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(Th Thana Charoen; beers from 55B; 9am-2am)
A very eclectic crew of locals and expats gather
at this cubbyhole corner bar, with wooden furniture and a retro 1970s and '80s
soundtrack. In low season, it opens in the evening only.
BAR
Gru
(Th Sukhumvit; beers from 75B; 6pm-late)
Key local hang-out that sees few foreigners, with live
music most nights and football on the TV at weekends.
Information
Th Sukhumvit runs through town, though it's often referred to as Th Ratanuson.
Bangkok Hospital Trat
(
0 3953 2735;
www.bangkoktrathospital.com
;
376 Moo 2, Th Sukhumvit;
24hr)
Best health care in the region. It's 400m north of the town centre.
Krung Thai Bank
(Th Sukhumvit)
Has an ATM and currency-exchange facilities.
Police Station
( 1155; cnr Th Santisuk & Th Wiwatthana)
A short walk from Trat's centre.
Post Office
(Th Tha Reua Jang)
East of Trat's commercial centre.
Sawadee@Cafe Net
(
0 3952 0075; Th Lak Meuang; per min 1B;
10am-10pm)
Trat Map
(
www.Tratmap.com
)
An online directory of businesses and attractions in Trat.
GETTING TO CAMBODIA: HAT LEK TO KRONG KOH KONG
Getting to the border
From Trat, the closest Thai-Cambodia crossing is from Hat Lek to the Cambodian town
of Krong Koh Kong. Minivans run to Hat Lek hourly 5am to 6pm (120B, 1½ hours) from Trat's bus station.
At the border
This is the most expensive place to cross into Cambodia from Thailand. Visas are a steep 1500B
(they are US$20 at other crossings) and payment is only accepted in baht. You'll need a passport photo, too.
Avoid anyone who says you require a 'medical certificate' or other paperwork. The border closes at 8pm.
Moving on
Take a taxi (US$10) or moto (US$3) to Koh Kong where you can catch onward transport to Sihan-
oukville (four hours, one or two departures per day) and Phonm Penh (five hours, two or three departures until
11.30am).
Thai visas can be renewed here, but note that the visas issued at land borders have been shortened to 15 days.
Getting There & Around
Trat's bus station is 2km out of town.
