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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 half million 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 well-known 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. Rayong is blessed with its abundance of nature beauty, It has a well deserved reputation for producing seafood products such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried seafood, 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. (see here about the climate in Thailand) |
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 Beautiful View Our Gulf of Thailand - Located on Pala Beach, Ban Chang, Rayong. A new destination apart from Phuket, Samui or Hua Hin, situated in a splendid private beach, beautiful scenery and only a few minutes from Ban Chang district, Eastern Seaboard and U-Tapao International Airport, 200 km. Approximate 2.5 hours from Bangkok and 30 minutes drive from Pattaya Phala Cliff Beach Resort & Spa has 90 guest rooms and suites, which combine elegance and comfort in relaxed style with absolute privacy… All room has private balcony offering a panoramic view and beautiful views over Gulf of Thailand and tropical garden landscaped. Individually controlled air-conditioning, International Direct Dialing (IDD), Flat screen colour televisions with satellite TV. channels, refrigerator, a personal safe and deposit box in room. Bathrooms are equipped with both shower and bath facilities, and hairdryer. |
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Coralia Rim Pae Rayong  Novotel Coralia Rim Pae Rayong is the perfect seaside hideaway, set amidst magnificently landscaped tropical splendour by the tranquil, unspoiled beaches of Rayong. A 189-room, beach-front haven just a couple of hours from Bangkok and close to Pattaya, the resort is well-equipped to take care of couples and families alike. Boat trips can be easily arranged, transporting visitors to neighboring islands such as nearby Koh Samet island. Enjoy a refreshing swim, a romantic walk on the beach, indulge in our daily fresh catches from the sea or simply relax whilst our younger guests enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities. Just three hours drive from Bangkok and one hour from Pattaya, this 189-room beach-front hotel offers a variety of activities and excursions by our Coralia team. Extensive water sport facilities are a major draw. |
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Tourist AttractionsThe King Taksin Shrine - The shrine is located at Wat Lum Mahachai Chumpon which commemorates King Taksin the Great's brief sojourn in Rayong. In front of the shrine is a large tree of the genus Parkia, where according to local legend, his elephant was believed to be stabled. It is highly revered by the people, particularly those of Chinese ancestry, and attracts large crowds during Chinese New year celebrations. Koh Samet - 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 kilometres from Ban Phae. There are boat services available all day and many kinds of accommodation there. The Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park. It is about 17 kilometres off the main highway at km. 274, 76 kilometres from Rayong and abounds with various types of trees and plants, as well as. species highly valued as decorative plants. The Khao Chamao waterfall has eight levels. It is not too difficult to reach the top. Fruit Fair - This 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. |
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SportsApart from tennis at major hotels, fishing in the sea and snorkeling or scuba diving around off-shore islands, visitors can enjoy many challenging golf courses in Rayong and nearby areas. There is also a bowling alley in Rayong town.Recommended Golf Courses Rayong Green Valley Country Club - Located on route three between Sattahip and Rayong near Ban Chang town, this intelligent, beautifully landscaped course is lodged on the side of a hill and thus takes its features from the large rocky outcrops, boulders and native fauna that are featured in the local terrain. Eastern Star Golf Resort - This is a local favorite and plays host to several area competitions. The course can play quite long, particularly from the championship blue tees, where the distance is more than 7,100 yards. Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course - Built by the Royal Thai Navy and opened in 1968, Plutaluang is a real character course set in some of Thailand's loveliest natural surroundings. |