First mentioned in official dispatches of 2113 BE (1086 AD), Rayong has been a town of note for some time. One of Rayong's greatest claims to fame is that Thailand's most famous Poet Laureate, Sunthorn Phu, spent his years of exile from the Royal Court in the area, mostly on Koh Samet.
Sights Around Rayong Near the town, Laem Charoen and Saeng Chan beaches are the most popular, while off the coast are numerous scenic islands including Koh Kudi, Koh Platin, Koh Talu, and the very popular Koh Samet.
Koh Samet Ever since Sunthorn Pu became enchanted with this dry island, it has had a reputation for being slightly magical.
Koh Samet's popularity began to boom about 10 years ago. Until that time the island had very few inhabitants and only a handful of bungalows to stay in. The island has no fresh water source, so water boats come over from the mainland every day to fill the bungalow's tanks.
Its proximity to Bangkok ensures that every weekend, particularly long weekends, hundreds of Bangkokians descend on Koh Samet for its fresh air, clean beaches, and relaxing atmosphere.
A regular ferry service to Koh Samet departs from Ban Phe pier, 18 Km from Rayong town.
The King Taskin Shrine a pagoda erected on an island in the Young River, is approximately two kilometres south of the town centre. It hosts an annual celebration in November. ;
Phra Chedi Klang Nam on Gems Street and Unyamanee Road is the largest gem stone market place in Thailand. It is the newest marketing place for gemstones in Chanthaburi. ;
Ban Khram Village further from Ban Phe in the Klaeng district is the birthplace of the famous poet Sunthon Phul. ;
Ban Phe is a small hamlet where local products including fish sauce and dried shrimp are on sale. ;
Ban Phe - Koh Samet Ferry
Koh Samet, or Koh Kaeo Phitsaden, where Sunthon Phu based the story of Phra Apaimani is some 30 minutes away by boat. ;
View of Koh Samet from the top of Koh Laem Ya National Park hill
Koh Laem Ya National Park and the Samet Island Group, which includes the islands of Kudi, Kruai, Khram and Plai Tin contains beautiful beaches and fascininating spots for skin and snorkel diving. ;
The Suan Son Pine Park only five kilometres from Ban Phe is a popular picnic spot set in tranquil surroundings. ;
Suan Wang Khao some eleven kilometres further along the beach is tastefully landscaped and has several beaches and a bay. ;
Koh Thalu is popular for camping skindiving and underwater explorations and can be easily reached from Suan Wang Khao. ;
Laem Mae Phim with entrances at Kms. 259, 263 and 268 is very fine for swimming the waves not being strong. ;
Koh Khi Pia is a small island near the north of the cape and can be reached by walking when the tide is out. ;
Koh Cha-Mao National Park is full of various types of trees and plants. It is sited some 17 kilometres from the road. ;
Koh Wong Caves 89 km. from town has some 80 large and small interconnecting chambers. ;
The Koh Man Island Group which includes Koh Man Nai, Koa Man Klang and Koh Man Nok has spectacular coral reefs. ;
Had Mae Ramplung approached by the beach road is a long white sand beach.
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