|
HISTORY OF
TRAT ---->
The history
of Trat, formerly known as Muang Thung yai, could be traced back to the
reign of King Prasat Thong of Ayuthya (1635). According to a historic
recor, Trat, a coastal town affiliated to the foreign affairs
administration, played a key role in stabilizing the country's economy. With
premium location, the town has later become a glorious community of Chinese
merchants. In 1767, Trat acted as a
confrontation city and had provided provisions to King Taksin the Great
efore he led his navy from Chanthaburi to successfully drive Burmese troops
out of Thai territory. In Early Rattanakosin
period, Trat was under the supervision of the harbor department. later in
the reign of King Rama ||| of Bangkok, Thai-Vietnam war took place. As most important
source of forces and provisions, the town was improved and strengthened by
construction of fortress in Ban laem Hin located close to Trat harbor. Colonization After
having successfully occupied Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, France during the
reign of King Rama V of Bangkok tried to capture Thailand. Chanthaburi was
the first town seized by French navy in 1893. To set this coastal town
free, in 1904 France forced Thailand to allow it to take over Trat instead. Due
to Trat's strategic importance and the majority of its pupulation being
Thai, King Rama V made an agreement with French government of March 23, 1906
to get Trat back. In doing so, Thailand had to offer Phra Tabong, Siamrat
and Sri Sophon to Frace instead. In commemoration of King Rama V's prestige
and talent, Trat people consider the 23rd
of March as their important day. Special celebration is
annually held on this day. Koh Chang naval battle During
the Indochina war (1940-1941), French navy tried its best to capture Trat
again. On January 17, 1941, the French-Thai battle book place at Koh Chang.
With estimable bravery, Thai navy successfully drove French navy out of Thai
territorial waters. The battle is so far known as "Koh Chang maval
battle." As a business hub between Thailand and Indochina region,
Trat, with 120-Km border close to Cambodia is situated about 315 Kms away
from Bangkok. Besides an area of 2,819 su.kms or 1,761,875 rai, the province
occupies an area of about 7,257 sq.kms on 52 islands. Koh Chang, the
country's second largest island, is very renowned as tourism attraction.
Blessed with natural wonders like high mountain ranges, tropical jungle,
rivers, coastal lines, beaches, islands and waterfalls, Trat is considered
as the eastern paradise of the coutry. Boundary North
Adjacent to Amphur Khlung, Chanthaburi and Cambodia. South
Adjacent to sea in Amphur Klong yai, with 165 kms coastal line. East
Adjacent to the Bantad mountain ranges acting as the border line between
Thailand and Cambodia. West
Adjacent to Amphur khlung, Chanthaburo.
|
Koh
Chang Hotels |
Thailand Hotels
Search