AO PHUTSA AND AO THAPTHIM - SAMED ISLAND, RAYONG, THAILAND

Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim, the small beachs that same location, but each beach side.

"Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim, Thailand"

Thai Word : อ่าวพุทรา และ อ่าวทับทิม, ประเทศไทย

Location Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim - Samed Island

It is in the Thai province of Rayong. Samed Island or Ko Samed (Local called) is part of the Ban Pae sub-district of the Mueang Rayong district.

How to Get There

Approximately Ban Pae location (Click link to open Google Map) : 12.628440, 101.441783

Transport by Car
From Bangkok to Ban Pae sub-district of the Rayong province, approximately 202 kilometres. Take Srirat Expressway (Route 7), follow signs for Din Daeng / Rama IX / Airport straight way onto Route 7 and follow signs for Chon Buri / Bang Saen / Pattaya after that follow sign for Rayoung to take the exit toward Route 36. Continue straight to stay on Route 36 and use the right lane to turn sightly right will merge onto Route 3 -Sukhumvit Rd. Turn right at Ban Phe Junction onto Sukhaphiban 2 Rd.

From Rayong province to Ban Pae sub-district, approximately 40 kilometres. By car traveling time approximately 25 - 30 minutes. Take straight onto Sukhumvit Rd. (Route 3) and Turn right at Ban Phe Junction onto Sukhaphiban 2 Rd.

Transport by Bus

By public bus from the Eastern Bus Terminal of Bangkok (locally called "Ekamai" Bus Station), traveling time approximately 3.0 - 3.5 hours.

Transport by Minibus (Van)

Convenient by minibus service that leave regularly (every 30 minutes or when full) from the Eastern Bus Terminal of Bangkok (locally called "Ekamai" Bus Station) in Bangkok directly to Ban Pae. Travelling time approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. The problem is that the minibus doesn't have much space when carry a big bag may to pay extra seat for it.

From Rayoung province to Ban Pae sub-district

By public car (locally called "Songthaew" : "รถสองแถว") from Rayong Transport Station to Ban Pae sub-district of Rayong.  Approximately 40 - 45 minutes journey.

Approximately Rayong Transport Station location (Click link to open Google Map) :  12.684052, 101.273713

Go to Samed Island

Once arrive at Ban Pae in Rayong province, there are many piers offering boat rides to Samed Island's pier, or another way by rental speed boat that can be varied depending on the beach destinations that you are going.

Approximately Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim location (Click link to open Google Map) :  12.561720, 101.456061

Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim on Samed Island in Rayong province, Thailand.

Ao Phutsa and Ao Thapthim, the small beachs that same location, but each beach side. It offers a quiet retreat that reunites travelers with nature in its crystal clear waters.