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Attraction by District
 City
Pillar
Located on Lak Muang Road, the City Pillar stands in a Chinese-style
building. Erected by King Taksin, it is a highly revered edifice
for the townspeople.
Residanggamport Residence
Situated on Lak Muang Road, this is an old 3-story building that
was once used as the residence of the French governor when the town
was occupied in 1904-1907. Subsequently, from 1928, it became the
residence of Trat's governors.
Wat Buppharam Temple
On Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit) just opposite the Trat Hospital, turn
into Plai Khlong Road and proceed for 2 kilometres in order to reach
Wat Buppharam. Built in the Ayutthaya era, this temple it features
the oldest wooden vihan in the country.
The architectural style and the remaining wall murals are of the
early Ratanakosin influence with a mix of Chinese influence. The
temple's museum houses scores of valuable ancient relics, particularly
the Holy Relic, Buddha statues in different postures and Chinese
and European porcelain items. All these point toWat Yotha Nimit
commercial and cultural exchanges carried out between the different
parts of the world in the past.
 Wat
Yotha Nimit Temple
This temple, which is also known as Wat Bot, is located on Tetsaban
4 Road near the city pillar. With fine murals in its former Ubosot,
the temple was once used as the site for the government officials'
oath of allegiance ceremony during the reign of King Taksin. The
rite was shifted to Wat Phai Lom by King Rama V.
 Ban
Hat Lek
Ban Hat Lek is the farthest border village in Trat. It is on Highway
No. 318 within Khlong Yai District about 16 kilometres from the
district town, or approximately 89 kilometres from the provincial
capital. After the conflict ended in Cambodia, it has become a channel
for Thai-Cambodia trading. There is an immigration check point at
the border. Visitors wishing to enter Cambodia from here have to
apply for visa at the Cambodian Embassy in advance. Along Highway
No. 318 (Trat-Khlong Yai) are several white clean beaches and other
attractions including:
Hat Ban Chuen
This quiet beach is at Km. 59 of Highway No. 318 (Trat-Khlong Yai).
Accommodations are available.
 Khao
Lan Thai Red Cross Centre
The Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre on Trat-Khlong Yai Highway at
Km. 48 was formerly a facility to assist Cambodian refugees who
fled the fighting in their country into Thailand from 1978 until
peace was restored in 1986. After the refugees were repatriated,
the centre was closed. Today, the site has been adapted into a tourist
facility. Tel: 0 3952 1621.
Wat Saen Tum
This temple is a Dharma-practicing facility amid the cool shade
of forests and fruit orchards. To the south of the temple is what
is called the Khao To Mo Ancient Site where piles of stone pillars
have been discovered. It is believed that they were components of
ancient Khmer structures. In addition, a large number of relics
such as pottery and ornaments and beads were found at the site.
Wat Saen Tum can be reached by taking the Saen Tung-Bo Rai route.
At Km. 18.5, take a left turn to head for Ban Tha Lai, Ban Na Makham
and Ban Erem where the temple is situated. The temple is about 38
kilometres from Khao Saming district.
 Ao
Tan Khu
This is a bay with fine sandy beaches that are popular with the
local people during holidays. It is 4 kilometres off of Highway
No. 3156 (Ban Saen Tung-Laem Ngop).
Ban Nam Chiao
This village is approximately 8 kilometres from town on the Trat-Laem
Ngop route. It is noted for Ngop Nam Chieo, a native hat to ward
off the sun. The hat, which is still widely used today as it is
light and comfortable, is woven with local palm leafs grown in mangrove
area. In addition to the traditional shape, it has been adapted
into other more fashionable shapes as souvenirs.
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