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Eastern Gulf Coast, Thailand
Photo: Thomas Depenbusch (Depi) from Suan Son Beach, Rayong, Thailand, Germany, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ban Phe (บ้านเพ) is on the gulf coastline of Eastern Thailand in Rayong Province. Ban Phe used to be mainly known as a stop-over for the Ko Samet National Park “Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet" as well as a seafood processing town, mainly for fish sauces. Today tourism is steady growing and Ban Phe gets a major source of income from tourism.
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Ziplines and rainforest tours.
Tropical forest.
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The park totals an area of 81,875 rai including land, sea, and islands. Its major attractions include Mae Ramphueng Beach, Khao Laem Ya, and Samet Archipelago.
สถานแสดงพันธ์สัตว์น้ำระยอง
In the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development Centre (ศูนย์วิจัยและพัฒนาประมงไทยฝั่งตะวันออก), it houses various kinds of fish and sea plants. The centre conducts research on marine biology.
Agrotourism.
Has a chef with 10 years experience in Europe, who prepares both Thai and Western food of high quality. Dining outside in the garden is possible. Also has 8 rooms, all with marble bathrooms. Fan and air-conditioned rooms available. Two rooms are single rooms with big balcony. The 2 suites are spacious. Free Wi-Fi in both building and garden.
Papaya salad
Traditional Isaan Papaya salad.
German food in a resort with pool and relaxing environment.
This well-known restaurant offers European, Swiss, South African and Thai food in a green and calm environment.
A lounge to chill and drink and with large French plates and pizza.
By car
Turn right off Hwy 3, Sukhumvit Rd, at km231 and keep going for 5 km or turn right at km238 and keep going for 3 km.
By plane
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport (UTP) is the closest airport to Ban Phe. It is 60 km from the town which takes 1 hour by taxi.
By train
The nearest railway station to the town is Ban Plu Ta Luang which is only served by two trains per day in each direction, between Bangkok and Chuk Samet.
Ban Phe is a small town and not difficult to traverse. The entire town is about 4 km making it easy to get around on foot. There are also plenty of motorcycle taxis.
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