Khok Sung (Sa Kaeo) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands at 66 m elevation, connected via Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) SRT Station (139 km).
Why Visit Khok Sung (โคกสูง)
Khok Sung is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands (located at 13.8385°N, 102.6223°E, elevation 66 m). Renowned for Khok Sung Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Khok Sung, Khok Sung Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls, Sa Kaeo Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail, Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands Temples & Street Food, Khok Sung rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) SRT Station (139 km) (139 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Khok Sung
Khok Sung District Center & Market Square
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Khok Sung.
Sa Kaeo Highway & Transit Quarter
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Khok Sung.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Khok Sung
- Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Khok Sung — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Khok Sung.
- Khok Sung Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Khok Sung.
- Sa Kaeo Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Khok Sung.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Khok Sung
In Khok Sung (Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Moo Chamuang — Chanthaburi Garcinia Leaf Pork Stew (หมูชะมวง) (฿150–฿250): Eastern Thai heritage stew where tart Chamuang leaves tenderize pork belly into a sweet-savory glaze.
- Sen Chan Pad Pu — Chanthaburi Rice Noodles with Crab (เส้นจันท์ผัดปู) (฿140–฿260): Chewy Chanthaburi rice noodles wok-fried with sweet-chili tamarind glaze and fresh Gulf crabmeat.
- Pla Kapong Tod Nam Pla — Crispy Sea Bass with Fish Sauce & Mango Salad (ปลากะพงทอดน้ำปลา) (฿320–฿480): Whole Gulf sea bass flash-fried golden and drizzled with caramelized fish sauce alongside green mango salad.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Khok Sung
Khok Sung Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Khok Sung serving made-to-order Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands dishes (฿50–฿140).
Khok Sung Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Naklua Lan Pho Seafood Market (Pattaya), Chanthaboon Waterfront Community, Ban Phe Pier Market (Rayong) & Bang Bao Pier Seafood Decks (Koh Chang) · Regional drinks: Fresh Chanthaburi Mangosteen & Rambutan Juice, Sugarcane Juice (Nam Oi) & Iced Lemongrass Tea
Getting to Khok Sung & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) SRT Station (139 km) (139 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Khok Sung
Combine Khok Sung with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Aranyaprathet (23 km away)
- Ta Phraya (25 km away)
- Watthana Nakhon (29 km away)
- Non Din Daeng (43 km away)
- Khlong Hat (55 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands
Explore other destinations across Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands:
Rayong · Pattaya · Pattaya & Koh Larn · Chanthaburi · Ko Chang · Ko Kut · Koh Chang · Ko Samet · Koh Samet · Koh Kood · Chonburi District · Bang Lamung District