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Rayong (ระยอง · Rayong) — Travel Guide

Rayong (Rayong) — Major Thai City & Provincial Capital. Hub: U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport (UTP).

Rayong (Rayong, Eastern Seaboard)

Rayong (ระยอง · Rayong) — Rayong, Eastern Seaboard · Popolazione: 364,544 · 8 m.

ProvinciaRayong
RegioneEastern Seaboard
Airport, SRT Rail & Ferry PierU-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport (UTP) · Ban Phe Pier (Rayong / Koh Samet) (18 km)
Daily Budget฿1,400–฿3,800 ($40–$110)

Come Arrivare e Muoversi

U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport (UTP) · Ban Phe Pier (Rayong / Koh Samet) (18 km). Compare SRT overnight sleeper berths from Krung Thep Aphiwat, domestic flights, and Lomprayah/Andaman ferries in our Thai Baht (฿ THB) calculators.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Ban Phe Ferry Pier (Gateway to Koh Samet)
  • Khao Laem Ya Coastal Headland & Mae Ramphueng Beach
  • Thung Prong Thong Golden Mangrove Boardwalk & Tropical Fruit Orchards

Local Food & Regional Thai Specialties

In Rayong (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.

  • 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.

Visit the morning Talad Sod and evening street-food night market in central Rayong; carry ฿20–฿100 notes or scan PromptPay QR, and ask for 'Phed Noi' (mild spicy) or 'Waan Noi' (less sweet for iced tea).