Trang (ตรัง) in Trang Province — renowned for Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave on Koh Muk) & Koh Kradan Coral Reef and authentic Southern Andaman Coast street food.
Why Visit Trang (ตรัง · Trang)
Trang is a historic thai district & cultural hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 7.5563°N, 99.6114°E, elevation 18 m). Renowned for Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave on Koh Muk) & Koh Kradan Coral Reef, Trang Roast Suckling Pig (Moo Yang) & Kopi Dim Sum Breakfast Houses, Trang Railway Station Night Market & Chao Mai Marine Park, Trang rewards travelers over 2–4 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Trang
Trang Clock Tower & SRT Station Quarter
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Trang (Trang).
Pak Meng Pier, Koh Muk & Koh Kradan
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Trang (Trang).
Top Sights & Things to Do in Trang
- Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave on Koh Muk) & Koh Kradan Coral Reef — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Trang.
- Trang Roast Suckling Pig (Moo Yang) & Kopi Dim Sum Breakfast Houses — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Trang.
- Trang Railway Station Night Market & Chao Mai Marine Park — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Trang.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Trang
In Trang (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast 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
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Trang
Trang Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Trang serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Trang 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: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Trang & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (1 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: Trang Airport (TST).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Trang
Combine Trang with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Na Yong (14 km away)
- Yan Ta Khao (20 km away)
- Kantang (23 km away)
- Huai Yot (26 km away)
- Sikao (29 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
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