| Trang
at a glance Located
approximately 828 kilometers from Bangkok, Trang Province covers an area of 4,941
square kilometers. The province borders on Na khon
Si Thammarat Province to the north, Satun Province and the Indian Ocean (Andaman
Sea) to the south, Phatthalung Province to the east and the Indian Ocean and Krabi
Province to the west. Trang is considered a magnificent coastal province as it
long, beautiful coastline stretches 199 kilometers along the Indian Ocean. In
addition, the province has two major rivers flowing through it, the Trang River,
which originates in the Khao Luang Mountain Range and Maenam Palian from the Banthat
Mountain Range. Despite
the fact that Trang City plays a key role in facilitating trade and communications
to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand's southern commercial hub, Trang is a province
less traveled to by tourists. It was only recently that Trang has been poised
to establish itself on the international travel map. Trang
has
geographical advantages similar to that of Krabi and Phang-Nga. This includes
breathtaking islands and astounding beaches along the coast as well as awe-inspiring
inland limestone- propped mountains. The province consists of an archipelago in
the Andaman Sea with over 46 islands. Of these, 12 are in Amphoe Kantang, 13 in
Amphoe Palian and 21 in Amphoe Sikao. The best time to visit Trang is between
December and May.
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