Rayong province is one of seventy-six provinces (changwat) within Thailand, and lies in eastern Thailand. The province is bordered by Chonburi to its west and north; Chanthaburi to its east; and the Gulf of Thailand to its south.
The statues of Phra Aphamani and the mermaid, characters from a famous Thai epic poem by Sunthon Phu, on Ko Samet
The sunset at Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park
The cape of Khao Laem Ya in the morning, Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park
Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park
The provinces of Thailand are administrative divisions of the government of Thailand. The country is divided into 76 provinces proper, with one additional special administrative area. They are the primary local government units and act as juristic persons. They are divided into amphoe (districts) which are further divided into tambon, the next lower level of local government.
Provinces of Siam (Thailand) in 1871