Phala: Phayun Beach

Built around the Rayong River basin and the Gulf of Thailand coast, Rayong Province grew into one of eastern Thailand’s most varied provinces. Its shoreline runs from urban beaches near Rayong city to the islands of Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, where Ko Samet is a familiar escape from Bangkok. Inland orchards are closely associated with durian, rambutan and mangosteen, while Map Ta Phut is a major centre of Thai heavy industry. Fishing ports and seafood restaurants also shape the mainland coast. In Rayong city, Wat Pa Pradu is known for its reclining Buddha, depicted lying on its left side. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Rayong Province.

Thailand stretches from the mountains along its northern borders to the Malay Peninsula, encompassing fertile central plains, river deltas and long tropical coasts. The Chao Phraya River runs through Bangkok, where the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew remain central symbols of the Thai monarchy and Buddhist tradition. North of the capital, Ayutthaya’s temple ruins recall the former Siamese kingdom; farther south, the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand frame islands, fishing ports and beach resorts. Thai food, from street stalls to regional kitchens, is inseparable from daily life, while Songkran marks the traditional New Year each April. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Thailand.