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Rayong
Spend 1–2 days in Rayong for a beach break, fruit orchards and a day trip to Ko Samet; skip if you lack time for the Gulf coast.
Rayong is a modest Gulf‑coast city with quiet beaches, a fruit‑festival season and easy access to nearby islands. One full day covers the city shrines, a park and a market; a second day adds a boat trip to Ko Samet or a hike in Khao Chamao‑Khao Wong National Park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airport
- U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya (UTP)
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- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rayong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyRayong is generally safe for tourists; stay alert near industrial zones and follow local advice on sea conditions.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1155 tourist police (english) · 1669 ambulance and rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)Thailand-wide
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya International Airport (Military field with limited commercial flights; nearest airport for Rayong.).
- Getting aroundSongthaews and local minibuses run between the bus terminals, the city centre and nearby beaches.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food noodle bowl30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿2,300 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿6,000 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya International Airport (Military field with limited commercial flights; nearest airport for Rayong.)
Map of Rayong
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Rayong
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Ban Phe · 19 km straight line
- Ko Samet · 22 km straight line
- Sattahip · 41 km straight line
- Jomtien · 48 km straight line
- Pattaya · 51 km straight line
- Laem Chabang · 60 km straight line
- Si Racha · 67 km straight line
- Ko Sichang · 73 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Rayong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaews and local minibuses run between the bus terminals, the city centre and nearby beaches. Taxis are cheap (≈3,000 baht from Bangkok). Rental scooters are common for short trips to the riverfront and parks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Samet
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus to Pak Nam (≈17 km (11 mi)) then 30‑min boat; total ~1 h each wayBus to Pak Nam (≈11 mi (17 km)) then 30‑min boat; total ~1 h each way
Popular beach island; day‑trip feasible in good weather.
Khao Chamao–Khao Wong National Park
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total including short hikes
Drive or taxi east 45 km (28 mi) via Hwy 36; 1‑h travel each wayDrive or taxi east 28 mi (45 km) via Hwy 36; 1‑h travel each way
Waterfalls and forest trails; bring rain gear in monsoon months.
Supattra Land Orchard
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or scooter north 15 km (9.3 mi); 20‑min driveTaxi or scooter north 9.3 mi (15 km); 20‑min drive
Pick‑your‑own durian, rambutan and other tropical fruit (season Apr–Jun).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Purimas Beach Hotel and Spa
Beachfront, air‑conditioned rooms, pool and airport transfers; rates from 2,300 baht per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿3,500 | ฿3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Bus Bangkok → Rayong (standard)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Boat to Ko Samet (round‑trip)2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿780 |
| Trip total≈ ฿4,290 per person per day, bed included | ฿8,580≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in Thai baht; flights, long‑distance bus and airport transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fresh fruit (durian, rambutan) | 50–150 baht (≈ US$2–5) per kilo |
| Street‑food noodle bowl | 30–60 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | 10–15 baht (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The city sits near a large oil refinery – check air‑quality alerts during windy days.
- Some attractions (e.g., the City Pillar Shrine) have limited opening hours; confirm before visiting.
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US Embassy in Bangkok; consulates in Chiang Mai and Phuket (check for updates).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Rayong bus (standard): about 150 baht (≈ US$5), 2 h (check)
- Boat Pak Nam → Ko Samet: ≈200 baht round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (khǎw thôot)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàwp khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo rài)
- ป้ายรถเมล์อยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus stop? (bpâi rót mee yùu thîi năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rayong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for a full‑day island cruise to nearby Koh Thalu (scuba diving).
- Include a night at a beachfront resort for a relaxed beach experience.
Sources
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