Rayong Province Khao Laem Ya Mu Ko Samet

Rayong Province

Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park อทยานแหงชาตเขาแหลมหญา -หมเกาะเสมด • Some people believe that this is the miracle island in Thai classical literature by Sunthon Phu. สนทรภ Ko Samet is a famous beach attraction of Rayong. • One of the beaches is Ao Wong Duean อาววงเดอน in the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the shape of an almost-complete circle.

Sunthon Phu Monument อนสาวรยสนทรภ • The monument was built to commemorate Sunthon Phu, a leading poet in the early Rattanakosin era, two centuries ago. There are statues of Sunthon Phu and characters from his famous literature.

Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park อทยานแหงชาตเขาชะเมา – เขาวง • This lush forest with a great variety of flora and fauna is the watershed of the Prasae River. Attractions in the national park

Namtok Khao Chamao or Namtok Khlong Nam Sai นำตกเขาชะเมา หรอนำตกคลองนำใส • The waterfall comprises seven levels, stretching for three kilometres. The large pond called Wang Matcha, is a habitat of brook carp.

Man Nok and Ko Man Nai เกาะมนนอก และ เกาะมนใน • This island is the location of the turtle conservation station initiated by Her Majesty the Queen. The project conserves the breeding of hawksbill and olive turtles.

Laem Mae Phim แหลมแมพมพ • Without large waves, the beach is nice for swimming. Restaurants and bungalows are available along the beach. Laem Mae Phim is 48 kilometres from Rayong town.

Local Products

Preserved seafood ผลตภณฑอาหารทะเล • Seafood from Rayong has been a famous souvenir.

Fruit ผลไม • During May and June, orchards in Rayong produce durian, rambutan, mangosteen, etc.

Products from sedge mat ผลตภณฑเสอกก • The in-house industry of Tambon Kram, Amphoe Klaen has quality products.

Crystal products ผลตภณฑเครองแกวครสตล • The crystal factory in Amphoe Pluak Daeng, produces export-quality crystal works by Thai skilled labour.

Festivals

Rayong Fruit Festival งานเทศกาลผลไมและของดเมองระยอง • In May of each year, Rayong's fruit reaches its peak season. The venue for celebration is changes between Mueang and Klaeng districts.

Sunthon Phu Day (งานวนสนทรภ ( • This is held on June 26 every year at Sunthon Phu Monument, to honour the great poet. • Changing the robe for Phra Chedi Klang Nam (งานหมผาพระเจดยกลางนำ ) The annual traditional event is held during the full-moon night of the 12 th lunar month, or in November. • The robe blanketing the pagoda in the middle of the Rayong River, will be changed. Meanwhile, the people will celebrate the event along with the Loi Krathong Festival by boat racing and local entertainment.

Thot Pha Pa Klang Nam (Waterborne Robe Offering Ceremony ) งานทอดผาปากลางนำ ( • During the Loi Krathong Festival of each year, or on the full moon night of November, people living near the mouth of the Prasae River will prepare a monk's robe at the pier. • After completing the ceremony on the boat, a monk will come to get it. Normally, the robeoffering ceremony is held at the temple. This special tradition has been celebrated for over a century.