Rayong
Fruit orchards, quiet beaches, gateway to Koh Samet
Where to Stay
Beach guesthouses
Basic beachfront
Mae Ramphueng Beach hotels
Long quiet beach
Rayong Marriott
Best resort in the area
About Rayong
A coastal province popular with Thai families. Known for fruit orchards (especially durian and rambutan), quiet beaches, and being the gateway to Koh Samet. Not touristy at all — a genuine Thai experience.
Watch Before You Go
Rayong Thailand: HIDDEN GEM Close to Bangkok
Rayong's Unique Beach
Shopping Old Town Rayong
Price Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ฿300 | ฿600 | ฿2,000 |
| Food & Drink | ฿200 | ฿400 | ฿600 |
| Transport | ฿100 | ฿200 | ฿400 |
| Activities | ฿100 | ฿300 | ฿500 |
| Total / day | ฿700 | ฿1,500 | ฿3,500 |
Things to Do
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Fruit orchard visits
All-you-can-eat durian in season (May-Jul).
Mae Ramphueng Beach
Free. Long, quiet, local beach.
Khao Chamao Waterfall
National park. Multi-tiered waterfall.
Seafood markets
Free to browse. Buy and cook fresh.
Tourist Traps to Skip
- ×Expecting tourist infrastructure — this is a local destination.
How to Get There
Local Tips
Come during fruit season (May-Jul) for the best durian in Thailand.
Great stopover on the way to Koh Samet.
Local seafood markets are incredible and cheap.
Very few English signs — basic Thai helps a lot.
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