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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Koh Chang Great Destination

Wat Buppharam or Wat Plai Khlong It is the province’s oldest temple built around the reign of King Prasat Thong (1648 A.D.). Lately, a temple museum was established and the temple’s landscape has been well tidied, so it has become a local religious centre.

Wat Yotha Nimit , also known as Wat Bot , is the only royal temple in Trat. The temple was once used as a place to hold the oath of allegiance ceremony. There is an old ordination hall of Ayutthayan art serving as a Wihan called Wihan Yotha Nimit for storing many antiques.

City Pillar Shrine It is different from other city pillar shrines because of its form as a Chinese pavilion. Every year on the sixth night of the waxing moon period of the sixth lunar month, there is a celebration called, Phli Mueang Day or known among the Chinese as Xia Gong Sae Yit which means the birthday of the City Pillar God.

Wat Phai Lom It used to be a resident of Trat’s Father of Education-Than Chaokhun Phra Wimonmethachan Worayannurak. The temple also houses a Buddhist garden for public meditation and Chedi museum of three much revered monks of Trat.

Residang Kampot a former residence now used as the Office of Probation, Department of Corrections, still in its original architectural style.

Laem Sok was used as the residence of Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak, the father of Thai Royal Navel Army. Fishermen villages are found nrae the area.

Wat Khiri Wihan The temple features fine architecture with a blend of modern art. Principal buildings inside the temple’s precincts include a large Phra Ubosot or ordination hall, Phra Chedi, reception pavilion for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, monk’s residence, preaching hall, and Chinese pavilion enshrining Phra Phuttha Udom Sombun, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and Phra Sangkatchai.

Laem Klat A white sandy beach sticking out into the sea with not too deep water ideal for swimming.

Wat Saphan Hin Although it is unknown when the temple was built, it is assumed to be more than a hundred years old. There is an old Buddhist ordination hall in the water, approximately 1 km. from the temple.

Hat Sai Ngam an approximately 200-metre long white sandy beach running parallel to a grove of pine trees.

Hat Sai Ngoen a not-so-wide beach with a pine forest more ideal for relaxing or fishing than swimming.

Hat Muk Kaeo and Hat Sai Kaeo have a peaceful atmosphere for recreation. Hat Muk Kaeo is a white sandy beach, which lies along from Hat Sai Ngoen to Hat Sai Kaeo, with the shade of pine and coconut trees all along the beach.

Ratchakarun Thai Red Cross Association’s Khao Lan Center Her Majesty the Queen ordered to establish to help Cambodian refugees. However, the center was closed in 1986 since all the refugees returned to their homeland.

Hat Banchuen, formerly called Hat Maro This beach has delicate sand grain and clear sea water where it is possible to swim.

Thailand’s Narrowest Area located at Mu 2 Ban Khot Sai, Tambon Hat Lek, on the Trat- Khlong Yai route between Km. 81-82. The area is only 450 metres wide.

Ban Hat Lek Border Market is a village on the Thai-Cambodian border. When fighting in Cambodia was over in 1986, it used to serve as an intermediate marketplace for grain trading between farmers in Cambodia and traders in Ko Kong.

Namtok Salatdai is situated 7 kilometres from Km. 25 of Highway No. 3157 (Saen Tung-Bo Rai).

Namtok Khlong Kaeo National Park has an area of approximately 65,525 rai (104,840 square kilometres). Interesting places is Namtok Khlong Kaeo.

Ban Nam Chiao It is noted for Ngop Nam Chiao, a native hat to ward off the sun. The hat is woven with local palm leafs from plants grown in mangrove area. It is still widely used today as it is light and comfortable.

Ko Chang Naval Battle Memorial at Laem Ngop, commemorates the Franco-Thai naval engagement on January 17-21, 1941. There are also the Statue of Prince Chumphon, father of the Thai navy, and a warship-shaped museum displaying old equipment and armament of the fleet with exhibits on the Ko Chang naval battle.

Ko Pui an islet not too far from the shore that makes an ideal attraction for relaxation in shady surroundings. It is conveniently accessible in all seasons and home to coconut groves, herbs and Dinso Phong (white clay body-powder) mentioned at the time of King Rama V’s visit to Trat.

Ao Tan Khu is a bay with fine sandy beach popular with local people during holidays.

Mu Ko Chang located in the middle of the sea and, thus, having an averagely pleasant climate ideal for vacation. Ko Chang is influenced by monsoons from both the northeast and southwest winds, which bar boat access to the island during May-October.

Mu Ko Chang National Park, with an area of 650 square kilometres, covers more than 52 islands. The most famous is Ko Chang. In addition, there are other islands with remaining wonderful nature.

Ko Chang previously an unsettled island, is now important as a harbour for ships to escape from the monsoon, and dietary or fresh water resources. Ko Chang is the second largest island of the country. The topography contains high mountains and complex stone cliffs.

Ko Chang Naval Battle Site The Trat waters near Ao Salak Phet and Ao Salak Khok also added another page in the Thai history of fighting for the country’s sovereignty. 17 January has become a memorial day for the heroic fighting, of which a service is held annually at Ko Chang Naval Battle Memorial in Amphoe Laem Ngop.

Ko Ngam was the first point of confrontation in the Franco-Siamese War in which the French army sent aircraft on a reconnaissance and bombing of the island, whereas Ko Wai is the point where French patrol aircraft crashed after being fired by HTMS Songkhla and HTMS Chon Buri.

Ko Mai Si is a small private island where there is beautiful nature, sandy beaches and clear water -home to diversified marine life and ideal for diving. Various plant species grow wild on the island, which used to be a confrontation site between the Lamotte Piquet and HTMS Thon Buri that was in commission at Ko Lim.

Ao Khlong Son: A bay in the northernmost west of the island where Ban Khlong Son Community is located, with a beautiful coral reef.

Namtok Khlong Nonsi: A small waterfall to the northeast of the island accessible by a 3-km. pathway from Ban Dan Mai or about 4 km. from the national park’s headquarters.

Namtok Than Mayom a medium 4-tiered waterfall located some 500 metres through a garden behind the national park’s headquarters, with the 3rd tier being the most beautiful.

Namtok Khlong Phlu: A large and most breathtaking waterfall on Ko Chang with water cascading down 3 tiers of the cliff to a basin, with an entrance located 3 km. from Ao Khlong Phrao.

Hat Sai Yao located near Ao Salak Phet to the south of the island with a long stretch of sandy beach.

Monkey Training Centre located at Hat Sai Khao, the centre provides training as well as shows of monkey’s abilities, especially in collecting coconuts.

Ban Salak Phet a large and the oldest community on Ko Chang located in the southern part. The villagers’ main occupation is coastal fishery in an advantageous area sheltered from winds and storms by islands and mountains. There is an old temple in front of the village known as Wat Salak Phet.

Namtok Khiri Phet a single-storeyed waterfall located 3 km. from Ban Salak Phet Community through a rubber plantation.

Namtok Khlong Nueng a small waterfall near Namtok Khiri Phet - Ban Rong Than, located some 2 km. deeper inside the island from the Salak Phet Community with another 480-metre walk. The waterfall cascades down from a narrow gorge for 120 metres.

Bang Bao Fishery Village a village of houses on stilts built into the sea with bridges connecting them together. Most of the villagers are descendants of the Salak Phet villagers. The area is an ideal berthing area for fishing boats, with mountains and islands providing a good shelter from wind and storms in the monsoon season.

Ban Rong Than a small community located near Salak Phet in the southern part of the island. It is a scenic viewpoint where the mist-covered peak of Khao Salak Phet in the north and Ko Maphrao Nai and mountains near Laem Yai in the east are visible.

Ao Bai Lan located next to Hat Kai Bae.

Hat Kai Bae a sloping and long stretch of beach connecting with Hat Khlong Phrao.

Ko Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi located in the north of Ko Chang and housing coral reefs between Laem Chang Noi and Ko Chang Noi.

Ko Man Nok-Ko Man Nai small islands opposite Hat Kai Bae with surrounding beaches at low tides and golden seaweeds in the nearby shallows.

Ko Khlum an island ideal for fishing with a peculiar scenery of rocky areas.

Ko Lao Ya a group of islands located to the south of Ko Chang comprising Ko Lao Ya Nai, Ko Lao Ya Klang and Ko Lao Ya Nok.

Ko Wai The bay to the north of the island houses coral reefs in a perfect condition whereas the western area of Ao Yai provides home to mostly hard corals and scaly giant clams.

Ko Phrao Nok or Ko Sai Khao located to the south facing Ao Salak Phet. The island has white sandy beaches and shady coconut grove.

Ko Ngam a twin island connected by a large sand bar located to the southeast of Ko Chang, with an inlet surrounded by the hilly topography where the sea is calm and scenic.

Ko Kut Thailand’s easternmost island in Trat waters, the province’s second largest island next to Ko Chang and the country’s fourth largest island. The topography is generally still in its natural condition, with mountains and ridges forming the headwater of many streams from which originate various waterfalls. The most renowned waterfall on Ko Kut is Namtok Wang Chao.

Ko Mak The topography is mostly coastal plain with a thicket of coconut groves and rubber plantations. Scenic bays and sandy beaches embracing crystal clear water are all around the island such as Ao Ta Nit, Ao Prong, Ao Phat and Ao Daeng

Ko Kradat It has a flat paper-like topography with Alocasia plants-‘Kradat’ in Thai-growing wild in abundance. The island has a long and white sandy beach with beautiful coral reefs.

Mu Ko Rayang a group of islands comprising Ko Rayang Nai and Ko Rayang Nok. Ko Rayang Nok is peaceful with white sandy beaches and crystal clear water.

Mu Ko Kra a group of islets to the west of Ko Mak, a swallow bird’s nest concession area and a diving spot with beautiful corals.

Mu Ko Rang a group of islets located approximately 6 km. to the west of Ko Mak. There is not sufficient plains area for human habitation on Ko Rang, which is surrounded by islands of various sizes.

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