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Rayong (ระยอง)

Thai. Name of a province (map) as well as of its capital city in East Thailand, on the north coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The city has a population of about 45,000 and is situated 179 kms Southeast of Bangkok. Popular with the locals is Had Suan Son near Ban Pe, a white sandy beach with pines, and the island of Koh Samet (map - fig.) where a large chapter of the epic story Phra Aphaimanih is set and where a lighthouse still guides local navigation. At Samet Port (map - fig.) several statues of the main characters from this story (fig.) remind visitors its of relation to the island. Besides this popular island, the province is also known for its many fruit orchards including rambutan, durian and pineapple. The province has six amphur and two king amphur. See also Rayong data file.