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[ Wat Saphan Hin ]
Wat Saphan Hinis expected to be at least 100 years old but no evidence indicating when it was exactly built has been found. In the middle of the pond is situated and old church, a kilometer the temple. Two lines of stones are used in communication between the two banks and the church. 

[ Wat Buppharam or Wat Plai Klong ]
is situated in Moo 3 Tambon Wangkrachae, two kilometers from the Trat's inner city. The temple was built in 1652 during the reign of King Prasart Thong in the late Ayutthaya period. Tourist spots include the ashes of the Buddha, Buddha images of different styles and historical sites such as the vihara, the belfry, Thai style priest house.

[ Laem Sok ]
Laem Sokwas used as the residence of Krom Luang Chumpornkhet Udomsak, the father of Thai Royal Naval Army, Red sand can be found nearby the area and site of interests are villages of fishermen, namely Laem Hin and Ao Cho. They brought an elephant to extract the pole of the shrine but didn't fall. The shrine was later renovated and is paid respect by residents in the province up to present.

[ Lan Sai Beach ]
is situated on Trat-Klong Yai Road about 5 Km from the 31 of the right of the 318 Highway.

[ Saphan Hin Waterfall ]
lies on Trat -Klong Yai Road about 2 Km from 31-32 of the right of the 318 Highway.

[ Thai Red Cross Association's Khao Lan Center ]
Thai Red Cross Association's Khao Lan Centeris set on Trat-Klong Yai Road, in Tambon Mai Roodabout50 Km form trat's inner city. The center was established on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Her Majest the Queen in 1992. In the area are situated Ratchakarun Hall and the museum in which the exhibition featuring the history, lifestyle and household items of Cambodian refugees. 

[ The shrine of the town's guardian spirit ]
lies on Luk Muang Road near Wat Yothanimit, it is different from other shrines. The structure features a Chinese shag. It was assumed that. The Great King Taksin set up the shrine while assembling his army to redeem the independence of the country. While seizing Trat, it was said that, French troops saw the province's residents pay respect to the shrine every day.

[ Wat Yothanimit ]
Wat Yothanimit or "Wat Bot "used to be the site to hold Tue Nam Pra Pipat sattaya Ceremony, or the state ceremony in which government officials have to drink the oath of allegiance to declare that they would be loyal to the country, in the time when King Taksin gathered his army officers here after Ayutthaya was broken by Burmese army. The main site of interest is the mural painting in the elder church. "Resident Kampot" is situated on Luk Muang Road in the municipal area. The site used to be the governor's house in the period when French Troop ruled the province. The three storey building features colonial architecture. The building was used as a government office but nowadays was in a state of declining. 

 
 
     

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