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Cambodia begins dismantling coastal barrier in Koh Kong
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 21/12/2025
» TRAT: Cambodia has agreed to dismantle its controversial breakwater built into the Gulf of Thailand while the Royal Thai Navy has rejected media reports claiming it issued demands or threats to force Cambodia to dismantle the structure.
Thai marines repel Cambodian forces' attempt to retake Trat border area
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 19/12/2025
» TRAT - Gunfire erupted once again along the Thai-Cambodian border early Friday as Cambodian forces attempted to reclaim the so-called Ban Sam Lang (three houses) area, prompting Thai marines to respond with artillery and mortar fire, forcing the intruders to retreat in disarray.
Foreign arrivals on the rebound
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 02/12/2025
» Tourism in Trat province has entered its high season, with foreign arrivals showing a clear rebound since late October, says Wichit Sukasuyanont, president of the Trat Tourism Business Association.
Tour boat damaged in rough seas off Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 20/11/2025
» A tour boat returning from Koh Kut sustained a cracked hull after being struck by strong waves off the coast of Trat province on Thursday morning. All 92 passengers were reported safe with no serious injuries.
Thai PM Anutin to visit Cambodia border areas
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 26/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he will visit several communities along the border with Cambodia to oversee security operations and ensure the welfare of Thai citizens amid the ongoing tensions with the neighbouring country.
Cambodia row hits seaside market
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/07/2025
» More than three weeks into the implementation of strict border control measures, Had Lek town's once-bustling seaside market has been reduced to a ghost town, with only one shop left open among dozens that previously lined the coastal strip.
Trat locals oppose expressway project
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 05/04/2025
» Residents and business operators in Trat city have slammed the proposed 5.9-kilometre route connecting Laem Ngob district to Koh Chang, arguing that the new expressway, which bypasses the city, will hurt the local economy.
Flooding closes schools in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 30/07/2024
» TRAT - Five schools in Khao Saming district of this southern province have suspended classes with the flooding in many communities showing no sign of easing on Tuesday and students unable to leave their waterlogged homes.
Two teachers jump off bridge, leave farewell letters behind in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 16/08/2022
» TRAT: Two women - a teacher and a retired teacher - jumped off a bridge into a canal in Muang district of this eastern province on Tuesday morning, with two farewell letters written to their children found inside a car they travelled in.
7 rescued after night in rough sea
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 14/07/2022
» TRAT: Seven crew of a fishing boat that capsized in a storm were rescued on Wednesday after nine hours in a wave-tossed sea clinging to lifebuoys.