About Rak Sam Mangrove Bridge
Rak Sam Mangrove Bridge is a wooden boardwalk through a conserved mangrove forest at the Prasae River estuary in Klaeng District, Rayong Province. Located near Ban Noen Kho and Pak Nam Prasae, it was developed as a community ecotourism and conservation site. The bridge allows visitors to walk among dense mangroves, observe estuarine ecology, and enjoy views of the river mouth and coastal landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long wooden elevated bridge and boardwalk winding through dense mangrove forest at the Prasae estuary. The setting is tranquil and natural, with shaded mangrove tunnels, tidal channels, mudflats, and views toward the river mouth. Visitors can walk the full length of the bridge, observe mangrove roots and estuarine wildlife, take photographs, and enjoy quiet nature surroundings with information boards along the trail.
Key highlights
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Elevated wooden bridge winding through preserved mangrove forest
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Views of Prasae River estuary and tidal channels
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Opportunity to observe mangrove ecosystem and birdlife
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Connection to nearby Thung Prong Thong golden mangrove area
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Peaceful nature walk and photography spots
History of Rak Sam Mangrove Bridge
Developed as part of community-led mangrove conservation and restoration efforts at the Prasae River estuary to rehabilitate degraded mangrove areas, protect the coastline, and promote sustainable ecotourism
Culture & Context
Represents community-based ecotourism managed with local fishing communities, highlighting traditional coastal livelihoods and environmental stewardship in Klaeng
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Klaeng town via Highway 3161 and local roads to Pak Nam Prasae; private car, taxi or motorbike is the most convenient option |
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| By public transport |