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Rayong

Rayong is a city on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand and the capital of Rayong province. It covers tambons Tha Pradu and Pak Nam and parts of tambons Choeng Noen and Noen Phra, all within Mueang Rayong district.

Type CityPopulation 64,256

Why go

  • City in Thailand.
  • Served by U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP).

History

Rayong is a city on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand and the capital of Rayong province. It covers tambons Tha Pradu and Pak Nam and parts of tambons Choeng Noen and Noen Phra, all within Mueang Rayong district. As of 2016 the population was 64,256 (est.). The main industry is fishing, and it is also the main producer of Thailand's fish sauce. It is also the center of the chemical and auto industries. In 2012 Ford Motor Company opened an assembly plant in Rayong to expand Ford's presence in the ASEAN area, employing some 2,200 people.

Where to stay

96 8 Soi 13, Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · m.me
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98/3 หมู่ 2 หาดแสงจันทร์ ซอย 14 PMY Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · banrublom.com
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554, 5 Sukhumvit Rd, Noen Phra Sub-district, Amphur Muang, Rayong 21000, Thailand · ihg.com
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11 Soi 6 Ratbumrung Road, 69 Rajbamrung Soi 6 Rd, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · kameocollection.com
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361 ถนน สุขุมวิท Tambon Noen Phra, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · plaaihotelsgroup.com
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590 Sukhumvit Rd, Tambon Noen Phra, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · plaaihotels.com
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30/1 Sukhumvit Rd, Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · tamarindgardenhotel.com
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858 Sukhumvit Rd, Noen Phra Sub-district, Amphoe Mueang Rayong, Rayong 21150, Thailand · ihg.com
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530 1 Sukhumvit Rd, Tambon Noen Phra, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · goldencityrayong.co.th
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50, 50/2 Beach Road, Paknam Muang, Rayong 21000, Thailand · kantarycollection.com
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43/98 ม.6 เชิงเนิน Tambon Choeng Noen, เมือง Rayong 21000, Thailand · facebook.com
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1, 6 Rajbamrung Soi 12 Rd, Tambon Noen Phra, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · b2hotel.com
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327/18 Sukhumvit Rd, เนินพระ เมือง Rayong 21000, Thailand · facebook.com
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36/4 ถนน เลียบชายฝั่ง ปากน้ำ เมือง Rayong 21000, Thailand · facebook.com
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No.4 Rayong Trade 115 Siangprasert Alley, Choeng Noen Sub-district, Amphoe Mueang Rayong, Rayong 21000, Thailand · starconventionhotel.com
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83 Moo 3, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · wisdomrayong.com
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Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · hadsaengchan.com
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93/39 M. 7 Soi Sang Chan 1, Sangchan - Neramit Road, Nean Phra Sub-district Muang Rayong Rayong 21150, Thailand · facebook.com
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109 Sukhumvit Rd, Tha Pradu, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · all.accor.com
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53 ถนน เลียบชายฝั่ง Pak Nam, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · fortunehotelgroup.com
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224 Bangna-Trad Road, Choeng Noen Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · hilton.com
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108, 11 Thanon Sa - Ad Pattana, Choeng Noen Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · morgenresort24.com
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37/5 Banchaitalay Condo Riepjaifang Rd, Rayong 21000, Thailand · banchaitalay.com
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41 Rimnum Rd., T. Thapadu, A 41 Thanon RImnam, Mueang Rayong District, 21000, Thailand · madinahotelrayong.com
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78/1 Langwatpa Rd, Tha Pradu, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · miguelrecommends.com
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ถนน เลียบชายฝั่ง Tambon Pak Nam, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand · italaylodge.com
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32, 2 Beach Road, Pak Nam, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand
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1/3 soi15, Rajbamrung Rd, Muang, Rayong 21000, Thailand
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51, 2 ถ. ราษฎร์บำรุง Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand
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71, 1, Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand
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150, ตําบล, 1 ถ. ราษฎร์บำรุง Noen Phra Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21000, Thailand
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147/141 Moo 2, T. Noenpra, A. Muang, Rayong city, Thailand 21000 Rayong 21000, Thailand
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305/14 Sukhumvit Rd, Nernpra, Muang, Rayong 21000, Thailand · kameocollection.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Sukiyaki, Restaurant · Sukiyaki restaurant · mkrestaurant.com
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Chicken, Pizza, Pasta, Fast Food · Chicken/Pizza fast food · 1112.com
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Coffee Shop, Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 99/75 ราชชุมพล, เนินพระ, 21000 · facebook.com
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German, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 8/2, 21000 · facebook.com
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Steak House, Sushi, Sausage, Arab, Fast Food · Steak House/Sushi fast food · facebook.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · ถนนสุขุมวิท
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · รย.5037, Nuanpra Rayong, 21000 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · ถนนสุขุมวิท (นครระยอง 75)
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Fast Food · fast food
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 109 Moo 2, Tambon Noen Phra, Amphoe Mueang Rayong · terracotta-rayong.com
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Steak House, Beef, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 22/21 ซอยร่วมพัฒนา 2, Nuanpra Rayong, 21000
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
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Noodle, Cafe · Noodle cafe
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
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Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · ถนนสุขุมวิท (นครระยอง 75)
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 102 ถนนสุขุมวิท (นครระยอง 35), 21000
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-21:00 · 131/38 บ้านเพลินใจ4, 21000
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00-19:00
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Coffee Shop, Cake, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 07:00-18:00 · 12/5 ถนนสุขุมวิท (นครระยอง 2), 21000
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · 52/25 ถนนสุขุมวิท (นครระยอง 3), ซ.จำรัส ต.ทับมาเมือง อ.เมือง จ.ระยอง, 21000
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Cafe · cafe · 21000
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Coffee Shop, Dessert, Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 7:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 63 ถนนสุขุมวิท, ท่าประดู่, 21000
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Thai, Chinese, Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: delivery · 2 ถนนพจนกร, 21000
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-02:00
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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Cafe · cafe
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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324 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP) 28 km to the centre
Rayong, 21, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Bangkok Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Ko Samui, Phuket (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Dok Rai 28 km to the centre
21, TH
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Getting there by ferry

Chok Krisada Pier Ferry Boat and Speed Boat
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
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Jadet Pier
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
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Taruhphe Pier
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UTP has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Ko Samui, Phuket). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Chok Krisada Pier Ferry Boat and Speed Boat, 20 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rayong. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.