Rayong Information:

... is an eastern Thai province on the Gulf of Thailand,

known for its national parks and beaches.

On its south coast, the beach at Ban Phe is home to a fishing community

and is the gateway to Koh Samet island,

part of the Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park.

The city is also called `Rayong`.  The main industry is fishing,

and it is the main producer of Thailand's fish sauce.

It is also the center of the chemical and auto industries.

King Taksin (of Thailand) came to Rayong´ after the fall of Ayutthaya.

During a short stay there he built a navy, and then went on to Chantaburi

to assemble forces to fight back against the Burmese.

There is a shrine in Rayong´ where local people pay respects to Taksin.

There are 3 ways to travel from Bangkok to Rayong:

by bus, car/taxi, and airplane.

This city and province is growing as a tourist destination,

particularly among Thai people living in Bangkok.

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