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Rayong (ระยอง) is a city on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand.

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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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There are 3 ways to travel to Rayong from Bangkok. By bus, car / taxi and airplane.

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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, 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. Buses serving Rayong are also available from the Northern Bus Terminal Tel. 0 2936 1216, 0 2936 0199

Rayong is the gateway from East to the North and Northeast of Thailand. As such, there are many regular Bus services connecting Rayong, Bangkok and other province such as Chiang Mai, Nong Khai, Nakon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani.

Suvarnabhumi Airport is located east of Bangkok, 150 kilometer from Rayong, Transport by car / taxi and bus take about 2 hours.

Intercity Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rayong. Service hours from 06 to 21.

Take a Shuttle Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport at Level 2 or 4, Entrances 3, 6 and 9 to the Public Transportation Center, free of charge, go to the Intercity Bus Counter and buy your ticket to Rayong. Take care of hustlers.

Bus from Bangkok City to Rayong City, Bus leaves from Eakamai bus station and Morchit bus station, Start from 04 until 22, every 40 minutes and take about 3 Hours. VIP Bus – Air Condition Bus - Non Air Condition Bus.

There is also a minibus that leaves from Victory Monument. It leaves approximately every 45 minutes. The minivans are parked at the Century Mall and you can buy a ticket in the basement of the mall. The minivan will drop you off by the Clock Tower in Rayong.

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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 is 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 is180 kilometre in distance, suits those who are going to visit attractions in Klaeng orcontinue their journey to Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Rayong is 42 kilometres away by

Highway 3.

1. 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.

From Bangkok City by main road No. 3, Sukhumvit road, in 3 Hours. You can hire a Taxi from the Bangkok area to Rayong province for about 3.000 bth. Only use Taxi by meter. You can negotiatea cheaper fair with the taxi driver this will work out cheaper and you are unlikely to be taken a slower longer route. Be aware that you will still have to pay for using the expressway if you take that route.

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45 minutes from Bangkok airport to Utapao International Airport by Orient Thai Airlines and Bangkok Airway. For more information contact travel agencies in Rayong.

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• Traditional Thai massage at Wat Don. Good value authentic Thai massage by fully trained and qualified masseurs. Body massage costs about 150 baht for around 1.5 hours.

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Fruit at Tapong fruit market.

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Seafood at Laem Charoen Restaurant at a coast in Rayong downtown.

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The Love Club - a stage full of Thai girls dancing in short-shorts and bikini tops alternate with live bands. Whiskey and other liquors available by the bottle with mixers of your choice. They also have hookah pipes.

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• Purimas Beach Hotel and Spa, 34 Payoon-Namrin Road, ☎ 66 38 630382-90, [1]. Purimas Beach Hotel & Spa is located in Banchang, Rayong, Thailand. It is 170 km or about 3 hours drive from Bangkok. Rooms equipped with Air-conditioning, Balcony/lanai, Internet connection and Mini-bar. Some of its facilities and services are The Spice Garden Restaurant, Fitness room/gym, beauty parlor, Swimming pool, Room service, Airport and city transfers. The province of Rayong abounds with mountains, flat plains, vast forests, and rubber and fruit plantations. Nearby are many well-known islands such as Ko Samet and Ko Mun, as well as these distinctively Thai landmarks: The Shrine of King Taksin the Great, Supphatra Land Orchard and The Sobha Botanical Gardens. From THB 2,300.00.  edit

[edit] Get out

There are two bus stations, No1 (centre of town) and No2 (out of town). Bus 9904 goes from Rayong Bus Station to Suvanarbumi Airport (starts from no 1 bus station and calls at no 2, ends up at Mo Chit). Cost to airport (Nov 2011) 150 Baht, time to airport 3.5 hrs, bus is direct on highway after first hour of travel. Minivans go to BKK from Ban Phe. Songtheaows to Ban Phe from Rayong Bus Station cost 25 baht and take about 20mins.

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