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Rayong 

Welcome to Rayong! 

Eastern Thailand, with it’s 400 km coastline is best known for it’s beaches, 

seafood and tropical fruits. When visiting Rayong, it is well worth to make a trip 

to see Mae Phim, Ban Phe and Mae Ramphung and enjoy these places. They 

are cozy little beachside villages, each with their own unique charm. 

Rayong city is located proximately 150 kilometers Southeast from Suvarnabhumi 

Airport. If driving by car or taxi, the trip takes approximately 2 hours. 

Rayong is a gem for those who want to get away from the tourist traps and 

experience genuine Thailand for a relaxing holiday. Here you are exempt from the 

beach vendors and loud bars. Rayong town is a fishing village of a larger kind. 

Down at the harbor you will be able to see the colorful fishing boats (Kor Lae) 

which are situated in endless rows while the catch of the day is sorted. 

Even though most of the people in these areas do not speak English, you will 

more than likely be met with cheerful pleasant smiles. 

From Ban Phe the boats depart to one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, 

Koh Samet. Here you find the most beautiful beaches you can imagine. 

That is what Samet is best known for. Roll out your bath towel on the white 

sandy beach, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy the laid-back life. 

From Koh Samet you can see across the water to Mae Phim and Mae 

Ramphung, both located about 15 minutes in either direction from Ban Phe. 

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BEACHES 

Laem Mae Phim Beach 

Beaches in Rayong 

Mae Phim Beach Suan Son Beach 

The beach of Mae Phim is usually 

described as “one of the best 

mainland beaches in Thailand”. 

4.3 km long, of which 2/3 are natural 

beach while the other portion has 

restaurants and sun chairs. Under 

the umbrellas on the beach is fresh 

seafood served at low prices. From 

the beach, it takes about 20 minutes 

by speedboat to the paradise island 

of Koh Samet. The slow boat (100 

baht) departs from Ban Phe. 

Mae Rumphung Beach 

Not far from Rayong we find Mae 

Rumphung Beach which is a full 

12 kilometers long. Along the beach 

relieves hotels, restaurants, shopping 

stalls and mini-marts together. Mae 

Rumphung is on the way to Ban Phe, 

25 minutes by car from Rayong. 

Ramphung has become known for 

Europeans in recent years but is still 

especially popular for Thais to spend 

their holiday on. 

Approximately one kilometer from the 

fishing village of Ban Phe is Suanson 

Beach and it extends about one km. 

There are restaurants and shopping 

stands situated along the beach 

roads. In the shade tree areas of 

the small beach restaurants, fresh 

seafood and Thai food are served. 

From the beach you can usually 

spot Ban Phe and the colorful fishing 

boats skimming the clear blue water. 

In the distance you can see the very 

tall condominiums and apartments 

in Mae Ramphung. Many European 

families have also found their second 

home here at Suan Son, Ban Phe! 

Kens Beach 

Just a few kilometers from Mae Phim 

on the way to Ban Phe, we find a 

pair of beautiful beaches that have 

become especially popular among 

foreigners who visit Mae Phim. 

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We are talking about Coca-Cola 

Beach, Kim’s Beach, and Ken Beach. 

Nicknames are a part of everyday life 

here in Thailand and beaches are no 

exception. Often the beach is named 

after a resort or restaurant who want 

to claim the beach as their own. 

Coca-Cola beach lies about 3-4 km 

to the West of Mae Phim. You find it 

after turning by the big Coke & Pepsi 

sign, hence the name of the beach. 

2 km more away is Ken and Kim’s 

Beach. 

Laem Charoen Beach is the beach 

closest to Rayong. It is located about 

5 kilometers from the city. This beach 

is mainly visited by Thai people, but 

everyone is welcome. The seafood 

here is especially good and fresh. 

Saeng Chan Beach is joined to 

Laem Charoen Beach and is located 

approximately 7 kilometers from 

Rayong. If you are hungry or ned a 

drink, you can drop in to the small 

restaurants here and grab a bite of 

some good food and drink. 

Phayun Beach lies about 32 kilometers 

west from Rayong. Enjoy the 

beautiful sandy beaches and cool off 

with a swim before the sun sets for 

the day. 

Phla Beach If you continue 3 kilometers 

from Phayun Beach you will 

come to Phla Beach. Here you can 

enjoy a peaceful day at the beach, 

sunbathing and swimming or take it 

easy in the shade of the trees.

RAYONG PROVINCE 

U-Tapao Airport 

Plutaluang Navy Golf 

Siam Country Club 

Phala Beach 

To Pattaya 

36 

3 

Pattaya Country Club 

Phayun Beach 

Eastern Star Golf 

Price check Weather Rayong 

Prices are from, can vary! 

Namrin Beach 

Ban Chang 

Small Singha: 70 Baht 

Big Singha: 130 Baht 

Coffee: 45 Baht 

1/2 liter water: 15 Baht 

Ice cream: 30 Baht 

Cigarrettes: 70 Baht 

Easy lunch: 50 Baht 

Rent motorbike, day: 300 Baht 

Rent snorkel: 50 Baht 

FACTS: Size: 3 552 km2 - Province: Rayong - Population: about 650 000 

Tourists/year about 200 000 - Hotel to book: about 15 - Best time to visit: Nov - Apr 

Green season: June - Oct. - Air temp. average: 28° - Water temp. average: 27° 

Mainland Beaches: about 10 - Islands: about 10 

Rayong Green Valley Golf 

Rayong Country Golf 

Sukhumvit Road 

Sai Thong Beach 

Ban Khai 

36 

3 

Pluak Daeng 

Saeng Chan Beach 

Rayong 

Mae Ramphun Beach 

32 

32 

21 

23 

33 

34 

25 

26 

34 

34 

26 

26 

33 

33 

26 

26 

33 

25 

33 

33 

24 

22 

33 

21 

JANUARY 

FEBRUARY 

MARS 

APRIL 

MAY 

JUNE 

JULY 

AUGUST 

SEPTEMBER 

OCTOBER 

NOVEMBER 

DECEMBER 

30 4 

Mae Ramphung 

To Bangkok 

19 4 

58 6 

Koh Samet 

WangJuntr Golf 

88 7 

Ban Phe 

154 14 

140 15 

Wang Chan 

Sukhumvit Road 

Suan Son Beach 

Duang Tawan Beach 

Kens & Kims Beach 

Wang Kaeo Beach 

Coca-Cola Beach 

344 

Koh Talu 

3 


117 16 

92 17 

195 19 

216 20 

58 7 

Klaeng 

3 3 

Khao Cha Mao 

Laem Mae Phim 

Koh Mun Nai 

Koh Mun Klang 

Koh Mun Nork 

Dayly highs 

Nightly lows 

Highest/lowest 

Daily temperatur 

Rainfall days/month 

Rain mm/month 

To Koh Chang 

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RAYONG ISLANDS 

Koh Mun Nork 

Some of Thailand’s most beautiful islands 

Koh Samet 

Koh Samet is one of the most beautiful 

islands in Thailand. Here you find 

gorgeous beaches, beautiful coral 

reefs and wounderful cozy restaurants. 

The island is a marine national 

park and popular destination for Thai 

people, but mostly during weekends. 

One reason is that Samet is easily 

accessible from Bangkok (about 2.5 

hours). Also a lot of Europeans have 

fallen in love with the island. It is the 

perfect refuge for those who want 

to take it easy for a few days, weeks 

or years. If you compare Koh Samet 

with other more tourist-intensive 

places there is not the same range 

of activities. Here reigns serenity, 

beaches and a laid-back existence. 

Koh Kudi 

East of Koh Samet and about six 

kilometers from the mainland you find 

Koh Kudi, also known as Koh Kudee 

or Koh Kut. Here the water is very 

clear and you can sink into the fine 

sand and just enjoy doing absolutely 

nothing. The island has only one 

beach which excludes decision anxiety. 

Swim, sunbathe, snorkel or take 

a walk to discover the island on your 

own. Koh Kudi suits excellent for a 

day trip and gives a little variety to the 

mainland beach during your vacation. 

Koh Chan 

If you find yourself on Koh Samet, it 

is not far to go to Koh Chan. It is a bit 

south of Koh Samet. It is important 

not to confuse Koh Chan with Koh 

Chang. You get there to experience 

the fantastic snorkeling at the island’s 

southern coast. If you want to head 

out to deeper water for diving, you 

should go to Koh Chan southeast 

coast. Here you can find depths 

around 12 meters but may in some 

places go down to as deep as 25 

meters. The marine life at Koh Chan 

is awesome and you can encounter 

lion fishes, sharks and stingrays and 

other colorful smaller species. 

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Koh Mun islands 

Koh Mun islands are located just east 

of Rayong, approximately 5 km from 

Laem Mae Phim beach. The islands 

are incredibly peaceful and beautiful. 

Here it is easy to find harmony. The 

archipelago consists of three islands: 

Koh Mun Nai, Koh Mun Klang and 

Koh Mun Nork. Koh Mun Nai is the 

turtle sanctuary that was founded by 

Thailand’s Queen Sirikit. Here, the 

beautiful sea turtles are bred and well 

taken care of before being released 

into their natural habitat. 

Koh Talu 


Koh Talu is a paradise beyond mainland 

with beautiful beaches and great 

snorkeling. On Koh Talu you can expect 

to be almost to yourself as there 

is no one living on this island. There 

are also few tourists and no beach 

vendors. On the east side there are 

nice beaches while the western side 

has the most mountains and cliffs. 

The rest of the island consists of 

forest. Snorkeling is especially good 

on the back side of the island. 

One of the cliff walls on the West side 

of the island has a hole in it, and that 

is where the island gets it’s name. 

Talu means “hole” in Thai.

GOLF AROUND 

It is over 100 years since golf was 

introduced to Thailand and today 

there are over 220 courses across 

the country. Most of them are located 

in the regions around Bangkok and 

Pattaya. There are courses around 

Pattaya which you can access from 

Rayong. In this region of Thailand it 

is very affordable to play golf. If you 

have a membership in the Pattaya 

Golf Club, you can play at greatly 

reduced prices on more than 20 golf 

courses. Membership of PSC costs 

around 2,900 Thb for 6 years. The 

green fees are about 500 Thb. 

Wang Juntr 

There is a very unique golf course 

located about 30 minutes drive from 

Rayong which has two 18-hole 

courses to choose from, Highland 

Course, Valley Course and an additional 

18-hole course to open 

in 2011, The Jungle Course. The 

Highland is Thailand’s longest golf 

course. From Back Tee it measures 

6,840 meters with a par 5 (probably 

the best hole) that is an entire 690 

Yards (about 621 meters), one of the 

longest par 5 holes in Thailand. You 

can find an additional 10 tracks in a 

one hour drive from Rayong. 

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Laem Chabang Golf Course 

Laem Chabang Golf is a Jack 

Nicklaus creation and ranks as one 

of Thailand’s best courses. Three 

nine-hole loops, with mountains and 

lakes and the third is characterized 

by terrain with creeks. An outstanding 

variety of themes. The natural 

environment creates the perfect 

backdrop to the beautifully manicured 

fairways. Always in top condition so 

you can enjoy yourself, even on the 

days when your golf swing takes time 

to get into action. There are 9 illuminated 

holes for evening golf. 

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Khao Keow Country Club 

Khao Khew Golf is a 27-hole course 

along Route 36 on the way from 

Pattaya. It takes just over an hour to 

reach the track from Rayong and is 

about 40 minutes from Pattaya. Like 

so many of the courses along the 

eastern coast, there is often strong 

winds along the path so you have to 

plan every shot carefully. Even beauty 

obstacles like large ponds, bunkers 

and hills that surround the greens 

and fairways will make you have to 

think before you strike. A course you 

certainly will want to return to. 

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Wangjuntr golf Club - Rayong 

Siam Country Club 

Siam Country Club is one of the more 

famous courses. Over the years, the 

course has hosted several international 

competitions, in 2008 and 

2010 Honda LPGA Classic for example. 

The course is in impeccable condition 

and maintained meticulously. 

-The Old Course at Siam Country 

Club is around the low hills just a few 

kilometers from Pattaya. There are 

many golf holes that cross lakes and 

weave through strategically landscaped 

streams. Long, straight 

drives are needed to land on the 

narrow fairways. 

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St Andrews 


St. Andrews 2000 is located in a picturesque, 

hilly landscape in province 

of Rayong. Designed by Desmond 

Muirhead, St. Andrews opened for 

play in 2000, hence the name, and 

that they wanted to honor his namesake 

in Scotland. There are two monsters 

of holes (par 6) no 4 and hole 

13, which weighs in at 855 and 857 

Yards. A visually stunning, sweeping 

layout that must rank among the best 

new courses in the country. 

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-Western food 

-Thai buffet 

-Live music 

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-Cocktails 

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SHOPPING 

Laem Thong shoppinggmall, Rayong 

Laem Mae Phim 

In Laem Mae Phim you will not find 

any big shopping. This haven is more 

for relaxation and enjoying a peaceful 

time while on your vacation. There are 

small shops that sell curtains made of 

seashells and other local souvenirs. 

Even swimsuits and pool toys are 

available in both the small shops 

and in the large truck that traffics the 

main road. There is also a mini-mart 

on the beach where you find beverages, 

ice cream and other necessary 

things. (yes…we consider ice cream 

a necessity). Take the opportunity to 

buy a souvenir T-shirt with Mae Phim 

printed on it and your fortune will be 

made : ) 

Ban Phe 

In Ban Phe there is not a lot of shopping, 

except from curtains made of 

seashells and some clothing. Maybe 

a new hat or a new sarong! Petras is 

a grocery store that many foreigners 

like. They have most of the things 

that other stores do not have, like 

imports, wine, cheese, Olives, sausages, 

hamburger and even Kraft 

Macaroni and Cheese. Do not miss 

the local market on the outskirts of 

Ban Phe. Small shops that mostly sell 

T-shirts, trinkets and some food. Outside 

you will find the market selling 

dried shrimp, squid and other dried 

products. You may also see some of 

the clothing vendors. 

Rayong Town 

The best shopping you will find in 

Rayong is at Laem Tong Shopping 

Center with shops and restaurants. 

Here you will also find bowling and 

cinemas. Big C, Tesco Lotus, Computer 

City, Index, Home Pro, Home 

Mart, SB Furniture and many other 

stores. Clothing, watches, shoes and 

jewelry can also be found in Laem 

Tong. You can recognize the building 

from all blue arches on the facade 

and walking bridge that goes over 

the road connecting to Laem Tong. 

In Rayong there are local markets 

to stroll around in order to see what 

is available. Going to the market is 

an experience in itself, regardless of 

whether you buy something or not. 

You will find everything in the markets, 

from fruit and fish to souvenirs 

and used scooter parts to maybe that 

cool little MP3 player you’ve been 

looking for. 

Shopping in Ban Phe Klaeng, Tesco/Lotus 

Ban Phe 

Klaeng 

Klaeng, Tesco 


Klaeng is a genuine small Thai city. 

You can find both food stores, markets 

and other small shops for easier 

shopping. On Tuesdays there is a BIG 

market, a few 100 meters up the road 

344 to BKK. Thursdays they have the 

market in Klaeng city which is a little 

bit smaller. 

-Tesco Lotus has a cinema (speaking 

and subtitled in Thai) and some other 

smaller shops. In Klaeng the shopping 

are focused to the local population, 

locally made merchandise and 

other goodies. 

Pattaya 

If you looking for shopping on a larger 

scale the nearest town is Pattaya. 

From Rayong, it takes just over an 

hour to Pattaya by car and it costs 

around 2,000 baht by taxi (booked 

car with driver, 2-ways). You find 

Mike’s Shopping Plaza, Royal Garden 

Plaza and Central Festival. Mike´s 

is the oldest shopping house while 

Central opened its doors in 2011. 

There are a lot of vendors along Pattaya 

Beach Road. There you can find 

clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry and 

decor.

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Pa Toe whips up Som Tam Thai 

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Swim-toys-truck 

Already after a day in Mae Phim, 

you will surely have seen the truck 

that goes back and forth on the 

main road. Over-screened with 

bath toys, it is a field day for the 

young ones. The fact that they 

charge more for their goods than 

the stores around does not matter 

when the 5-year-old stand and 

shout, I waaaaant that .... We peek 

behind the scenes and see who 

runs the daily business. 

Behind the wheel, we find Tat who 

drives the truck a couple of miles 

and then make a u-turn and back 

again. Hi and his wife Uang has ben 

working 20 years together in the 

truck. It’s not only swim-toys, they 

also sell drinks and a lot of other 

stuff. The business has changed over 

the years and some of the products 

has been increased and sometimes 

replaced. What is the most popular 

selling product we wonder? 

Undoubtedly the air mattresses are 

great sellers respond Uang, from 390 

baht to 1,500 baht for the largest 

boat, with oars included! 

Mae Phim Island 

You’ve been in Mae Phim for a while 

and you’re beginning to wonder about 

the small island outside the coast. 

Yes, actually it is more than a great 

pile of big stones. But, on the other 

hand there is a few meters of beach 

on the opposite side which is really 

nice. A couple of days every year 

when it’s low tide, it is said that you 

can wade out to the island. If you are 

a good swimmer you can reach it 

during high tide also. Climb up to the 

top and wave to your friends on the 

beach of Mae Phim!

Restaurants 

Phish Café, Mae Phim’s best cocktail destination 

Nightlife in Mae Phim 

If you booked your ticket to Thailand 

with thoughts about partying all night 

long until the morning hours, you may 

want to consider booking transportation 

to another location like Bangkok 

or Pattaya. But this is one of the main 

reasons that people come to Mae 

Phim Beach and return every year. It 

is a serene and beautiful beach where 

it is easy to relax and enjoy yourself. 

However, now that we have started 

talking about it, let’s look at what Mae 

Phim has to offer in the evening time! 

Buffalo Bill Restaurant 

Although most of the restaurants in 

Mae Phim are child friendly, Buffalo 

Bill’s Steakhouse takes first place! 

Here you can find a children’s area for 

the little ones to entertain themselves 

while mom and dad stuff themselves 

on mouth watering steaks from 

Australia. If you prefer other dishes 

there is a large selection on the menu 

to choose from. On Saturdays they 

have Mae Phims largest buffet table, 

which starts at 18.00. The restaurant 

is popular and during the high season 

you will need to book well in advance! 

Have you been out late on Saturday? 

Perhaps you should watch out 

for this place on Sundays. Every 

Sunday “The Buffalo” has arranged 

Karaoke Night. This is a blast. Kurt 

& Trixie have a huge library of songs 

to choose from. Just about any song 

ever sung. (from Johnny Cash to 

Radiohead to Gotye) “Don’t be shy, 

give it a try.” On the restaurants 3rd 

floor, you can also challenge the 

family on a pool table. Live music 

every night with Kurt & Trixie. 

Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 

Tequila Sunrise 

A couple of kilometers down the 

“village”, Tequila Sunrise appears. 

The menu features Western and Thai 

dishes. If you want sausage, schnitzel 

with fries, or meatballs with mashed 

potatoes, this is the place. For 125 

Baht, even the restaurant’s Thai food 

is well appreciated. Tequila is the 

natural place to visit for those who 

comes to Mae Phim. The place is 

partially owned by Swedish Calle Mellerot, 

32 years of age, but sometimes 

you would swear he is 19. Each week 

Calle and his aides arranges boat 

trips to Koh Man Nai and the nearby 

island of Koh Talu. The price is just 

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below 1,000 B/person for a full day. 

Included in price is four beers, two 

glasses of wine, water, meatballs, 

chicken skewers and potato salad. 

Children under two years of age may 

ride for free. Snorkel equipment and 

life vests on board. -This part of 

Thailand is absolutely the best, says 

Calle. Mass tourism is absent and 

there is a comfortable distance from 

both the airport and Bangkok. The 

real Thailand reigns and prices are still 

lower than in other parts of the country 

that being visited more frequently 

by tourists. Open 7:30 to 2:00 a.m. 

Phish Café Open 16:00 to 02:00 

Just a couple hundred meters from 

Tequila, we find Mae Phim’s best 

cocktail destination, Phish Cafe. If we 

look at the wood fascade and modern 

interior, it might as well be a place 

in Bangkok. The back patio is an 

awesome location for a party or just 

to sit with a loved one and watch the 

beach and listen to the surf. The food 

is very tasty. The fish has become 

one of my favorites with lemon / lime 

sauce, ultra scrumptious. The nice 

owner Luck likes mingling among the 

guests while drinks are served. Live 

music some nights of the week.

Other places to eat & drink 

La Capanna 

The best Italian restaurant in the 

area, yes it is also the only one! But 

after you tried the authentic Italian 

pasta, you will not go anywhere else. 

Pizza and lasagne belongs also to 

my favorites. La Capanna has always 

served great wines and new for this 

season is that they sell wine to bring 

home. The nice Italian owner mingling 

among the guests, and if youre lucky 

he teaches you a few new phrases 

that can be useful when you come to 

Rome ore Venice next time, for you 

have been there? La Capanna had a 

nice visit in January 2012 when the 

Swedish king and queen peeked in 

for dinner. Thats somthing to write 

home about :) 

Shabu-Shi 

This is the restaurant where you grip 

plates from the belt that goes around 

and around. Anyone who is not alert 

enough miss their favorite dish! 

Make sure to get a spot close to 

the chef and where the band starts, 

then you have first dibs on what’s 

to choose from. My favorite is still 

sushi available at the entrance. Eat as 

much as you can for about 290 Baht. 

The price also includes Coke, 7-Up 

and other cold drinks. Shabu-Shi 

is located in the shopping complex 

Laem Thong in Rayong. 

Mouy Pad Thai Seafood 

Not many short-term visitors will find 

this restaurant, but those who do are 

pleasantly surprised by the good food 

and the very low prices. Lot of people 

during lunchtime. The Phad Thai is 

well-known but try also Pad Krapow 

Gai, thats is my favorite! The restaurant 

is located just before the big 

department store “Pattana”, about 

five kilometers from Mae Phim Beach 

on the way to Klaeng. 

Beach restaurants 

You might not have time to try them 

all during your stay, but they all serve 

really good food and also at affordable 

prices. Most often you will find 

food to suit all the family. If you not 

find Khao Pad on the menu for the 

kids they arrange it from a neighbor, 

without you need to get out and 

look for it so that you can continue 

to focus on your somersaults on the 

beach :) Service at its best!

Excursions 

Riding horse 

If you like horses and want to try 

to ride, you should head of to the 

Slo Bunny stables, located a short 

distance west of Ban Phe. For 400 

baht, you have a whole hour to gallop 

aroundor maybe try out your new 

dressage steps. Address: Mae Rumphung 

Beach Rd, Muang. Ph. 038 89 

8623 

Khao Wong Nationalpark 

About 80 kilometers from Rayong, 

you can find Khao Wong National 

Park. Khao Wong has been a national 

park since 1975 and with all their 

various trees and plants in the park 

this is a Botanist’s dream. Look at 

the beautiful waterfalls found in the 

park or visit any of the 20 of the 60 

caves located in the park. Chamao 

Waterfall is one of the four waterfalls 

in the park. With eight levels, it is 

also the largest waterfall in the park. 

Besides waterfalls and caves, you 

can also check out the cool limestone 

cliffs. A fun trip for sure. -Visit the 

National Park between 08:30 and 

16:30. Admission cost is 400 Baht. If 

you want to stay overnight, there is a 

camp nearby where you can stay on 

for 50 Baht / night. 

Klong Pla Kang Waterfall 

In Khao Wong National Park there is 

also Klong Pla Kang Waterfall which 

is the second largest waterfall in the 

park with total of seven levels. It is a 

fun challenge to climb up to the top 

of the waterfall. Comfortable shoes 

are recommended because the trip 

requires quite a bit of walking and 

there is also a little rock climbing 

and forest hiking involved. The walk 

is worth the effort once you reach 

the top with amazing views of the 

waterfall. Make sure you pay attention 

to all the lovely plants and flowers on 

the trip up. 

Canopy Adventures 

If you feeling adventurous and you 

can disconnect your fear of heights 

for a while, you should book an 

adventure with Canopy Adventures 

Thailand. Swing through the treetops 

from platform to platform on a total of 

three kilometers of cables. In one day, 

you will discover what Da Kao Yai 

National Rain Forest has to offer. 

It will be an experience you will never 

forget! The day also includes a bit of 

adventure training for safety and a 

question and answer session. 

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Khao Khamao Waterfall Classic Forrest - Tamnanpar Canopy Adventures 

Khao Wong Caves 


There are nearly 60 caves in the 

National Park. However, only 20 

of them can be visited by tourists. 

Buddhist monks have taken over 

some of the caves and moved in to 

make homes there. A copy of what 

is thought to be a footprint of the 

Buddha can be seen in one of the 

caves. This specific cave has become 

a small temple. 

Classic Forrest / Tamnanpar 

Just outside of Ban Phe you can find 

the Classic Forest restaurant. This is 

a very unique and fun restaurant 

with a Forest theme, a dining experience 

beyond the ordinary. The setting 

is embedded in a natural Forest and 

Jungle area that really makes you 

feel that you are in the wilderness. 

On the trail to the restaurant, you can 

stop by to feed the black swans that 

glide along the ponds here. During 

dinner, you are surrounded by tropical 

greenery and waterfalls. The menu 

contains both Thai and Western 

cuisine to suit everyone. In this area 

there is also a spa and a resort on the 

site. To get here, it is best to order a 

car with driver to take you there and 

back again. For larger groups, you 

may want to book in advance. 

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See & Do 

Sunthorn Phu Park 

Sunthon Phu park is located about 

five kilometers from Laem Mae Phim 

and on a the hill rises the statue of 

the famous Thai poet Sunthorn Phu 

and below, we also find statues of his 

most famous works Phra Aphai Mani. 

They are a tribute to the work he had 

created. Sunthorn Phu is sitting on a 

hill, while Phra Aphai Mani beneath is 

playing on his flute. In the pool below 

the hill you see Naval Virgin sitting 

while a giant monster lady comes out 

of the water. It is totally free to check 

out Sunthorn Phu and the other statues. 

There is a small bit of shopping 

here. You can find incense, candles, 

sea shell curtains, and local Durian 

Crisps and other tasty snacks. 

Old Town 

If you are heading to Rayong, you 

should pay a visit to Old Town. On 

the way into old-town, you will pass 

local food markets where Thais will 

surely find it funny that you have 

found to their neighborhood. Of 

course you will be greeted by friendly 

smiles. 

Once in Old Town you walk around 

among old teakhus. In one of them 

there are cafes, while others are 

engaged in framing. Visit one of the 

Chinese temples in the area. In the 

decorative tiled oven outside the 

temple they hang firecrackers which 

is thanks to the spirits when prayers 

become true. 

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A typical street sign in Thailand. This one in Rayong. 

Thanon is the word for road while Soi means alley! 

Wat Loom 


In the center of Rayong is a large 

temple called Wat Loom. There are 

a lot of nice buildings and in one of 

them you will find a gold-colored 

statue of King Taksin who came to 

Rayong when the Burmese attacked 

Ayutthaya. Since King Taksin was 

half Chinese, the temple is built in 

Chinese style. There is no cost to 

attend the temple. Remember to take 

off your shoes before going into some 

of the buildings. In the temple, there 

is also a box of glass with King Taksin 

hats from the period around the year 

1766 (year 2309 Buddhist era).

Monkey Mountain 

Monkey Mountain, 4-5 km west of Mae Phim 

3-4 km from Mae Phim on the way to 

Ban Phe, you can visit the monkeys 

to see how they live and maybe give 

them a banana. Watch them climb 

in trees, jumping around and playing 

with each other. Remember to be 

careful! The monkeys get very excited 

if they see that you have brought 

them food! Up on the hill there is a 

temple to visit. There are many steps 

up to the temple and I lost count how 

many stairs there are halfway up! 

Monkeys, temples and a magnificent 

view await on top and it makes the 

sacrifice of all those steps up okay! If 

you are lucky you will meet a monk. 

They are hard to miss with their orange 

robes. 

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The King Taksin Shrine, which is a 

statue of King Taksin the Great, is 

located in Wat Loom in downtown 

Rayong. When the Burmese invaded 

Ayutthaya, the king and his army 

escaped to Rayong to recover and 

rebuild their army. When the king, 

who was then called Praya Vajiraprakan 

and his army managed to defeat 

the Burmese and make the country 

independent again, they decided to 

established a statue to honor him. 

Residents in Rayong also gave him 

the new name of Phra Chao Taksin. 

Today, the temple and the statue of 

King Taksin is popular to visit and 

people come here to pray and light 

incense. Here small offerings are 

made and people gather to show 

their respect for the former king. 

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Wat Pa Pradu 

Visit the Great reclining Buddha figure 

which is resting there. The Buddha 

figure is almost 36 feet in length and 

almost four feet in height. This Buddha 

figure, the Reclining Buddha, is 

different from all the other lying Buddha 

figures in Thailand in that it 

rests with his left foot at the bottom, 

instead of the right which is the usual. 

The Buddha figure is highly respected 

among Thais, mostly because of this 

unique characteristic. Wat Pa Pradu 

is located on Sukhumvit Road in the 

center of Rayong and can be reached 

by taxi or song-thaew. 

It is said that Mae Phim wrecked her 

boat where Mae Phim beach begins 

on the east side. This is how Mae 

Phim got it’s name. They built a temple 

at the cape that goes out behind 

Lom Thalay Chalet hotel. Inside the 

temple is a representation of Mae 

Phim. Many Buddhists come here to 

change her outfit and make offerings. 

Different colored outfits for different 

days. By paying respects and making 

offerings, it is said that all wishes 

come true. 

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See & Do 

Lotus Crystal 

If you are in search of new crystal 

products, there is a crystal factory 

about 30km North of Rayong. 

Here you can look around for nice 

products in shining rainbow crystal. 

Perhaps a new crystal bowl for the 

living room table? The factory, which 

is the first in Rayong, is open 08.00 

to 17.00 every day except Sundays. 

Dok Krai Reservoir 

We have King Bhumibol Adulyadej 

to thank for the Dok Krai Reservoir. 

It was he who decided to start this 

project. The reservoir is about 35km 

from Rayong and it is worth a visit if 

you want to walk around in the giant 

field and relax and watch the many 

animals you can see here. You can 

also camp here if you like to have 

nature around you! 

Saranat Thammaram Temple 

Since 1945, the temple Saranat 

Thammaram has been at the market 

in Klaeng. In the area around the temple, 

there is a variety pagodor that 

are small mini replicas of large and 

famous pagodor in Buddhism. 

Sri Muang Park 

Sri Muang Park, which today is a 

nice park, was used in the past for 

executing prisoners. Now it is rebuilt 

and glorified so do not worry! You 

will find Sri Muang Park in Rayong, 

behind the city’s Town Hall. In Sri 

Muang Park stands the statue Phra 

Phuttha Angkhirot as Thais shows 

great respect for. There is also a 

playground for children. 

Sopha Botanical Garden 

Do you have a green thumb or 

are interested in tropical plants? A 

visit to Sopha Botanical Garden 

may be for you. About 3 kilometers 

from Ban Phe and 17 km 

from Rayong, you can find this 

tropical garden to stroll around 

in. You can look at different 

kinds of Thai trees and plants 

that probably do not grow in 

your garden at home! In the 

garden there is also a couple 

of old houses in classic 

the Thai style. Many 

are over 100 years old. 

A decorated “oven” they throw firecrackers in 

to thank the spirits for prayers that become true. 

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Koh Samet 

Six kilometers from the mainland, 

from the fishing village of Ban Phe, 

lies the paradise island of Koh Samet. 

Here you can go on snorkeling excursions 

around the island or to the 

nearby islands. There are numerous 

tour operators offering boat trips 

around the island for 400-500 Baht 

per person. They make a few stops 

for snorkeling at the island’s southern 

tip, do some fishing and visit the fish 

farm on the north side. 

You can also dive around Koh Samet, 

in water that is between 10-12 meters 

deep. Diving trips can be booked 

on the island, such as the Udi’s Dive 

Shop at Phai Beach. 

Book your tour and experience to see 

what Koh Samet has hidden under 

water surface. East of Koh Samet 

you find the beautiful island of Koh 

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Koh Kudee 

Many people come to Koh Samet 

to get their dive-certificate, however, 

it is not the cheapest pleasure. You 

can expect to pay around 12,000 

Baht and more. When you have had 

enough exitement from the ocean, 

you can sink into the fine sand and 

just enjoy doing absolutely nothing. 

Around Koh Kudi the snorkeling 

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coral reef at the island’s north coast. 

Already two meters below the surface 

you can find the gigantic coral reefs 

that extend 200 meters out. 

Koh Chan 

Koh Chan is located just south of Koh 

Samet. Here you come to experience 

great snorkeling at the island’s 

southern coast. If you are looking for 

deeper water for diving, you should 

get to Koh Chans southeast coast. 

Here the depths are mostly around 

12 meters, but can be up to 25 

meters. The marine life at Koh Chan 

is awesome and you can encounter 

species of fish in all colors, lion fish, 

sharks and stingrays. Between snorkeling 

sessions, you can relax on the 

beautiful beach on the island. 

Koh Mun 

islands 

Koh Mun 

Islands lie east 

of Koh Samet, 

about five km 

from Laem Mae Phim beach. It is 

a peaceful and tranquil group of 

islands. Koh Mun Islands consists of 

three islands, Koh Mun Nai, Koh Mun 

Nork and Koh Mun Klang. If you are 

eager to do more on Koh Mun islands 

than just lie and laze on the beach, 

the water is perfect for snorkeling. 

Discover cool fish and colorful coral 

reefs in the clear water. If you want 

to explore more of the island, there 

is a canoe to rent at Koh Mun Nork. 

At Koh Mun Nai, there is also a turtle 

sanctuary where they breed giant 

turtles. This sanctuary was founded 

by Thailand’s Queen Sirikit. 

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Ekkamai Busstation 

By bus you can easily reach Rayong from Bangkok 

There are a number of ways to get to 

Rayong and nearby towns. Do not be 

afraid to try the Thai public transportation. 

It’s easy to get around by bus 

and it is also cheap! On the buses, 

you often get a bottle of water and 

something sweet to chew on, included 

in the price of the ticket. Traveling 

long distances also includes a meal. 

It is always a good idea to accept the 

drink and snack, as I remember once 

that I was not hungry at the beginning 

of the trip, but starving by the end of 

it. Better to have a drink and snack 

handy….just in case. 

By Car 

Along the highway No 3, Sukhumvit 

Rd. or the highway No 34 Bang Na 

- Trad, to Rayong. For tourists who 

want to go to Koh Samet (Samet 

Island), drive for about 19 kms from 

Rayong City, turn right at km 238. 

Driving for 3 kms, you will find Baan 

Phe Market and the Piers. 

By Taxi 

If you want to travel easily, take a 

taxi. From the airport a taxi will cost 

you around 2,200 Baht. If you are 

traveling from Bangkok, the trip can 

be even cheaper, even though it is a 

longer distance. There is more competition 

and therefore it is possible to 

bargain more. A trip from Bangkok to 

Rayong should end up at 1800 Baht, 

but it depends on how good of a 

negotiator you are. 

By Bus 

Bangkok to Rayong (Ekkamai) 

Air conditioned buses from Ekkamai 

leave Bangkok every 30-40 minutes 

from 04:30 a.m. until 07:20 p.m. 

and from Rayong Starting at 03:30 

a.m. until 08:30 p.m. One way fare is 

about 100 baht. The trip takes about 

3 hours. 

Bangkok to Rayong (Mo Chit 2) 

Air conditioned buses leave Mo Chit 

station in Bangkok every 01:30 hour 

from 04:30 a.m. until 09:00 p.m. 

And from Rayong starting at 04:30 

a.m. until 07:30 p.m. One way fare is 

about 100 baht. The trip takes about 

3:30 hours 

Bangkok to Ban Phe Air conditioned 

buses leave Bangkok to Ban 

Phe every 1 hour from 05:00 a.m. 

until 8:30 p.m. and leave Ban Phe to 

Bangkok from 04:00 a.m. until 06:30 

p.m. One way fare is 100 baht. 

From Ban Phe there is Song Thaews 

that takes off every half hour to Mae 

Phim. To Klaeng you have to arrange 

your transportation by yourself. Talk 

to hotel och the restaurants, they will 

help you. 

Bus Station in Klaeng (Sam Yan) 


Eastern bus terminal in BKK, Ekkamai 

Bangkok to Klaeng (Sam Yan) 

Air conditioned buses leaves Ekkamai 

Terminal from 05:00 a.m.until 10:00 

p.m and leave Kleang from 04:30 

a.m.-07:30 p.m. every 1 hour. 

One way fare is around 100baht. 

The trip takes about 4 hours. 

Bangkok: Tel. (066) (02) 3912237 

Klaeng: Tel. (066) (038) 674144 

To Koh Chang 

You can travel both from Klaeng and 

Ban Phe. Buses run a couple of times 

per hour, 06:00 to 20:00. From Mae 

Phim you first have to go to either 

Klaeng or Ban Phe. 

Mini Van There is also mini-van 

transportation. Popular by locals and 

very affordable. Often you need to 

book in advance to have them to pick 

you up. Most hotels and restaurants 

know where you can catch a minivan. 

Be prepared! The drivers have a 

reputation of having “concrete shoes” 

or at least on the foot for the gas 

pedal! They drive like maniacs simply! 

Rent Motorbikes 

Mopeds and motorcycles are available 

for rent for those who simply want 

to get around the area. They cost 

is around 300 Baht/day, petrol will 

be added. Be sure to use a helmet 

because it is required by law. Even 

the different traffic flow prevailing in 

Thailand is a reason not to skimp on 

the helmet, to protect the poor little 

cells you use when you think.

Luck usualy works at Lucky’s Saloon in Mae Phim. He chose to go to the temple for 3.5 months for the honor of the family 

Monk Ceremony 

Most men in Thailand go to monasteries at some point 

in their lives. Most go after reaching the age of 20. It 

also requires some preparation before going into the 

temple. Intense study of the Buddhas teachings happen 

daily and there is a ceremony before entering the 

Temple. Family and friends are invited to attend the 

ceremony. Their hair is shaved and even their 

We have a wide 

range of cigars! 

Pasta, olive oil ... Canned, pickled food ... 

eyebrows are removed. Then the monk then gets his 

traditional orange clothes that he wears throughout his 

time as a monk. 

Why men choose to become monks? 

There are many reasons. Becoming a monk is comparable 

to our confirmation, to learn more about their 

religion. Another strong reason to become a monk is to 

do it in honor of his family. Some become monks days 

or weeks while others do it for a month or more. The 

really serious go “all in” and become a monk for the rest 

of their lives. 

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