Ban Phe as an Interesting Gateway Town
Ban Phe on the coastline of eastern Thailand in the province of Rayong is a hushed town that serves as a gateway to famed Koh Samet beaches. Besides being a stopover, there is more to Ban Phe that tourists must see. It is an interesting local town that is home to typical yet happy and friendly locals, seafood and seashell products and stunning beaches.
Breathing fresh sea breeze is good for your health. Ban Phe beaches are lined with trees and the air invites you to walk further. Riding a boat away from the shore leads you to more exiting experience. Three kilometers away from the town, you can find Ban Phe beaches as wonderful as the beaches in Koh Samet. At Lam Mei Pim, there are five-star resorts and fair condos where families can have a good time. Hat Maerampung and Suan Son are nice beaches with several restaurants, cheap hotels and resorts.
You will find Rayong Aquarium just three kilometers west of Ban Phe. There are cable rides and enjoyable rainforest guided tour as well. The canopy adventures are favorable in Khao Yai Da rainforest. If you like agro-tourism, you can visit the Suphattra Land. The tropical forest Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park can give you a rejuvenating stay to freshen up your spirits.
Looking for souvenirs? There are trinkets, key chains, blowfish lamps and other fascinating seashell products. Seashell collectors can find treasures here. You might want to get dried shrimp or cuttlefish and tasty fish sauce.
Visitors to Ban Phe are steadily growing as they discover the town’s friendly nature. As it serves as a waiting area for vehicles going to Koh Samet, it also provides necessities such as hotels, restaurants and internet connection. Christie’s is one of the most visited bar and restaurant while Blue Sky Books supplies travelers with materials for their reading enthusiasm. You can also find several massage parlors and cheap room accommodation which is best for tourists on the go.
Furthermore, Ban Phe has skillful English teachers because TEFL International has a branch school here. Tourists can stay for some lessons and learn English. Indeed Ban Phe is interesting.