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Yan Ta Khao (ย่านตาขาว) Travel Guide — Sights, Local Food & SRT & BTS/MRT Rail Access

Yan Ta Khao (Trang) — a historic thai district & cultural hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 24 m elevation, connected via Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (21 km).

Yan Ta Khao (Trang) — a historic thai district & cultural hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 24 m elevation, connected via Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (21 km).

Thai ProvinceSouthern Andaman Coast
ClassificationHistoric Thai District & Cultural Hub
Population58,135
Elevation24 m above sea level
Coordinates7.4215°N, 99.7341°E
Nearest SRT & BTS/MRT StationTrang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (21 km) (21 km)
Nearest AirportTrang Airport (TST)
Best monthsNov–Feb (Cool & Dry Season)
Daily budget฿1,200–฿2,800 ($35–$82)

Why Visit Yan Ta Khao (ย่านตาขาว)

Yan Ta Khao is a historic thai district & cultural hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 7.4215°N, 99.7341°E, elevation 24 m). Renowned for Yan Ta Khao Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Yan Ta Khao, Yan Ta Khao Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls, Trang Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail, Southern Andaman Coast Temples & Street Food, Yan Ta Khao rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (21 km) (21 km).

Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Yan Ta Khao

Yan Ta Khao District Center & Market Square

Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Yan Ta Khao.

Trang Highway & Transit Quarter

Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Yan Ta Khao.

Top Sights & Things to Do in Yan Ta Khao

  • Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Yan Ta Khao — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Yan Ta Khao.
  • Yan Ta Khao Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Yan Ta Khao.
  • Trang Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Yan Ta Khao.

Local Food & Where to Eat in Yan Ta Khao

In Yan Ta Khao (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 Yan Ta Khao

Yan Ta Khao Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market

Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Yan Ta Khao serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).

Yan Ta Khao 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 Yan Ta Khao & Local Transit

By Train & Coach: Trang SRT Railway Station & Pak Meng Pier (21 km) (21 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 Yan Ta Khao

Combine Yan Ta Khao with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:

More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast

Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:

Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi