Trat

About Trat

Trat is an eastern coastal province beside Cambodia with a mainland capital and a substantial island geography. Ko Chang, Ko Mak and Ko Kut are different destinations, each with its own accommodation areas, departure points and transport requirements.

Mu Ko Chang National Park protects coastal and island landscapes. Ko Chang offers beaches, forest and waterfalls, while Ko Mak and Ko Kut suit different island-based itineraries. Ban Nam Chiao provides a mainland community visit, and fruit-growing, fishing and trading remain important aspects of provincial life.

Choose the island before arranging the transfer and confirm the precise departure pier and landing. A ticket to one island should not be assumed to provide onward access to the others; weather and seasonal schedules can alter connections and return services. Check marine conditions before boat travel. As reviewed on 25 October 2026, FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the Cambodian land border and reports suspended land crossings; consult current advice before a mainland frontier visit.

Trat Province covers 2,819.00 square kilometres and had 7 districts, 38 subdistricts and 261 villages at 31 December 2024. Its 2024 registered population was 226,517; this is a whole-province civil-registration count, distinct from the capital city or an estimate of visitors.

November to February generally offers cooler conditions for outdoor visits. The hotter period and the rains bring different travel considerations, with rain usually increasing from around May to October; check current forecasts for your route.