Trat Airport 2 hr 16
Ao Phai (3 hr 5)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Noi Na Beach (3 hr 7)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Ao Nuan (3 hr 20) Sunthorn Phu Monument (18 min)
A statue of the famed Thai poet, plus a pool & 3 other sculptures, in a park dedicated to him. Rayong Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Laem Mae Phim Beach (12 min)
Sandy beach lined with resorts & restaurants, known for swimming & sunset viewing. Sai Kaew Beach (16 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (21 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Ko Man Klang (7 min) Prao Beach (2 hr 53)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Wong Duean Beach (3 hr 28)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Khao Laemya National Park (2 hr 47)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ko Ku Dee (2 hr 59)
Tiny island offering rustic lodging, white-sand beaches & snorkeling amid coral reefs. Ko Samet (3 hr 21)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. | 
