Thailand - Rayong

Rayong Province of Scenic Beaches
Rayong is rich in sea-life resources, considered a major agricultural and industrial province, and is famed for its nam plaa or fish sauce, which is the source of salt in Thai diets and the sine qua non of Thai condiments. Nam plaa is made from a small silver fish that fills the Gulf. It is decomposed for about seven months to produce a ruddy liquid, which is filtered and bottled on the spot.

Rayong Fruit Fair is held during May or June at Amphoe Muang and Amphoe Klaeng. Rayong is famous for its lush fruit orchards, producing some of the country’s best pamelo, jackfruit, rambutan, and durian. All will be on sale at this fair, as well as the shrimp paste and fish sauce for which the province is noted and a wide variety of local handicrafts.