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 Introduction |
 Trat
is the province situated at the east border of Thailand, 315 kilometers
from Bangkok. The town occupies the area of 2,819 kilometers or
1,761,875 rai. In the province, there are 5 districts, namely Muang,
Khao Saming, Laem Ngob, Klong Yai, Bo Rai and 2 sub-districts; Ko Kud
and Ko Chang.
The province is close to Chanta Buri and Cambodia in the North and
adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand in the South. The east is separated
from Cambodia by Buntud Mount Range eastwards from the middle of the
province. Weru River separates the west Trat from Chanta Buri. |
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Climate |
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Ko Chang is the ideal location for the real rest as the weather there is
very comfortable with the average temperature not too cold or too hot.
Ko Chang is influenced by the northeastern and southwestern storms. That
triggers limitations to the water transportation to the group of
islands. Between May and October which is the period of southwestern
monsoons, the west coast is always visited by storms and thus, not safe
for ferry boats. Between November to April is very safe since there are
quite a few storms. Most of Trat areas lie in the Gulf of Thailand. This
makes the province abundant with tourism resources. Trat has as many as
52 islands, especially Ko Chang include sea, waterfalls and forest. The
province is also the source of red sapphire, fine shrimp paste and sweet
rakum, a kind of palm of genus Zalacca with sweet and acid taste. |
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History |
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It was surmised that the title "Trat " was a corruption of "Krat" which
is the name of a tree plenty in Trat Province and used in broom
production. In Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Naresuan, the
town was called "Baan Bang Pra." While King Rama V was on the throne,
Thai government inevitably made a treaty with France granting the area
of current Trat Province to the western country in order that France
would withdraw its force from Chanta Buri Province. Later, on March 23,
1906, the King had to grant areas, namely Pratabong, Siem Reap and Sri
Sophon to France in exchange with Trat, islands and towns on the right
bank of Mekong River. Thus, Trat residents regard March 23 as the
"Independence Day of Trat" and organize "Trat Recalling Day" every year.
They also built up King Rama V Monument at the City hall to commemorate
the King's attempt to keep Trat with Thailand.
On January 17 1941, during Indochina War, French Squadron
transgressed Thailand's territorial waters. Thai Flotilla came to
protect the land. Thus, the war which was later known as "Ko Chang Naval
Battle" began. Thai Troop won and managed to drive out French Squadron.
however, Thai side lost three warships, namely Songkhla, Chonburi and
Thonburi as well as some naval officers. Therefore, on the date of every
year, Thai Naval Army holds the annual merit-making day to dedicate to
those who sacrificed their lives in their effort to protect the country.
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Festivals &
Events |
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Chang Naval Battle Remembrance Day.
January 17-21
Laem Ngob and Ko chang
It is organized to recall the naval battle between Thai and French
troops on January 17,1941. In the fair, the merit making ceremony
dedicated to Thai naval officers who sacrificed their lives for the
country will be held. Exhibitions of Thai Naval Army and other
government agencies together with entertainments will be on display.
Trat Independence Day
March 23-27
City hall's front yard
March 23,1906 was when Trat was liberated. During his reign, King Rama V
made a treaty with France granting Trat and Patchantakiri (Ko Kong) to
the country in exchange with French troop's maneuvers off Chantaburi
Province. Later, on March 23, 1906 the King had to grant Prathong, Siem
Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with Trat Province and islands
and towns on the right bank of Mekong. In the fair, King Rama V
Commemorative Parade, the exhibition featuring history of
 Trat
and Lung Aan Siam Dog Competition will be held. Agricultural and local
products, cultural performances and entertainments will be on view as
well. Sweet Rakum and Red Rudy Day
City hall's front yard
During late May and early June on the city hall's front yard.
Exhibitions, entertainments, fruits competitions, such as rakum, a kind
of palm with sweet and acid taste, will be on display. Agricultural
products are available.
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