Things to Do in Trat

A sacred shrine in the centre of Trat, marked by a tall white pillar and colourful offerings. Locals stop here for blessings before journeys.

🕐 Daily 06:00-18:00

💡 Visit late afternoon when the light catches the gold trim. No entry fee, but polite to leave a small donation (20-40 baht) for incense.

A paved walkway along the Trat River with benches and shade trees. Good for an evening stroll watching longtail boats and locals fishing.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Bring insect repellent after dusk – mosquitoes are active. Stop at the floating noodle boat (50 baht) near the end of the promenade.

A covered morning market selling fresh produce, dried seafood, and local snacks. Bustling from dawn, it's the best place to see daily life and buy cheap fruit.

🕐 Daily 05:00-11:00

💡 Go before 7am for the best dried squid and durian chips. Bring small change – stallholders rarely accept cards.

A quiet temple with a crumbling chedi and a small pond with turtles. The main hall has murals of local history. No tourist crowds.

🕐 Daily 08:00-17:00

💡 Ring the bell once for luck – locals say it brings safe travel. Temple dogs are friendly but ignore them if they bark.

A small museum in a colonial-era building with exhibits on Trat's history, gem mining, and the sea gypsy communities. Air-conditioned and quiet.

🕐 Wed-Sun 09:00-16:00

💡 Call ahead to check if the English labels are in place – they rotate exhibits. The garden has a free map of local waterfalls.