RAYONG Located approximately 220 kilometers from Bangkok is another
delightful resort on Thailands 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
countrys 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.
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Distances from Rayong Town to Other Destinations :
Muang District:
Map Ta Phut 15 kms.
Sang Chan Beach 8 kms.
Hat Mae Ramphueng 11 kms.
Ban Kon Ao/Kao Laem Ya 22 kms.
The Sobha Botanical Gardens 17 kms.
Suan Son Park 23 kms.
Klaeng District :
Suan Wang Kaew 38 kms.
Hat Laem Mae Phim 38 kms.
Statue of Sunthorn Phu 48 kms.
Khao Chamao Waterfall 71 kms.
Khao Wong Cave 78 kms.
Ban Phe District 19 kms.
Ban Khai District 12 kms.
Pattaya 65 kms.
Chon Buri 98 kms.
Chanthaburi Province 110 kms.
Trat Province 180 kms.
U Taphao Airport 35 kms.
Ban Chang District 28 kms.
How to get there
By Car
Route No.1
Sukhumvit Road (Highway No.3): Starting from Bangkok passes Bangpu
District, Chonburi town, Bangsaen, Sri Racha District, Pattaya, Hat
Jomtien, Sattahip District, Ban Chang District to arrive in the center
of Rayong Province. The total distance is 220 kilometers.
Route No.2
The most popular route, starting from Bangna-Trat Road (Highway No.34)
via Bang Phli and Bang Bo District (Samut Prakan Province) and Highway
No.3 at km. 70. The total distance is 220.
Route No.3
Drive along Highway No.3 to Bang Lamung, then turn off of Highway No.3
at Km.140 and continue on Highway No.36 to Rayong. Total distance is 210
kilometers.
Route No.4
Taking Highway No.344 (Ban Bung-Klaeng) at Chonburi town, passing Ban
Bung, Nong Yai, Wang Chan and finishing at Klaeng District, Rayong
Province. The total distance is 100 kilometers. (Bangkok-Chonburi is 80
kilometers)
This route is suitable for those who like to go sightseeing in Klaeng
District and Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park or passing through
Chanthaburi Province.
Route No.5
Use the Motorway, starting from Phatthanakarn Road, Prawet District,
Bangkok and drive all the way up to Pattaya (120 kilometers), then
switch to use Highway No.36 and proceed for another 50 kilometers to
Rayong.
By Air
Bangkok Airways operates one flight everyday from Phuket via Ko Samui to
Rayong-U Ta Pao International Airport. For more information contact
Bangkok Airways in Bangkok, Tel :(662) 265 5555 or travel agencies in
Rayong.
By Bus
Rayong is the gateway from the east to the north and northeast. As such,
there are many regular bus services connecting Rayong and Bangkok and
other province such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Nong Khai.
Getting around Rayong
Local Bus Schedule:
Bus Station - Assumption School (Red) via Laemtong Department Store
The busses run daily from 5.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m.(Every 5-10 minutes)
Fare : 5 baht
Bus Station - Paknam (Dark Blue) via Wat Pa Pradu, Wat Lum, Laem Charoen
The busses run daily from 5.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. (Every 5-10 minutes)
Fare: 5-10 baht
Big C - Nicom Pattana (White) via Big C, Makro
The busses run daily from 6.30 a.m. until 18.00 p.m. (Every 15-20
minutes)
Fare : 12 baht
Post Office - Map Ta Phut (Red) via Laemtong Department Store
The busses run daily from 5.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. (Every 5-10 minutes)
Fare : 7 baht
Post Office - Ban Chang (Red) via Century Golf
The busses run daily from 4.30 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. (Every 10-15 minutes)
Fare : 10 baht
Bus Station - Tapong (White) via Wat Pa Pradu, Tapong Fruit Market
The busses run daily from 05.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. (Every 5-10 minutes)
Fare : 5-7 baht
Bus Station - Nai Rai (Sky Blue) via Hat Mae Ramphueng, Ban Kon Ao
The busses run daily from 06.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. (Every 15 minutes)
Fare : 15 baht
Bus Station - Wang Kaew (White) via Rayong Chalet, Novotel
The busses run daily from 06.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m.(Every 15 minutes)
Fare : 15 baht
Bus Station - Laem Mae Phim (Dark Blue) via Ban Phe, Suan Son, Rayong
Chalet, Novotel, Laem Mae Phim
The busses run daily from 06.15 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. (Every 15 minutes)
Fare : 15-25 baht
Laem Mae Phim - Klaeng (Green) via Laem Mae Phim, Sunthorn Phu Monument
The busses run daily from 05.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. (Every 10-15
minutes)
Fare : 20 baht
Bus Station - Klaeng (Yellow) via Wat Saranat
The busses run daily from 06.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)
Fare : 20 baht
Khao Din - Khao Chamao (Green) via Khao Chamao & Klong Pla Gang Water
Fall
The busses run daily from 06.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. (Every 20 minutes)
Fare : 20 baht
By Boat (to Ko Samet)
Ferry Timetables (from Ban Phe) :
Destination: Nadarn Pier (Saikaeo / Ao Phai / Ao Thapthim)
Departure from Ban Phe : Every hour
Fare/Trip : 50 baht
Departure from Destination : Every hour
Destination: Ao Wong Duen (Ao Nuan / Ao Saengthian)
Departure from Ban Phe : 9.00 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 1.30 p.m., 5.00 p.m.
Fare/Trip : 60 baht
Departure from Destination : 8.30 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m.
Destination: Ao Wai
Departure from Ban Phe : 11.30 a.m., 2.00 p.m.
Fare/Trip : 100 baht
Departure from Destination : 2.00 p.m.
Destination: Ao Kui
Departure from Ban Phe : 10.00 a.m.
Fare/Trip : 120 baht
Departure from Destination : 10.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 5.00
p.m.
For charters (15-60 persons) from Ban Phe Pier contact:
Nuan Tip Pier Tel: 0 3865 1956, 651 508 or
Sri Ban Phe Pier Tel: 0 3865 1902
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