Fishing is a relaxing way to spend your vacation in Trat and Ko Chang lying offshore is probably the best spot to partake in this leisure activity. It is advisable to bring your own fishing gear and tackle as there are no rental shops in the area. One can always buy local nets or hooks and lines at the fishing tackle shops you'll find on the mainland if you don't have anything with you though, as it is cheap enough not to break the bank.

Trekking is proving a popular recreational activity and there are a number of trekking companies operating in the area. This is a sure-fire way to keep trim and don't forget to take some bottled water with you.

Swimming is the only way to cool off other than the pool at your hotel and Trat is fortunate in having a number of excellent beaches on its doorstep that beg you to jump in and splash about or get into some training while you are here.

Diving A group of about 10 islands south of Ko Chang have coral reefs and are ideal for diving and fishing. Boats to the island can be hired from Ao Cho, Laem Sok Pier or Laem Ngop Pier that will take you to the islands of Ko Ngam,Ko Wai, Ko Laoya, Ko Kra and Ko Rang where the diving is good.

Trat Independence Day
March 23-27
City hall's front yard
March 23,1906 was when Trat was liberated. During his reign, King Rama V made a traty with France granting Trat and Patchantakiri (Ko Kong) to the country in exchange with French troop's manoeuvre off Chanta Buri Province. Later, on March 23, 1906 the King had to grant Prathong, Siem Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with Trat Province and islands and towns on the right bank of Mekong. In the fair, King Rama V Commemorative Parade, the exhibition featuring history of Trat and Lung Aan Siam Dog Competition will be held. Agricultural and local products, cultural performances and enterments will be on view as well.

Sweet Rakum and Red Rudy Day
City hall's front yard
During late May and early June on the city hall's front yard. Exhibitions, entertainments, fruits competitions, such as rakum, a kind of palm with sweet and acid taste, will be on display. Agricultural products are available.