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Rayong & Koh Samet

Payoon and Pala Beach
Located in Ban Chang district about 33  and 36 kilometers respectively from Rayong Town.  Both beaches are connected, peaceful and eminently suitable for swimming.  Here visitors have choice of accommodation from luxurious hotel to economy bungalows.
 

Dok Krai Reservoir
Located in Pluak Daeng district, 35 kilometers from Rayong Town.  This is the center of development projects under the advice of H.M.King Bhumipol Adulyadej on agriculture, fishery, irrigation, land and farm animals.  The reservoir covers 20,000 rais of land, is surrounded by the natural beauty ideal for relaxing, camping and educational tour.

Mae Rumphueng Beach
The beach, some 10 kilometers long,  is located between Ban Tapong and Ban Kon Ao,11 kilometers from town, and sited within the Khao Laem Yah - Ko Samet Group National Park. This is a particularly beautiful spot with a headland forming a magnificent backdrop to a  crescent shaped bay with broad sandy beaches which are ideal for swimming.

Ban Kon Ao
This is a typical fishing village, some 22 kilometers from town, which is dominated by a temple with seats a top hill overlooking the shoreline.  The area is subject to wind and sea erasing.  The palm trees appear to be standing on sand pedestals, which appear to be help together only by the roots of the trees.

Khao Laem Ya - Ko Samet Group National Park
In 1981 the area known as Khao Laem Ya and the island of Ko Samet was designated as a nature reserve.  It is an area of great natural beauty which is enhanced by the tranquility of the surroundings.
Khao Laem Ya is located about 6.4 kilometers from the fishing village of Ban Phe.  Ko Samet, on which Sunthorn Phu, Thailand' greatest poet based his most famous work, the story of Pra Apaimanee, lies about 40 minutes boat journey offshore.  The park also covers Mae Rumphueng Beach, Ban Kon Ao and some islands near Ko Samet such as Ko Kudee, Ko Kruai, Ko Khangkhao and Ko Platin.

Ban Phe
Ban Phe, 22 kilometers from town, is a busy fishing port and the center of local marine produce.  The town of Ban Phe is characterized by narrow streets of shops and houses,  It is a stopping off points for tourists en route to the island of Ko Samet.  Boats leave regularly for the island from the piers.  Shop in the main street stock a wide variety of marine produce and many souvenirs and trinkets fashioned from shells of different shades and sizes.

Ko Samet or Ko Kaew Phisadan
It is the most well-known attraction of Rayong offers beautiful beaches with charming white sand, strange-shape rocks, suitable relaxation, water sporting, exploring the coral reefs beneath the sea.  Ko Samet is located some 6.5 kilometers from Ban Phe.  There are boat services available all day and many kinds of accommodation there. 

Ko Kudee
It lies approximately 6 kilometers offshore.  Besides Ko Kudee there are two smaller islands, one is Ko Khangkhao and another is Ko Ruesee Cave.  All three islands lie a little to the east of Ko Samet.  The islands have beautiful natural landscapes and ringed by fine beaches which are ideal for swimming and camping on.

Wang Kaew 
This is agreeably one of the most picturesque part of the east coast and used to be the most famous tourist spot.  Wang Kaew is a beautifully landscaped headland with a fine beach and accommodation available in cottages and bungalows.  It is 38 kilometers from town

Suan Son Park
It is 1 kilometer from Ban Phe and also know as the Casuarinas (pine) gardens.  These splendid tress line both verges of the road for a distance of 1 kilometer.  It is a popular picnic place with ahady areas.

Laem Mae Phim
At KM. 26 on the coastal road between Ban Phe and Klaeng, 48 kilometers from town, is Laem Mae Phim.  This is a popular beach attracts Thai tourists.  There are many bungalows for rent at the site and along the roadside there are vendors selling a wide range of product.  Such as fruits, coconuts, fried squid and skeweres oysters,  Boats can be hired to visit the nearby Ko Mun island group.

Mun Islands
Lying  off the coast near Kram is the Ko Mun island group which consists of three islands,  namely Ko Mun Nai, Ko Mun Klang and Ko Mun Nok which mean inner, middle and outer Mun islands.  These islands are located about 5 kilometers off Laem Mae Phim and take about 50 minutes to reach by boat.  The cost is about 500 baht per round trip.  The islands are worth while exploring, each one having fine sandy beaches which offer secluded sports for sunbathing or swimming. 

The Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park

• Wang nung (First empire)
• Wang macha (Fish empire)
• Wang morakod (Emerald empire)
• Wang sai-ngam
• Pah Klueymai (Orchid cliff)
• Chong Cab (Narrow)
• Hok Sai (Six lines)
• Pah soong (Highest cliff)

Khao Wong Caves
To reach Khao Wong take the turning at KM. 288 on the Sukhumvit Road and travel a distance of 12 kilometers to find the caves. At Khao Wong, there are about 60 caves around the base of the mountain,  many of the cave are occupied by Buddhist monks, and one has been turned into a shrine with a replica of the Buddha's footprint

The biggest Cave in Vong mountain is Rongbon Cave. There are around 20 caves in Vong area open for tourists and more then 50 caves are still not exploring.
 

Wat Pa Pradu
This temple was constructed during the Ayutthaya period Enshrined in the temple is a large reclining Buddha, measuring 11.95 meters long by 3.60 meters high.  This differs from other similar images in that it reclines on its left side.

City Pillar Shrine
Located in Lak Muang Road.  Originally it was made from wood, but was later restored, using mortar, as a Chinese - style pavilion.

Phra Chedi Klang Nam
The Chedi (Pagoda) is located about 2 kilometers from town center and in sited on an islet at the mouth of the Rayong River.  The Chedi, stands about 10 meters high, and is an ancient structure, though there is no evidence of when it was built and by whom.  An annual celebration is held during the twelfth lunar - month (November) featuring exciting boat races.

The Statue of Sunthorn Phu
Being further down the beautiful road going towards Klaeng district, 53 kilometers from town, the great poet of the Ratanakosin Era has been designated is located in the village of Ban Kram, the birthplace of Sunthorn Phu's father.  There is a well-kept memorial park at the house site. A statue of the poet in a seated position is placed on a hillock overlooking an ornamental pond,  Characters from his most famous work can be seen below him.  His beloved hero, Phra Aphaimanee, is playing a flute at the foot of the hill.  The graceful mermaid rests on a rock in the pond as a giant ogress rises out of the water.

Wat Saranat Thammaram
This temple is located at the market in Klaeng town and was constructed in 1945.  This very imposing structure boasts one of the most beautiful Ubosots in the East.  Replicas of many well-known Buddhist chedis are erected around the compound.

Somdet Krommaluang Chumphon Shrine
Near the mouth of the river Prasair is the district of Klaeng is the Somdet Krommaluang
Chumphon shrine, which honors the "Father of the Royal Thai Navy". To reach the site turn off the Sukhumvit Road at KM. 278 and travel a distance of 9 kms.

The Sobha Botanical Gardens
These possess one of the greatest varieties of trees and plants in Thailand. Located on the Phe road, Muang district. Rayong, 17 kilometers from town, the Gardens are only 3 kilometers from the ferry to Samet island.  In the Gardens, one sees also a Thai Sala and a group of three classical Thai houses, each of which is more than a hundred years old.  The houses are completely furnished and have utensils traditionally used by the people.  There are also a number of antique objects and other objects 's art on display on the houses.

Suphattra  Land
Suphattra Land The modern fruit orchard and botany garden near Rayong Town. (18 Kms.) During May through July,Suphattra Land will be most lively and beautifully with splendid colour of green delicious. Durians, red colour of Rambutans and deep purple of Mangosteens surrounded by botanical garden of many colourful flowers.

Those who are indulged in such wonderful nature are most welcome, if interested, please kindly contact Suphattra Land opposite Ban Mab Tong School, Bankhai district, Rayong, Thailand.

Lotus Crystal
Located in Pluak Daeng District,30 kilometers from Rayong Town.  This is the first crystal factory of Rayong. Tourists who are interested can visit and buy some crystal products in responsible price. Open Mon-Sat;08.00-17.00 pm.