Rayong Province

Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาแหลมหญ้า-หมู่เกาะเสม็ด Some people believe that this is the miracle island in Thai classical literature by Sunthon Phu. สุนทรภู่ Ko Samet is a famous beach attraction of Rayong. One of the beaches is Ao Wong Duean อ่าววงเดือน in the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the shape of an almost-complete circle.

Sunthon Phu Monument อนุสาวรีย์สุนทรภู่ The monument was built to commemorate Sunthon Phu, a leading poet in the early Rattanakosin era, two centuries ago. There are statues of Sunthon Phu and characters from his famous literature.

Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาชะเมา – เขาวง This lush forest with a great variety of flora and fauna is the watershed of the Prasae River. Attractions in the national park

Namtok Khao Chamao or Namtok Khlong Nam Sai น้ำตกเขาชะเมา หรือน้ำตกคลองน้ำใส The waterfall comprises seven levels, stretching for three kilometres. The large pond called Wang Matcha, is a habitat of brook carp.

Man Nok and Ko Man Nai เกาะมันนอก และ เกาะมันใน This island is the location of the turtle conservation station initiated by Her Majesty the Queen. The project conserves the breeding of hawksbill and olive turtles.

Laem Mae Phim แหลมแม่พิมพ์ Without large waves, the beach is nice for swimming. Restaurants and bungalows are available along the beach. Laem Mae Phim is 48 kilometres from Rayong town.

Local Products

Preserved seafood ผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารทะเล Seafood from Rayong has been a famous souvenir.

Fruit ผลไม้ During May and June, orchards in Rayong produce durian, rambutan, mangosteen, etc.

Products from sedge mat ผลิตภัณฑ์เสื่อกก The in-house industry of Tambon Kram, Amphoe Klaen has quality products.

Crystal products ผลิตภัณฑ์เครื่องแก้วคริสตัล The crystal factory in Amphoe Pluak Daeng, produces export-quality crystal works by Thai skilled labour.

Festivals

Rayong Fruit Festival งานเทศกาลผลไม้และของดีเมืองระยอง In May of each year, Rayong's fruit reaches its peak season. The venue for celebration is changes between Mueang and Klaeng districts.

Sunthon Phu Day (งานวันสุนทรภู่) This is held on June 26 every year at Sunthon Phu Monument, to honour the great poet. Changing the robe for Phra Chedi Klang Nam (งานห่มผ้าพระเจดีย์กลางน้ำ) The annual traditional event is held during the full-moon night of the 12th lunar month, or in November. The robe blanketing the pagoda in the middle of the Rayong River, will be changed. Meanwhile, the people will celebrate the event along with the Loi Krathong Festival by boat racing and local entertainment.

Thot Pha Pa Klang Nam (Waterborne Robe Offering Ceremony (งานทอดผ้าป่ากลางน้ำ) During the Loi Krathong Festival of each year, or on the full moon night of November, people living near the mouth of the Prasae River will prepare a monk's robe at the pier. After completing the ceremony on the boat, a monk will come to get it. Normally, the robe-offering ceremony is held at the temple. This special tradition has been celebrated for over a century.