Laem Mae Phim,
Rayong: 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
Sunthon Phu
Monument, Rayong: The monument was built
to commemorate Sunthon Phu, a leading poet in the
early Rattanakosin era, two centuries ago. There are
statues of Sunthon Phu and characters from his
famous literature. The monument is located on the
Klaeng-Laem Mae Phim Road, five kilometres from Laem
Mae Phim.
Wat Saranat
Thammaram, Rayong: houses a main Buddha
image imitated from the famous Phra Phuttha
Chinnarat in Phitsanulok province. Four major
pagodas surround the Ubosot. They include Phra
Pathom Chedi, Phrathat Phanom, replica of Bodh Gaya,
and Phrathat Chaiya
Mun Island,
Rayong: 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.
Ko Man Nai or
Koh Mun Nai: This island is the location
of the turtle conservation station initiated by Her
Majesty the Queen. The project conserves the
breeding of hawksbill and olive turtles.
Wang Kaew,
Amphoe Klaeng, Rayong: 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.
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