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General Information
Located approximately
220 kilometers from Bangkok is another delightful resort on Thailand’s eastern
coast - Rayong province. A late bloomer, the province is well known for its
pristine beaches stretching along a 100-kilometer coastline and scenic
waterfalls amidst exotic surroundings. Aside from this, Rayong is blessed with
an abundance of seafood products such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried
seafood, and tropical fruits of which rambutan, mangosteen and durian are the
most famous.
Covering a total area of 3,552 square kilometers, Rayong borders Chonburi
Province on the north and the west, the Gulf of Thailand on the south, and
Chantaburi Province on the east. Most of the land is marked by a series of
mountains interspersed by flat plains and large tracts of forest and fruit
plantations. Administratively, the province is divided into Mueang Rayong,
Klaeng, Ban Khai, Bang Chang, Pluak Daeng and Wang Chan districts and Khao
Chamao and Nikhom Phatthana Sub-districts.
Boasting indispensable sea-life resources, Rayong is one of the country’s major
agricultural and industrial provinces. On the other hand, the province has
maintained its traditions and customs in the daily lifestyle of the locals. The
best months to visit Rayong are from November to February.
The Past
During the late Ayutthaya period, when the former capital was being razed to the
ground by the invading Burmese, Phaya Tak led a troop of patriots, broke through
the cordon of besieging troops and marched to Rayong in order to build up his
navy before proceeding on to Chanthaburi. Because of his courage and bravery,
the soldiers and local population anointed him as "King" in Rayong. Once he had
built up sufficient troop strength, Phaya Tak who later became King Taksin of
the Kingdom of Thonburi returned to Ayutthaya, routed the Burmese and set up a
new capital in Thonburi.
Distances from Rayong Town to Other Destinations:
Muang District:
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Map Ta Phut
Sang Chan Beach
Hat Mae Ramphueng
Ban Kon Ao/Kao Laem Ya
The Sobha Botanical Gardens
Suan Son Park |
15 kms.
8 kms.
11 kms.
22 kms.
17 kms.
23 kms. |
Klaeng District:
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Suan Wang Kaew
Hat Laem Mae Phim
Statue of Sunthorn Phu
Khao Chamao Waterfall
Khao Wong Cave
Ban Phe District
Ban Khai District
Pattaya
Chon Buri
Chanthaburi Province
Trat Province
U Taphao Airport
Ban Chang District |
38 kms.
38 kms.
48 kms.
71 kms.
78 kms.
19 kms.
12 kms.
65 kms.
98 kms.
110 kms.
180 kms.
35 kms.
28 kms. |
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