans depart from Suvarnabhumi and from Bangkok’s Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) to Trat/Laem Ngop (3.5-5 hours by road).
Train: There is no direct train service to Trat; the rail network stops well west of the province.
Bus / Minivan: Buses and minivans run from Bangkok (Ekkamai Eastern Bus Terminal and Suvarnabhumi) to Trat and Laem Ngop. Journey time is typically 3.5-5 hours depending on traffic, with fares commonly in the 179-350 THB range for standard buses and 200-350 THB for minivans. Local songthaews and taxis handle short transfers from Laem Ngop to Trat town and the ferry piers.
How to Get Around Trat #
Trat town is compact and easy to walk around in the centre. Local transport includes tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis for short trips, plus songthaews or minibuses for nearby villages and piers that serve island ferries. Longer journeys use regional buses and minivans - for example, services to Bangkok or to Laem Ngop pier for connections to Koh Chang. In-town fares are inexpensive; always agree a price for tuk-tuks or motorbike taxis before departing.
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Where to Eat in Trat #
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Trat's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Nightlife in Trat #
Nightlife in Trat is modest: evening markets and a few bars and seafood restaurants attract locals and travellers. The scene is relaxed and generally quiet after midnight, with most activity focused around the central market and main roads. If you want more bars or nightlife energy, island resorts in Trat province offer more evening options.
Shopping in Trat #
Shopping is centered on the municipal market and small streetside shops where you’ll find fresh seafood, fruit, everyday goods and some tourist souvenirs. Trat is a working border/province town rather than a shopping destination, so expect practical markets rather than boutiques. For specialty items or larger malls you’ll need to travel to bigger provincial centres.
