 Trang
province borders Nakhon Si Thammarat to the north, Satun and the Indian
Ocean to the south, Phatthalung to the east and Krabi to the west. It
is divided into 9 districts and one sub-district.
Trang is the birth
place of the rubber plantation industry in Thailand, and is characterized
by lagoons, forest and marine parks, islands, hill locations, waterfalls
and caves.
The town that bears
the province's name offers attractions of its own, with good hotels, daily
flights from Bangkok, well stocked shops and frequent night markets.
Trang town has a
charming provincial air, and is built on small hills and valleys. Commerce
may dominate, but the tourist industry is growing. Trang makes for an
ideal base for exploring the province's coastal and inland attractions.
The coast with its
many superb beaches, can be reached either via the province's busy port
of Kantang or via a more northerly route through Palian. Many of the roads
along the coast are laterite but these are gradually being paved.
Beaches here include Hat
Pak Meng, the most beautiful stretch of seaside in Trang; Had Chao Mai
and Had Chang Lang, both situated within a national park which offers
food and accommodation; Hat Chao Samran and Hat Ta Se which make up the
Palian Seaside Resort; and Song Hong Seaside Resort, with its unique hill
peninsula.
Located in the Palian District,
this is a big falls of 320m in height. It is one of the most beautiful
waterfalls in Trang. The source of the water is the Nakhon Si Thammarat
Range.
Ko (meaning island)
Mook is an interesting island for those who enjoy the sea. It is a big
island consisting mostly of cliffs, especially on the west. There is a
fishing village on the east facing the mainland. The high cliffs are a
habitats for a large number of swallows. Underneath these cliffs is the
beautiful Tham (cave) Morakoht.
This cave can be
seen only when the tide is low. The entrance to the cave is rather small,
just high enough for boats to pass through. This winding cave is approximately
80m long. At the other end of the cave is a beautiful beach with clean
white sand, enclosed by high cliffs where the big blue sky is its roof
and its walls are decorated with green trees.
This island is Trang's
most beautiful island covering an area of 600 Rai. Fifth-sixth (5/6) of
the island is under the responsibility of Hat Chao Mai National Park.
The rest of covered by private rubber plantations and coconut plantations.
One of the highlights of the island is its beautiful beach of very fine
white sand. The sand here is as fine as powder. Other highlights include
its crystal clear blue waters through which you can see beautiful coral
reefs on the north side of the island, together with colorful fish moving
gracefully. For those who enjoy surfing, there is a small basin on the
other side of the island where big rolling waves makes it ideal for surfing.

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