Trat - The Town & Province Upstaged By Their Paradise Islands
Trat: The Gateway to Paradise (That You’ll Probably Skip) So you’re heading to Koh Chang , Koh Mak , or Koh Kood but wait, what’s this " Trat " place you keep driving through? Oh, just the most overlooked province in Eastern Thailand, that’s all. This is where backpackers speed through on their way to islands, where road-trippers stop for a quick coffee, and where absolutely nobody plans to stay. Which is exactly why you should. ——————— Why Trat? (Because You’re Not a Basic Traveler) - It’s the last real Thai town before the islands. Once you hit those fancy resorts, prices triple and authenticity disappears. - Insanely good fruit: This is durian and mangosteen heaven. Your taste buds will throw a party. - Zero crowds: No tour groups, no influencers, just markets, temples, and locals who don’t care that you’re there. ——————— What to Do (Besides Wondering Why You’re Not on a Beach Yet) 1. Trat Town – The Quirky Pit Stop You Didn’t Kno...