Introduction
Rayong is located on the east coast of Thailand. The province is about 179 kilometers
distance from Bangkok. In general Rayong is blessed with its abundance of beautiful
natures. Offshore, there are many islands, which are well-known by the tourist,
such as Ko Samet and Ko Mun.
Diving Destination
Dive Site: Hin Pleung
Hin Pleung features two large underwater ridges with the shallowest point of 5-7m from the surface.
- Maximum depth: 27
meters; average depth 15-20 meters
- Marine lives: sea anemone, clownfish, nudibranch and reef fish
- Underwater visibility: up to 10meters (generally poor visibility)
Koh Kudi
Koh Kudi is a small island in Koh Samed-Kao Laem Ya National Marine Park. The
mark of this dive site is a large solid rock foundation sloping to the deeper
area.
- Maximum depth: 20
meters
- Marine lives : cowfish, batfish, reef fish, black corals and seafan
- Underwater visibility up to 12 meters
Koh Thalu
A small island located 6 km to the east of Koh Kudi. This dive site is famous
for its healthy corals.
- Maximum depth: 22
meters
- Marine lives: hard coral formation, sea anemone, gorgonian (sea fan), black
seafan
- Underwater visibility 9 -12 meters
Topography
Rayong is marked by a series of mountains interspersed by flat plains and large
tracts of land under forest, rubber and fruit plantation. It has an extensive
coastline stretching for approximately 100 kilometers, and some 3,552 square
kilometers in area.
Climate
The climate is tropical, generally warm and humid with abundant rainfall, average
temperature is around 28 C. The best months are November through February.
How to get there
By Car
Rayong can be reached in a comfortable 2 and a half hour drive along international
standard highway. Drivers may chose to access to Rayong via several road options
as follow
- State Highway Route 34, Bangkok-Chonburi-Rayong and/or connect to State Highway
36 via Pattaya.
- Tolled Motorway along Bangkok-Chonburi and connect to State Highway 36 via
Pattaya
- Opting by other state highway routes
By Bus
Frequent air-conditioned and regular (orange bus) coach depart from Bangkok
to Rayong daily. For further information about schedule and fares, please call
- Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, Ekamai at tel no. 0 2391 6846, 0 2391
2504
- North Eastern Bus Terminal (Morchit 2) on Kampaengpet Rd. Jatujak. Tel. 0
2936 2996, 0 2936 1972.
For further information, please visit the website of Transportation Company
Limited: http://www.transport.co.th