Trat buoyed by tourist traffic as Songkran nears

Trat province, including the popular resort island Koh Chang, is expecting high occupancy rates at its hotels and other tourist accommodations during the upcoming Water Festival.

- JAKKRIT WAEWKRAIHONG

Songkran, the Thai New Year, runs from April 12-16 this year.

Thaweesak Wongwilat, deputy chair of the Trat Tourism Association, said the eastern province has seen a boost in domestic and foreign visitors since December as it continues to grow in popularity as a tourist destination.

Foreigners are, on average, staying longer than they did last year, he noted, with around 40% now spending seven to 14 days in the province.