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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.

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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.

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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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