Rayong

Rayong is an administrative province in Eastern Thailand that extends along the Gulf of Thailand. The coast offers sandy beaches, tropical islands, and eight districts with a major industrial zone.

General Phaya Tak established a naval base here during the Ayutthaya period before becoming King Taksin of the Thonburi Kingdom. This military base later served as a springboard for his power.

The name comes from a tree in the Chong language, the Pterocarpus macrocarpus, which grows in this region. Fishing communities here maintain their way of life and use traditional methods along the coast.

Coastal areas are well connected by roads, while some islands are accessible by boats. Industrial zones concentrate in specific districts, while beaches and villages lie in other parts.

In Ban Kon Ao, fishermen still cast their nets by hand and repair them on the piers. This place shows techniques passed down through generations.

Location: Thailand

Capital city: Rayong

Reference: RYG

Shares border with: Chon Buri, Chanthaburi

Website: http://rayong.go.th

GPS coordinates: 12.67556,101.27833

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:35