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Rayong is blessed with its abundance of nature beauty. It has a well deserved reputation for producing seafood products such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried seafoods, and tropical fruits of which rambutan, mangosteen and durian are the most famous.
Location
Rayong is located in the east coast of Thailand on the northern shoreline of the Gulf of Thailand, about 179 kilometers from Bangkok.
Topography
In general the geography of Rayong is marked by a series of mountains interspersed by flat plains and large tracts of land under forest, rubber and fruit plantation. Offshore, there are many islands which are well-known by the tourist, such as Ko Samet and Ko Mun.
Rayong has an extensive coastline stretching for approximately 100 kilometers, and some 3,552 kilometers square in area, and is divided into 6 administrative districts and 2 sub-district. To the north and the west they are bordered by the province of Chonburi, the east by Chanthaburi Province and the south by the Gulf of Thailand.
Climate
The climate is tropical, generally warm and humid with abundant rainfall, average temperature is around 28 C.
RESORTS
Rayong
Resort
94 $
ATRACTIONS
Payoon
and Pala Beach
Located in Ban Chang district about 33 and 36 kilometers.
Both beaches are connected, peaceful and eminently suitable for
swimming. Here visitors have choice of accommodation from
luxurious hotel to economy bungalows.
Dok Krai Reservoir
Located in Pluak Daeng district, 35 kilometers from Rayong
Town. This is the center of development projects under the advice
of H.M.King Bhumipol Adulyadej on agriculture, fishery, irrigation,
land and farm animals. The reservoir covers 20,000 rais
of land, is surrounded by the natural beauty ideal for relaxing,
camping and educational tour.
Mae Rumphueng Beach
The beach, some 10 kilometers long, is located between Ban
Tapong and Ban Kon Ao, 11 kilometers from town, and sited within
the Khao Laem Yah - Ko Samet Group National Park. This is a particularly
beautiful spot with a headland forming a magnificent backdrop
to a crescent shaped bay with broad sandy beaches which
are ideal for swimming.
Ban Kon Ao
This is a typical fishing village, some 22 kilometers from
town, which is dominated by a temple with seats a top hill overlooking
the shoreline. The area is subject to wind and sea erosing. The
palm trees appear to be standing on sand pedestals, which appear
to be help together only by the roots of the trees.
Khao Laem Ya - Ko Samet Group National Park
In 1981 the area known as Khao Laem Ya and the island of Ko Samet
was designated as a nature reserve. It is an area of great
natural beauty which is enganced by the tranquillity of the surroundings.
Khao Laem Ya is located about 6.4 kilometers from the fishing
village of Ban Phe. Ko Samet, on which Sunthorn Phu, Thailand'greatest
poet based his most famous work, the story of Pra Apaimanee, lies
about 40 minutes boat journey offshore. The park also covers
Mae Rumphueng Beach, Ban Kon Ao and some islands near Ko Samet
such as Ko Kudee, Ko Kruai, Ko Khangkhao and
Ko Platin.
Ban Phe
Ban Phe, 22 kilometers from town, is a busy fishing port and
the center of local marine produce. The town of Ban Phe
is characterised by narrow streets of shops and houses, It is
a stopping off points for tourists en route to the island of Ko
Samet. Boats leave regularly for the island from the piers. Shop
in the main street stock a wide variety of marine produce and
many souvenirs and trinkets fashioned from shells of different
shades and sizes.
Ko Samet or Ko Kaew Phisadan
It is the most well-known attraction of Rayong offers beautiful
beaches with charming white sand, strange-shape rocks, suitable
relaxation, water sporting, exploring the coral reefs beneath
the sea. Ko Samet is located some 6.5 kilometers from Ban Phe.
There are boat services available all day and many kinds of accommodation
there.
Ko Kudee
It lies approximately 6 kilometers offshore. Besides Ko Kudee
there are two smaller islands, one is Ko Khangkhao and another
is Ko Ruesee Cave. All three islands lie a little to the east
of Ko Samet. The islands have beautiful natural landscapes
and ringed by fine beaches which are ideal for swimming and camping
on.
Wang Kaew
This is agreeably one of the most picturesque part of the
east coast and used to be the most famous tourist spot. Wang Kaew
is a beautifully landscaped headland with a fine beach and accommodation
available in cottages and bungalows. It is 38 kilometers from
town
Suan Son Park
It is 1 kilometer from Ban Phe and also know as the Casuarina
(pine) gardens. These splendid tress line both verges of
the road for a distance of 1 kilometer. It is a popular picnic
place with ahady areas.
Suan Son Park
Laem Mae Phim
At KM. 26 on the coastal road between Ban Phe and Klaeng,
48 kilometers from town, is Laem Mae Phim. This is a popular
beach attracts Thai tourists. There are many bungalows for
rent at the site and along the roadside there are vendors selling
a wide range of product. Such as fruits, coconuts, fried
squid and skeweres oysters, Boats can be hired to visit the nearby
Ko Mun island group.
Mun Islands
Lying off the coast near Kram is the Ko Mun island group
which consists of three islands, namely Ko Mun Nai, Ko Mun Klang
and Ko Mun Nok which mean inner, middle and outer Mun islands.
These islands are located about 5 kilometers off Laem Mae Phim
and take about 50 minutes to reach by boat. The cost is about
500 baht per round trip. The islands are worth while exploring,
each one having fine sandy beaches which offer secluded sports
for sunbathing or swimming.
Khao Wong Caves
To reach Khao Wong take the turning at KM. 288 on the Sukhumvit
Road and travel a distance of 12 kilometers to find the caves.
At Khao Wong, there are about 60 caves around the base of the
mountain, many of the cave are occupied by Buddhist monks,
and one has been turned into a shrine with a replica of the Buddha's
footprint
Chamao and Vong International Park
There are 20 caves and 4 waterfalls in this area which are
opened for tourists. The biggest waterfall is Chamao waterfall
,with 8 layers of falls.
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