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New chopper pad for Koh Chang
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 30/03/2026
» A new helicopter pad for emergency patient transport has opened on Koh Chang in Trat, boosting the island's medical readiness and enhancing tourist safety.
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 agrees to remove house, fill trench on disputed land
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Cambodia has agreed to Thailand’s proposal to demolish a house and fill in a military trench in a disputed border area of Pursat and Trat provinces, but has left two other houses to be decided by the countries’ Joint Boundary Commission (JBC).
Negative test for suspected Trat case
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 08/08/2022
» A person initially suspected of carrying the monkeypox virus has tested negative for the disease, according to public health authorities in Trat.
Runaway tourist's test result imminent
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 07/08/2022
» A German tourist who attempted to flee before his test is suspected of being the latest monkeypox case, local health authorities in Trat province said on Saturday.
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.
Crew rescued, overnight ordeal after boat capsizes
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 13/07/2022
» TRAT: The seven crewmen of a fishing boat that capsized during a storm were rescued on Wednesday morning after nine hours in the 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.
Koh Chang bridge build set for nod
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 08/10/2021
» The long-awaited construction of a bridge connecting Trat on the mainland to Koh Chang is likely to get the nod if it passes its second public hearing this year, according to Somkiat Samatthakan, chairman of the provincial working committee organising the hearings.
Koh Kut reopens after 7 days
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 03/05/2021
» TRATt: Koh Kut, a popular tourist destination, reopened on Sunday after a seven-day closure.