Rayong
ThailandTH
City in Thailand
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,902
- Coordinates
- 12.681, 101.258
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Rayong
Rayong is a medium-sized town in Thailand. With 61,902 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards water sports, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Rayong
Water Sports in Rayong
(8)Rayong's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling and Surf. It is a direct read of Rayong's activity profile. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nature in Rayong
(4)Our data lists Beaches, Desert, Islands and National Parks as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rayong.
Adventure in Rayong
(3)On the adventure side, Rayong offers Adventure, Parachute and Skydiving. Everything listed here comes from what Rayong is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Rayong
(3)Looking for sports? Rayong has Hunting, Running and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rayong.
Family in Rayong
(2)Rayong records Aquariums and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Rayong's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Rayong
(1)The culture shortlist for Rayong: Museums. It is a direct read of Rayong's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Rayong
(1)Rayong's shopping entries include Food. Everything listed here comes from what Rayong is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Rayong
(1)Our data lists Farms as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rayong.
More to do in Rayong
(1)Looking for other activities? Rayong has Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rayong.
Best time to visit Rayong
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Rayong is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Rayong that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rayong known for?
- Rayong is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and adventure, set in Thailand with around 61,902 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Rayong?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling and Surf in Rayong. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Rayong?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Rayong located?
- Administratively, Rayong sits in Thailand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…