Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands (ภาคตะวันออกและหมู่เกาะตราด) Travel Guide — All 94 Cities & Towns

Key Highlights in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands

Pattaya Sanctuary of Truth & Koh Larn, Koh Samet (Rayong), Koh Chang, Koh Mak & Koh Kood (Trat Archipelago), Chanthaburi Waterfront & Gem Market, Bang Saen, Si Racha & Koh Si Chang, and Wat Sothon (Chachoengsao). Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands is one of Thailand's 77 provinces (Changwat), anchored by its provincial capital in Pattaya & Chon Buri (พัทยา / ชลบุรี) and connected by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) trains, intercity coaches, and regional transport.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands

From Pattaya and Rayong's fishing piers to Chanthaburi's tropical fruit orchards and Koh Chang's pier seafood decks, the Eastern Seaboard blends Gulf seafood with wild forest herbs like tart Chamuang leaves and fragrant cardamom.

• 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.

Regional Thai drinks & sweets: Fresh Chanthaburi Mangosteen & Rambutan Juice, Sugarcane Juice (Nam Oi) & Iced Lemongrass Tea

Featured Cities & Historic Towns in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands

All 94 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, SRT Sleeper Train rail access, and ฿ THB daily budget: