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Along with Hat Sai Nguen, Hat Mai Rood, and Hat Banchuen, Hat
Ratchakarun is another isolated beach on Highway 318 from Trat
to Khlong Yai District. Regardless of the clean water and the
beautiful beach, this place is uncrowded most time of the year
so you can certainly find a quiet scenic spot to relax by
yourself or have a bonding time with family and friends.
Ratchakarun beach is under the care of Ratchakarun Thai Red
Cross Association’s Khao Lan Center initiated by H.M. the Queen
to help over 100,000 Cambodian refugees who suffered from their
civil war in 1979. The Red Cross Center also features
exhibitions of the Queen’s Royal Duties and the refugee camp as
well as an herbal garden. Now it is open for conferences, youth
camps, as well as tourists’ recreation with renovated
accommodations and facilities. Ratchakarun essentially means the
generosity of the Queen.
If you happen to book your trip
between October and November, you could rent a boat from here
for a jellyfish watching trip. Depending on the water
temperature, these creatures will show up in different colors
covering the whole water surface. It is quite a bizarre sight
but unfortunately because of this, visitors are not suggested to
swim in this area. These animals could cause damage from minor
skin irritations which could be relieved by Goat’s Foot Creeper
commonly found on the beach to major burns which will require
professional treatments.
Once you check out and ready to
head back, all the way from Hat Ratchakarun on Highway 318,
there are several street vendors that sell fruits from local
farms. Stop by to taste the juicy tropical produce and take home
some with you. Traditionally-preserved fruits in sealed packages
are usually available as well. |
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11.97597 N |
102.76972 E |
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