Rayong located at Eastern board of Thailand, approximately 220 kilometers from Bangkok (179km by car from Bangkok). It consists of 3,552 square km area and 100 km of beach connect to the gulf of Thailand. The 10 islands group is abundant with marine resources. It contains many oddly shaped islands and rocks. The largest island is Koh Samet which is well known in South East Asia.
A late bloomer, the province is well known for its pristine beaches stretching along a 100-kilometer coastline and scenic waterfalls amidst exotic surroundings. Aside from this, Rayong is blessed with an abundance of seafood products such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried seafood, and tropical fruits of which rambutan, mangosteen and durian are the most famous.
Covering a total area of 3,552 square kilometers, Rayong borders Chonburi Province on the north and the west, the Gulf of Thailand on the south, and Chantaburi Province on the east. Most of the land is marked by a series of mountains interspersed by flat plains and large tracts of forest and fruit plantations. Administratively, the province is divided into Mueang Rayong, Klaeng, Ban Khai, Bang Chang, Pluak Daeng and Wang Chan districts and Khao Chamao and Nikhom Phatthana Sub-districts.
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Tesco Lotus Gauges Interest in Thai IPO
Wall Street Journal Tesco said in September it plans to list a property fund in Thailand as it looks to unlock further value from its property portfolio. The planned deal could be the biggest IPO in Thailand since Rayong Refinery PCL raised $719 million in May 2006, … |
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Tesco's Thai property fund in pre-marketing for IPO
FinanceAsia If successful, it will be the biggest IPO in Thailand since Rayong Refinery's $719 million offering in May 2006, according to Dealogic. Thai property funds are similar to a real estate investment trust (Reit) and Tesco's planned IPO will create the … |
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 The Nation |
'Big Sister' Russy hopes to end dry spell at Lakewood
The Nation Despite having played 20 tournaments on the Ladies Asian Golf Tour (LAGT) since 2006, Thai veteran professional Russamee Gulyanamitta remains without a win in six years. The 36-year-old native of Rayong came closest to a victory in 2007 but lost out to … |
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Thailand Stocks: Rayong Purifier, Seafco Pcl, Ticon Industrial
BusinessWeek 2 (Bloomberg) — Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of 10:42 am in Bangkok. The SET Index rose for a third day, climbing 0.5 percent to 1092.13, heading for the … |
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Rayong Purifier, Shin Corp., Ticon: Thailand Equity Preview
Bloomberg Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the 12:30 pm break in Bangkok. The SET Index (SET) rose for a third day, climbing 1 percent to 1096.72, heading for the … |
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The USS Lincoln has sailed for good, but keep up with Facebook
HeraldNet A Lincoln sailor teaches English during a community service project in Rayong, Thailand, in January. The USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Indian Ocean on Jan. 18. A Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 … |
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 The Irrawaddy News Magazine |
Property Prices Rocket by Dawei Deep-Sea Port
The Irrawaddy News Magazine The Burmese and Thai governments signed a contract in May 2008 to begin construction on the Technical Zone in Dawei deep-sea port. The project is eight times bigger than the Map Ta Phut Industrial Zone in Rayong, Thailand, according to the Foundation … |
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Faasai Resort and Spa, a four-star eco-resort on the Gulf of Thailand, has recruited volunteers to teach English to their staff as a way of removing the language barrier to authentic tourism. The resort is off the beaten track, despite being located in between the busy tourist districts of Ko Chang and Rayong, and the local people spoke little English. New English-language services were launched …
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 Bangkok Post |
Full speed ahead for Continental as AEC approaches
Bangkok Post At the Rayong plant, local supplies of parts and components will gradually rise to 70% from 40% at present. Mr Chambers said Thailand has advantages with its automotive and electronics supply base and its labour costs that remain competitive regionally … Continental Automotive/Thailand hikes capacity ahead of AECThe Nation |
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 DoD Live |
Worth a Thousand Words: Cobra Gold 2012
DoD Live Children at the Ban Khlong Bangbor School play with spinning tops during a celebration for National Children's Day in Rayong, Thailand, Jan. 13, 2012. Ban Khlong Bangbor School will have a multipurpose building constructed during Cobra Gold 2012. |
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