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RAYONG
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Rayong
Province is famous among tourists for its interesting
destinations and exciting activities. There are three
distinct attractions on this coastal province, the first
is beautiful white sandy beaches both on the mainland
and islands. The second is the variety of delicious seafood
at reasonable prices, and the last but not least is regional
fruit such as pineapples, durians, rambutans.
Moreover, long traditions and customs
including the way of the local people's life are also
attractive. Don't let the chance pass by without going
inside the heart of Rayong and you will find it is a
very wonderful trip. Many experiences and impressive
moment will happen here, at Rayong Province.
Rayong is located at the east coast
of Thailand, about 220 kilometres from Bangkok on Highway
No.3 or 179 kilometres on Highway No.36. The total area
is 3,552 square kilometers. Most of the land is marked
by a series of mountains interspersed by flat plains
and large tracts of forest and fruit plantation. Administrative,
it is divided into Muang Rayong, Klaeng, Ban Khai, Bang
Chang, Pluak Daeng and Wang Chan districts and Khao
Chamao and Nikhom Phatthana sub-districts.
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Rayong
Fruit Fair , held around May-June, is designed to
promote and market fruits and other products made from
fruits and seafood of the province. Colorful fruit-decorated
floats vie for prizes. There are fruit contests and agricultural
exhibitions.
Sunthon Phu Day is held annually
on 26 June, the date of his birth. Sunthon Phu was the
early Rattanakosin Period’s foremost poet, and his poems
are widely acclaimed for their lyrical verse and pictorial
language. The best of his poems is the epic romance
Phra Aphai Mani. In 1986, he was listed as a person
of international literary distinction by UNESCO. Activities
include a procession of cars featuring Sunthon Phu’s
literary works, competitions on poetry writing and painting
of scenes from Sunthon Phu’s poetry.
The Robing of the Phra Chedi
Klang Nam is a traditional fair held annually during
the full-moon period of the 12th lunar month, coinciding
with Loi Krathong Festival in November. Held at Wat
Pak Nam in Mueang district, there are religious rites,
long boat races, a delightful Loi Krathong and other
pleasant entertainment.
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