Major city · Thailand
Tratตราด
Treat Trat as a 1‑night transit stop en route to the eastern islands; skip if you can go direct by bus or ferry.
Trat is a small border town on Thailand's southeast coast, mainly a gateway to Ko Chang, Ko Mak and Ko Kood. Most visitors spend a night before catching a ferry or use it as a quick stop on a Cambodia visa run. Walking covers the market, temples and night market; motorbike taxis cost about 20 baht for short trips.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, hotter)
- Airport
- TDX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Trat191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyTrat is generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing roads and keep valuables secure in night market crowds.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1155 ambulance / tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTDX Trat Airport (Bangkok Airways daily from Suvarnabhumi; about 17 km (11 mi) to Ko Chang ferries).TDX Trat Airport (Bangkok Airways daily from Suvarnabhumi; about 11 mi (17 km) to Ko Chang ferries).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; motorbike taxis 20 baht (≈ under US$1) for short hops; songthaews depart from the market area when full.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short ride)20 baht (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Bangkok (1st class)252 baht (≈ US$8)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse fan room, a night, per person฿150 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per room฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿500 (≈ US$16) · Mid ฿800 (≈ US$25) · High ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TDX Trat Airport (Bangkok Airways daily from Suvarnabhumi; about 17 km (11 mi) to Ko Chang ferries)TDX Trat Airport (Bangkok Airways daily from Suvarnabhumi; about 11 mi (17 km) to Ko Chang ferries)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; motorbike taxis 20 baht for short hops; songthaews depart from the market area when full.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Chang ferry terminal (Laem Ngop)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Minibus from Trat bus depot, 15–20 km (9.3–12 mi), ~30 minMinibus from Trat bus depot, 9.3–12 mi (15–20 km), ~30 min
Most visitors head straight here; tickets bought at terminal.
Hat Lek border crossing
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Minibus from Trat bus depot, 90 km (56 mi), ~2 hMinibus from Trat bus depot, 56 mi (90 km), ~2 h
Check opening hours of Cambodian border; may need overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ban Jai Dee Guest House
Fan room, shared bathroom, 250 baht
Dream Guesthouse
Twin fan rooms from ~100 baht
Rimklong Boutique Hotel
Small hotel near downtown, ~1,500 baht
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse fan room1 × 1 night × ฿150 | ฿150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿500 | ฿500 |
| Bangkok‑Trat 1st‑class bus (one‑way)1 × ฿250 · check | ฿250 |
| Motorbike rental (per day)1 × ฿200 · check | ฿200 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ฿350 · check | ฿350 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿145 |
| Trip total≈ ฿1,595 per person per day, bed included | ฿1,595≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights, inter‑city bus, and ferry not included.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack | 30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | 10–15 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | 20 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus to Bangkok (1st class) | 252 baht (≈ US$8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Night market closes around 22:00; plan dinner earlier.Night market closes around 10:00 PM; plan dinner earlier.
- Buses from Bangkok can take up to 8 h; check schedules for 1st‑class (252 baht (≈ US$8)) vs 2nd‑class (188 baht (≈ US$6)).
- Border minibus to Hat Lek costs 120 baht (≈ US$4), runs 05:00‑18:00; verify times before travel.Border minibus to Hat Lek costs 120 baht (≈ US$4), runs 5:00 AM‑6:00 PM; verify times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1155
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Tratตราด
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My bed tonight
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ไปที่นี่To this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; check the embassy website for updates.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Trat Airport → Bangkok (Bangkok Airways): ≈ 1,200 baht, 45 min
- Trat bus depot → Laem Ngop ferry: ≈ 30 min, 30 baht (≈ under US$1) minibus (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rai)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàawp‑khun)
- เรือข้ามฝั่งอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the ferry? (rʉ́a kʰâm‑fâŋ yù‑têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Trat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, hotter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Treat Trat as a transit hub; link to Ko Chang, Ko Mak, Ko Kood pages.
- Add detailed ferry schedule table for Laem Ngop.
- Map motorbike‑rental shops and price (≈200 baht/day).
Sources
- officialWikidata Trat
- secondaryWikivoyage: Trat, revision 5329665 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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