Koh Chang Shopping
Ngob Nam Chiao is a woven hat of bamboo and palm leaves worn by people
tending the field or farming the land. Ngob (in short) comes in various shapes
and sizes. The ngob hat can be purchased from Ban Ngob Nam Chiao, a community
8 kilometers south of the provincial capital along highway 3148 near Laem Ngob
Pier. There, the villagers specialize in making all types of Ngob. The village
is also a good place to purchase local products, including dried shrimps, shrimp
paste and fish sauce. Particularly famous is the shrimp paste since it is made
entirely from shrimp. Ordinary shrimp paste is often a mixure of shrimp and fish.
The day market in Trat is a good place to purchase food, household items, and
various knick knacks, with vendors setting up shop early in the morning. It is
well worth the visit to see what fresh culinary and snack delights Trat has to
offer. Knife vendors say that kitchen knives are always a popular purchase for
many German visitors who like to cook and are reminded to check in their knives
at the airport!
Koh Chang Wine comes from local fruits and herbs such as mangosteen,
pineapple, grape and galingale. This award-winning brand is a good souvenir
to take home. It is available at some hotels (eg. Koh Chang Lagoon Resort) and
at some convenient stores (eg. V Mart) and in Trat (eg. Shogun Souvenir Shop).
Price starts from 199 baht
Rakam Waan or Sweet Rakam is quite a well-known fruit in Trat. The fruit
is very sweet when ripe and is quite popular among Thais. Trat is also famous
for other tropical fruits such as the rambutan, mangosteen, mango, durian, coconut
and pineapple.
The Lang Aan (Ridgeback Siamese Dog) is probably Thailand's most famous
canine breed. Lang Aan dogs have short, silky and shiny hair, but this breed's
distinctive feature is its ridgeback pattern of fur on its back. These ridgeback
dogs are also known for their loyalty and intelligence. A well-bred Lang Aan Siamese
Dog can fetch up to 300,000 Baht.
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