Ban Khai (Rayong) — a historic thai district & cultural hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands at 35 m elevation, connected via Ban Phe Pier (Rayong / Koh Samet) (26 km).
Why Visit Ban Khai (บ้านค่าย)
Ban Khai is a historic thai district & cultural hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands (located at 12.8419°N, 101.3451°E, elevation 35 m). Renowned for Ban Khai Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Ban Khai, Ban Khai Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls, Rayong Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail, Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands Temples & Street Food, Ban Khai rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Ban Phe Pier (Rayong / Koh Samet) (26 km) (26 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ban Khai
Ban Khai District Center & Market Square
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ban Khai.
Rayong Highway & Transit Quarter
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ban Khai.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ban Khai
- Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Ban Khai — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Khai.
- Ban Khai Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Khai.
- Rayong Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ban Khai.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ban Khai
In Ban Khai (Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Moo Chamuang — Chanthaburi Garcinia Leaf Pork Stew (หมูชะมวง) (฿150–฿250): Eastern Thai heritage stew where tart Chamuang leaves tenderize pork belly into a sweet-savory glaze.
- Sen Chan Pad Pu — Chanthaburi Rice Noodles with Crab (เส้นจันท์ผัดปู) (฿140–฿260): Chewy Chanthaburi rice noodles wok-fried with sweet-chili tamarind glaze and fresh Gulf crabmeat.
- Pla Kapong Tod Nam Pla — Crispy Sea Bass with Fish Sauce & Mango Salad (ปลากะพงทอดน้ำปลา) (฿320–฿480): Whole Gulf sea bass flash-fried golden and drizzled with caramelized fish sauce alongside green mango salad.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Ban Khai
Ban Khai Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Ban Khai serving made-to-order Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands dishes (฿50–฿140).
Ban Khai Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Naklua Lan Pho Seafood Market (Pattaya), Chanthaboon Waterfront Community, Ban Phe Pier Market (Rayong) & Bang Bao Pier Seafood Decks (Koh Chang) · Regional drinks: Fresh Chanthaburi Mangosteen & Rambutan Juice, Sugarcane Juice (Nam Oi) & Iced Lemongrass Tea
Getting to Ban Khai & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Ban Phe Pier (Rayong / Koh Samet) (26 km) (26 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport (UTP).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ban Khai
Combine Ban Khai with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Rayong (19 km away)
- Pluak Daeng (20 km away)
- Nikhom Phattana (21 km away)
- Wang Chan (22 km away)
- Ban Phe (26 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands
Explore other destinations across Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands:
Rayong · Pattaya · Pattaya & Koh Larn · Chanthaburi · Ko Chang · Ko Kut · Koh Chang · Ko Samet · Koh Samet · Koh Kood · Chonburi District · Bang Lamung District