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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School construction builds strong foundation for Exercise Cobra Gold
DVIDS Marines and sailors with the Royal Thai Navy and Indonesian service members spread concrete over a foundation at the Ban Khlong Bangbor school in Rayong, Thailand, Jan. 20 as part of humanitarian and civic assistance projects that precede the official … |
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Rasmus & Rasmus from Schackenborg in Rayong
ScandAsia.com Until 5 February 2012, the two chefs are in Thailand where they will prepare some of their Danish Food at the "Coral Reef" restaurant of the Purimas Beach Hotel & Spa in Rayong. Danes and others interested in trying out the creations of the two young … |
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BMW pushes for CO2 excise rate
Bangkok Post Mr Gentsch, who previously headed BMW Manufacturing Thailand in Rayong province, said the company's sustainability strategy is focused on efficient use of resources and conservation of the environment via its Efficient Dynamics technology (smaller … |
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Phuket Media Watch Police Region 2 deputy chief Pol Maj-General Kosol Puawes inspected the Daily News newspaper office in Rayong that was attacked in a drive-by shooting. Photo: The …
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Worth a Thousand Words: Toys & Smiles All Around
DoD Live RAYONG, Thailand – Senior Chief Navy Counselor Paul Tyquiengco, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), delivers stuffed animals to children during a community service project at Camillian Social Center for children … |
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Thailand's Junthima Gulyanamitta and England's Laura Davies are among the 10 sponsor invites at the Honda LPGA Thailand in Pattaya next month.
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The Bank of China will apply for subsidiary status in Thailand in the second half of the year, aiming to broaden its services for customers conducting Thailand-China business transactions.
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Police are stepping up the war on personal computer software piracy and aim to reduce it by a further 3 per cent this year, the Economic Crime Division said on Tuesday.
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Police are stepping up the war on personal computer software piracy and aim to reduce it by a further 3 per cent this year, the Economic Crime Division said on Tuesday.
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