About Ao Thammachat Ferry Pier
Ao Thammachat Ferry Pier is the main car-ferry pier on the mainland in Laem Ngop District, Trat Province, eastern Thailand. Located at Ao Thammachat Bay, it serves as the primary gateway for vehicles and passengers traveling to Koh Chang. Ferries operate regularly to Ao Sapparot Pier on Koh Chang, with a crossing time of about 30-45 minutes, making it a vital transport hub for island tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a functional concrete ferry pier with ticket counters, vehicle queuing lanes, covered waiting areas, and small food and drink stalls. The pier overlooks the sheltered bay with views of Koh Chang in the distance. Activity centers on buying tickets, queuing vehicles, and boarding large open-deck car ferries. The area is busy during peak hours with cars, songthaews and tour vans loading and unloading.
Key highlights
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Mainland gateway for car ferry service to Koh Chang (Ao Sapparot Pier)
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Frequent ferry departures throughout the day
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Vehicle and passenger transport on large open-deck ferries
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Scenic views across Ao Thammachat Bay toward Koh Chang
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Convenient access from Trat town via Highway 3156
History of Ao Thammachat Ferry Pier
Developed as the principal mainland car-ferry terminal to support tourism and transport to Koh Chang, connecting Ao Thammachat on the mainland with Ao Sapparot on the island and enabling vehicle access that facilitated the island's growth as a major tourist destination in Trat Province.
Route
| By air | Via Trat Airport (TDX), then 30-40 minutes by road to the pier |
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| By road | Located about 30 km southwest of Trat town via Highway 3156 to Laem Ngop and Ao Thammachat; accessible by private car, taxi, and songthaew/minivan from Trat town and Trat Bus Terminal |