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T R A N G

                                 Trang or Taptiang is another big town in the South which is the first to grow rubber
                        trees of which the saplings were brought in from Malaysia by Phraya Rassadanupradit
                        Mahissarapakdi. Trang is a seaport on the Thai west coast. 1,124 kms.  from Bangkok
                        on Phetchakasem Road. At present, there is a new route from Suratthani to Trang which
                        makes the total distance from Bangkok 864  kms. its area is 5,216 square kms.  or 
                        about 3,095,000 Rai. The northern boundary is next to Thung Song District, Nakhorn 
                        srithammarat province: the southern by thung wah district,  satun province,the indian
                        ocean. the administration of tje province is diviced into 8 districts and 1 sub-district;
                        muang(Trang Town) , kantang, huay yod sikao, palian, wang wisect, and nayong diatricts,
                        Rassada sub-districts.

The geography of Trang consists of three main areas: the North which is hilly like waves waves with flat plains in between suitable for rubber plantations: the Central which consistsof sloping areas and in the North of which most of the soil is red and suitable for agriculture; the South which is flat low coastal land alo the west sid of the indian Ocean,spreding all tuitablefrovince,s bounfary of 119kms. Its soil is sand and thus suitable for oil palms. Climate Trang is a coastal province on the Indian Ocean and on a narrow piece of land,thus, thereare nonsoons all year round, resulting in avery high amount of rain. Only the time from February to April is without rain.The amountof rain in 1980 was as high as 2,607.6 mm. For this reason, Trang only has two seasons: summer and rainy season. The above said characteristixs make Trang most suitable for agriculture,especially rubber planting

Attractions in sikao district

Had Chao Mai National Park covers the area of Pak Meang Beach and nine silands, for example; Meng Island, Pling Island, Cheuk Islnd, Wan Island, Mok Is land, Kradan Island and Chao Mai Lsland. The areas is 1,443,000 Rai. IT was created a National Pard on October 14, 1981. It is possivle to get there via Trang Sikao road, passing Banna, Muangpet, the Hot Spring, Chao Mai Beach and Changlang Beach. The distance is about 50 kms. Or one can take the coastal road from Trang town to Pak Meng Beach to get to the National Park Office which is about 7 kms. from there.The office has a service center, toilets and areas. Tents are also available for those who would like to spend the night there. Contact in advance the National Park Division, Dpartment of Forestry, Tel. 579-0529. Or Had Chao Mai National Park Amphur Sikao Trang 92000.

Pak Meng Beach is in Sikao District, Mao Fad town. It is a beautiful and peaceful beach stretching along the Andamancoast of the Indian Ocean. The sand on the beach is so tightly packed that cars can be driven along it. Oesides,there is also a waerfell which is worth seeing. It is called Ang Thong Falls. In the Pak Meng Beach area,there isPak Meng Jetty with boatsfor Hai Island and other islands in the area. Jed Yod Mountain is a park and an open zoo with all area of 2,000 raiin Sikao District, about 6 kms.Fromthe town on the road from Trang to Kravi. Its consists of a long range of small hills. At the foot of the gills there are many caves,about 11 of which have already been explored. The area which the road connects the hills and Du Hoon Villageis a scenic - viewpoint where the islands in the Andaman Sea can be seen. Attractions In Nayong District
Khao Chong Nature and Wild Life Study Center is on the right sideof the Highway conecting Trang and Phattalung at the 20th km. It is one of the most attractive places in the South. There are big trees, a stream and two waterfalls Tone Yai Falls and Tone Noi Falls. It is a place for wildlife study with a museum. There is also a large collection of many wild animals in an open zoo within the Center. About a kilometer over the bridge is Kachong Falls with its renowned beauty, surrounded by a wide variety of plants and trees, and ponds most suitable for swimming in and relaxing by. Klong Lamchan Bird Sanctuary Is indicated by a sign showing the entrance to the sanctuary which is about 1 km. from the road. The big reservoir is full of wild ducks flying around and they land on the water very often; it is a peaceful place, perfect for a rest. Along this winding road from Kod Road to Thung Yao. There are many beautiful waterfalls wort seeing, for example;Sairung falls, Lamplog Falls, Tone Teh Falls, Chong Banpot Falls and Chaopa Falls. Khao Chang Hai Cave is another natural beauty in Trang-Nayong district, Na Muensri Village. From Nayong market you must branch off from the highway at Na Muensri Road. At the end of this 8-10 kms. Long road os the cave. A tour guide for the cave is availavle. Contact Mr. Banjob Tong-on of the tour agency organized by the Town Council. The office is on the way about 1 km. before the cave. Na Muensri Weaving Group Na Muensri is the nme of a town in Nayong district which has been famous foe local weaving since long the past. At present, Na Muensri Womem Weaver Group is estavlished with the aim to preserve the local weaving techniques. It is open for the public at the office on the same route to Khao Chang Hai Cave, about 5 kms. on Na Muensri Road. Attractoins in Huay Yod District Pina Mountain is another fanous place in Trang. It is situated in Nawong Town, Huay Yod District,on phetchakasemRoad, about 45 kms. from town, There is a 2 kms. sroad branching the main road to this mountain which is the only one in the field, Itis hollow from the bottom up to the top So it is shaped like an upside down wok (a convex cookingpan). At the foot is pina Temple. Onthe mountain there are steps ro get a view of the many caves there

Attractions in Palian District

Tone Teh Waterfall is a big falls of 320 meters in height in Palian District. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Trang. The source of the water is the Nakorn Si temmarat Range. It is possivle totravel there by car. The waterfall os 64 kilometer there is a rkoad on the left head side, 10 kms. away on this road is the waterfall. Tham Surin (surin cave) This cave is in Palian District. It is a beautiful cavebut not veru well known among tourists from other provinces. There is a festival of paying homage to the Lord Buddha or Thesajarn Wai Phra every year. Touring the sea around palian the seashore of Palian is as beutiful as the rest of theshore on the Andaman Sea,which is in the Indian Ocean. Well-Known beaches are Samran Beach and Ta-se Beach. There are also beautiful islands, namely Sukorn Island,Phey Tra Island, Lao ling Nua Island. Attractions in Kantang District

Khuan Tam Nak Chan Public Park Khuan Tam Nak Chan is Charming with beautifful natural sceneru onits 250 Rai site which there is an open-sided building surrounded by beautiflul fllowers and plants where people can sist and relax. There is also a parking llot for peple who drive there. This park was once a temporary palace for King rama v1.It is 24 kilometers from Trang Town. Attaction off shore

Ko Mook and Tham Morakot (Mook Island and Morakot Cave) Ko Mook is an interstingisland fortourists who enjoy the sea. It is a big island with most of which is cliffs. especially its west side wich faces the open sea while there is a fishing village in its eastern part facing the mainland. The high cliffs is the beautiful ham Morakot, or Morakot Cave. This cave can be seen only when the tide is low. The entrance to the cave is rather small just high enough for a boat to pass through. This winding cave is approximately 80 meters long. At the other end of the cave is a beautiful beach with clean white sand and enclosed by high cliffs. The blue sky is its roof and its walls are decorated with green trees. The entrances to the cave is on the west of the island. To get to Ko Mook, one can take a minibus from Trang Town to Pak Meng Jetty The trip costs about 30 bath. At the Jetty, tourists can hire eitger a long-tailed or a bigger kind of boat togo to Ko Mook Tourist can also take a minibus which leaves only once a day at 10:00 a.m. from in front of the railway station This trip cost 100 bath including the boat trip to Ko Mook.

Ko Kra Dan (Kra Dan Island) This island is Trang'smost beaustiful island covering an area of 600 Rai. Five parts out of six of the island is under the responsbilty of Hat Chao Mai National Park. The rest of it is covered by private rubber plantations and coconut plantations as well as restaurants and accommodation for tourisrs. One of the highlights of the island is its beautiful beach of veryfine whiste sand as dine as powder. The other highlights include its crustal clear blue water through which you can see beautiful coral reefs pn the north side of the island, together with colorful fish moving gracefully. For those who enjoy surfing, on the other side of the island. There is a small basin where big waver rolling onto the beach making it very suitable surfing. Ko Kra Dan is west of Ko Mook and Ko Libong. It takes only about 40 mininutes from trang Town to Palmon jetty. Then there is an organized tor or just the boat service to Ko Kra Dan. When arriving on the island. Tourists can get axxommodation and reserve a seat kon a boat for the retusrn trip to the mainiland.

Ko Hai (Hai Island) It is one of the bigger islands in the area. Its Beach is beautiful whith white sand andclear water . Around the island, there is a complete reef of coral. It takes about 40 minutes from Pak Meng Jetty to Koo Hai and the fare is 80 Baht. The both leaves at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 P.m. eveday

Ko Libong (Libong Island) This island is Trang's biggest island. It takes about 1 hour by boat from kantang.The office of Libong Psrohibited Wildlife Hunting Area is situated on this island where many different kinds of birdshave made their habital. Ju yo Point on Libong Island becomes a beach at low tide and one can walk on it to Toob Beach where a lot of sea birds come to sleep at ning. There are also many fishing villages on this island. Every morning there is a boat going to Kantang and coming back at noon. The timewhen Lo Chao Mai and Chao Mai Point are most beautiful. Toursts on Ko Chao Mai can hire a boat to Ko Libong which is a shosrter distance than starting the trip from kantang. There is a boat from Kantang to Libong Island every day. Phey Tra Archipelago National Park part of this national park is in Palian District, trang province and anotheris in La-ngoo District. Satun province. The total area of the park is approximately 308,987 Rai comprising many big and small islands, for example; Ko Phey Tra, Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lantee, Kolee Dee, Ko boo Lone, Ko Lao Liang, Ko Perama,etc. The best way to get phey Tra Archipelago National Park is by hiring a boat from Pak Bara , Satun province, or if one wants to travel from Trang. Then on can hire a boat from Kantang. For tourists who want to stay overnight on the island,there is a campground but tourists will have to bring thir own tent and ask for permission to put up the tent and stay overnight from the National Park Division, Department of Forestry, Bangkok tel.(02) 579-0520.

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