Rayong Province is
famous among tourists for its interesting
destinations and exciting activities. There
are three distinct attractions on this coastal
province, the first is beautiful white sandy
beaches both on the mainland and islands.
The second is the variety of delicious seafood
at reasonable prices, and the last but not
least is regional fruit such as pineapples,
durians, rambutans.
Moreover, long traditions and customs including
the way of the local people's life are also
attractive. Don't let the chance pass by without
going inside the heart of Rayong and you will
find it is a very wonderful trip. Many experiences
and impressive moment will happen here, at Rayong
Province.
Rayong is located at the east coast
of Thailand, about 220 kilometres from Bangkok
on Highway No.3 or 179 kilometres on Highway
No.36. The total area is 3,552 square kilometers.
Most of the land is marked by a series of mountains
interspersed by flat plains and large tracts
of forest and fruit plantation. Administrative,
it is divided into Muang Rayong, Klaeng, Ban
Khai, Bang Chang, Pluak Daeng and Wang Chan
districts and Khao Chamao and Nikhom Phatthana
sub-districts.
Boundaries :
North and West Bordering with Chonburi Province
East Bordering with Chanthaburi Province
South Bordering with the Gulf of Thailand
Climate & seasons :
The climate is tropical, generally warm and
humid with abundant rainfall, average temperature
is about 28C. The best time for travelling is
between November to May. The monsoon period
(June to October) is rather dangerous, especially
for travelling to the islands.
Distances from Rayong Town to Other Destinations
:
Muang District:
Map Ta Phut 15 kilometres
Sang Chan Beach 8 kilometres
Hat Mae Ramphueng 11 kilometres
Ban Kon Ao/Kao Laem Ya 22 kilometres
The Sobha Botanical Gardens 17 kilometres
Suan Son Park 23 kilometres
Klaeng District :
Suan Wang Kaew 38 kilometres
Hat Laem Mae Phim 38 kilometres
Statue of Sunthorn Phu 48 kilometres
Khao Chamao Waterfall 71 kilometres
Khao Wong Cave 78 kilometres
Ban Phe District 19 kilometres
Ban Khai District 12 kilometres
Pattaya 65 kilometres
Chon Buri 98 kilometres
Chanthaburi Province 110 kilometres
Trat Province 180 kilometres
U Taphao Airport 35 kilometres
Ban Chang District 28 kilometres
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Central Region Office : Region 4
153/4 Sukhumvit Road, Tambol Tapong, Amphoe
Muang,
Rayong 21000
Tel : 0 3865 5420-1, 0 3866 4585 Fax : 0 3865
5422
Call Center 1672
