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Islands in Thailand's Trat become top beach destinations
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 09/05/2025
» Koh Kut and Koh Mak in Trat province have been attracting more visitors since last month, becoming one of Thailand’s top-searched destinations online, with rooms fully booked.
Trat's Koh Kut endures tourism squeeze
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 08/04/2025
» Limited accommodation on Koh Kut in Trat is raising concerns about tourism growth.
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.
Trat buoyed by tourist traffic as Songkran nears
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Trat province, including the popular resort island Koh Chang, is expecting high occupancy rates at its hotels and other tourist accommodations during the upcoming Water Festival.
Fire on bus carrying pupils on field trip, all safe
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 25/03/2025
» TRAT - A fire broke out in the rear compartment of a bus carrying students home from a field trip shortly before they arrived back at their school in Bo Rai district.
Fire guts 'ghost ship' on Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 03/12/2024
» A fire aboard an old, abandoned floating hotel known as the "ghost ship" sent black smoke billowing into the sky over the resort island of Koh Chang, off the Trat coast, on Tuesday.
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.
Trat islands bear cost of uncertainty
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 16/09/2024
» Tourism providers in Trat say political uncertainty and a stagnating economy are harming tourism in the province.
'Dodgy' types buying up land on Thailand's Koh Chang island
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 02/09/2024
» National parks chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn has expressed concern about an increase in land acquisitions on Koh Chang in Trat province by investors with suspected links to shady businesses.
Wide support for Koh Chang bridge at first public hearing
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) on Monday began public hearings on four optional routes for the proposed bridge from the mainland to Trat's popular Koh Chang island.