I know thats like a technically 9 hour ish drive to Trat, anyone done it recently? Worth while relaxing wise to stop in Koh Kong and stay there overnight before heading over?

Perhaps my English is too bad but I don´t understand what you mean. Do you want to stop in Koh Chang because you come by ship and then go to Trat?

My friend did from Kampot by bus recently. Said the road was hell with roadworks. Koh Kong is a nice little town. Riverfront nice. The Tavern and Fat Sam's have nice food and friendly expats. Red light district interesting.

No dude I want to go overland to Trat from PP to get to Koh Chang

stay the night and cross over in the morning

thats what I think and thanks for vindicating.

border to Trat is less than 1 hour, some nice hotels and a mall

PP Riverside to Trat is about 8-9 hours driving

so add on another 2 for a bus

6 minutes ago, phuketrichard said:

border to Trat is less than 1 hour, some nice hotels and a mall

PP Riverside to Trat is about 8-9 hours driving

so add on another 2 for a bus

Well Im in no hurry, so Im gonna split the journey and stay the night in koh kong, then cross the border in the morning and head to the Island. Got to figure 2 hours to cross and get to Trat, another hour to get to Ferry, another hour to cross and get to hotel.....have a fat hearty breakfast and hit the road.

 

11 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

Red light district interesting.

Pray tell LOL

Some people were refused entry into Thailand yesterday at this crossing. Don't know why. There is a woman in the office now. She isn't in uniform but she gets to check every passport. And they ask you where you are leaving Thailand.

Just now, my friend I said:

Some people were refused entry into Thailand yesterday at this crossing. Don't know why. There is a woman in the office now. She isn't in uniform but she gets to check every passport. And they ask you where you are leaving Thailand.

Right on. Did you pass through then with no problem?

Have done that route many times, yes start in PP and stay one or two nights in Koh Kong. There is a waterfall about 30 km from town, rent a bike it is a must see. Also the is a board walk in the mangroves, pretty cool. Watch the sunset at one of the river bars to finish the day. The ride to the Ferry pier to Trat is 2 1/2 hours. The ferry is 35 minutes to Koh Chang. On Koh Chang rent a bike and see the east side, more jungle and great views. 

7 minutes ago, Billpro785 said:

Have done that route many times, yes start in PP and stay one or two nights in Koh Kong. There is a waterfall about 30 km from town, rent a bike it is a must see. Also the is a board walk in the mangroves, pretty cool. Watch the sunset at one of the river bars to finish the day. The ride to the Ferry pier to Trat is 2 1/2 hours. The ferry is 35 minutes to Koh Chang. On Koh Chang rent a bike and see the east side, more jungle and great views. 

where do you like to stay in Koh Kong?

On 12/30/2019 at 1:13 PM, Nyezhov said:

Right on. Did you pass through then with no problem?

I have no problem crossing there.

On 12/30/2019 at 5:05 PM, Nyezhov said:

where do you like to stay in Koh Kong?

If only staying for one or two days just stay on riverfront. A selection of hotels at different prices. Koh Kong City hotel as good as any