All you need to know

Thailand is known as the land of smiles but Rayong is THE HEART OF THAILAND.

The Thai language is based on feelings direct from the heart and it is the main reason for the Thai people search pleasure (SANUK in Thai)  in everything. When they work, are together with the family, friends, shopping, driving and eating is it always based on SANUK.  The word of SANYK and the HEART is very strong in Rayong because the primary tourism comes from the Thaies them selves. The industry is not based on to make most possible profit from foreigners. You will instead meet the real smiles and will be serviced direct by the heart.

It is a great culture and of course a lot more affordable prices  for eating, shopping, attractions and living. The price level in Rayong are 30-40 % less compared to other main cities in Thailand, as e.g. Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin and Bangkok. If you are looking for dental,eye clinics, healthcare, wellness and joyful living can you expect to save more than 80 % compared to Europe.

Thailand has a great and beautiful culture and Rayong (Eastern Searboard) is the main center for culture. Please take a look around and read more about this amazing placed called The Heart of Thailand.

The Heart of Thailand
Few example in Thai language.

• To be sad – In Thai: Loose your heart
• To be happy – In Thai: The heart is good
• Impatient: In Thai: The heart is hot
• Be patient: In Thai: Cool your heart

Thais have an expression that says: Water from the heart. You will see everyday between Thais they give each other small gifts as typically food and fruit. But do not forget this has nothing to do with big gifts and impress other people. Keep it small because expensive gifts will have the opposite effect.

• The extensive grounds located near the entrance to Ban Phe, just about 200 meters off Highway No.3 at Km. marker 238 are home to various flowering plants.
• A 100-year-old Thai-style wooden structure houses porcelain ware from various periods, in particular the Ban Chiang style.
• The place is open daily except Thursdays from 8.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.

• Located in the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development Centre, Ban Phe
• The aquarium keeps various kinds of beautiful fish and sea plants.
• A large aquarium with a tunnel allows visitors to see various beautiful fish as well as economic-related creatures living in the mangrove forest such as cuttlefish, crab, giant clam, and horseshoe crab
• The outdoor aquarium also houses various marine life.
• The turtle pond houses hawksbill turtles, olive turtles, and leatherback turtles.
• The fish pond houses large species of fish.
• Visitors can witness the real underwater world in a special pond that houses starfish, anemone and sea cucumber. Various fishery tools in miniature are also displayed.

The Rayong Aquarium is open from Wednesday to Friday during 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and on weekends from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• This 12-kilometre stretch of white sandy beach is a perfect place to enjoy the scenery while swimming.
• The beach trails along the way to meet Ban Kon Ao, where a small fishing community can be found.
• Accommodations and restaurants are available.

• Continuing along the southeast coast, Rayong combines a lush interior with a coastline of quiet beaches and coves that are less developed tha Pattaya and promise a more tranquil vacation by the sea.
• The best beaches are to be found near the seaside town of Ban Phe.
• Quality hotels are available at various locations, although comfortable beach bungalows are the typical accommodation of the area.

• The tiny grey port town of Ban Phe sees a stream of visitors, but purely because it’s a launchpad for nearby Ko Samet.
• Cooled by a sea breeze that smells slightly of drying fish, Ban Phe doesn’t charm many visitors, and few people spend more than a mandatory 30 minutes or so waiting for a bus or ferry connection out.
• Though nowhere near as inviting as the beaches waiting on Ko Samet, exploring the town will show you life in a typical Thai port town.

• Ko Samet (เกาะเสม็ด in Thai) is a rather small island where you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand.
• The water is also normally very clear here. Relaxation is the main activity here, so spoil yourself a little and “refill your batteries” in an tropical surrounding.
• It is the perfect place for hiding away from daily life stress and work.
• Anyhow, you are still close to Bangkok and it’s shopping, night life and attractions.