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Trat relies on goddess event to woo tourists
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/01/2026
» TRAT — The eastern province hopes a forthcoming event honouring the Goddess of the Sea will be the first step in attracting more visitors to its border district, which remains quiet despite the end of the clashes with Cambodia.
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.
New Koh Kut tourism campaign launched
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 23/11/2024
» TRAT - Koh Kut has many interesting beaches to offer that are often overlooked, according to the local Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office, which has launched a new campaign to promote the island’s attractions during the peak season from now until April.
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.
Koh Chang hotel bookings hit 90%
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 16/10/2021
» TRAT: Holidaymakers are flocking to Koh Chang as Covid travel restrictions ease, with hotel reservations for the long weekend next week reaching 90% on the island and neighbouring Koh Mak and Koh Kut.
Tourists flock to Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 10/04/2021
» TRAT: Tourists flocked to Koh Chang on Saturday, on the first day of the Songkran holiday despite the sharp rise in Covid-19 infections that has dampened the festive mood across the country.
Bike smugglers caught in the act
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/09/2018
» Trat: A Thai and a Cambodian were nabbed yesterday while attempting to smuggle 10 stolen motorcycles out to Koh Kong province in the neighbouring country.
Smuggler of assault rifles halted near Cambodia border
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 11/04/2018
» TRAT: A pick-up truck with military stickers was found carrying illegal firearms at a checkpoint in the eastern province bordering Cambodia late Tuesday night.
Tit for Trat: fishermen blast rules
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 05/04/2018
» A fishing community in Trat province near Cambodia has blasted the government for what it sees as overly strict regulations aimed at tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, saying several could prove counterproductive and should be reviewed.
No banners, no bouquets allowed as PM visits Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 05/02/2018
» TRAT: Authorities derailed plans by people on Koh Chang to air their grievances personally when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a brief visit to the island on Monday.