 A
park honoring Thailand's most accomplished poet is located
in Rayong provincial town, where he made his home. Sunthorn
Phu's most famous romantic poem was inspired by the beauty
of Ko Samet island, just offshore from Ban Phe. There is also
a shrine to King Taksin, who rallied Thai troops in Rayong
before defeating the Burmese, and a shrine containing the
City Pillar. A number of interesting temples are also worth
visiting in Rayong for those interested in art, architecture
and culture.
Sunthorn
Phu Memorial Park
 The
park has a statue of the famous poet surrounded by statues
of the memorable characters he created.
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King Taksin Shrine
 A
Thai general who was acclaimed the new King in Rayong after
the fall of Ayutthaya, King Taksin is especially beloved by
Thais of Chinese descent.
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Wat Pa Pradu
 A
large and very unusual reclining Buddha is located in this
very old temple in Rayong.
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