Rayong, a Seafood and Fruit Paradise — Home of Laem Charoen
Rayong is a fishing port city where Bangkok's famous seafood chain "Lam Charon" originated, as well as a production area for durian and mangosteen. You can buy dried and fresh seafood at affordable prices in the Pak Nam fishing village district and Ban Phe Port Market, while Tha Phong Fruit Market is at its peak during the fruit season from May to July. Yom Jinda Old Town Street is a great destination for a stroll and a meal, with its remaining old wooden shops and local restaurants.
Laem Charoen Seafood Rayong Main Branch
Laem Charoen Seafood Rayong Main Branch
Yomjinda Old Town Street (Yomjinda Road)
Yomjinda Road Old Town
Ban Phe Market
Ban Phe Market
Taphong Fruit Market
Taphong Fruit Market
Mae Ramphueng Beach Seafood
Mae Ramphueng Beach Seafood
Laem Charoen Seafood Rayong Main Branch
Laem Charoen Seafood Rayong Main Branch
The birthplace of a nationwide seafood brand (founded in 1979). Signature dishes include steamed fish in soy sauce (Pla Capong Nguyen Si Yu) and stir-fried crab.
Yomjinda Old Town Street (Yomjinda Road)
Yomjinda Road Old Town
A 100-year-old wooden shopping street in Rayong's Old Town. Old noodle shops and coffee shops remain, and a cultural night market is held on weekend evenings.
Ban Phe Market
Ban Phe Market
Fish market in front of the pier for Koh Samet. A mecca for shopping for dried seafood such as dried shrimp and dried squid, perfect for stocking up on snacks before boarding the boat.
Taphong Fruit Market
Taphong Fruit Market
Direct-from-the-source market for durian, mangosteen, and rambutan. The harvest season peaks from May to July, and buffet-style fruit farm tours are also available nearby.
Mae Ramphueng Beach Seafood
Mae Ramphueng Beach Seafood
A local beach with seafood restaurants lining the road along a 12km stretch of sandy beach. Since there are few tourists, you can enjoy crab and shrimp dishes in a peaceful atmosphere.