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TOUR SECTION: 2014-2022

Tours Section by Province

Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Trang Province
Amazing Khao Mai Kaew 22B Theme Park unknown
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 check (Moderate,Great for Children)
Ban Chang Nam Sap 22B Elephant Camp recent
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 from 40 small enclosure for elephants kept for entertaining visitors (Moderate)
Ban Nam Lat 22B Fishing Village -----
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a small self-sustaining fishing village with crab bank (Moderate,Facinating,<1h)
Haad Chao Mai 22B Beach n/a
Sikao District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a largely desterted beach near the marine park (Moderate,Quiet/Not Popular)
Haad Chao Mai National Park 22B National Park unknown
Sikao District Google Map 14 October 2022 200 marine park and research centre (Moderate,Excellent Natural Environment)
Haad Yao Pier 22B Pier n/a
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a pier serving the nearby island of Ko Libong and islands beyond including Koh Lipe (Moderate,Funtional)
Hat Ratcha Mongkhon 22B Beach/Attraction -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 n/a neglected beach lined with debris to the south of Rajamangala Beach (Moderate,Disappointing)
Hua Hin Beach 22B Beach -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 n/a peaceful, deserted but with good views (Moderate,Neglected)
J-Nok Restaurant 22B Restaurant -----
Mueang Trang Google Map 13 October 2022 ----- a popular Chinese restaurant serving Dim Sum popular in Thailand's southern provinces (Easy,Amazing)
Kantang Hot Spring Forest Park 22B Forest Park 2006
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 check (Moderate,Lovely).....Learn
Kantang Railway Station 22B Railway Station 1913
Meuang Kantang Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Learn
Khao Chang Hi Cave 22B Cave ancient
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 fee for guided tour (Easy,Excellent).....Learn
Khao Chet Yot 22B Cave/Buddhist Temple -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 n/a Khao Chet Yot Cave, ‘chet yot’, meaning 7 peaks. Also known as the Hermit’s Cave (Moderate,Disappointing)
Khao Chong Waterfall 22B Waterfall 2000
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 200 (Moderate,Excellent).....Learn
Khao Ting Cave 22B Cave n/a
Palian District Google Map 17 October 2022 none a good example of fast flowing water cutting through soft rock at the base of a limestone mountain...inaccessable during the raining season. (Easy,Good)
Khuan Tung Ku Pier 13H,22B Boat Pier
---- Kantang District Google Map 2 Nov 2013 & 14 Oct 2022 n/a Khuan Tung Ku Pier offers local boat services only including Koh Mak, Koh Ngao and Koh Kradan. Passenger vans provide transport from Trang and Kantang (Moderate,Small but Functional)
Koh Kradan 13H Island
---- Ko Libong, Kantang District Google Map 2-4 Nov 2013 n/a Koh Kradan is a smaller island about 15km from the Trang coastline. The island has no roads or shops just a few resorts. Everything comes in by boat. Day trippers come to the island on a tour otherwise a passenger van and long-tailed boat needs to be ordered. Few travellers use this option. (Difficult,Remote)
Laem Yong Star 22B Headland n/a
Palian District Google Map 16 October 2022 n/a (Moderate,Peaceful).....Learn
Mot Tanoi Beach 22B Beach n/a
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a (Moderate,Locally Popular).....Learn
Na Yong Rice Fields Rice Paddies Beach n/a
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Picturesque)
Nok Yung Waterfall 22B Waterfall n/a
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 none largely unknown waterfall with poor access (Difficult,Good)
Pak Meng Pier 22B Pier upgraded in the last 30 years
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Great/Functional).....Learn
Paradise Lost 13H Resort
---- Ko Kradan, Kantang District Google Map 2-4 Nov 2013 check (Difficult,Robinson Crusoe style).....View
Payoon Monument 22B Monument unknown
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 n/a located just east of the city on highway 4 is the ornate Payoon roundabout containing a monument to the endangered dugong (payoon in Thai) found in this region. (Easy,Excellent)
Phraya Ratsadanu Pradit Mahisara Phakdi Monument 22B Monument not stated
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 none monument and park built to commemorate Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi, a former ruler of Trang Province who introduced and initiated rubber in Thailand (Easy,historically Important)
Rai Mee Tan Tawan Restaurant 22B Restaurant n/a
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 check lovely restaurant with cabin accomodation surrounded by a small lake (Moderate,Excellent)
Rajamangala Beach 22B Beach -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 n/a rather desolate beach near the Trang Aquarium (Moderate,Peaceful)
Rasada Museum 22B Museum unknown
Mueang Kantang Google Map 14 October 2022 check (Easy,Historic/Natural/Important locally).....Learn
First Rubber Tree of Thailand 22B Landmark 1882
Mueang Kantang Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a Rubber trees were first planted in Thailand around 1882 when the country was still called Siam. There is clear evidence that in 1899 Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahisornphakdi (Khosimbi Na Ranong) first brought rubber trees to plant here in Kantang District. (Easy,Interesting,<10m)
Sai Thong Resort 22B Resort -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 check (Easy,Good).....Learn
San Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) 22B Shrine unknown
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a the Trang City Pillar Shrine is located on the roadside of the old Trang-Kantang road at a location supposed to be where the city was founded. It is the spiritual home of Trang residents (Easy,Locally Important,10m)
Southern Botany and Forestry Development and Study Centre 22B Botanic Research Centre n/a
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 none located close to the Phattalung Road in a peaceful shaded area devoted to the propogation and study of local plant species, entry is free to access the centre which also gives access to 3 waterfalls (Easy,Outstanding,>1h)
Skywalk (hill top climb) 22B Attraction -----
Wang Wiset District Google Map 13 October 2022 none moderate hilltop climb with outstanding views (Moderate,Wonderful,1h)
Thung Khai Botanic Garden 22B Garden n/a
Yan Ta Khao District Google Map 16 October 2022 none (Easy,Outstanding).....Learn
Tide's Dam Saline 22B River n/a
Yan Ta Khao District Google Map 16 October 2022 n/a concrete walkway built out into the Palian River surrounded by small islands and the Trang Urban Forest. (Moderate,Amazing,20m)
Ton Noi Waterfall 22B Waterfall n/a
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 none small waterfall in the wooded Southern Botany and Forestry Development and Study Centre (Easy,Excellent)
Mueang Trang (Trang City) 13H City
---- Google Map 2 Nov 2013 n/a (Easy).....Learn
Trang Andaman Gateway 22B Attraction -----
Na Yong District Google Map 15 October 2022 check Trang Andaman Gateway is a themed park suitable for families laying close to the border with Phattalung. The themes found in the park are; Miniature Monument, Sakai Garden, Herbal Garden, Helicopter Yard and 3D Learning Centre. The models are intended to educate and inform. (Easy,Interesting,1h,30m)
Trang Aquarium 22B Aquarium -----
Sikao District Google Map 13 October 2022 check (Moderate,Renovating,<1h).....Learn
Trang Church 22B Church 1915 (new church 2007)
Mueang Trang Google Map 16 October 2022 donations accepted (Easy,Excellent).....Learn
Trang Clock Tower 22B Clock Tower not stated
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 n/a located just east of the train station, at the intersection of two of the city’s major thoroughfares, Soi Visedkun and Soi Rama VI (Easy,Excellent)
Trang Old City Buildings 22B Heritage Site n/a
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Excellent).....Learn
Trang Railway Station 13H,22B Railway Station 1913
Mueang Trang Google Map 2 Nov 1913 & 15 Oct 2022 n/a (Easy,Excellent).....Learn
Trang Street Art 22B Street Art n/a
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Interesting)
Wangpamek Adventure Dinosaur Park 22B Park -----
Wang Wiset District Google Map 13 October 2022 none giant model dinosaurs located in a valley with outstanding views towards the ocean (Moderate,Facinating,1h)
Wat Kaphang Surin 22B Buddhist Temple 1847
Mueang Trang Google Map 15 October 2022 donations accepted (Easy,Locally Important).....Learn
Water Park Season 2 22B Lake unknown
Wang Wiset District Google Map 13 October 2022 none lake for overwintering migrating birds and also a cultural model park (Moderate,Facinating,<1h)
Yao Beach 22B Beach n/a
Kantang District Google Map 14 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Excellent).....Learn