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Emerald Cave
Ko Mook
Hidden lagoon inside a cave on Ko Mook; swim in at mid to high tide with a guide.
Thailand · Trang · Andaman Coast
Trang
A laid-back Andaman province of quiet islands such as Ko Mook and Ko Kradan, a historic trading town and some of Thailand’s best-loved food.
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Ko Libong
Trang
Large island near dugong seagrass beds; boat tours in season.
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Hat Chao Mai National Park
Trang
Marine park protecting the Trang islands and coast.
Beaches
Ko Kradan
Trang
White-sand island in the marine park.
Beaches
Ko Ngai
Trang
Small island with reefs and resorts.
Beaches
Ko Sukorn
Trang
Rural island with quiet beaches.
Beaches
Pak Meng Beach
Trang
Casuarina-lined mainland beach near the piers.
Culture
Trang town shophouses
Trang
Sino-Portuguese streets in the provincial capital.
Shopping
Trang Night Market
Trang
Evening food market in the town centre.
City life
Trang town eateries
Trang
Roast pork, dim sum and southern food around the old town.
Transport
Trang Bus Terminal
Trang
Intercity terminal with VIP coaches to Bangkok and the south.
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Trang Airport
Trang
Airport with flights to Bangkok (Don Mueang).
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Pak Meng Pier
Mainland · Pak Meng
Main pier for ferries and speedboats to the islands.
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Map locations are approximate. Nearby excursions are labelled; check venue access, opening days and sea conditions before visiting.
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Top 10 attractions in Trang
A lagoon hidden inside a cliff cave; swim in with a guide and mind the tide.
A small island with white sand in Hat Chao Mai National Park.
A small island with reefs, resorts and longtail transfers.
A rural island with rubber and rice fields and quiet beaches.
A large island with fishing villages and seagrass beds where dugongs feed.
A casuarina-lined mainland beach near the island piers.
A marine park protecting the Trang islands and coast.
Sino-Portuguese streets, old cafés and shrines in the provincial capital.
Evening food market in the town centre.
Island-hopping day trips leave the mainland piers in season.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Trang
A famous February wedding ritual held underwater near Ko Kradan; a real annual event, though details change each year.
The province’s signature sweet, sold in town shops since the old trading days.
A Thai-Chinese breakfast tradition the province is proud of.
Town temples and shrines of the Thai-Chinese community.
A Muslim fishing village on Ko Mook; dress modestly and ask before taking photos.
Small-scale fishing and rubber farming shape island life.
Rubber plantations and coffee farming shaped the province’s economy.
Trang tables are known for spicy southern dishes and dim sum side by side.
Water-festival and kite days are held on the mainland beach; programmes vary by year.
Fresh rice noodles with curry toppings are a local staple.
Geography
Mainland & islands
Trang runs from the rubber-covered interior to more than 40 Andaman islands; most island trips start from Pak Meng Pier near Hat Chao Mai National Park.
Weather
Island trips run best from November to April; the monsoon (May–October) brings rougher seas and some boats stop running.
Culture & heritage
A proud food province
Trang is known across Thailand for its dim-sum breakfasts, roast pork and signature cakes — a legacy of its Thai-Chinese trading families.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
Protect the reef
Do not touch or stand on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take rubbish back with you.
City life: bars & restaurants
Old-town eating
Trang town is best in the morning (dim sum and coffee) and after dark (market stalls); the islands are far quieter.
Bars & evenings
Nightlife is relaxed: night markets in town and small, seasonal beach bars on Ko Mook and Ko Ngai.
To, from & around Trang
To & from Trang
Trang Airport has flights to Bangkok (Don Mueang) and VIP buses serve the town terminal. Pak Meng Pier, about 45 minutes away, connects with the island boats.
Island boats
Ferries and speedboats to Ko Mook, Ko Kradan, Ko Ngai and Ko Libong leave from Pak Meng (and other piers in season). Timetables change with the weather, so confirm the return boat.