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Jan-Ivar N
13 contributions
Feb 2020
Not much happens on this short street called the old town. Nice to walk by though. One good beer bar with only expensive imported beer, and on some small typical old restaurants with good food and priceworthy.
Written 14 March 2020
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David B
Rayong, Thailand9,493 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
Rayong, about 170 km south east of Bangkok, is an unexceptional city, typical of the many provincial cities that have sprung up throughout Thailand over the past decades.
But there is one gem, if you take the trouble to find it. Rayong Old Town. It is centered on Yomchinda Road, just east of Sukhumvit Road, which is the main street through urban Rayong.
Here are hundred year old narrow cobbled streets, lined with old teak houses build between 1900 and 1930 in the traditional Thai style, with wooden shutter windows and front doors opening right onto the streets.
Much of the eastern seaboard of the Gulf of Thailand was settled by Thai and Thai Chinese fleeing the fall and looting of the ancient Thai capital at Ayutthaya by the Burmese in 1767. They settled along the coast and on rivers, and fishing villages and industry thrived. Much of the evidence of this ancient way of life has been destroyed by urbanization and modern development, but here in Rayong Old Town it has survived.
This is a delightful place to walk, just follow you nose, and get lost if you want. All around you is living history.
One house, built in 1920, belonged to Pong Sudadom, a government official and amember of the nobility. His house has now been turned into a museum and you can walk through, free of charge, and experience this old way of life, complete with old artifacts and household utensils, and many old and faded black and white photographs of the old town and its inhabitants 100 years ago.
Although a piece of history, the area is still a vibrant living entity, with many small shops and little restaurants, normally specializing in noodle dishes. Be game, even if you cannot speak Thai. Walk in, sit down at a vacant table, and point at a dish that some other people are eating if it takes your fancy. The local Thais will love you, and believe me, the noodles are delicious.
Once a year, about August, there is an Rayong Old Town festival in which the locals dress in their old traditional costumes, and thrown open their doors for visitors to take a peep inside their houses. They also set up stalls selling snacks and little Thai pastries and desserts.
If you come to Rayong and do nothing else, make sure you visit Rayong Old Town.
But there is one gem, if you take the trouble to find it. Rayong Old Town. It is centered on Yomchinda Road, just east of Sukhumvit Road, which is the main street through urban Rayong.
Here are hundred year old narrow cobbled streets, lined with old teak houses build between 1900 and 1930 in the traditional Thai style, with wooden shutter windows and front doors opening right onto the streets.
Much of the eastern seaboard of the Gulf of Thailand was settled by Thai and Thai Chinese fleeing the fall and looting of the ancient Thai capital at Ayutthaya by the Burmese in 1767. They settled along the coast and on rivers, and fishing villages and industry thrived. Much of the evidence of this ancient way of life has been destroyed by urbanization and modern development, but here in Rayong Old Town it has survived.
This is a delightful place to walk, just follow you nose, and get lost if you want. All around you is living history.
One house, built in 1920, belonged to Pong Sudadom, a government official and amember of the nobility. His house has now been turned into a museum and you can walk through, free of charge, and experience this old way of life, complete with old artifacts and household utensils, and many old and faded black and white photographs of the old town and its inhabitants 100 years ago.
Although a piece of history, the area is still a vibrant living entity, with many small shops and little restaurants, normally specializing in noodle dishes. Be game, even if you cannot speak Thai. Walk in, sit down at a vacant table, and point at a dish that some other people are eating if it takes your fancy. The local Thais will love you, and believe me, the noodles are delicious.
Once a year, about August, there is an Rayong Old Town festival in which the locals dress in their old traditional costumes, and thrown open their doors for visitors to take a peep inside their houses. They also set up stalls selling snacks and little Thai pastries and desserts.
If you come to Rayong and do nothing else, make sure you visit Rayong Old Town.
Written 27 June 2015
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David B
Rayong, Thailand9,493 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I have many Australian and other overseas friends and receive a lot of visitors who need looking after. I always include Yomjinda Road on the "must see-must do" itinerary I prepare for them when I show them around Rayong City and Rayong Town.
Last week I had three friends from Vietnam visiting and took them here. At the very beginning of the road they started "oohing" and "aahing", and one of them said it reminded her of the old town of Hoi Anh in Vietnam.
They asked me to let them out of the car at the beginning of the street, told me to drive to the end and wait for them.
Well they took more than an hour visiting this historic part of Rayong, taking hundreds of "selfies" and other photographs on the way.
Old Town Rayong is more than 100 years old, and in parts even older. It is full of traditional teak wood houses, many of which still house the descendants of the original occupants. Some are now "house shops", serving noodles, Thai desserts, or other fast food on the ground floor, while the family lives on the upper floor.
Some have opened their doors to the public as miniature museums, full of household artefacts, curiosities, kitchen utensils, and photographs all depicting a long-bygone era. And they are so proud of their heritage that they display it for free. Take advantage of it if you ever visit Rayong and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Last week I had three friends from Vietnam visiting and took them here. At the very beginning of the road they started "oohing" and "aahing", and one of them said it reminded her of the old town of Hoi Anh in Vietnam.
They asked me to let them out of the car at the beginning of the street, told me to drive to the end and wait for them.
Well they took more than an hour visiting this historic part of Rayong, taking hundreds of "selfies" and other photographs on the way.
Old Town Rayong is more than 100 years old, and in parts even older. It is full of traditional teak wood houses, many of which still house the descendants of the original occupants. Some are now "house shops", serving noodles, Thai desserts, or other fast food on the ground floor, while the family lives on the upper floor.
Some have opened their doors to the public as miniature museums, full of household artefacts, curiosities, kitchen utensils, and photographs all depicting a long-bygone era. And they are so proud of their heritage that they display it for free. Take advantage of it if you ever visit Rayong and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Written 4 October 2017
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Nontaa
Bangkok, Thailand6 contributions
Jul 2019
I had walk around this street few time. I found old building and some of the place to understand history and culture of Rayong. Have building of Rayong city development office. Have interesting event to join but have to check schedule by there home page ( RYCD)
Written 9 September 2019
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David B
Rayong, Thailand9,493 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
This week I have friends from Australia staying with me, so it was time to put on my tourist guide hat and show them the sights of Rayong.
High on the list was a visit to Yom Jinda Road, also known as Old Town Rayong.
If you take away the electrical power lines and the traffic signs, much of this old area of Rayong is much as it would have been more than 100 years ago.
Many of the old traditional teak wood houses are intact andl house the descendants of the original occupants.
Some have been turned into "house shops" with the family living upstairs and running a business downstairs. One of my favourite Rayong noodle shops, Ban Sapan Mai is such a shop located here.
Other house owners have turned their house into museums, full of period furniture, fittings and household appliances, and welcome visitors to walk through and take in the history of the place (but please remember to take off your shoes).
High on the list was a visit to Yom Jinda Road, also known as Old Town Rayong.
If you take away the electrical power lines and the traffic signs, much of this old area of Rayong is much as it would have been more than 100 years ago.
Many of the old traditional teak wood houses are intact andl house the descendants of the original occupants.
Some have been turned into "house shops" with the family living upstairs and running a business downstairs. One of my favourite Rayong noodle shops, Ban Sapan Mai is such a shop located here.
Other house owners have turned their house into museums, full of period furniture, fittings and household appliances, and welcome visitors to walk through and take in the history of the place (but please remember to take off your shoes).
Written 28 June 2017
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davidwilliambarnes
Blackpool, UK1,542 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
This is like going back in time strolling down narrow cobbled stones in the old town of Rayong. There are many small dwellings which are open to the public on certain days of the year. It is a very traditional Thai place as no one speaks English(why should they?). You can purchase some delicious noodle soup for a few baht from some very smiley restaurant? owners. Worthwhile experience.
Written 19 December 2016
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dinnara06
Banten Province, Indonesia171 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Compared to old town chantaburi, rayong old town is so quiet, or maybe because I visited that after rain. There are some restaurants selling coffee and other foods. There is a small chinese-style temple near this area.
Written 14 October 2016
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Thanyathorn V
Bangkok, Thailand10 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
I've been there for 2 times.
Good place to hang out with friends, many food store. But hard to find parking slot.
Good place to hang out with friends, many food store. But hard to find parking slot.
Written 30 September 2015
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Lasse-Maja
5 contributions
Dec 2022
Much old style 'arcitecture' with some small shops and some nice servings. Very relaxing. Good parking possiblities.
A little hard to find.
A little hard to find.
Written 25 December 2022
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Nomad25169772172
Rayong, Thailand1 contribution
Apr 2020
Scenarios are the reminder of old folks creativity, imagination of the things to be in the later times which make it more creative and memorable.
We can appreciate the beautiful scenes out of their imaginations which is very realistic
We can appreciate the beautiful scenes out of their imaginations which is very realistic
Written 17 April 2020
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Tôi có Đồng xu 10baht 1990. Được biết cửa hàng đồ cổ panan ở rayong mua giá 100.000baht. Có thật không hay chỉ là tin đồn
Written 11 August 2019
Hi! may i know when the night markets at Yom Jinda are? Some have said quarterly, or is it monthly?
Thank you!
Written 26 March 2018
Bonjour
Nous partons en Aout pour une balade de Pattaya // Jomtien vers Rayong et Trat en moto avec nos 4 ados.
Pouvez vous nous en dire un peu plus sur votre voyage.
Merci d'avance
Written 12 February 2017
Bonjour ! Nous avons été à Ko Samet pour le balnéaire et les couchers de soleil ! Nous avons profité de visité 2 / 3 petites choses en taxi, à pied, et en moto taxi mais nous devions prendre le ferry à chaque sortie 😉😀nous avons aussi été à la tyrolienne trop top 👍🏻! Nous avons tout fait seul et nous parlons pas du tout l anglais (Merci Google traduction )😂😂😂Choisissez vos sorties et vous vous organisez en fonction ! Il y a tjr des personnes pour vous aider et qui parle français demander chaque fois le prix ! (Trajet, excursions etc ! Bonne vacance et profitez bien !
Written 19 February 2017
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