August 2025
Many people are looking for a second home or a private pool villa for rental investment but are stuck with one key question:
“How often will I go? Is driving tiring? Do I need to fly?”
The answer many overlook is simple: Rayong!
This province may not be as famous as Pattaya for its nightlife, but it stands out for its convenience, peaceful atmosphere, and rapidly developing infrastructure.
Rayong has become one of the high-potential provinces in the EEC project, ideal for both residential living and investment—especially for people in Bangkok who dream of having a seaside home without wasting hours of life on the road.
In fact, Rayong was the only province on the Eastern Seaboard whose housing market recorded growth in Q1 2025. Rayong’s market grew by 3.8%, while other major areas, such as Chonburi (Pattaya), recorded a decline of 8.5%, and Chachoengsao recorded a decline of 9.4%.
Bangkok – Rayong: Easier than You Think
With a distance of around 210 km from downtown Bangkok to (Laem) Mae Phim Beach, Rayong’s best beach destination, the drive takes just about 2.5 hours, or from Suvarnabhumi Airport only 170 km and around 2 hours. The most convenient route is via Motorway No. 7, connecting to the recently upgraded Highway No. 344.
With a distance of around 210 km from downtown Bangkok to (Laem) Mae Phim Beach, Rayong’s best beach destination, the drive takes just about 2.5 hours, or from Suvarnabhumi Airport only 170 km and around 2 hours. The most convenient route is via Motorway No. 7, connecting to the recently upgraded Highway No. 344.
U-Tapao Airport – Another Access Point
For those from other provinces or planning to rent to international tenants,
U-Tapao Airport, located just an hour + from Mae Phim Beach, is another growing transport hub. In the future, it will become the Eastern region’s international aviation center.
This means your holiday home in Rayong is not only convenient for you but also attractive to long-term international renters seeking pool villas for months at a time.
Easier Travel = Real Living
Imagine leaving Bangkok on a Friday evening and relaxing with a glass of wine by your poolside balcony in Rayong that very same evening.
For those who want a serious work-from-home lifestyle, Rayong is an easy drive to meetings when necessary while enjoying peaceful, nature-filled days the rest of the week.
A Location Ready to Grow – For Living & Investment
It’s not just the easy travel that makes Mae Phim Beach appealing; it’s also the future potential.
Government and private development projects, including high-speed rail, eco-industrial estates, and nature-based tourism connectivity, will only increase property values.
Looking for a Pool Villa or a Prime Home in Rayong?
It’s not just the easy travel that makes Rayong appealing; it’s also the future potential. Government and private development projects, including high-speed rail, eco-industrial estates, and nature-based tourism connectivity, will only increase property values in Rayong.
Looking for a Pool Villa or any other type of property in Mae Phim Beach area?
999 Property carefully selects properties in convenient locations— near the beach or in peaceful and picturesque nature settings.
Contact us to schedule a visit or learn more: contact 999 REAL ESTATE today!