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How To Get There 6Attractions 9 Amphoe Mueang Rayong 9 Amphoe Ban Chang 20 Amphoe Klaeng 21 Amphoe Wang Chan 23 Amphoe Ban Khai 23 Amphoe Khao Chamao 23 Amphoe Nikhom Phatthana 26Events and Festivals 26Local Products & Souvenirs 28
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TAT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
1. HEAD OFFICE
1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tel : 0 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax : 0 2250 5511
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.tourismthailand.org
2. MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS
4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100
8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. everyday
3. TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND,
RAYONG OFFICE
153/4 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Taphong, Amphoe
Mueang, Rayong 21000
Tel: 0 3865 5420-1, 0 3866 4585
Fax: 0 3865 5422
E-mail: [email protected]
Areas of Responsibility: Rayong and Chanthaburi
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Glossary of Thai TermsAmphoe : District
Ao : Bay
Ban : Village
Hat : Beach
Khao : Mountain
Phu : Mountain
Tambon : Sub-district
Tham : Cave
Khlong : Canal
Ko : Island
Laem : Cape
Maenam : River
Mu Ko : Group of islands
Ubosot or Bot : Ordination hall in a temple
Wihan : Image Hall in a temple
Wat : Temple
Mueang : Town or city
Namtok : Waterfall
Note : English spelling given attempts to approximate Thai
pronunciation. Posted signs may be spelled differently.
When seeking help from a Thai for directions, point to
the Thai spelling given after each place name.
On the east coast of Thailand, 179 kilometres
from Bangkok, modest beaches dotted around Rayong
province are tranquil paradises for sea lovers who wish
for hideaway places near to the capital. Months of
monsoon allow lush forest as well as fruit orchards to
cool down from the heat of the day, and give produce
during May of each year. So fruit lovers always travel
here for various tasty fresh tropical fruits, particularly
durian, rambutan and mangosteen. After the end of the
monsoon season in late October, the crystal clear water
of Rayong along its hundred kilometre-long coast
embraces to welcome all visitors.
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BoundaryNorth borders with Amphoe Nong Yai,
Amphoe Bo Thong, Amphoe Si Racha,
Chon Buri
South borders with the Gulf of Thailand
East borders with Amphoe Tha Mai,
Chanthaburi
West borders with Amphoe Sattahip,
Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
HOW TO GET THERECar
From Bangkok, driving to Rayong is very easy.
1. By Sukhumvit Road, Highway 3, you can drive
via Bang Pu, Bang Pakong, Bang Saen, Si Racha, Pattaya,
Sattahip, Ban Chang to Mueang district of Rayong. This
route is a total of 220 kilometres.
2. By Bang Na-Trat Road, Highway 34, you can
drive through Bang Phli and Bang Bo districts of Samut
Prakan province before entering Highway 3 at kilometre
70 in Bang Pakong. Then continue the same direction as
the first route. The route a total of 220 kilometres.
3. By Highway 36, you can drive on the second
route till kilometre 140, in Bang Lamung, and turn left to
Highway 36. Rayong is 70 kilometres away. This route
totals 210 kilometres.
4. By Highway 344, from Chon Buri, you can
drive through Ban Bueng, Nong Yai, Wang Chan, to
Klaeng district of Rayong. This route,180 kilometres in
distance, suits those who are going to visit attractions in
Klaeng or continue their journey to Chanthaburi and Trat
province. Rayong is 42 kilometres away by Highway 3.
5. By Highway 7, from Phattanakan Road, you
can drive to Chon Buri then use Highway 36 to reach
Rayong. This route is a distance of 175 kilometres.
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Bus
Buses leave the Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekkamai
to Rayong and its districts via many routes. You can
select to go to Rayong, Ban Phe, Klaeng, Laem Mae Phim,
Map Ta Phut, or Prasae. For more information, Tel. 0 2391
2504, 0 2391 6846 Rayong Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 3861 1379.
Rayong Tour Co,Ltd., private-owned bus, operates a faster
bus service via Highway 7. For more information, Tel.
0 2712 3662 or Rayong branch at Tel. 0 3886 1354-5,
Cherdchai Tour Co.,Ltd., Bangkok, Tel. 0 2391 2237,
Rayong branch, Tel. 0 3867 4144. Nakorn Chai Air
Bangkok, Tel: 0 2936 3355, Rayong branch, Tel: 0 3861
6009. Buses serving Rayong are also available from
the Northern Bus Terminal Tel. 0 2936 2841.
Take the hourly ordinary or second-class air-
conditioned bus from the Bangkok Northern Bus
Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road to
Rayong, service hours: 4.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. The journey
takes 3 hours. For information, Tel. 0 2936 2841.
Air-Conditioned buses traveling via Highway No.7
operate during 4.30 a.m.-9.00 p.m. This route takes
2 hours. For more details, contact: Rattana Mongkol
Tour Bangkok office, Tel. 0 2936 1216, Rayong office,
Tel. 0 3886 1354-5
In addition to this, tourists can take buses from
the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rayong. Service hours are
5.40 a.m.-6.40 p.m. For more details, contact Rattana
Mongkol Tour Bangkok office Tel. 0 2936 1216, Rayong
office, Tel. 0 3886 1354-5 or Suvarnabhumi office,
Tel. 0 2134 4099
To other provincesVarious buses leave the Rayong Bus Terminal for
nearby provinces; namely, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri,
Chachoengsao, Nokhon Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, Ubon
Ratchathani, etc. For more information, Tel. 0 3861 1379.
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Local TransportationLocal buses leave the Rayong Bus Terminal to
various destinations such as Rayong - Map Ta Phut -
Ban Chang, Rayong-Ban Khai, Rayong-Hat Mae
Ramphueng-Ban Kon Ao, Rayong-Pak Nam Rayong,
Rayong-Ban Phe-Suan Son-Laem Mae Phim, and
Rayong-Klaeng
Getting aroundLocal buses leave the Rayong Bus Terminal to
districts and attractions such as Ban Chang, Ban Khai,
Hat Mae Ramphueng and Ban Kon Ao, Ban Phe, Suan
Son, and Laem Mae Phim.
Distances from Rayong toOther Districts
Ban Khai 11 kilometres
Map Ta Phut 13 kilometres.
Ban Phe 19 kilometres.
Ban Chang 27 kilometres.
U Taphao Airport 35 kilometres.
Laem Mae Pim 45 kilometres.
Pluak Daeng 46 kilometres.
Klaeng 47 kilometres.
Wang Chan 70 kilometres.
Khao Chamao 74 kilometres.
Distances from Rayong Province toOther Provinces
Pattaya 60 kilometres.
Chon Buri 98 kilometres.
Chanthaburi 110 kilometres.
Trat 179 kilometres.
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Climate and SeasonsRayong has a tropical climate; warm and humid.
An average temperature is 28 degree celsius. The best
time for traveling is between November and May.
During monsoon season that is from June to October,
it is not a good time to travel to islands.
ATTRACTIONSAmphoe Mueang Rayong
The Shrine of King Taksin the Great (»“≈ ¡‡¥Á®
æ√–‡®â“µ“° ‘π) Located in Wat Lum Mahachai Chumphon,
Taksin Road, with a huge tree of 300 years old at the
front. Folklore says that King Taksin the Great tied
his elephant to the tree while leading the troops to
Chanthaburi for retrieving the Kingdom of Siam
from Burmese occupation. The shrine houses a statue of
King Taksin the Great.
How to get there : From Mueang distirct, take
Sukhumvit Road for 200 metres and turn right at the
Taksin intersection into Taksin Maharat Road.
Wat Khot Thimtharam («—¥‚¢¥∑‘¡∏“√“¡) Built
around 1464, which dates back to the end of the
Ayutthaya period, by the Governor of Rayong named
Thim, this temple is located at Tambon Tha Pradu. The
ubosot features mural paintings and the much revered
Luangpho Khao. A Celebration is held annually during
13-15 April.
Wat Pa Pradu («—¥ªÉ“ª√–¥Ÿà) Located on Sukhumvit
Road in Mueang municipality, this ancient temple dates
back to the Ayutthaya period. The temple was honoured
as a royal temple in the year 1990. The wihan houses
a large reclining Buddha image, 11.95 metres long and
3.60 metres High. Unusually, the reclining Buddha image
lies on its left-hand side. The image was first built
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outdoor and the Wihan was built later in 1981. The public
can come to pay homage at this temple daily during
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
How to get there : The temple is accessible by
two routes. The first route: From Mueang district, take
Sukhumvit Road via Rayong Hospital and Wat Pa Pradu
School, then turn left into Pa Pradu Road to reach the
temple. The second route: From Highway 36, bypass road,
turn right to Chantha Udom Road at Ko Loi Intersection.
Through Mueang district, turn right into Sukhumvit Road
and follow the first route to the temple.
City Pillar Shrine (»“≈À≈—°‡¡◊Õß) Located on Lak
Mueang Road, this shrine was originally built of wood.
Then it was reconstructed with brick and cement to
resemble a Chinese shrine. The old city pillar was
formerly in front of the shrine. On 4 November, 1992 ,
a new one was set up sheltered by a mondop with
4 porches. A celebration is held annually during the
Songkran festival.
Wat Ban Don Shadow Play Museum (æ‘æ‘∏¿—≥±å
Àπ—ß„À≠à«—¥∫â“π¥Õπ) The museum is located in Wat Ban Don,
exhibiting a hundred Nang Yai shadow play characters.
The Shadow Play character, or Nang Yai, is a large piece
of leather carved and painted into different characters.
Aged over 200 years, these characters were brought
from Phatthalung in 1988. For the Nang Yai performance,
please contact 5 days in advance. Within the temple,
a Thai massage service organized by the Thai Massage
Conservation Group is available. For more details,
Tel. 0 3862 0127, 08 9401 2012. To get there, travel via
Highway No.36 (bypass), turn left at Ko Kloi Intersection,
and proceed 500 metres further. At the next intersection,
take a right turn for another 500 metres.
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Phra Chedi Klang Nam (æ√–‡®¥’¬å°≈“ßπÈ”) In the
middle of the Rayong River, two kilometres south of
downtown near the mouth of the river, is located a pagoda
on an island. This pagoda erected on an islet was built in
1873. It is a landmark for the crew to indicate that they
are reaching Rayong province. On the fullmoon day of
the twelfth lunar month, a celebration will be held to
change the robe covering the pagoda. Boat races and the
Loi Krathong Festival will be celebrated here.
Si Mueang Park ( «π»√’‡¡◊Õß) Called Ko Klang by
the people of Rayong , this park totalling an area of 70 rai
is located behind the city hall. This place was once used
for the execution of prisoners and now it has been rebuilt
as a park for people to enjoy. At the front of the park is
a famous Buddha image of Rayong, Phra Phuttha
Angkhirot.
Hat Laem Charoen (À“¥·À≈¡‡®√‘≠) Near the mouth
of the Rayong River, five kilometres south of downtown,
is the nearest beach from Rayong. Tourists love to enjoy
the sea and seafood for dinner at Laem Charoen Beach,
which is also a famous place for its fish sauce.
Hat Laem Charoen
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Hat Saeng Chan (À“¥· ß®—π∑√å) Some seven
kilometres from Rayong town, connecting to Laem
Charoen Beach, the Saeng Chan Beach is a nice sandy
beach where tourists can enjoy swimming and dining.
Lots of restaurants are available for selection.
Hat Mae Ramphueng-Ban Kon Ao (À“¥·¡à√”æ÷ß-
∫â“π°âπÕà“«) Some 11 kilometres from Rayong town, make
a right turn on Sukhumvit Road at kilometre 229 and
head for Mae Ramphueng Beach which stretches for
12 kilometres. There is various accommodation for
tourists along this clean beach. The beach road,
10 kilometres long, leads to Ban Kon Ao local fishery
village.
Khao Laem Ya (‡¢“·À≈¡À≠â“) Follow the beach
road, a bit beyond Ban Kon Ao, to reach the seaside hill.
From this sunset viewpoint, comprising scrub forest
and cape, it is possible to see Mae Ramphueng Beach
and Ko Samet. The 680 rai area is headquarters of the
Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park. Admission
Hat Mae Ramphueng
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fees for adults and Children are 400 and 100 baht,
respectively. Khao Laem Ya provides accommodation of
3 houses at a rate of 1,500-3,900 baht/night. Rental tents
with a maximum stay of 2 -8 people are available at 150
and 600 baht/person/night. Pitching a private tent requires
paying a fee of 30 baht/person/night. For more information,
Tel/Fax. 0 3865 3034 or contact the Department of
National Park, Wildlife, and Flora, Tel. 0 2562 0760 or
visit www.dnp.go.th
Rayong Aquarium ( ∂“π· ¥ßæ—π∏ÿå —µ«åπÈ”√–¬Õß)
Located in the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and
Development Centre (»Ÿπ¬å«‘®—¬·≈–æ—≤π“ª√–¡ß‰∑¬Ωíòßµ–«—πÕÕ°),
the aquarium keeps various kinds of beautiful fish and
sea plants. The centre conducts study, research and
testing regarding marine biology and behaviors of marine
life. A large aquarium with a tunnel allows visitors to
see various beautiful fish as well as economic-related
creatures living in the mangrove forest such as cuttlefish,
crab, giant clam, and horseshoe crab.
The outdoor aquarium also houses various marine
life. The turtle pond houses hawksbill turtles, olive turtles,
and leatherback turtles. The fish pond houses large
species of fish. Visitors can witness the real underwater
world in a special pond that houses starfish, anemone and
sea cucumber. Various fishery tools in miniature are
also displayed. The Fossil Museum exhibits stuffed and
extinct animals as well as a display of rare animals such
as humpback dolphin and Irrawaddy Dolphin. Seafood
products are available on sale outside the building.
The Rayong Aquarium is open from Wednesday
to Friday during 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On weekends and
holidays, it operates during 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Please note
that it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Group
visitors can contact the information counter directly.
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Rayong Aquarium
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Admission fee is 20 baht. For more information, Tel.
0 3865 3672, 0 3865 3741, Fax. 03865 1763, or visit
www.fisheries.go.th/mf-emdec.
Sopha Botanical Park ( «π惰…™“µ‘‚ ¿“) This
32-rai park is lush with many kinds of trees, particularly
Thai flora mentioned in literature. In the compound, three
traditional Thai houses on stilts of nearly 100 years
old exhibit ceramics from various periods as well as
prehistoric pottery from Ban Chiang World Heritage Site.
The park is open daily from 9 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. except
on Thursdays. Admission fees for adults and children
are 50 and 30 Baht, respectively. Open daily except
Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more details, contact
the Sawat Sobha Foundation, Tel. 0 3865 1688.
How to get there : The park is located close to the
road to Ban Phe, 17 kilometres from Rayong town. Turn
right from Sukhumvit Road at kilometre 238 and keep
going for 200 metres. The park will be on your right.
Ban Phe (∫â“π‡æ) Located 19 kilometres from
the provincial city of Rayong, the small town offers
a boat service to Ko Samet and is where a fish market
Seafood, Ban Phe
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is located. In the fish market, many shops offer local
seafood products such as fish sauce, sun-dried cuttlefish,
dried shrimp, etc.
How to get there : Turn right off Sukhumvit Road
at kilometre 231 and keep going for 5 kilometres or turn
right at kilometre 238 and keep going for 3 kilometres.
Suan Son or Phe Arboretum ( «π πÀ√◊Õ «π
√ÿ°¢™“µ‘‡æ) This is located 40/3, Tambon Klaeng, just
4 kilometres from Ban Phe, 29 kilometres from the
provincial city of Rayong. The pine park, where other
plants in the Dipterocarpanceae family such as Yang
and Takhian (iron wood) are also grown, along both
sides of the beach road towards Laem Mae Phim
(via Highway No. 3145), is an ideal spot for swimming.
Restaurants are available. Suan Son also provides
accommodation of 2 houses, maximum stay of 15 people
each, at a rate of 2,000 baht/night. Pitching a private
tent requires paying a fee of 30 baht/person/night. For
more information, Tel. 0 3865 3022.
Suan Son
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Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park
(Õÿ∑¬“π·Ààß™“µ‘‡¢“·À≈¡À≠â“-À¡Ÿà‡°“–‡ ¡Á¥) Located in Ban Phe,
20 kilometres from Rayong town, the park totals an area
of 81,875 rai comprising land, sea and islands. Its major
attractions include Mae Ramphueng Beach, Khao Laem
Ya, and Samet Archipelago. The most famous island is
Samet where many private-owned bungalows are
available. The park has three nature trails; namely,
Ko Samet, Ko Kudi, and Khao Laem Ya. On each route,
visitors can enjoy various flora such as Lime, Suregada
multiflorum Baill, Syzygium graum, as well as, fauna like
Masked Palm Civet, Javan Mongoose, Crab-eating
Macaque, Variable Squirrel, Barn Swallow, and Collared
Scops-Owl. All these routes offer beautiful viewpoints.
Admission fees for adults and children are 200 and
100 baht, respectively.
The national park offers accommodation on
Ko Samet. Ao Luk Yon provides 1 house, maximum
stay 6-9 people, at a rate of 3,300 baht/night. Ao Phrao
Khao Laem Ya
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offers accommodation of 5 houses, maximum stay of
12 peoples each, at a rate of 3,600 baht/night. Pitching a
private tent requires paying a fee of 30 baht/person/night.
Futhermore, there is no shuttle boat service to Ko
Kudi. Tourists must rent a charter boat at a rate between
2,500-3,000 baht/boat. However, Ko Kudi provides
accommodation of 5 houses at a rate of 1,500 baht/night.
For more information, call the Khao Laem Ya-
Mu Ko Samet National Park, 79 Mu 1, Ban Kon Ao,
Hat Mae Ramphueng-Phe Road, Tambon Phe, Amphoe
Mueang, Rayong, Tel. 0 3865 2136, Fax. 0 3865 3034, or
Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Tel.
0 2562 0760, www.dnp.go.th, E-mail: [email protected].
To get there : By bus, take the Bangkok-Ban Phe
bus and then hire a motorcycle, which costs 50 baht.
If commuting by car from Bangkok, turn right at the
Taphong Intersection and proceed along the 12 kilometers
beach road.
Ko Samet (‡°“–‡ ¡Á¥) People believe that this is the
miracle island in Thai classical literature by Sunthon Phu.
Ko Samet is quite a famous beach attraction of Rayong,
for both Thai and foreign tourists. The island is 6.5
kilometres offshore of Ban Phe, Mueang district. Forest
remains blanketing up to 80% of the total area of 3,125
rai. Tourists should be careful of storms in the monsoon
season during May to September.
How to get there : To get from Ban Phe to Ko
Samet: There are shuttle boat services available around
the clock from Ban Phe Pier. The trip costs 100 baht per
person for a round trip (Ban Phe to Ao Wong Duean costs
140 baht per person (round trip). For more information,
contact the following operators:
Nuanthip Pier Tel. 0 3865 1508, 0 3865 1956,
Si Ban Phe, Phe Pier Tel. 0 3865 1901-2, 0 3865 1736,
0 3865 2054, Ban Phe Fish Market Pier Tel. 0 3865 1441,
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Ban Phe Pier Tel. 0 3889 6155-6, Seri Ban Phe Pier Tel.
0 3865 1134-5, Chok Mana Pier Tel. 0 3865 3577, Chok
Kritsada Pier Tel. 0 3865 2040, and Thetsaban Pier Tel.
0 3865 1669.
Getting around on Ko Samet : The island has only
a single road. Some parts are concrete and some parts are
only a dirt trail. Desired beaches can be conveniently Na
Dan, to Ao Prakarang. The fee depends on distances or
negotiation, ranging from 10-100 baht each. A chartered
service to get around the island costs between 2,000-2,500
baht.
Attractions on Ko Samet and NearbyMost beaches are on the eastern side of the island.
The beaches hide in small bays and stretch some 200
metres. From the north, there are Hat Sai Kaeo, Hat Hin
Khrong, Hat Khlong Phai, Ao Phutsa, Ao Thapthim, Ao
Naun, Ao Cho, Ao Thian, Ao Wai, Ao Kio Na Yok and
Ao Karang. The only beach on the western side is Ao
Phrao. One of the famous beaches is Ao Wong Duean in
the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the
shape of an almost complete circle. Both Ao Wong Duean
and Hat Sai Kaeo have very fine white sand.
Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, and Ko Pla Tin (‡°“–°√«¬
‡°“–¢“¡ ·≈–‡°“–ª≈“µ’π) These islands are some 600 metres
north of Ko Kudi. With coral reefs, tourists can enjoy
fishing here. A rental boat service is available at the port
in Ban Phe.
Ko Kudi or Ko Kut (‡°“–°ÿÆ’ À√◊Õ‡°“–°ÿ¥ The island
is on the east of Ko Samet, six kilometres from the
mainland. Ko Kudi totals an area of 63 rai. A nice beach
and coral reefs make it a nice place for a hideaway. Nearby
islands are Ko Thai Khangkhao and Ko Tham Ruesi. This
island surrounded by coral reefs is accessible by charter
boat from Ban Phe. The National parkûs accommodation
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on the island offers 5 houses, maximum stay of 2 people
each, at a rate of 1,500 baht/night. For more information,
Tel. 08 6144 8987.
Ko Thalu (‡°“–∑–≈ÿ) Some 6 kilometres east of
Ko Kudi, the island is another scuba diving site among
coral reefs. The island totals an area of 69 rai, most
remains lush forest. While high cliffs occupy the west,
white sandy beaches occupy the east and south of the
island. Ko Thalu is a habitat of seagulls, flying fox,
and turtles.
Tourists visiting Ko Kudi, Ko Kruai, Ko Kham,
Ko Pla Tin and Ko Thalu should rent a boat from
Ban Phe or Ko Samet. They should prepare food and
water, as there is neither facilities nor food supplies
available on such islands.
Amphoe Ban ChangHat Phayun and Hat Phla (À“¥æ¬Ÿπ·≈–À“¥æ≈“)
The beautiful Phayun Beach is 32 kilometres from
Rayong town. Phla Beach, only three kilometres from
Phayun Beach, is a quiet beach with a shady sea pine
forest. Various hotels and bungalows are available for
tourists.
Ko Kudi
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Amphoe KlaengSuan Wang Kaeo ( «π«—ß·°â«) About 38 kilometres
from Rayong town, the park is on the beach road, 11
kilometres from Suan Son. Forest and garden, beach
and beautiful bay characterise the park. Houses, tents and
bicycles are available for rent. The entrance fee is 10 baht
for adults and 5 baht for children. The park opens daily
from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. For more information, Tel. 0 3863
8067-8 or 0 2259 4150-1.
Laem Mae Phim (·À≈¡·¡àæ‘¡æå) is 48 kilometres
from the provincial city of Rayong. Via Sukhumvit Road,
visitors can access this beach by turning right at Km.259.5,
Km.263, or Km.268. It is about 5 kilometres further from
the Sunthon Phu Monument or about 11 kilometres (beach
road) from Wang Kaeo. Without large waves, the beach
is nice for swimming. Accommodation and restaurants
are available along the beach.
Laem Mae Phim
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Sunthon Phu Monument (Õπÿ “«√’¬å ÿπ∑√¿Ÿà) The
monument is located on Klaeng-Laem Mae Phim Road,
five kilometers from Laem Mae Phim. Officially opened
on 25 May, 1970, it was built to commemorate Sunthon
Phu, a leading poet in the early Rattanakosin era. There
are statues of characters from his famous literature in close
proximity. For more details, contact the Sunthon Phu
subdistrict Municipality, Tel. 0 3863 8778, 0 3863 8965.
Wat Saranat Thammaram («—¥ “√π“√∂∏√√¡“√“¡)
Built in 1945, the temple houses a main Buddha image
imitated from the famous Phra Phuttha Chinnarat in
Phitsanulok province. Four major pagodas surround the
Ubosot. They include Phra Pathom Chedi, Phrathat
Phanom, replica of Bodh Gaya, and Phrathat Chaiya. The
temple is located one kilometre off Sukhumvit Road,
turn left at kilometre 265.
Mu Ko Man (À¡Ÿà‡°“–¡—π) is in Tambon Kram. Mu
Ko Man comprises three islands: Man Nai, Man Klang,
and Man Nok.
Ko Man Nai (‡°“–¡—π„π) This island is the location
of the turtle conservation station initiated by Her Majesty
the Queen. The project conserves the breeding of
hawksbill turtle and olive turtle. Tourists can make a visit
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Various bays are good for relaxing
such as Ao Ton Makham, Ao Hin Khot Ya, Ao Kongkang,
and Ao Na Ban, which have also coral reefs.
Ko Man Nai is five kilometres from Laem Mae
Phim. Rental boat is available at Laem Mae Phim or
Ao Makham Pom. The boat trip takes 30 minutes to the
island. For more information about the turtle conser-
vation station, call Tel. 0 3861 6096 and 0 3865 7466.
Ko Man Klang (‡°“–¡—π°≈“ß) Beautiful beaches on
the islands make them a nice place to relax. Private-owned
resorts Raya Island Resort has accommodation available,
Tel. 08 1820 4299.
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Ko Man Nok (‡°“–¡—ππÕ°) A beautiful beach on the
island makes it an ideal place to relax. Private-owned
resort Ko Man Nok Resort has accommodation available,
Tel. 0 2860 3025-7
Amphoe Wang ChanSamnak Song Namtok Thammarot ( ”π—° ß¶å
πÈ”µ°∏√√¡√ ) Covering an area of 500 rai, this monastic
residence and meditation centre is located at Tambon
Pa Yup Nai. Luangpho Thammarot of Luangpho Khlai
Thitathammo is the abbot here. The main attractions
include the Buddha image in the attitude of disclosing
the three worlds, Bodhisattva, bell tower of vanquishing
the demons, statue of the Lord Buddha teaching
Angulimala, statue of God Indra playing the harp to teach
Dhamma, statue of Luangpho To, and Namtok Thammarot
Monastic Forest Park. To get there from Bangkok,
proceed via Highway 344 (Ban Bueng- Klaeng route) to
Km.67. Then, use the motorcycle service (30 baht). For
more details, Tel. 08 1864 4059, 08 1344 5549.
Amphoe Ban KhaiSupattra Land Orchard ( «π ÿ¿—∑√“·≈π¥å) The
orchard is open for the public to witness its fruit variety
such as durian, rambutan, mango, grape, star fruit and
longan. During harvest season, from April to June, the
orchard organises an orchard trip to explore the farm by
car and enjoy fresh fruits for 30 minutes. The trip costs
120 baht each. The orchard is open daily for tourists from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Accommodation is available. For more
information, call Tel. 0 3889 2048-9.
Amphoe Khao ChamaoKhao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park
(Õÿ∑¬“π·Ààß™“µ‘‡¢“™–‡¡“-‡¢“«ß) This national park is 71
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kilometres from the provincial city of Rayong. Follow
Sukhumvit Road and turn right at the Khao Din
Intersection, Km. 274. Turn left and proceed 17 kilometres
further. Its headquarters is located in Tambon Thung
Khwai Kin. Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park
covers the areas of Amphoe Khao Chamao and Amphoe
Klaeng of Rayong province and Amphoe Kaeng Hang
Maeo of Chanthaburi province. The forest is intact.
Declared as a national park on 31 December, 1975, Khao
Chamao-Khao Wong National Park covers an area of
52,300 rai. It is the source of the Prasae River. Some of
the flora include rosewood, Burmese ebony, Afzelia
xylocarpa, Malobar ironwood, Yang, eaglewood, wild
orchids, decorative bulbous plants, raltan, bamboo, and
ferns. The National Park has two nature trails for
tourists to explore all sorts of flora, herbs,salt lick, animal
habitats, and enjoy the scenic view. The trails are two
kilometers (one hour) and three kilometers (one and
a half hours), respectively. Prior to entering, tourists are
subject to register at the tourist centre. Admission fees
for adults and children are 200 and 100 baht, respectively.
Attractions in the national parkNamtok Khao Chamao or Namtok Khlong Nam Sai
(πÈ”µ°‡¢“™–‡¡“ À√◊ÕπÈ”µ°§≈ÕßπÈ”„ ) Follow Sukhumvit Road
and at Km. 274 proceed 16 kilometres futher. The crystal-
clear waterfall stretches some three kilometers. Its levels
comprise Wang Nueng, Wang Matcha, Wang Morakot,
Wang Sai Ngam, Pha Kluaimai, Chong Khaep, Namtok
Hok Sai, and Pha Sung. The main attraction is Wang
Matcha, a habitat of brook carp.
Pha Sawan (º“ «√√§å) The viewpoint is 1,500 metres
from the headquarters. On the way, visitors can explore
the nature and flora. Contact the national park staff first.
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Namtok Khlong Pla Kang (πÈ”µ°§≈Õߪ≈“°â“ß)
Located 3 kilometers from the headquarters, the 7-tiered
waterfall comprises Wang Chang Phan, Lan Phisuea, Aeng
Khruea Saba, Lan Phatu Pha, Tan Ko Klang, Wang
Krachai, and Than Sai Mok. The main attraction is Lan
Pratu Pha, where the water flows between two large
rocks resembling a door way of Pratu. The total distance
is 1,310 metres. Tourists will find ferns, bulbous plants,
and wild orchids while walking uphill along the lush
forest. A camping ground is available. In addition, there is
accommodation of 2 houses, maximum stay of 30 people
each, at a rate of 3,000 baht/night.
Namtok Khlong Hin Phoeng (πÈ”µ°§≈ÕßÀ‘π‡æ‘ß)
The small waterfall is actually in Chanthaburi province,
10 kilometers from the headquarters. Water runs all year
round and the forest is still intact. Tourists will enjoy
flowering bulbous plants, as well as, other exotic flora
and fauna around this area.
Namtok Khlong Pla Kang
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Khao Wong (‡¢“«ß) Its limestone mountainous
physical geography is centrally broken by plains. The high
summit also features a rock shelter. In addition, there
are about 80 caves featuring marvellous stalactite and
stalagmite formations. However, only 20 caves are open
to the public. Some of the prominent caves include Tham
Phet, Tham Lakhon, Tham Singto, Tham Khangkhao,
Tham Rong Bon, and Tham Tao. This is also a habitat of
the Sumatran serow.
To get there : Follow the same route with Talat
Na Yai Am for 15 kilometres. Alternatively, enter via
Talat Kong Din. This route is 11 kilometres.
Krommaluang Chumphon Shrine (»“≈ ¡‡¥Á®
°√¡À≈«ß™ÿ¡æ√) The shrine houses the statue of
Krommaluang Chumphonkhetudomsak, founder of
Thailand’s modern navy. He is much honoured by the
people of Rayong. Turn right at Km.274 off Sukhumvit
Road, the shrine is 10 kilometres away.
Amphoe Nikhom PhatthanaHRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Herbal
Park ( «π ¡ÿπ‰æ√ ¡‡¥Á®æ√–‡∑æ√—µπ√“™ ÿ¥“œ ¬“¡∫√¡√“™°ÿ¡“√’)
Located on 60 rai of area in the maintenance centre of
the PTT Public Company Limited on Highway 3191,
25 kilometres from Rayong town. The park grows
various kinds of herbs as well as conducts research.
Visitors are welcome everyday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Group visitors should contact in advance at Tel.0 3891
5213-5.
EVENTS & FESTIVALSBan Chang Sports-Fish Fair (ß“πª√–‡æ≥’°’Ó-
™‘¡ª≈“∑–‡≈π÷Ëß∫â“π©“ß) This is held annually during February
to March. The fair features a seafood fair, where fresh
fish is renowned, as well as, sports competitions like
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soccer, sepak-takraw, walking-running rally, and various
performances.
Rayong Fruit Festival (ß“π‡∑»°“≈º≈‰¡â·≈–¢Õߥ’
‡¡◊Õß√–¬Õß) This is held annually in May at the Taphong
Fruit Market. Tourists will enjoy a procession of floats
decorated with fruits, as well as, fruit contest, beauty
contest, fruit fair, seafood fair, and agricultural exhiitions.
Sunthon Phu Day (ß“π«—π ÿπ∑√¿Ÿà) Organised on
June 26 of each year at Sunthon Phu Monument, Klaeng
district, to honour the great poet. Exhibitions and plays
from his poetry will entertain visitors.
Changing the robe for Phra Chedi Klang Nam
(ß“πÀࡺâ“æ√–‡®¥’¬å°≈“ßπÈ”) The annual traditional event is
held during the full moon night of the 12th lunar month,
or in November. The robe blanketing around the pagoda
in the middle of the Rayong River, in Mueang district,
will be changed. Meanwhile, the people will celebrate
the event along with the Loi Krathong Festival by boat
racing and many kinds of local entertainment.
Thot Pha Pa Klang Nam (Waterborne Robe
Offering Ceremony) (ß“π∑Õ¥ºâ“ªÉ“°≈“ßπÈ”) During the
Loi Krathong Festival of each year, or on the full moon
night of November, people living near the mouth of
the Prasae River will prepare a monk’s robe at the pier.
After completing the ceremony on the boat, a monk will
come to get it. Normally, the robe offering ceremony is
held at the temple. This special tradition has been
inherited for over a century.
King Taksin the Great and Rayong Red Cross
Fair (ß“π«—¥ ¡‡¥Á®æ√–‡®â“µ“° ‘π¡À“√“™ ·≈–ß“π°“™“¥®—ßÀ«—¥
√–¬Õß) This is held during late December to January at
the provincial stadium. The fair features exhibitions
from the public and private sectors, as well as, product
fair, and performances.
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Hat Ban Phe-Ko Samet Fair (‡∑»°“≈‡∑’ˬ«∑–‡≈
À“¥∫â“π‡æ-‡°“–‡ ¡Á¥) This is held annually during 6-10
December. The fair features cruising around Ko Samet,
seafood fair, beauty contest, and sports competition.
LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRSPreserved seafood (º≈‘µ¿—≥±åÕ“À“√∑–‡≈) Seafood
from Rayong has been quite a famous souvenir among
tourists for a long time. Ban Phe Market or Rayong
Market offers a wide variety of preserved seafood such as
shrimp paste, fish sauce, sun-dried cuttlefish, crispy fish,
etc.
Fruit (º≈‰¡â) During May and June, orchards in
Rayong are ready to show off their proud products: durian,
rambutan, mangosteen, etc. Tourists also love to visit
the province at this time of the year.
Ban Map Lao Cha-on Bulrush Products
(º≈‘µ¿—≥±å®—° “π°√–®Ÿ¥∫â“π¡“∫‡À≈“™–‚Õπ) The in-house
industry of Tambon Sak Phong, which is located at Mu 5,
Tambon Sak Phong, 23 kilometres from the provincial
city, offers quality woven products like mats, baskets,
bags, vases, just to name a few. Tourists will also enjoy
the weaving demonstration. These products are available
from the Ban Map Lao Cha-on Weaving Group, Tel.
0 3864 7079, 08 6045 3938.
Crystal products (º≈‘µ¿—≥±å‡§√◊ËÕß·°â«§√‘ µ—≈) The
factory is in Amphoe Pluak Daeng, produces export-
quality crystal works by Thai skilled labour. Visitors
are welcome to see the process. The factory is accessible
via Highway No.36. At the Map Kha Intersection, turn
left for 7 kilometres. Then, at the Talat Nikhom Phatthana
Intersection on Route No.3375, take a left turn for
4 kilometres. Finally, turn right 1.5 kilometres further.
For more information, Tel. 0 3889 7029-31 or visit
www.lotuscrystal-th.com
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INTERESTING ACTIVITIESAgrotourism
Rayong is renowned for its all year-round fruits,
which include rambutan, mangosteen, durian, santol,
salacca, longkong, jackfruit, and dragon fruit. Visitors
will enjoy an orchard tour, tasting fruit fresh from the trees,
as well as, purchasing them.
Amphoe Mueang RayongSuan Yai Da - Jae Bun Chon ( «π¬“¬¥“ - ‡®ä∫ÿ≠™◊Ëπ)
This orchard is located at 30 Mu 3, Khao Yai Da, Tambon
Taphong, Tel. 0 3866 4369, 08 9099 1297 (rambutan,
durian and mangosteen). An orchard tour, fruit tasting,
and fruit buffet costs 90 baht/person.
Suan Panan ( «πª“Àπ—π) This orchard is located
at 60 Mu 3, Tambon Taphong, Tel. 0 3866 4477, 08 1300
9518 (rambutan, durian, mangosteen, salacca, and
longkong). An orchard tour and fruit tasting costs
80 baht/person.
Suan Lung Thongbai ( «π≈ÿß∑Õß„∫) This orchard
is located at 96/1 Mu 11, Tambon Taphong, Tel. 08 9810
6411, 08 3769 6172 (rambutan, mangosteen, and durian).
An orchard tour and fruit tasing costs 80 baht/person.
Suan Lamduan ( «π≈”¥«π) This orchard is
located 78 Mu 14, Tambon Taphong, Tel. 08 9933 3798
(rambutan, mangosteen, and durian). An orchard tour is
available.
Suan Phuyai Savet ( «πºŸâ„À≠à‡ «µ) This orchard is
located at Ban Nong Phayathai-Kon Nong Road, Tambon
Tapong, Tel. 08 9179 6288 (rambuton, mangosteen, and
durian).
Suan Phaibun ( «π‰æ∫Ÿ≈¬å) This orchard is located
at 21 Mu 4, Tambon Na Ta Khwan, Tel. 08 9535 7008,
08 1567 6368 (rambuton, mangosteen, longkon, marian
plum (mayongchit) and durian). A fruit buffet costs
99 baht/person.
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Suan Phuyai Somkhuan ( «πºŸâ„À≠à ¡§«√) This
orchard is located at Mu 3, Tambon Ban Laeng, Tel.
08 1761 9497, 08 1991 3233, (rambutan, mangosteen,
and durian). A fruit buffet and an orchard tour costs
80 baht/person.
Amphoe Ban KhaiSuan Supatra Land ( «π ÿ¿—∑√“·≈π¥å) This orchard
is located at 70 Mu 10, Tambon Nong Lalok, Amphoe
Ban Khai, 30 kilometres from the provincial city of
Rayong. It is accessible via Highway No. 3143. This
orchard covers some 700 rais and is open to the public,
where they are taken on a tram ride. Visitors will enjoy
tasting fruit fresh from the trees. A fruit buffet includes
durian, rambutan, rose apple, mangosteen, orange,
pomelo, plum mango, grape, mango, longan, dragon fruit,
and star fruit. The fruit season falls between late April to
June. An orchard tour and fruit tasting costs 300 baht.
Buffet and lunch costs 450 baht. Accommodation is
available. It is open daily during 7 a.m.-5 p.m. For more
information, Tel. 0 3889 2048-9.
Suan Mangkhut Thai (Suan Khun Panya)
«π¡—ߧÿ¥‰∑¬ ( «π§ÿ≥ªí≠≠“) This orchard is located at 31
Mu 4, Tambon Nong Taphan, Tel. 0 3862 8256, 08 1694
7527 (rambutan, durian, mangosteen, and dragon fruit).
An orchard tour and a fruit buffet costs 150 baht/person.
Suan Prasomsap ( «πª√– ¡∑√—æ¬å) This orchard
is located at 108/7 Mu 5, Tambon Bang But, Tel. 0 3899
7153, 08 1377 3056, 08 1481 6598 (rambutan, durian,
mangosteen, longkong, plum mango, rose apple, salacca,
and santol). An orchard tour, fruit tasting, and fruit buffet
costs between 100-120 baht/person.
Suan Lung Pha ( «π≈ÿßæ“) This orchard is located
at 30/1 Mu 4, Tambon Nong Taphan, Tel. 08 7822 8609,
0 3887 4969 (rambutan, mangosteen, and durian).
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Suan Aran ( «πÕ√—≠) This orchard is located at
Tambon Nong Taphon, Tel. 08 9404 9685, 0 3887 5129
(rambutan, mangosteen, and durian). An orchard tour
costs 50 baht/person.
Amphoe KlaengBan Chak Majut Agricultural Community (™ÿ¡™π
‡°…µ√∫â“π™“°¡–°Ÿ¥) It is located at Mu 3, Tambon Kram,
Tel. 0 3865 8809 (rambutan, durian, mangosteen,
longkong, and jackfruit). An orchard tour, fruit tasting,
and fruit buffet costs 50 baht/person.
B.J. Garden View and Resort ( «π ∫’.‡®.°“√凥π
«‘« ·Õπ¥å √’ Õ√å∑) This orchard is located at 109/1 Mu 7,
Tambon Khlong Din, Tel. 0 3866 9801-2 (rambutan, durian,
mangosteen, longkong, jackfruit, and salacca). An orchard
winery tour and fruit tasting costs 80 baht/person.
Suan Udom Phot ( «πÕÿ¥¡‚¿™πå) This orchard is
located at 173/1 Mu 10, Chumnum Sung Road, Tambon
Thung Khwai Kin, Tel, 08 1812 4761 (durian, rambutan,
mangosteen, mango, longkong, pomelo, and custard
apple). A seasonal orchard tour costs 50 baht/person.
Suan Khun Noi ( «π§ÿ≥πâÕ¬) This orchard is
located at 35 Charoen Suk Road, Tambon Wang Wa,
Tel. 08 1940 4384, 08 9025 5259 (seasonal fruits).
An orchard tour costs 50 baht/person. Authentic cuisine
costs 150 baht/person.
Amphoe Wang ChanBan Khlong Bang Bo Agrotourism (∑àÕ߇∑’ˬ«
‡™‘߇°…µ√∫â“π§≈Õß∫“ß∫àÕ) It is located at 1 Mu 4, Tambon
Phlong Ta lam, Tel. 08 9939 1564, 08 9019 7423
(mangosteen, longkong, rambutan, and durian). An orchard
tour costs 70 baht/person.
Ban Samum Phrai Agrotourism (∑àÕ߇∑’ˬ«‡™‘߇°…µ√
∫â“π ¡ÿπ‰æ√‰∑¬) It is located at 99 Mu 1, Tambon Pa Yup
Nai, Tel. 08 1377 1668, 08 1983 8189 (mangosteen,
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rambutan, and organic vegetables).
Amphoe Khao ChamaoBan Suan T N (∫â“π «π∑’‡ÕÁπ) 30/1 Mu 2, Tambon
Nam Pen, Tel. 08 7144 0783, 08 9832 9150 (durian,
mangosteen, and rambutan). An orchard tour costs 70 baht/
person.
Ban Suan Khlong Pla Kang (∫â“π «π§≈Õߪ≈“°â“ß)
1/2 Mu 1, Tambon Haui Thap Mon, Tel. 08 1865 4058,
08 1763 7820 (longkong and mangosteen). Tourists can
enjoy an orchard tour.
SportsGolf Courses
Rayong is one of Thailand favorite golf destination,
where you can play golf all year round. The wonderful
courses are invariably located close to Rayongûs major
tourism destination, ensuring you can enjoy your golf
and have a good holiday at the same time. So if you want
to bring your family along, They are assured of lots of
activities and interesting places to visit. There are several
golf courses in Rayong.
Amphoe BanchangThe Emeral Golf and Country Club (¥‘ ‡ÕÁ¡‡¡Õ√å√—≈
°Õ≈åø ·Õπ¥å §—π∑√’ §≈—∫) This is located at 81 Mu 6,
Km.197, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 3894 1111, 0 3894 1011.
Rayong Green Valley Country Club (√–¬Õß °√’π
«—≈‡≈à¬å §—π∑√’ §≈—∫) 9/36 Mu 7 Bang Chang-Yai Ra Road,
Tel: 08 1940 8181, 0 3889 3838-40 Fax: 0 3889 3845.
Eastern Star Country Rayong (Õ’ ‡µÕ√å µ“√å
§—π∑√’ √–¬Õß) 214/5 Mu 3 Ban Chang-Hat Pala Road
Tel: 0 3863 0410-4 Bangkok Tel: 0 2263 1010
Rayong Green Valley Country Club (√–¬Õß
°√’π «“‡≈à¬å §—π∑√’Ë §≈—∫) 23 Mu 8 Ban Chang-Yai Ra Road
Tel: 0 3889 3845
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Amphoe Pluak DaengGreat Lake Golf and Country Club (‡°√∑ ‡≈§ °Õ≈åø
·Õπ¥å §—π∑√’Ë §≈—∫) Tambon Mab Yang Pom Tel: 0 3862 2630.
Amphoe WangchanWangchan Golf Park («—ß®—π∑√å °Õ≈åø ª“√å§) 129
Mu 6 Rayong Tel: 0 3896 5088 Bangkok Tel: 0 2276
9072-4.
Driving RangAmphoe Mueang Rayong
V.J. Star Dust («’ ‡® µ“√å ¥— ) 385/3 Sukhumvit
Road, Tambon Noenpra Tel: 0 3880 7090
Spa Driving ( ª“ ‰¥√ø«‘Ëß) Map Kha-Map Ta Phut
Industrial Estate Road, Tambon Map Ta Phut, Tel: 0 3868
1573
Sri Mueang Golf (»√’‡¡◊Õß °Õ≈åø) Near Sri Mueang
Park, Adulyathamprapat Road Tel: 0 3861 1934
Horse RidingAmphoe Klaeng
Orchard Park Riding Club (ÕÕ™“√å¥ ª“√å§) 99/1
Moo 7, Songsalung Tel: 0 3861 7397
Wake BoardingDok Krai Lakeside (¥Õ°°√“¬ ‡≈§‰´¥å) This is
located at Dok Krai Reservoir, Tambon Maenam Khu,
Tel: 0 3861 8559-60, 08 9832 1613 www.dokkrai-
thailand.com.
Thai MassageAmphoe Mueang Rayong
Wat Ban Don Herbs and Thai Medical Center
(«—¥∫â“π¥Õπ) Tambon Choeng Noen Opened daily: 8 a.m.-
5 p.m. For more information, contact to Tel: 0 3862 0127
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Amphoe Wang ChangWang Chang Thai Medical Clinic («—ß®—π∑√å) Wang
Chang Hospital Opened Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and
Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, contact to Wang
Chan Hospital Tel: 0 3866 6174-5
SpaAmphoe Mueang Rayong
Wat Ban Don Thai Massage (°“√𫥉∑¬ «—¥∫â“π¥Õπ)
This is located at Mu 4, Tambon Choeng Noen, near
Wat Ban Don Shadow Play Museum, Tel: 0 3862 0127
(traditional Thai massage and herbal compress) operating
hours: 7.30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Chakra Spa (®—°√– ª“) This is located in the
Rayong City Hotel, 11 Ratbamrung Road, Soi 4 Tambon
Noen Phra, Tel. 0 3862 4333 ext.3 (traditional Thai
massage, aroma massage, facial massage and foot
reflexology), operating hours: 1 p.m.-12 p.m.
Chomtara Spa (™¡∏“√“ ª“) 83/8 Sangchan
Beach Tambon Noenora Tel. 0 3861 2136 0 3861 6156
(traditional Thai massage, aroma massage), operating
hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Daowadueng Spa (¥“«¥÷ß å ª“) 186 Mu 1, Tambon
Ban Phe, Tel. 03865 1000-6 (Hydrotherapy by using
solar cells), operating hours: 10.30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dhivarin Spa (∑‘«“√‘𠪓) Le Viman Samet Island
60 Mu 4 Tambon Phe Tel: 0 3864 4104-7, (traditional
Thai massage, aroma massage) operating hours: 9 a.m.-
8 p.m.
Firefly Watching on BoatsPrasae River,Amphoe Klaeng
Phae Mueang Klaeng (·æ‡¡◊Õß·°≈ß) 70/1 Laem
Yang Road (in the soi beside the Klaeng Hospital), Tambon
Thang Kwian, Tel. 08 6151 8895, 0 3867 7162 (offer
homestay and raft)
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Phae Sai Nam (·æ “¬πÈ”) This is located at Laem
Yang Road (in the soi beside the Klaeng Hospital), Tambon
Thang Kwian, Tel. 08 1653 3722
Ruean Phae Homestay (‡√◊Õπ·æ ‚Œ¡ ‡µ¬å) 50/7
Laem Yang Road (in the soi beside the Klaeng Hospital),
Tambon Thang Kwian, Tel. 0 3867 2858, 08 9244 9290
(offers accommodation and raft).
EXAMPLES OF TOURPROGRAMMESProgramme 1 (Rayong: 1 Day Trip)
- Depart for Rayong
- King Taksin the Great Shrine
- Lotus Crystal plant
- Suan Supatra Land
- Ko Samet, snorkeling along the shallow coral reef
- Shopping at Ban Phe
- Return to Bangkok
TRAVEL TIPSDiving/Snorkelling
- Should master using the diving/snorkelling
equipment.
- Always put on a life vest before getting in
the water
- Anchor the boat in the provided area.
- See corals in the provided zone.
Swimming in the Sea/Waterfall- Put on well-fitted, light-weighted,
and waterproof wear.
- Should swim near the shore or in the shallow end
(waterfall).
- Should have company nearby in case of
emergency.
- Avoid swimming near jellyfish.
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FACILITIES IN RAYONGAccommodation(Room rates are subject to change.Please enquire about
the prices before checking in.)
Amphoe Mueang RayongBrookside Valley Resort (∫√Ÿä§‰´§å «—≈‡≈à¬å √’ Õ√å∑)
129/5 Summaklong (Tel: 0 3861 8542, 0 3861 8550,
08 1842 2847 Bangkok Tel. 0 2693 0233 Fax. 0 2693
0231 www.brookside.co.th) 40 rooms: 1,920-8000 baht
Burapa Palace (∫Ÿ√æ“ æ“‡≈´) 69 Sukhumvit Road
(Tel: 0 3861 2482-3, 0 3861 7079) 50 rooms: 450-650
baht
Chonnakanrin Resort (™≈π§√‘π∑√å √’ Õ√å∑) 222
Mu 2, Liapchaihat Road (Tel: 0 3880 4998-9) 32 rooms:
2,500-10,000 baht
Diamond (‰¥¡Õπ¥å) 051/2 Ratbamrung Road
(Tel: 0 3861 4577, 0 3861 4328) 31 rooms: 300-400 baht
Golden City Rayong (‚°≈‡¥âπ ´‘µ’È √–¬Õß) 530/1
Sukhumvit Road (Tel: 0 3861 8701-15 E-mail: goldencity
[email protected]) 130 rooms: 800-2,000 baht
Hat Saengchan Sea View (À“¥· ß®—π∑√å´’«‘«) 149
Mu 2, Liapchaihat Road (Tel: 0 3862 0585, 0 3861 6357)
22 rooms: 900-3,000 baht
Kanary Bay (§“π“√’Ë ‡∫¬å) 50 Mu 2, Liapchaihat Road
(Tel: 0 3880 4844 0 3861 9025 Bangkok Tel. 0 2233
2433, 0 2233 9560 www.kanarybay.com) 193 rooms:
2,500-6,500 baht
Kitima City (°‘µ‘¡“ ´‘µ’È) 47/12 Ratbamrung Road
(Tel: 0 3861 7394, 0 3880 7826) 80 rooms: 250-500 baht
One Way («—π‡«¬å) 048/1 Ratbamrung Road (Tel:
0 3861 1904, 0 3861 3497) 29 rooms: 250-300 baht
P.M.Y. Beach Resort (æ’.‡ÕÁ¡.«“¬ ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 147/394
Mu 2, Liapchaihat Road (Tel: 0 3861 4855, Bangkok
Tel. 0 2321 8875-9 www.pmybeach.com E-mail:
[email protected]) 145 rooms: 2,300-7,000 baht
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P.M.Y. Villa (æ’.‡ÕÁ¡.«“¬.«‘≈≈à“) 89 Mu 2, Liapchaihat
Road (Tel: 0 3861 3002-3) 20 rooms: 3,000-12,000 baht
Rayong City (√–¬Õß ‘µ’È) 11 Soi 4 Ratbamrung Road
(Tel: 0 3861 4872, 0 3862 4333 www.rayongcityhotel.com)
120 rooms: 1,000-3,000 baht
Rayong Orchid (√–¬Õß ÕÕ√姑¥) 011 Soi 6,
Ratbumrung Road (Tel: 0 3861 4340-9 Bangkok
Tel. 0 2392 0143 www.rayongorchid.com) 150 rooms:
900-3,500 baht
Rayong Palace (√–¬Õß æ“‡≈´) 109 Ratbamrung
Road (Tel: 0 3861 6438-9) 35 rooms: 350-700 baht
Rayong President (√–¬Õß ‡æ√ ´‘‡¥âπ) 16/8
Rotchanakon Road (Tel: 0 3862 2771-3, 0 3861 1307
www.rayongpresident.com) 79 rooms: 500-600 baht
Rayong Sea View (√–¬Õß ’ «‘«) 46 Mu 2, Liapchaihat
Road (Tel: 0 3861 1364, 0 3861 5452) 28 rooms:
750-800 baht
R.M.Hotel (Õ“√å ‡ÕÁ¡ ‚Œ‡µÁ≈) 048/5-7 Ratbamrung Road
(Tel: 0 3861 1795) 28 rooms: 180-320 baht
Star 109 ( µ“√å 109) Rayong Trade Center 4 Road
(Tel: 0 3861 4901-7 Bangkok Tel. 0 2279 3337
www.starhotel.th.com) 576 rooms:1,500-6,000 baht
Vieng Valee (‡«’¬ß«≈’) 33 Soi 5 Ratbamrung Road
(Tel: 0 3880 9029-33) 75 rooms: 450-900 baht
Hat Mae RamphuengBan Nantasiri (∫â“ππ—π∑“ ‘√‘) 180/1-3 Mu 9, Tambon
Tapong (Tel: 0 3889 8655-6 www.baannuntasiree
resort.com) 24 rooms: 600-1,800 baht
Ban Noree (∫â“π‚π√’) 82/12 Mu 1, Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road, Tambon Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1648)
14 rooms: 600-1,800 baht
Ban Prompong (∫â“πæ√âÕ¡æß»å) 77/11 Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road, Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5237-8,
Bangkok Tel. 0 2277 5725) 34 rooms: 800-5,500 baht
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Ban Pulom (∫â“πªŸ≈¡) 81/81 Hat Mae Ramphueng
Road, Tambon Ban Phe (Tel: 08 1821 7200) 8 rooms:
800-2,200 baht
Ban Sabai Sabai (∫â“π ∫“¬ ∫“¬) 60/16 Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road, Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5435,
0 3889 8911-5 www.sabaihome.com) 30 rooms: 5,000-
6,500 baht
Ban Silachol (∫â“π»‘≈“™≈) 77/22 Mu 1, Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road (Tel: 0 3889 8607-8 www.silachol.com)
10 rooms: 1,000-8,500 baht
Bay View Resort (‡∫¬å «‘« √’ Õ√å∑) 41/144 Mu 1 Hat
Mae Ramphueng Road, Tapong (Tel: 0 3889 8678
www.bayviewresort-rayong.com) 20 rooms: 1,100-1,500
baht
Ban Kon Ao (∫â“π°âπÕà“«) 78/74 Kon Ao Phe (Tel:
0 3865 2051) 18 rooms: 1,500-2,500 baht
Ban Rim Hat (∫â“π√‘¡À“¥) 78/85-86 Kon Ao Phe
(Tel: 0 3865 2133) 6 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
Chom Tawan (™¡µ–«—π) 78/47 Kon Ao Phe (Tel:
0 3865 2047-8) 15 rooms: 700-1,500 baht
Chonnikan (™ππ‘°“πµå) 77/2 Hat Mae Ramphueng
Road, Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5249) 12 rooms:
400-800 baht
Kon Ao Bay Resort (∫â“π°âπÕà“« ‡∫¬å √’ Õ√å∑) 89/4
Mu 1, Hat Mae Ramphueng Road (Tel: 0 3865 1758,
0 3865 2377) 12 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
Laem Ya Sea View (·À≈¡À≠â“ ´’ «‘«) 78/63 Kon Ao
Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1622-3) 30 rooms: 500-800 baht
Makmai Villa Rayong (·¡°‰¡â «‘≈≈à“ √–¬Õß) 87/4
Hat Mae Ramphueng Road (Tel: 0 3865 3747, Bangkok
Tel: 0 2585 8906) 12 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht
Marine (¡“√’π) 79/1 Mu 9, Hat Mae Ramphueng
Road, Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5101, 0 3866 4067-8)
39 rooms: 450-1,000 baht
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Manot House (¡“‚π∑¬å ‡Œ“ å) 63/82 Mu 5, Friendship
Village Hat Mae Ramphueng Road, Tambon Tapong
(Tel: 0 3889 8626 www.manotshouse.com) 10 rooms: 500-
700 baht
Panachon (æπ“™≈) 82/2 Mu 1, Hat Mae Ramphueng
Road, Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1675) 20 rooms: 600-2,000
baht
Parinya (ª≈“√‘π¬“) 168 Mu 6, Hat Mae Ramphueng
Road, Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5135) 11 rooms: 800-1,500
baht
Ploy Pailin Village (æ≈Õ¬‰æ≈‘π «‘≈‡≈®) 78/19 Mu 1,
Kon Ao Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1373-4) 40 rooms: 300-2,000
baht
P.M. (æ’.‡ÕÁ¡.) 78/31 Mu 1, Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1579)
13 rooms: 700-3,600 baht
P.M.M. Villa (æ’.‡ÕÁ¡.‡ÕÁ¡.«‘≈≈à“) 78/72 Mu 1, Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road (Tel: 0 3865 3241-2, 0 3866 4647)
26 rooms: 1,500-4,000 baht
Praemvadee Sea View (‡ª√¡«¥’ ’ «‘«) 105/1 Mu 1,
Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1740) 15 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
Prang Chanok (ª√“ߧå™π°) 89/9 Mu 1, Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road, Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1975, 0 2539
2842) 39 rooms: 800-4,000 baht
Phrueksachat Resort (惰…™“µ‘ √’ Õ√å∑) 144/3
Mu 1, Hat Mae Ramphueng Road, Tambon Tapong
(Tel: 0 3865 5026, Bangkok Tel. 0 2585 0221) 49 rooms:
1,500-4,500 baht
Rayong Resort (√–¬Õß √’ Õ√å∑) 186 Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3865 1000-6 Bangkok Tel. 0 2255 2392) 169 rooms:
3,547-12,000 baht
Rayong Beach Condotel (√–¬Õß ∫’™ §Õπ‚¥‡∑≈)
Hat Mae Ramphueng 70/104 Mu 5, Tambon Tapong
(Tel. 0 3865 5499-500 www.tourthai.com/rayongbeach
condotel) 100 rooms: 600-1,200 baht
Sea Sand Sun (´’ ·´π¥å —π) 182/112 Mu 9, Tapong
(Tel: 0 3865 5371) 25 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
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Sea Wind Resort (´’ «‘π √’ Õ√å∑) 82/16 Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road (Tel: 0 3865 2735 www.seawind
resort.com) 49 rooms: 750-1,500 baht
S.M. (‡Õ .‡ÕÁ¡) 225 Mu 5, Hat Mae Ramphueng Road,
Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5240, 0 3865 5472) 18 rooms:
1,000-2,500 baht
Suan Samoson ( √«≈ ‚¡ √) 178 Mu 10, Hat Mae
Ramphueng Road, Tambon Tapong (Tel: 0 3865 5091,
0 3889 8893 www.thehappyclubresort.com) 11 rooms:
1,200-4,500 baht
Talay Dao Beach Resort (∑–‡≈¥“« ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 78/1
Mu 1 Tambon Phe (Tel. 08 9895 3212, 08 1831 2959
www.talaydaobeachresort.com) 12 rooms: 2,000-3,500
baht
Wang Tong Resort («—ß∑Õß √’ Õ√å∑) 77/12-14 Mu 4,
Hat Mae Ramphueng Road, Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1691,
0 3865 2303) 23 rooms: 1,300-4,000 baht
Ban PheT.N. Place (∑’.‡ÕÁπ.‡æ≈ ) 286/4-5 Mu 3, Phe-Klaeng-
Kram (Tel: 0 3865 1824) 5 rooms: 350-600 baht
Diamond Phe (‰¥¡Õπ¥å ‡æ) 286/12 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865
1826, 0 3865 1757) 30 rooms: 350-700 baht
Ko Kaeo Bungalow (‡°“–·°â« ∫—ß°–‚≈) 299 Mu 2
(Tel: 0 3865 1681-2) 14 rooms: 400-1,600 baht
Pine Beach (‰æπå ∫’™) 38/6 Mu 1, Phe-Klaeng-Kram
Road, Tambon Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1636-40 www.rayong_
pines_beach.com) 100 rooms: 800-2,500 baht
P. S. Land (æ’.‡Õ .·≈π¥å) 199 Mu 2, Tambon Phe
(Tel: 0 3865 3418) 39 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
Suan SonBan Kaen Samet (∫â“π·°àπ‡ ¡Á¥) 40/20 Mu 3, Tambon
Chak Pong (Tel: 0 3864 8348-52) 35 rooms: 1,600-6,500
baht
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Ban Krisani (∫â“π°ƒ…≥’) 162/4 Mu 4, Phe-Klaeng-
Kram Road (Tel/Fax: 0 3864 7725, 08 1987 5538)
32 rooms: 500-3,500 baht
Ban Phe Cabana (∫â“π‡æ §“∫“πà“) 206/1-2 Mu 3,
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8489-90 www.bannpaecabana.com)
35 rooms: 2,825-5,650 baht
Ban Sinsamut (∫â“π ‘π ¡ÿ∑√) 205/21 Mu 3, Klaeng
(Tel: 0 3864 8337 www.sinsamut.com) 14 rooms:
1,000-5,000 baht
Ban Suan-Hat Suai (∫â“π «π-À“¥ «¬) 163 Mu 4,
Phe-Klaeng-Kram Road (Tel: 0 3864 9021
www.hadsuay.com) 12 rooms: 1,000-3,500 baht
Ban Talay Kram (∫â“π∑–‡≈§√“¡) 221/1 Mu 3,
Phe-Klaeng-Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8530, 08 1833
7688) 10 rooms: 1,000-4,000 baht
Camp Son Resort (·§¡ π √’ Õ√å∑) 146/1 Mu 6,
Suan Son Road (Tel: 0 3864 8313, 0 3864 8575) 40 rooms:
400-4,000 baht
L.O.M. Resort (·Õ≈.‚Õ.‡ÕÁ¡.√’ Õ√å∑) 212/1 Mu 6,
Suan Son Road (Tel: 0 3864 8554) 30 rooms: 800 baht
Marina Hut (¡“√’πà“ Œ—∑) 162/8-9 Klaeng-Kram Road
(Tel: 0 3864 8468) 23 rooms: 300-1,600 baht
Pinary Resort (‰æπ“√’Ë √’ Õ√å∑) 158/1 Mu 4, Phe-
Klaeng-Kram Road (Tel: 0 3864 8460-1) 31 rooms:
4,000-10,000 baht
Phe-Samet Villa (‡æ-‡ ¡Á¥ «‘≈≈à“) 128-129/1 Mu 6,
Phe-Klaeng-Kram Road (Tel: 0 3864 8374-6) 24 rooms:
800-7,500 baht
Rawiwan (√«’«√√≥) 111/1 Mu 6, Suan Son Road (Tel:
0 3864 8378) 5 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht
Talay Ngam Resort (∑–‡≈ß“¡ √’ Õ√å∑) 205/8 Mu 3,
Klaeng (Tel:0 3864 8029-30 www.talayngamresort.com)
10 rooms: 2,800-3,500 baht
Yoong Thong Villa (¬Ÿß∑Õß «‘≈≈à“) 162/11-12
Phe-Klaeng-Kram Road (Tel: 0 3864 8463-6
www.yoongthongvilla.com) 40 rooms: 500-4,000 baht
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Wang KaeoAmornphan Villa (Õ¡√æ—π∏ÿå «‘≈≈à“) 147 Mu 3, Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8332-4, 0 2512 5591-4
www.amornphanfvilla.com) 45 rooms: 900-1,500 baht
Bang Bai Resort (∫—ß„∫ √’ Õ√å∑) 4/4 Mu 3 Chak Pong
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8243-4 Bangkok Tel.0 2541 9390)
rooms: 1,000-4,500 baht
Ban Kai Wan (∫â“π‰°«—≈) 156 Mu 1 Chak Pong
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8038) 6 rooms: 4,500-5,500 baht
Ban Pak Chom Kluen (∫â“πæ—°™¡§≈◊Ëπ) 99/9 Mu 3
Chak Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 7757 www.chomkluen.com)
10 rooms: 1,500-12,000 baht
Ban Sai Kaeo (∫â“π∑√“¬·°â«) 266 Mu 2 Phe-Klaeng-
Kram Road (Tel: 0 3863 8158 Bangkok Tel. 0 2381
9271-2) 12 rooms: 1,700-3,500 baht
Ban Sang Beach Resort (∫â“π —ߢå ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑)
64/3 Mu 2 Chak Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8452
www.bansungbeach.net) 18 rooms: 2,500-3,500 baht
Ban Sang Resort (∫â“π —ߢå √’ Õ√å∑) 169 Mu 2 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8118 www.bansangresort.com)
24 rooms: 2,000-5,000 baht
Camping & Resort (·§¡ªîß ·Õπ¥å √’ Õ√å∑) 155/2
Mu 2 Chak Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8332-4, 0 2512
5591-4) 16 rooms: 1,600-4,500 baht
Chuen Warin Resort (™◊Ëπ«“√‘π √’ Õ√å∑) 64/2 Soi Ao
Chareon 3 Phe-Klaeng-Kram Road, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863
8022, 0 3863 8405 www.chuenwarinresort.com)
20 rooms: 1,200-2,400 baht
Hin Suay Nam Sai (À‘𠫬πÈ”„ ) 250 Mu 2 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8035-6, 0 2243 0095-7
www.hinsuaynamsai.com) 174 rooms: 2,590-7,000 baht
Klaeng Palace (·°≈ß ·æ‡≈´) 179 Sukhumvit Road
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3867 1757-8 0 3867 1553) 45 rooms:
450-700 baht
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Novotel Colaria Rim Phe (‚π‚«‡∑≈ ‚§≈“‡√’¬ √‘¡‡æ)
4/5 Mu 3 Chak Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8008-12, 0 2237
1305-6 www.accorhotels.com) 189 rooms: 2,472-3,296
baht
Pat Lodge (æ—≤πå ≈Õ√å¥) 97/5 Mu 2 Chak Pong Klaeng
(Tel: 0 3863 8100-1, 0 2314 4382) 15 rooms: 300-2,200
baht
Pakarang Resort (ª–°“√—ß √’ Õ√å∑) 155/2 Mu 3 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel. 0 3864 8412, 0 3864 7456
www.pakarangresort.net) 40 rooms: 1,600-8,500 baht
Rung Napa Lodge (√ÿàßπ¿“ ≈Õ√å¥) 154 Mu 3 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8297-8, 0 2277 0288
www.rungnapalodge.com) 27 rooms: 2,500-7,000 baht
Rayong Chalet (√–¬Õß ™“‡≈à¬å) 4/32 Mu 3 Chak Pong
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8287-8, 0 2260 3592-9 www.rayong
chalet.com) 74 rooms: 2,000-5,000 baht
Silver Beach (´‘≈‡«Õ√å ∫’™) 219 Mu 2 Phe-Klaeng-
Kram Road (Tel: 0 3863 8096-7, 0 3863 8463-5
www.silverbeach.com) 196 rooms: 1,800-4,000 baht
Siri Home On Sea (»‘√‘ ‚Œ¡ ÕÕπ ´’) 151 Mu 3 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3864 8549-50) 25 rooms: 1,600-2,500
baht
Suan Wang Kaew ( «π«—ß·°â«) 214 Mu 2 Chak
Pong Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8067-8, 0 2259 4150-1
www.wangkaew.co.th) 128 rooms: 1,200-12,100 baht
Orchard Park (ÕÕ™“√å¥ ª“√å§) 99/1 Mu 7 Song
Salaung Klaeng (Tel: 08 1155 5960 www.orchardpark.co.th)
32 rooms: 1,800-2,600 baht
Laem Mae PhimGreen Wood Beach Resort (°√’π «Ÿ¥ å ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑)
237/1 Mu 3, Tambon Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8023)
13 rooms: 1,000-1,500 baht
Ko Kaeo Garden (‡°“–·°â« °“√凥π) 48/2 Mu 3,
Sunthon Phu Road (Tel/Fax: 0 3867 2433) 20 rooms:
400-800 baht
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Lom Thale Chalet (≈¡∑–‡≈ ™“‡≈àµå) 129 Mu 3, Hat
Mae Phim, Tambon Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8124-5)
25 rooms: 2,800-22,000 baht
Mae Phim Chalet (·¡àæ‘¡æå ™“‡≈àµå) 116/2 Mu 4,Tambol
Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8128) 6 rooms: 1,700-2,500
baht
Pimpimarn (æ‘¡æ‘¡“π) 236 Mu 3, Hat Mae Phim
Tombol Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8005-6, Fax: 0 3863 8145)
36 rooms:700-2,800 baht www.pimpimarn.com
Phim Beach (æ‘¡æå ∫’™) 226/1 Mu 3, Hat Mae Phim
Tambol Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8016 www.pimbeach.com)
26 rooms: 850-11,000 baht
Phon Phim (æ√æ‘¡æå) 17 Mu 3, Hat Mae Phim Kram,
Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8109) 12 rooms: 500-3,500 baht
Rock Garden Beach (√äÕ§ °“√凥π ∫’™) 229 Mu 6,
Soi Pra Apai Mani, Tambol Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3865 7241-3,
0 2934 7000 www.rockgardenbeach.com) 210 rooms:
2,500-6,000 baht
Sin Siam Resort ( ‘𠬓¡ √’ Õ√å∑) 235 Mu 3, Hat Mae
Phim, T.Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8114-5 www.sinsiam
resort.com) 96 rooms: 1,500-20,000 baht
Sea View ( ’ «‘«) 208/1 Mu 3, Hat Mae Phim,T. Kram,
A.Klaeng (Tel: 0 3863 8046 www.seaviewleammaephim
.net) 25 rooms: 800-5,000 baht
Than Tharin Resort (∏“√∏“√‘π∑√å √’ Õ√å∑) 93/1 Mu 3,
T.Kram, A.Klaeng (Tel: 0 3865 7339) 15 rooms: 3,000-
5,000 baht
Villa Bali Resort («‘≈≈à“ ∫“À≈’ √’ Õ√å∑) 308 Mu 3,
Tambol Kram, Klaeng (Tel: 0 81827 8330 www.villa-bali.net) 35 rooms: 950-4,500 baht
Amphoe Kao ChamaoB.J.Garden View and Resort (∫’.‡®.°“√å‡¥π «‘« ·Õπ¥å
√’ Õ√å∑) 109/1 Mu 7 Klongdin Klaeng (Tel: 08 1377 5469,08 1644 2683) 70 rooms: 600-3,000 baht E-mail:
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Khao Chamao Chalet (‡¢“™–‡¡“ ™“‡≈àµå) 174/1 Mu5
T.Wang Wa, A.Klaeng (Tel. 08 1295 8086, 08 1941 1334)
20 rooms:1,000 baht
Khao Chamao Country Resort (‡¢“™–‡¡“ §—π∑√’
√’ Õ√å∑) 175 Mu 5 Tambon Wang Wa (Tel. 03867 2261)
3 rooms: 3,000 baht
Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park
(Õÿ∑¬“π·Ààß™“µ‘‡¢“™–‡¡“-‡¢“«ß) Khao Chamao (Tel: 0 3889
4378) 20 rooms: 600-3,000 baht www.dnp.go.th
Orchard Park (ÕÕ™“√å¥ ª“√å§) 99/1 Mu 7 Song
Salaung Klaeng (Tel/Fax: 0 3861 7397) 24 rooms: 1,800-
2,600 baht
Ko Man NokKo Man Nok Resort (‡°“–¡—ππÕ° √’ Õ√å∑) (Bangkok
Tel: 0 2860 3025-7 www.munnorkislandresort.com)
24 rooms: Package Tour 3,390-6,190 baht
Ko Man KlangRaya Island Resort (√–¬â“ ‰Õ√å·≈π¥å √’ Õ√å∑) (Bangkok
Tel. 0 2740 2647, 08 1820 4299) 15 rooms: Package
Tour 2,800-3,700 baht
Maptaput - Banchang(Beach Site)
Banchang Cliff Beach Condotel (∫â“π©“ß §≈‘ø ∫’™
§Õπ‚¥‡∑≈) 222 Mu 6 Pla (Tel: 0 3863 0315-9) 70 rooms:
700-2,500 baht
Banphak Lom Thale (∫â“πæ—° ≈¡∑–‡≈) 109 Mu 5 (Tel:
0 3863 0088, 0 3880 1095) 11 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
Ban Priyaphat (∫â“πª√’¬“æ—≤πå) 39 Soi Priyaphat
Nongfab Road (Tel: 0 3868 5842-6 www.baanpriyapat.com)
27 rooms: 800-2,500 baht
Millford Banchang Beach (¡‘≈øÕ√å¥ ∫â“π©“ß ∫’™)
169,171 Banchang (Tel: 0 3863 0019-23) 150 rooms:
700-1,400 baht
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Phayun Resort (æ–¬Ÿπ √’ Õ√å∑) 2/4 Mu 4 Phayun
Beach (Tel: 0 3863 0251 0 2277 3041) 10 rooms: 3,500-
4,700 baht
Phla Cliff Beach Resort and Spa (æ≈“ §≈‘ø ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑
·Õπ¥å ª“) 241-242 Mu 6 Phla Road (Tel. 0 3863 0341-4)
90 rooms: 2,890-5,000 baht
Phla Resort (æ≈“ √’ Õ√å∑) 78/1 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3863
0358, 0 3863 0269) 30 rooms: 400-1,500 baht
Purimas Beach Resort (¿Ÿ√‘¡“» ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 34
Mu 4, Payoon-Namrin Road (Tel: 0 3863 0382-90, 0 2392
6900-3 www.purimas.com) 79 rooms: 2,900-5,800 baht
Rom Son (√à¡ π) 45/9 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3863 0194)
10 rooms: 1,500 baht
Amphoe Ban Chang(Sukhumvit Road)
Banchang Grand Hotel (∫â“π©“ß ·°√π¥å ‚Œ‡µÁ≈) 3
Mu 1 (Tel: 0 3888 2300-1) 40 rooms: 400-1,000 baht
Banchang Palace (∫â“π©“ß ·æ‡≈´) 293 Mu 3 (Tel:
0 3888 2320) 150 rooms: 700 baht
Jor Ku (®.§Ÿà) 60/59 Mu 5 Sukhumvit Road (Tel:
0 3860 2445-6, 0 3860 2012-3) 69 rooms: 0-500 baht
Ko SametAo Noina
Ban Ploy Samet (∫â“πæ≈Õ¬‡ ¡Á¥)Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864
4188-9 www.ploytalayresort.com) 14 rooms: 4,000-8,000
baht
Home Resort (‚Œ¡ √’ Õ√å∑) 18 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel:
08 4161 2705) 16 rooms: 400-500 baht
Mu Ban Thalay (À¡Ÿà∫â“π∑–‡≈)1/8 Mu 4, Ban Phe
(Tel: 0 3864 4251, 0 81838 8682 www.moobanthalays.com
E-mail: moobanthalays.com), 21 rooms: 3,500-8,000 baht
Muk Samet (¡ÿ°‡ ¡Á¥) 12/74 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4164 www.sairbuaysamed.com) 3 rooms: 1,500-
1,800 baht
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Sai Kaew Hill Resort (∑√“¬·°â« Œ‘≈≈å √’ Õ√å∑) 11/6
Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4234-7 E-mail: SHR@
Saikaew.com) 60 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht
Samet Cliff Resort (‡ ¡Á¥ §≈‘ø √’ Õ√å∑) 100 Mu 4,
Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4044, 0 2635 0800 www.samedcliff)
30 rooms: 2,600-4,500 baht
Samet Resort (‡ ¡Á¥ √’ Õ√å∑) 15 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4334, 08 1427 9571 www.samed-resort.com)
14 rooms: 500-1,500 baht
Samet Club (‡ ¡Á¥ §≈—∫) 25 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4341-7 www.geocities.com/samedhut) 21 rooms:
1,200-1,600 baht
Ao KlangPrakrai Kaeo Bungalow (ª√–°“¬·°â« ∫—ß°–‚≈) 45
Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel: 08 4727 8320, 08 9541 5239)
14 rooms: 100-300 baht
Ao Luk YonPineapple (‰æπå·Õª‡ªîô≈) 19/28 Mu 4, Ban Phe,
19 rooms: 800 baht.
Ao SupparotPineapple (‰æπå·Õª‡ªîô≈) Ban Phe (Tel: 08 1658 5832,
08 1743 8804) 20 rooms: 800 baht, Tent 200-300 baht
Hat Sai KaeoChankhoi Beach House (©—π§Õ¬ ∫’™ ‡Œ“ å) 81/1 Mu 4
(Tel: 0 3864 4089, 08 1770 9827) 12 rooms: 1,500-2,500
baht
Lima Bella (≈‘¡“ ‡∫≈≈à“) 97/5 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4222 www.limabella.com) 15 rooms: 4,590-12,000
baht
Phloi Resort (æ≈Õ¬ √’ Õ√å∑) Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3865 1661 0 3865 1496) 20 rooms: 1,500-3,500 baht
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Sai Kaew Beach Resort (∑√“¬·°â« ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) Mu 4,
Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4193, 0 2438 9771 www.saikaew
beachresort.com) 87 rooms: 2,900-15,000 baht
Sai Kaeo Hill Resort (∑√“¬·°â« Œ‘≈≈å √’ Õ√å∑) 11/6
Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel. 0 3864 4234-7) 60 rooms: 1,000-
5,000 baht
Sai Kaeo Villa (∑√“¬·°â« «‘≈≈à“) 58-59 Mu 4 (Tel:
0 3865 1535, 0 3864 4144 www.saikaew.com) 80 rooms:
700-4,990 baht
Samet Grand View Resort (‡ ¡Á¥ ·°√π¥å «‘« √’ Õ√å∑)
95/2 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel. 0 3864 4220 www.grandview
group.net) 32 rooms: 800-3,500 baht
Samet Khao (‡ ¡Á¥¢“«) Ban Phe (Tel. 0 3861 5852-
3) 45 rooms: 150-300 baht
Sinsamut ( ‘π ¡ÿ∑√) 91 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4303-4,
0 3864 4207 sinsamut-kohsamed.com) 12 rooms: 1,500-
2,500 baht
Sky High ( °“¬ ‰Œ¬å) 8/1 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel. 0 3864
4325 www.skyshighinn.com) 19 rooms: 1,200-2,500 baht
Ton Sak Resort (µâπ —° √’ Õ√å∑) 815 Mu 4, Ban Phe
(Tel. 0 3864 4314) 24 rooms: 2,200-5,000 baht
Phloi Thale (æ≈Õ¬∑–‡≈) 82 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4212-3,
0 3864 4188 www.banploysamed.com) 14 rooms: 4,000-
8,000 baht
White Sand (‰«∑å ·´π¥å) 56 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864
4000-3) 100 rooms: 700-3,500 baht
Ao PhaiAo Phai Hut (Õà“«‰ºà Œ—∑) (Tel: 0 3864 4075-6)
65 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
Little Hut (≈‘µ‡µ‘È≈ Œ—∑) 16/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4072)
34 rooms: 300-800 baht
Jeab (‡®’ͬ∫) Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4112-3 www.jep
bungalow.com) 50 rooms: 1,200-5,000 baht
Naka (π“°–) 36 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4034-5, 0 3864
4167 E-mail: [email protected]) 28 rooms:
250-500 baht
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Samet Villa (‡ ¡Á¥ «‘≈≈à“) 89 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4093
www.samedvilla.com) 12 rooms: 1,000-2,800 baht
Sea Breeze (´’ ∫√’ ) 23 Mu 4 (Tel 0 3864 4124-5)
70 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
Silver Sand (´‘≈‡«Õ√å ·´π¥å) 92 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 38644
301) 45 rooms: 1,200-2,000 baht
Tu Tu Bungalow (µŸ µŸ ∫—ß°–‚≈) 89/1 Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4112, 08 1622 1191 www.tutubungalow.com)
50 rooms: 500-2,400 baht
Ao ThapthimPhuttra (æÿ∑√“) 75 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4066 0 3864
4030) 25 rooms: 400-1,700 baht
Tubtim Bungalow (∑—∫∑‘¡ ∫—ß°–‚≈) 13/15 Mu 4
(Tel: 0 3864 4025-9 www.tubtimresort.com) 70 rooms:
500-1,500 baht
Ao NuanAo Nuan (Õà“«π«≈) 61/1 Mu 4 10 rooms: 600-800
baht
Ao ChoTantawan Resort & Ao Cho Guesthouse (∏“√µ–«—π
√’ Õ√å∑ ·Õπ¥å Õà“«™àÕ ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 46 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4070-1
www.geocitie.com/ao-cho) 28 rooms: 300-3,000 baht
Wonderland («—≈‡¥Õ√å·≈π¥å) (Lung Wung) (Tel: 0 3864
4162 www.lungwang,thiewthai.com) 60 rooms: 200-4,500
baht
Ao WongdueanBan Rakang (∫â“π√–¶—ß) 13/27 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4270) 10 rooms: 1,500 baht
Malibu Garden Resort (¡“≈‘∫Ÿ °“√凥π √’ Õ√å∑) (Tel:/
Fax: 0 3864 4020, 0 3842 7277-8 www.malibu-samet.com)
54 rooms: 1,550-3,000 baht
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Samet Cabana (‡ ¡Á¥ §“∫“πà“) Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 4320, 0 2260 3592-9) 40 rooms: 1,700-2,700 baht
Sea Horse ( ’ ŒÕ√å∑) 13/10 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4276,
0 3864 4209 www.seahorsebungalow.com) 30 rooms:
800-3,500 baht
Viman Samet Resort («‘¡“π‡ ¡Á¥ √’ Õ√å∑) Ban Phe
(Tel. 0 3865 1956, 08 6138 9425) 6 rooms: 600-1,000 baht
Wongduean Resort («ß‡¥◊Õπ √’ Õ√å∑) 22/2 Mu 4
(Tel: 0 3865 1777, 0 3865 3408, 0 3865 2486
www.vongdeuan.com) 40 rooms: 2,000-3,500 baht
Wongduean Villa («ß‡¥◊Õπ «‘≈≈à“) 22 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864
4260, 08 1863 9868) 60 rooms: 700-2,500 baht
Ao ThianBaan Thai Sang Thain (∫â“π‰∑¬· ߇∑’¬π) Ban Phe
(Tel: 0 3864 4322, 08 1305 9408, 08 1583 6573
www.baanthaisangthain.com) 16 rooms: 700-1,500 baht
Horizon Resort (ŒÕ‰√ —π √’ Õ√å∑) 88/8 Mu 4 (Tel:
08 9914 5585, 08 6151 6960) 7 rooms: 600-1,200 baht
Khiang Thale (‡§’¬ß∑–‡≈) 88/3 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel:
08 6158 1619, 08 7068 1401) 13 rooms: 800-1,500 baht
Saengthian Beach (· ߇∑’¬π ∫’™) 88 Mu 4 (Tel. 0 3865
3210, 08 1295 9567, 08 1996 9793 www.sangthian.com)
31 rooms: 1,500-4,500 baht
Ao Lung DamApache (Õª“‡™à) (Tel. 08 1452 9472) 9 rooms:
600-2,500 baht
Lung Dam Bungalow (≈ÿߥ” ∫—ß°–‚≈) 88/2 Mu 4
Ban Phe (Tel. 08 6140 0905, 08 1452 9472) 25 rooms:
600-2,500 baht
Maeng Kaphrun Fai (·¡ß°–æ√ÿπ‰ø) (Tel: 08 1458
8430, 08 1652 8056) 15 rooms: 700-1,500 baht
Ton Hat Bungalow (µâπÀ“¥ ∫—ß°–‚≈) Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3864 5349, 08 1435 8900) 6 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
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Ao WaiSamet Ville (‡ ¡Á¥ «‘≈≈å) 229 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865
1681-2 www.sametvilleresort.com E-mail: question@
sametvilleresort.com) 46 rooms: 1,200-4,800 baht
Ao PrakarangNimmanoradee Resort (π‘¡¡“π√¥’ √’ Õ√å∑) 76/1 Mu 4
(Tel: 0 3864 4273-4, 08 1862 8586 www.nimmanoradee.com)
13 rooms: 3,000-15,000 baht
Ao PraoAo Prao Resort (Õà“«æ√â“« √’ Õ√å∑) 292/2 Mu 2 (Tel:
0 3864 4100-3, 0 2438 9771-2 www.samedresort.com)
52 rooms: 4,900-16,500 baht
Le Viman Cottage and Spa (‡≈Õ «‘¡“π §Õ∑‡∑® ·Õπ¥å
ª“) 60 Mu 4, Ban Phe (Tel. 0 3864 4104-7, 0 2438
9771-2 www.samedresorts.com) 31 rooms: 10,700-31,400
baht
Lima Coco (≈‘¡“ ‚§‚§) 280/116 Mu 2 (Tel: 08 9105
7080, 02 938 1811) 26 rooms: 2,500-6,900 baht
Ao KioParadi Resort & Spa (ª√“¥’ √’ Õ√å∑ ·Õπ¥å ª“)
76 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4283-8, 0 2438 9771-2
www.samedresort.com) 40 rooms: 15,000-30,000 baht
Ao Kio Coral Beach (Õà“«°‘Ë« §Õ√—≈ ∫’™) P.O.Box 19,
Ban Phe (Tel: 08 1812 2046) 27 rooms: 600-3,400 baht
Amphoe Nikhom PhattanaNat Nam Apartment Service (π“∂πÈ” Õæ“√å∑‡¡âπµå
‡´Õ√å«‘ ) 36/3 Mu 6 (Tel.0 3896 8515) 60 rooms: 500 baht
HomestaySuan Panan ( «πª“Àπ—π) Mu 3 Tambon Tapong,
Amphoe Mueang (Package 350 baht/night/person. (Tel:
0 3866 4477, 08 1300 9018
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Suan Udomphot Homestay ( «πÕÿ¥¡‚¿™πå ‚Œ¡ ‡µ¬å)
173/1 Mu 10, Chumnum Suk Road, (Tel. 08 1812 4761)
4 rooms: 800-1,800 baht
RESTAURANTSAmphoe Mueang Rayong
Ban Rabiang Mai (∫â“π√–‡∫’¬ß‰¡â) 141 Mu 2, Pak
Khlong Phe Road, (Tel. 0 3889 6148, 08 3111 8651
www.baanrabeangmai.com) Seafood
Gira Hut (®’√à“ Œ—∑) 7/1 Ko Whai Road (Tel: 0 3886
0878-9) Thai Food
Kam Pan (°”ªíòπ) (1) 2/17 Sukhumvit Road, Tapradu
(Tel: 0 3861 4772) Thai Food
Kradangnga (°√–¥—ßß“) 267/123 Sukhumvit Road,
(Tel. 0 3860 7461-2) Thai Food
Krua Phung Noi (§√—«º÷ÈßπâÕ¬) Hat Kon Ao 77/19
Mu 1 Liap Hat Mae Ramphung Road (Tel. 0 3865 3201,
08 1575 4995) Seafood
Krua Roi Pa (§√—«√âÕ¬ªÉ“) 8 Soi 3 Mab Chalut-Laem
on Road (Tel. 0 3868 3347) Thai Food
Ploen Ta (‡æ≈‘πµ“) 4 Sukhumvit Road Chaeng Noen
(Tel: 0 3861 1057, 0 3862 0608) Chinese Food
Tamnanpa (µ”π“πªÉ“) 167/6 Mu 7 Ban Phe (Tel:
0 3865 2879, 0 3865 2883-4 www.tamnanpar.com) Thai
Food, Seafood
Ocean Seafood (‚Õ‡™’¬π ´’øŸÑ¥) 280/4 Mu 2, Ban Phe
(Tel.0 3894 0093-4) Seafood, Thai Food
Amphoe KlaengLaem Chareon Seafood (·À≈¡‡®√‘≠ ’øŸÑ¥)
Paknamrayong Liapchaihat Road, Tambon Paknam
(Tel: 0 3861 3492 0 3861 3757) Thai Food
Seang Chan Seafood (· ß®—π∑√å ´’øŸÑ¥) 78/6 Mu 2
Liapchaihat Road, Tambon Noenpra (Tel: 0 3861 6357,
0 3862 0585-6) Thai Food
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O-Cha-Rod (‚Õ™“√ ) Paknamrayong Liapchaihat
Road, Tambon Paknam (Tel: 0 3861 4645) Thai Food
Chom Thale Seafood (™¡∑–‡≈ ´’øŸÑ¥) 147/1 Mu 3
Tambon Chak Pong (Tel: 0 3864 8355) Seafood
Leam Tan Seafood (·À≈¡µ“≈ ’øŸÑ¥) 63/2 Makampom
Bay, (Tel: 0 3865 7100) Seafood
Lom Thale Seafood (≈¡∑–‡≈ ´’øŸÑ¥) 129 Mu 3 (Tel.
0 3863 8124)
Jo Jo (‚® ‚®â) Laem Mae Phim Road-Ban Phe,
(Tel. 0 3863 9240) Seafood
Amphoe Ban ChangChai Thale (™“¬∑–‡≈) 2/30 Mu 4 (Tel. 0 3863 0754)
Seafood
Ngam Prasert (ß“¡ª√–‡ √‘∞) 90/74 Soi Sukhapiban
21, Sukhumvit Road, (Tel. 0 3860 1065) Thai Food
Krua Thai (§√—«‰∑¬) 96 Mu 3 Banchang (Tel: 0 3860
3717-8) Thai Food
Phayun Seafood (æ¬Ÿπ ´’øŸÑ¥) 39 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3863
0507) Thai Food
Phla Seafood (æ≈“ ’øŸÑ¥) Hat Phla (Tel. 03863 0229)
Seafood
Rom Son (√à¡ π) 45/9 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3863 0194,
0 3880 1176) Thai Food
Rim Thale (√‘¡∑–‡≈) 2/32 Mu 4 Hat Phayun (Tel:
0 3863 1030) Seafood
Amphoe Khao ChamaoKrua Nong Nut (§√—«πßπÿ™) in the Khao Chamao
National Park (Tel. 08 1945 7527)
Da Wan (¥“À«—π) 99/9 Mu 1, Tambon Huai Tubtan
(Tel. 0 3896 9112) Seafood
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Travel AgentsThe Toy Tour (‡¥Õ– ∑Õ¬ ∑—«√å) 236/7 Mu 3, Phe-Klang-
Kram Road, (Tel. 0 3863 8146 www.thetoytour.com)
Pakornsil Organizer (ª°√ ‘π ÕÕ·°‰π‡´Õ√å) 132
Sukhumvit Road, (Tel. 08 1305 0239)
USEFUL CALLSRayong Provincial Hall Tel. 0 3869 4000
Immigration Office Tel. 0 3863 8674
Highway Police Tel. 1193,
0 3861 1203
Tourist Police Tel. 1155,
0 3865 1669
Police Station Tel. 0 3887 1111
Rayong Hospital Tel. 0 3861 7453-60
Emergency Calls Tel. 191
Weather Forecast Tel. 1182,
Department 0 3865 5075
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TAT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
1. HEAD OFFICE
1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tel : 0 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax : 0 2250 5511
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.tourismthailand.org
2. MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS
4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100
8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. everyday
3. TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND,
RAYONG OFFICE
153/4 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Taphong, Amphoe
Mueang, Rayong 21000
Tel: 0 3865 5420-1, 0 3866 4585
Fax: 0 3865 5422
E-mail: [email protected]
Areas of Responsibility: Rayong and Chanthaburi