This is a typical fishing village, some 22 kilometers from town, which is dominated by a temple with seats a top hill overlooking the shoreline. The area is subject to wind and sea erosing. The palm trees appear to be standing on sand pedestals, which appear to be help together only by the roots of the trees.

In 1981 the area known as Khao Laem Ya and the island of Koh Samet was designated as a nature reserve. It is an area of great natural beauty which is enganced by the tranquillity of the surroundings.

Khao Laem Ya is located about 6.4 kilometers from the fishing village of Ban Phe. Koh Samet, on which Sunthorn Phu, Thailand'greatest poet based his most famous work, the story of Pra Apaimanee, lies about 40 minutes boat journey offshore. The park also covers Mae Rumphueng Beach, Ban Kon Ao and some islands near Koh Samet such as Koh Kudee, Koh Kruai, Koh Khangkhao and Koh Platin.

Ban Phe, 22 kilometers from town, is a busy fishing port and the center of local marine produce. The town of Ban Phe is characterised by narrow streets of shops and houses, It is a stopping off points for tourists en route to the island of Koh Samet. Boats leave regularly for the island from the piers. Shop in the main street stock a wide variety of marine produce and many souvenirs and trinkets fashioned from shells of different shades and sizes.

It is the most well-known attraction of Rayong offers beautiful beaches with charming white sand, strange-shape rocks, suitable relaxation, water sporting, exploring the coral reefs beneath the sea. Koh Samet is located some 6.5 kilometers from Ban Phe. There are boat services available all day and many kinds of accommodation there.

It lies approximately 6 kilometers offshore. Besides Koh Kudee there are two smaller islands, one is Koh Khangkhao and another is Koh Ruesee Cave. All three islands lie a little to the east of Koh Samet. The islands have beautiful natural landscapes and ringed by fine beaches which are ideal for swimming and camping on.

This is agreeably one of the most picturesque part of the east coast and used to be the most famous tourist spot. Wang Kaew is a beautifully landscaped headland with a fine beach and accommodation available in cottages and bungalows. It is 38 kilometers from town

It is 1 kilometer from Ban Phe and also know as the Casuarina (pine) gardens. These splendid tress line both verges of the road for a distance of 1 kilometer. It is a popular picnic place with ahady areas.

At KM. 26 on the coastal road between Ban Phe and Klaeng, 48 kilometers from town, is Laem Mae Phim. This is a popular beach attracts Thai tourists. There are many bungalows for rent at the site and along the roadside there are vendors selling a wide range of product. Such as fruits, coconuts, fried squid and skeweres oysters, Boats can be hired to visit the nearby Koh Mun island group.

Lying off the coast near Kram is the Koh Mun island group which consists of three islands, namely Koh Mun Nai, Koh Mun Klang and Koh Mun Nok which mean inner, middle and outer Mun islands. These islands are located about 5 kilometers off Laem Mae Phim and take about 50 minutes to reach by boat. The cost is about 500 baht per round trip. The islands are worth while exploring, each one having fine sandy beaches which offer secluded sports for sunbathing or swimming.

The Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park

It is about 17 kilometers off the main highway at KM. 274, 76 kilometers from Rayong and abounds with various types of trees and plants, as well as species highly valued as decorative plants. The Khao Chamao waterfall has eight levels. It is not too difficult to reach the top.

Khao Wong Caves

To reach Khao Wong take the turning at KM. 288 on the Sukhumvit Road and travel a distance of 12 kilometers to find the caves. At Khao Wong, there are about 60 caves around the base of the mountain, many of the cave are occupied by Buddhist monks, and one has been turned into a shrine with a replica of the Buddha's footprint.