Wat Ban Don Shadow Play Museum, Rayong

The museum is located in Wat Ban Don, exhibiting a hundred Nang Yai shadow play characters. The Shadow Play character, or Nan Yai, is a large piece of leather carved and painted into different characters. Aged over 200 years, these characters were brought from Phatthalung in 1988. For the Nang Yai performance, please contact 1-2 days in advance. Within the temple, a Thai massage service organized by the Thai massage Conservation Group is available. For more details, Tel. 08 1295 6069, 08 7745 9925 Location: Wat Ban Don Mu 4, Tambon Choeng Noen, Amphoe Muang, Rayong. To get there: Take Route 36 (bypass) until Ko Kloy Intersection, turn left 500 metres to another intersection, then turn right for 500 metres.

Visitor Information

• Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)
• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00
• Website: rayong.mots.go.th

Getting There

Wat Ban Don Shadow Play Museum is located at Mu 4 Wat Ban Don. View on Google Maps.

Tips for Visitors

• Pack motion sickness medication if you’re prone to seasickness.
• Book ferry tickets in advance during peak season (Dec-Feb).
• Bring cash — ATMs may be limited or unavailable on smaller islands.
• Best conditions for visiting are November to April (dry season).