The province of Rayong is known for
its fine beaches, tasty food and delectable durians. About 220
kilometers from Bangkok on Highway No. 3 or 179 kilometers on
Highway No. 36 with its short-cut, Rayong offers some interesting
sight-seeing and pleasure.
How
to get there
Both
air and non air-conditioned buses leave from the Eastern Bus Terminal
(Ekamai). The trip takes 3 hours approximately.
Non air-conditioned buses leave every 30 minutes, starting from
7.00-18.00 hrs. Fare is B 47 (Tel. 3912504) Air-conditioned buses
leave every 40 minutes, starting from 05.00-22.00 hrs. Fare is
B 85 (Tel. 3914990)
Rayong Attractions
The King Taksin
Shrine
located at Wat Lum Mahachai Chumphon commemorates the
occasion when he was rallying Thai fighters to liberate the
country from Burmese occupation. It is highly revered by the
people, · particularly those of Chinese ancestry, and draws
large worshipping crowds during the Chinese New Year
celebrations.
Wat Pa Pradu is located in town on Sukhumvit Road. The main
chapel houses a large reclining Buddha, measuring 11.95 meters
long and 3.60 meters high. The image reclines on its left instead
of the traditional right. More
