More Than a Beach Town
Trang, a small town next to Krabi, has never been at the top of tourists’ must-visit lists, and as such is quiet and laid-back. We give you three reasons to go.
Historic Kantang
Before 1915, Trang was a busy trading post centered around Kantang, where local goods such as rubberwood and rice were shipped off to international markets. Stop by the Phraya Rassada Museum, where an influential former governor’s photographs, furniture and household items are on display. Not far from the museum is Kantang Train Station, which is one of the country’s oldest. You can still get a train from Bangkok to Kantang, which arrives once a day around midday and takes 18 hours. Right next door is an old train that’s been transformed into a public library.
Local Breakfast
Thanks to the strong Chinese influence in the area, entering a local eatery means you’ll find a table covered with baskets of Hokkien-style dim sum, buns, pathongko (deep fried dough-sticks) and residents’ favorite, muu yang, or sweetened grilled pork. Be warned: it’s only served from around 6am to no later than 10am. We recommend Lay Trang 2 (Sai Ngam Soi 2, next to Ratchadamnoen Hospital, (+66) 75-217-700) and Nak Rong (Plearn Pitak Road) for dim sum lovers, while Phong Ocha (Huay Yod Rd., near Thamarin Thana Hotel) is a famous spot to enjoy the pork.
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