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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
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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
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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.
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