Tung Prong Thong

Tung Prong Thong is a protected mangrove forest at the Prasae River estuary in Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District, Rayong Province. Known as the Golden Mangrove Field, it is noted for dense Ceriops and Rhizophora trees whose young leaves appear golden in sunlight. A wooden boardwalk of about 2 kilometers allows visitors to explore the wetland, which was restored as a conservation and community eco-tourism project and is now a popular nature attraction in eastern Thailand.

Visitors can walk a wooden boardwalk through dense mangrove forest leading to the Prasae estuary. The trail passes golden-green mangrove canopy, tidal channels, and mudflats with views of fishing boats and the river mouth. An observation tower offers panoramic views of the forest and estuary. The environment is tranquil and natural, with opportunities for photography, birdwatching, and optional boat tours around the estuary and nearby fishing community.

Developed as a mangrove reforestation project to rehabilitate the Prasae estuary ecosystem previously degraded by shrimp farming and coastal development, later established as a community-based conservation and eco-tourism area

Reflects the traditional fishing community heritage of Pak Nam Prasae and local community involvement in mangrove conservation, environmental education and sustainable tourism