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Rayong is a top destination in Thailand.
About Rayong
Rayong is a coastal province best known as the mainland gateway to Koh Samet island, and among Thai travelers it is equally valued as a seafood destination in its own right, with a much higher ratio of domestic to international visitors than nearby Pattaya.
Essential Info
Estimated Daily Budget
| Accommodation | $20-80/night |
| Food | $10-25/day |
| Ferry to Koh Samet | $5-10 round trip |
| Transport | $8-15/day |
Best Time to Visit
- Nov-Apr — Dry season with calm seas, the best window for the ferry crossing and beach days on Koh Samet.
- May-Jun — Durian season on the mainland, though the start of the wetter months.
Getting Around
- From Bangkok — Rayong is about 2.5-3 hours from Bangkok by car or bus; U-Tapao Airport (UTP) also serves the wider Pattaya-Rayong area.
- Getting Around — A ferry connects Ban Phe pier to Koh Samet; songthaews and rented scooters cover the mainland.
Cycling Routes near Rayong
- Suan Son Pine Park Coastal Path — A shaded pine-lined coastal path popular with local cyclists and picnickers along the Rayong coast.
Festivals & Events in Rayong
- Rayong Fruit Festival (May-June) — A seasonal festival celebrating the region's durian, rambutan and other tropical fruit harvests.
Local Food to Try in Rayong
- Ban Phe Pier Seafood — A row of seafood restaurants at the pier used for ferries to Koh Samet, popular with Thai day-trippers for fresh catch.
- Rayong Durian and Tropical Fruit — Rayong is one of Thailand's major durian-growing provinces, with roadside stalls and orchard visits during harvest season.
Seasonal Highlights in Rayong
- Durian Harvest Season (May-June) — The peak season for Rayong's durian orchards, drawing domestic food tourists to farm visits and fruit markets.
Where to Stay in Rayong
- Koh Samet (Hat Sai Kaew) — The main beach area on Koh Samet island, reached by a short ferry from Ban Phe, with the widest range of beachfront accommodation.
- Rayong Mainland (Ban Phe) — The ferry pier town, convenient for a mainland stay or seafood dinner before or after an island trip.
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