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| Trang Info |
| Trang at a glance Located approximately
828 kilometers from Bangkok, Trang Province covers an area
of 4,941 square kilometers. The province borders on Nakhon
Si Thammarat Province to the north, Satun Province and the
Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea) to the south, Phatthalung Province
to the east and the Indian Ocean and Krabi Province to the
west. Trang is considered a magnificent coastal province as
it long, beautiful coastline stretches 199 kilometers along
the Indian Ocean. In addition, the province has two major rivers
flowing through it, the Trang River, which originates in the
Khao Luang Mountain Range and Maenam Palian from the Banthat
Mountain Range. Despite the fact that Trang City plays a key
role in facilitating trade and communications to Nakhon Si
Thammarat, Thailand's southern commercial hub, Trang is a province
less traveled to by tourists. It was only recently that Trang
has been poised to establish itself on the international travel
map. |
1.Tham Khao Kop (Khao Kop Cave)  |
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A canal from the
Banthat Mountain Range is divided into 3 waterways upon
reaching Khao Kop, with 2 going around the mountain and
the other flowing through the cave under the mountain.
An amazing natural wonder, the main attraction at Khao
Kop is this stream which flows through the cave. In addition,
the cave itself looks like a high and steep cliff with
layers of rocks and stalactites and stalagmites magnificently
decorating the cave for a distance of approximately 4 kilometers.
Currently,
the Khao Kop Tambon Administration
O
rganization provides rowboats to facilitated visitors explorations
of the cave. In addition, eco-tourism and light-adventure
activities are provided by the locals.
The
cave is in located in Mu 1, Tambon Khao Kop, approximately
7 kilometers from the District
O
ffice on
Phetkasem Road
. Upon arriving at the kilometer 7 marker, turn left onto
a 700-meter road that leads to the site. The fee is 200 baht
for 7 persons, or 30 baht per person. For more information,
please contact the Tambon Administration
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rganization at tel. 0-7527-1426. |
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2.The First Rubber Tree in Thailand  |
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This tree, which
is located along a road that leads to Kantang, represents
the first group of rubber trees that Phraya Ratsadanupradit
planted to pioneer
Thailand'
s rubber plantation industry in 1899.
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3.Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison
Phakdi Monument 
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monument was built to commemorate Phraya Ratsadanupradit
Mahison Phakdi, a former ruler of
Trang
Province
who introduced and initiated rubber cultivation, which led to the widespread
planting of rubber in southern
Thailand
. A man with long vision, he was instrumental in the development of Trang's infrastructure,
agriculture, animal husbandry, education system, and laid out the structure of
local administration. The site is located in
Trang
Municipal
Park
, about 1 kilometer from the Provincial Hall on the Trang-Phatthalung route. |
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4. Khao Chong Wildlife Development
and Conservation Promotion Station  |
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Thailand'
s
first nature and wildlife study place, the Station is covered
with large trees, streams and waterfalls like Ton Yai, Ton
Noi and Ka Chong. Its nature study trail is a walking trail
that is ideal for studying nature up close, with signs along
the trail providing information on the environment. The Museum
and
Exhibition
Building
has exhibitions on nature and natural resource conservation. The Station is located
approximately 21 kilometers from the City on the
Trang-Phatthalung Road
. More information can be obtained from the station at Mu 7, Tambon Chong, Amphoe
Na Yong,
P.
O
. Box
4
, Trang. |
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5. Namtok Ton Te  |
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| This waterfall is
located 45 kilometers from the city.
O
riginating in the Banthat Mountain Range, the waterfall drops
320 meters down to the rocks. Assorted tropical flora covers
the surrounding area. The waterfall is accessible by car
throughout the year. To reach the waterfall, take
Trang-Phatthalung Road
for about 17 kilometers, turn right onto the
Ban Kachong-Ban Hat Lao Road
(Highway No. 4124) for about 27 kilometers and finally make a left turn and proceed
for another 1 kilometer. |
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6.Hat Chao Mai
National Park  |
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This
area, which was proclaimed a marine national park on 14
O
ctober 1982, covers the 2 districts of Kantang and Sikao. The
park headquarters is situated at
Chang
Lang
Beach
in Tambon Mai Fat, approximately 47 kilometers from the city.
Hat Chao Mai has a 20-kilometer coastline and a 5-kilometer
long white sandy beach which is set against shady casuarinas
and limestone hills with caves. Most caves are of historical
importance as prehistoric human remains are found.
Land-based attractions of the park are
Pak
Meng
Beach
,
Chang
Lang
Beach
, San Beach,
Yao
Beach
, Yong Ling Beach,
Chao
Mai
Beach
, and
Chao
Mai
Cave
. All are easily accessible by car. Moreover, there are 7
other islands for which the park is responsible. They are
Ko Muk, Ko Kradan, Ko Chueak, Ko Pling, Ko Waen, Ko Meng,
and Ko Chao Mai. The park also features the
Marine
Natural
Study
Center
(tel. 0-7521-0664) and the
Tourist
Service
Center
.
In
the national park, endangered dugong can be spotted along
with rare black-necked stork. More common wildlife includes
macaques, languors, wild pigs, pangolins, pacific-reef egrets,
etc.
Accommodations
are available on the island. For more details, please contact
the National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department, tel.
0-2561-2920 - 1 or Hat Chao Mai National Park, Mu 5, Tambon
Mai Fat, Amphoe Sikao, Trang, P.
O
. Box 9, tel. 0-7521- 0099. Admission fee to the national
park is 200 bahts / person.
To reach the park, take the
Trang-Sikao-Pak Meng Road
(Highway No. 4162) for 40 kilometers and then 7 kilometers
more on a road that runs parallel to the beach to the park
headquarters.
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7.Namtok Phrai
Sawan  |
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| A medium-sized waterfall
with 17 sub-levels, Phrai Sawan Waterfall is ideal for relaxation.
The fall has rubber boats available to take visitors on a
5-kilometer raft trip around the waterfall. It can be reached
by taking the
Trang-Phatthalung Road
to the kilometer 17 marker, then turning right onto the
Ban Ka Chong-Ban Hat Lao Road
and proceeding for 20 kilometers. At the directional sign for the Waterfall turn
left and proceed for another 4.5 kilometers. |
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