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C O P Y R I G H T W W W . A I R P O R T T H A I . C O . T HC

Trat sea…“Gulf of Thailand's Gem” has been admiredfor its beauty comparable to any provinces. Trat sea’s beauty couldbe represented as the sea along Gulf of Thailand competing withthe other seas along Andaman Ocean as well. Trat islands have whitesandy beaches which also softened your feet. The sea water is soclear suitable for swimming and coral snorkeling. Another differenceis whenever lying on the beach, we do not feel sticky due to highhumidity from the tree pressing humidity from the sea. This makesyou feel refreshed all the time. Therefore, the sea of Trat is suited foryour perfect relaxation.

3 legendary paradise island Tripwith 5,000 baht budget

‘How to travel to Trat’By car : it takes 4 hours from Bangkok.

By van : depart from the Victory Monument every hour with the price of 30 baht.

By bus : depart from Ekkamai Bus Terminal / Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2, it takes 5 hours from these Terminals.

‘When is the best time to visit ?’The best time is during December to March. During June to October is therainy season, even so you can travel there by checking the weather forecastahead.

“Diving Tips”Someone who has the eyes’ condition as short-sightedness, you canenjoy diving by our recommendations. First, you can wear diving gogglewith a specialized lens which the price is quite high, normally suited forprofessional divers. Second, for tourists snorkeling you can put OneDay Soft Lenses which is one day disposable contact lenses type.

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Places to visit in Trat province mostly are “the attrac-tions of the sea”. One of them is the 3 legendarybeautiful islands and 4 charming islands. We will take youto explore these paradise islands along with the highlightplaces, restaurants and chill resorts. This trip’s budget is5,000 baht per person only!

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bikini &swimwear

sandals

GoProunderwatercamera

colorful beachtowel

cool dressesand shirts

waterproofbag

chic sunglasses a good book to readduring sunbathing

hats forpictures’ props

aloe vera gelafter sunbathing

chillloudspeaker

Pocket WiFi in casethere is no signal whileswimming or lying onthe beach

sunscreen foryour skin protection

rubber bands

Best choice by the seaThings to bring for this trip ‘

’Best choice by the sea

Things to bring for this trip ‘’

Best choice by the seaThings to bring for this trip ‘

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5 Facilities & Activities Don’t Miss!

The Beach Natural Resort … Koh Kood

1. “The Beach Villa”“Balancing Your Sensation” The Beach Villa is a highest categoryroom where you can take your wonderful moment to enjoy a roman-tic sunset view. Moreover, the villa has placed you with a Romanticbathtub which is a hilight of here. This villa is suit for honeymooncouple.

2. “The Sense Villa”“Touching Your Mother Earth” The Sense Villa located on a tiny hillon a slope landscape in a quiet & privacy. There surrounds by naturalplants & trees with a private beautiful garden. This villa is suit forfamily with children to enjoy their vacation with perfectly facilities.

3. “The Crescent Cottage”“Spelling Your Horizon” The Crescent Cottage located on a hillside ofthe Resort, where your romance with an unforgettable memory mightbegin from here with the charming sunset view in Koh Kood. Thiscottage is suit for retirement citizen.

4. “The Natural Cottage”“Living Your Love” The Natural Cottage is the first category of theresort which located in a beautiful garden and landscape, with asuitable decors and designs for a "Classy Customer" who prefer tohide away from their busy lifestyle.

We’re inviting you“ ”get back to “NATURE”What kind of your vacation? Find out your answer here at The Beach NatralResort. The resort that fulfill your dream holiday to be priceless andromantic more than hundred times. The first step to absorb the nature,there is the blue sea on “Bang Bao Bay” mountain and various plants.This place enables value customer feel relax with the premium facilitiesand services. There is 4 types of accommodation as the following.

“Welcome Drink”will be served to valuecustomer for the firstimpression with herbaldrinks and refreshingtowel check-in.

“The Breeze SeasideSpa” Experience authenticisland-style relaxation atThe Breeze Seaside hut.Try the outstandingtraditional classic ThaiMassage to stress reliefat your villa or by thebeach.

“Scooter & M’BikeRental” Scooter/M-bike areprovided for all guest(THB 400 / 24 hrs.)Please contact our staff.(P lease reserve inadvance)

“Kayaking &Snorkeling” Kayak is a highlight ofKoh Kood as well asSnorkeling by Bang BaoBay to explore underthe sea creatures. Resortprovide kayak, life jacketand snorkeling equip-ments. (free of charge)

“Blue Coral Rest & Lounge” located by beach front area whichmainly provide and serve both inhouse and walk in customers witha daily fresh food every day. Thecustomers can relax their timewith romantic atmosphere, musicand “Goodnight Drink” whichmakes your vacation is fabulous.

1. “The Beach Villa”

2. “The Sense Villa”

3. “The Crescent Cottage” 4. “The Natural Cottage”

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This is a big Island that combines all

the tourist attractions in one island such as sea,

mountains, waterfalls and historic places of Trat

province. The white sandy beach is perfect for

sunbathing and clear sea water snorkeling. You

will experience the fishermen life style in the day

time and the colorful nightlife of shops and tourist

spots around the island. So you will feel awesome

and calm in one place.

How to travel from Trat to Koh Chang.There are 2 ferry piers ie. Centerpoint ferry pier

and Koh Chang ferry pier (Ao Thammachat). This

is the most popular way due to you can take your

car inside the ferry as well (ferry capacity = 300

passengers 40 cars). The ferry provides security

devices, food and drink service on board. It only

takes 30 minutes to reach Koh Chang. The ferry

service hour is from 6.30 - 19.00 and depart every

half an hour

Ferry fee: The round trip fee for passenger is 120

baht/person and for a 4 wheel car is 200 baht (for

car fee only). Or you can park your car at the ferry

pier with the parking fee of 100 baht/day.

How to travel in Koh Chang.By bus : the bus route is from ferry pier to several bus stops ie. Had Sai Khao - Klong

Prao - Kai Bae - Bang Bao pier. The bus fee is 30-120 baht per person or you can

charter as agreed price.

By motorbike : The foreigners prefer to rent and ride along the island. Please ride

carefully due to the narrow and steep road.

Recommend: If you do not want to waste time bydriving your own car … let’s take a bus directlyfrom Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lonely Beach atKoh Chang with the affordable price starting at300 baht only.

“the Gulf of Thailand’s big brother”

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Watch the sunset at Had Sai KhaoIf you question which is the most popular beach inKoh Chang? Everyone will absolutely have the sameanswer ie. ‘Had Sai Khao’. This is the most beautifulwhite sandy beach in the island and the best placeto watch sunset for stunning views in all directionsmaking it the perfect spot to watch the sun dip intothe sea. Moreover there are many resorts, shops,restaurants including pubs and bars along the beach.The atmosphere is so liveliness so that you willnever feel lonely anymore.

One of the wildest beach party destinationsis at Ta Nam Beachor another known named as Lonely Beach. Thisbeach is the ideal backpacker destination. In thenight time, this area is a landmark for the partylovers who enjoy drinking at a variety of pubs andbars along the beachfront.

You can enjoy shopping for fresh sea foodat Ban Bang Baowhich located in the middle of fisherman village.The concrete bridge is the main route and by theend of this road is the lighthouse where mooring toberth a boat for those who want to go diving at KohRang. Tourists can buy the diving packages or checkin some guest houses over there. Do not miss toenjoy eating fresh sea food as well.

Diving in clear blue sea at Kai Bae beachTourists would like to visit and pin as one of theirlandmarks, even though the beach sand is not sofine. But when the sea water is in low tide height,you can comfortably walk across the hill to KohMan Nai once or twice a day.


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Highlightsnot to be missed

Must VisitRestaurant

Relaxing timeamong the sea

1.Ruan Thai Seafood RestaurantIt is highly recommended to drop bythis popular. The highlight menu isPapaya Salad with Blue Crab (SomTum Poo Ma) served with big vegeta-ble basket or even the fresh sea foodlike shrimp, crab, fish cooked withspicy recipes. These are so yummysurely for sea food lover.

open : 9.00 – 21.00price/person : 200 – 300 ฿

2.Sabai BarThis is an old fashioned style bar andrestaurant on White Sand Beach. Atnight, you will enjoy a wielding firebatons show, even late night you willbe more fun with wild step dance showon the floor. Therefore it is suited forthe slogan of this place as All Fun, AllNight.


3.Chow Lay Seafood This restaurant is one of the popularplace in Koh Chang. All menus havebeen carefully selected for their delici-ousness and fresh raw materials. Youwill be amazed by not only the reason-able price but also short queue to waitfor.


4. Salak Phet Seafood This place is combination of restaurantand resort located in front of Ao SalakPhet. There is fish cage farming insidefor customers and visitors as well. TheBest Choice menu are Stir Fried MantisShrimp with Garlic and Baked Prawnwith Butter which are so yummy thananywhere else.

open : 8.00 – 20.00price/person : 300 ฿

5. Mercure Koh ChangHideawayAddress : Moo1 Koh Chang TradStart : 1,200 ฿

6. Awa Resort Koh ChangAddress : Kai Bae Beach, Koh ChangTradStart : 1,400 ฿

7. White Knot Address : Kai Bae Village,Koh Chang TratStart : 1,200 ฿

8. The Stage Koh Chang Address : Moo4 Koh Chang TradStart : 500 ฿

Ta Nam Beach

Ban Bang Bao Kai Bae beach

Had Sai Khao

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One of the most beautiful islands in ThailandIt is not only named as the Maldives of Thailand but also as the Andaman ofthe Eastern Sea. You can enjoy white sand beach and clear blue water whichsuited for coral snorkeling. Including popular activities like kayaking orrelaxing ocean waves sounds at one of the most beauty world class resort.For those who prefer tranquility, privacy and nature relaxation place. thenKoh Kood is your best choice.

How to travel from Trat to Koh Kood.Travelers can make a trip to Koh Kood by boats at

3 piers around the island. It takes two and a halfhours from Laem Ngop pier and Nam Luk pier.For those who prefer to shorten your time, you cantake Speed Boat at Dan Kao pier and Laem Sok pier.It takes about one hour by Speed Boat with the priceof 550 baht/person/trip.

“Maldives of Thailand”

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How to travel in Koh Kood.There is no public bus servicein Koh Kood so most travelerswill take the local charter bus,motorbike or hotel’s limousineservice.

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Kayaking activity around the islandIt seems like you have not reached Koh Koohunless you do the sea kayaking activity aroundthe island. You can experience this top hit activityby contact directly to your resort. Oop.For yoursafety, do not forget to wear life jackets whilekayaking.

3 in 1 Trip at Ao Klong Chaothis is one of the Destinations to pin down. Youenjoy one place which combines water fall on itsleft, mangrove forest in the middle and clear bluesea on its right. Freshwater resources on theisland locate close to the mangrove forest. Inaddition to get in touch with the white sandybeaches, this is also the location of manyaffordable price accommodations to make yourcost saving for sure.

Goodbye Sunset at Ao PhraoThe aesthetic experience of watching a beautifulsunset is along the curve over 800 meters longof Ao Prao beach. Moreover you can stop by andpray for Krom Luang Chumphon Statue which isknown as the Father of Royal Thai Navy as well.

At Ao Bang Baothis small bay suits for a romantic couple wherethey can enjoy sunset view, lay down on thebeach, chill swimming and have fresh sea foodwith the reasonable price.

9. Away Koh KoodAddress : Moo2 Koh Kood TradStart : 1,700 ฿

10. Captain Hook Resort Address : Ratcha Utid Road, Koh KoodTradStart : 2,300 ฿

11. Seafar ResortAddress : Moo2 Koh Kood TradStart : 2,300 ฿

12. The Beach Natural ResortAddress : Bang Bao Beach, Koh Kood Trad Start : 4000 ฿


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13. MangroveThe restaurant is well-known for yummy sea food with superbatmosphere. Over here you willenjoy mangrove forest v iewcombined with the birds’ sounds.In the afternoon, you will seekayaking pass by and enjoywatching romantic sea view in theevening as well.

open : 7.00 – 23.00 น.price/person : 100 – 200 ฿

14. Treepod DiningYou can check this restaurantopening time at your hotel. Thisrestaurant has a unique charmwhich decorated as bird nestdining on the trees. At that heightthat you can enjoy 360 degreepanoramic view of Koh Kood andthey also deliver food via the zip-lineacrobatics of waiters. Do not worryabout safety because it can hold upto 4 people at the same time.

open : -price/person : 500 – 700 ฿

15. The Fisherman HutThis is a fresh, clean and deliciousseafood restaurant. You will feelthe seaside atmosphere and naturetouch. The service is so friendly,customers are attracted to comeback here again.



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You can get away from all the hustle and bustle toexperience true nature here. The tranquility is spelled with thebeautiful charm of the clear blue sea and coral snorkeling.Over there the environmental has been taken care by solarcells power, waste separation, linking the community life styleto tourism and chill bike routes. So it is said that the perfectSlow Life is here!!

How to travel from Trat to Koh Chang.On this peaceful island, there are many routes totravel to Koh Mak such as by Panan Speed Boatat Koh Mak Resort and Leelawadee Speed Boatat Makathanee Resort. It will take one hour withthe price of 450 baht. Or taking a boat trip fromKoh Kood is also popular way.

How to travel in Koh Mak.There is no public bus service in Koh Mak somost travelers will take the local charter bus,motorbike or hotel’s limousine service.

KOHMAK“Magic land of Global and Environmental lover”

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16. Koh Mak SeafoodThe popular restaurant of thisisland. They serve fresh seafoodwith the spicy recipe locally whichcook the same taste as Thai people.In addition, their menu also helpsreduce global warming as well.Let’s try once then you will knowhow it help reduce global warming.

open : 10.30 – 21.30price/person : 200 - 500 ฿

17. Daybeds Beach ClubThis restaurant locates inside theSeavana Koh Mak Beach Resort.All of their fresh seafood menusare so yummy such as Deep FriedSea Bass with Fish Sauce, SteamedFish with Curry Paste, Fried Squidwith Curry Powder including theirhomemade Chili Paste recipes.


18. Sweet Cake & CoffeeA small coffee shop that clearlyrepresent the charm of Koh Mak.Not too sweet soft cake togetherwith homemade coffee is the nicecombination of this coffee shop.At last you will also enjoy with thelong sea view scenery, nowhereelse feel happier than this. homemade Chili Paste recipes.


19. Hawana Bar & RestaurantThis is small restaurant with simpledecorated but you will be amazedby the beachfront atmosphere.The charm of this place is thefriendly, casual and serve withsimple delicious menu which issuited for all ages and nationalities.Let’s feel great for a drink overthere.

open : 8.00 – 23.00

20. The Cinnamon Art ResortAnd SpaAddress : Moo2, Koh Mak Trad Start : 1,300 ฿

21. Koh Mak ResortAddress : Moo2 Koh Mak, Trad Start : 1,600 ฿

22. Little Moon Villa Address : Moo1 Kanoon Bay, KohMak Trad Start : 1,400 ฿

23. Koh Mak Cococape ResortAddress : Moo2 Phra Bay, Koh MakTradStart : 700 ฿

Ao Laem Suan YaiCombination of beauty and biking / This bay is forboat docking. The popular Koh Mak Resort locatedin this area. Its long beach beauty is chill for a walkor swim safely.

Walk along the red sand beach at Ao Phai- Laem SonThis red beach is not suited for swimming, but Itis for a chill scenic walk that feel great, you canclearly see Koh Kooh view from there.

Enjoy swimming at Ao Kao / Ao Kao BeachIs a place of nice atmosphere, tranquility andprivacy. There are resorts accommodate along withthe beach that suited for long swimming or takea drive around the connecting road in this island.

Ao NidThe pier of this island for those who want to travelby boat, have to depart from here. This pier is thecenter of transportation from Koh Mak to otherislands. especially if you travel in the morning timeyou will see beauty sunrise over there.




Ao Phai - Laem Son

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SpecialTRIP

This is a small islandnext to Koh Mak withpure nature. Most tour-ists are traveling con-currently, it takes only15 minutes to reach.The island has clearblue sea and dreamywhite fine sand beach.And highlight of a cen-turies-old volcanicrocks scattered alongthe beach.

There is no public boat service in Koh Kradat, mosttravelers will take the boats from Koh Mak or shuttleservice which is included in the package tours.

KOH KHAM“Emerald Pearls of the Summer Sea”

How to travel

It is one of the islands of Koh ChangNational Park. This island is Idealfor travelers who want simplicityand privacy, listen to sea wave’ssound while lying in the white sandybeach. The snorkeling lovers willenjoy this most perfect coral reef.In addition, if you come to Koh Wai,you should take pictures of thewooden bridge that jutting out intothe sea.

KOH WAI “The most perfect Coral Reef”

How to travel

This islands is located in the middle of Koh Chang and Koh Kood whichis nearby Koh Mak. Here there are coral snorkeling spots and plenty offishes which are so beautiful than anywhere else. The white sandy beachis so nice to lay down. Most tourists will prefer coming here as a OneDay Trip.

KOH RANG“Coral Snorkeling on the Paradise Islands”

This is private island with long sandy beach and flatas a paper sheet which is admired as Unseen Thailandlocation. If you walk around the island or visit thethousands of coconut trees which aged about 100 yearsold and the highlight of several deer came out to greet.These atmospheres make this island as the only Safariof the Sea in Thailand. It is recommended to havesightseeing tours by bus (the best timing is earlymorning due to not so hot by the sunlight

KOH KRADAT“Safari of Trat Sea”

How to travel How to travelThe easiest way is to buy a tour from Koh Chang or 4 islands snorkel-ing trip (Koh Yak, Koh Loan, Koh Rang, Koh Wai). The Speed Boat’sprice is 900 baht or comfortably travel by big boat from Ao Bang Baopier with the price of 650 baht.

By driving your car andpark at Laem Ngob pierwith the parking fee of50 baht/night

By Speed Boat fromLaem Ngob pier to KohMak

it takes 2 and a half hours fromLaem Ngob pier (if by SpeedBoat about 45 minutes), thetimetable departs at 15.00, 17.00and back at 8.00. The ticket priceis 130* baht. *recheck the priceat Koh Wai again.

By boat from Koh Makto Koh Kham, it takes10 minutes and theisland’s arrival fee is100 baht.

The timetable of Pa-n a n s p e e d b o a tdeparts from LaemNgob at 9.30, 14.00and back at 13.00 /

Leelawadee speedboat departs 10.00,14.00 and back at 8.00.

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Transportation – 500 ฿Travel - 500 ฿Eat - 1,000 ฿

Relax - 3,000 ฿

Total 5,000 ฿

Transportation – 500 ฿Travel - x

Eat - 1,000 ฿Relax - 3,500 ฿

Total 5,000 ฿

Transportation – 500 ฿Travel - x

Eat - 1,000 ฿Relax - 2,500 ฿

Total 4,000 ฿

No matter small or big islands,these islands are such beauty as named

“Gem of the Gulf of Thailand”With the budget of 5,000 baht only,

it is really worth for your superb relaxation vacation.

3 legendary island Trip

for 3 days and 2 nightsWhat a surprise pay for one person

with 5,000 baht budget


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“Maldives of Thailand”

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