Rayong Province
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| Capital: | Rayong |
| Area: | 3,552.0 km² Ranked 57th |
| Inhabitants: | 522,133 (2000) Ranked 45th |
| Pop. density: | 147 inh./km² Ranked 25th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-21 |
| Governor: | Phonlawat Chayanuwat (since November 2006) |
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Rayong province (Thai: ระยอง) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from west clockwise) Chon Buri and Chanthaburi. To the south is the Gulf of Thailand.
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[edit] History
The local people still remember that King Taksin (of Thailand) came to Rayong after the fall of Ayutthaya. During a short stay in Rayong he built a navy, and then went on to Chantaburi to collect his arms to fight back against the Burmese. There is a shrine in Rayong where local people pay respects to Taksin.
[edit] Geography
Although the north is hilly, the province consists mostly of low coastal plains. Several islands in the Gulf of Thailand belong to the province, including the two popular tourist destinations, Ko Samet and Ko Mun.
[edit] Symbols
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The seal of the province shows the island Ko Samet. The provincial tree is Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum). |
[edit] Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided in 6 districts (Amphoe) and two minor districts (King Amphoe). These are further subdivided into 58 communes (tambon) and 388 villages (muban).
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[edit] External links
- Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
- Website of province (Thai)
- Rayong provincial map, coat of arms and postal stamp
