Rayong Province

Rayong province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya in 1570. It is assumed the province was founded in blooming Khmerin in 957. In that period, Chanthaburi province is Khmer's frontier town so that Rayong bordered to Chantaburi has been influenced by Khmer's Art and Cultural. The evidence is the remaining historical place in Khmer's style such as Silalaeng Khu-Khai.


Rayong province is covering area about 3550 square kilometres and its population is 600,000 persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Famous fruits are Durian and Pineapple. Famous product is fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried seafood.

There are many attractive place by sea such as Mand Island, Samed Island, Laem Mae-Pim, Khao-Chamao National Park, Khao-Wong Cave and Saeng-Chan Beach. 

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or Motorway (pay-rolled highway) to Rayong and then drive for about 19 kms from Amphur Muang (Rayong) to Baan Phe market. You will find Pier for going to Koh Samed. Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Rayong province daily. Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Rayong.