GOLDEN TOWN OF THE EAST COAST
Rayong is located in the east coast of Thailand on the northern shoreline of the Gulf of Thailand, some 179 kilometres from Bangkok.
Rayong has an extensive coastline stretching for approximately 100 kilometres, is some 3,552 square kilometres in area, and is divided into 6 administrative districts. To the north and west it is bordered by the province of Chonburi, east by Chanthaburi Province and south by the Gulf of Thailand. The total population of the province is about 437,552 persons.
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 wellknown by the tourist, such as Ko Samet and Ko Man.
Rayong was mentioned in the Thai history during the late Ayuttaya period, when the former capital was razed to the ground by the invading Burmese. At this time Phaya Tak, later to become King Taksin of Thonburi, led a band of patriots and broke out through the cordon of besieging troops who had surrounded the capital. He then made the cast stopping in Rayong to build up his navy before proceeding on to Chantaburi. Because of his courage and bravery, the soldiers and local population appointed him as "King" in Rayong. Once he had built up sufficient troop strength, Phaya Taksin returned to Ayuttaya and routed the Burmese and set up a new capital in Thonburi.
Rayong is blessed with its abundance of nature beauty, It has a well deserved reputation for producing seafood poducts such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried seafoods, and tropical fruits of which Rambutan, Mangosteen and Durian are the most famous. The climate is tropical, generally warm and humid with abundant rainfall, average temperature is around 28 C. The best months are November through February.
HOW TO GET TO RAYONG
By Bus Rayong is connected by regular bus services with Bangkok and other towns and provinces such as Pattaya, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Nong Khai, Surin and Ubon Ratchathani
Air conditioned and regular buses leave Bangkok to Rayong from Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, Ekamai, Tel : 3914900 (air) and Tel : 3912504 (non-air). Air conditioned buses leaving Bangkok every 30-40 minutes from 05.00 hrs. until 22.00 hrs. One way fare is 85 baht. Non-airconditioned buses leaving Bangkok every 30 minutes from 04.30 hrs. until 20.00 hrs. One way fare is 47 Baht. The trip takes about 3 hours.
Airconditioned buses leaving Bangkok for Ban Phe every 1 hour from 07.00 hrs. until 20,30 hrs. and non- airconditioned buses every 1 hour from 05.15 hrs. until 18.30 hrs. One way fare is 90 baht for airconclitioned bus and 50 baht for non-air conditioned bus.
By Air Bangkok Airways operates regular scheduled flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Samui Island to Rayong-Utapao International Airport. For information contact Bangkok Airways in Bangkok, Tel; (02) 2538942- 6,2559915-20 and Rayong, Tel : (038) 603063
Boat to Koh Samet Local Transportation Public urban transportation within Rayong is in the form of minibuses. Local buses leave the Rayong Bus Terminal at Rayong Trade Centre for various destinations throughout the day. depend on the distances. Fares are about 5-15 baht depend on the distances.
Boat to Ko Samet Ko Samet can be reached by boat frorn Ban Phe. Boats leaving Ban Phe for Ko Samet through the day from 06.00 hrs. until 17.00 hrs. Fare is 30 baht for one way trip. The trip takes about 40 minutes.
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Event & Festivals
New Year and Red Cross Fair This fair is held from December 28 until January 3 with a board range of entertainment spectacles and special exhibitions of government and private agencies.
Fruit Fair Fruit FairThis annual fair, usually during the middle of May, celebrates the abundance of local fruits and products. Besides stalls selling local fruits and products, there are colourful floats decorated with fruits, parades, musical and dance processions, beauty pageants, fruits contests and exhibitions of local products.
Phra Chedi Kiang Nam Fair This annual celebration is held in the twelfth lunar month during Loi Krathong festival, to pray h the Chedi. The fair also features exciting boat races.
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Dining
In Rayong there are numerous restaurants offering Thai, Chinese and European Cuisines. Seafood restaurants can be found throughout seaside areas and town.
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Shopping
Seafood Products Such as shrimp paste, fish sauce, dried prawns, squid and other dried seafoods are important and well know local products, due to their high quality and moderate prices. The best places to buy are in Ban Phe market or in any of Rayong's market.
Reed mats And other beautiful products from the same material, such as purses, handbags and hats, are a local cottage industry in the village of Kram and Klaeng district. One of the best places to buy these gifts is from the woman ' s charity group located near the monument of Sunthorn Phu.
Fruits Are famous in Rayong particularly from end of May until the middle of July, when Durian, Rambutan, Mangosteen are available. During this time many Thai make a special trip to Rayong to buy such fruits which are reasonably priced and of excellent quality.
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