The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 4 Rayong districts on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight relocation-relevant lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dig into the detail that matters for an EEC assignment or a quiet Gulf-coast move.
How it's scored: each district is rated 1–10 on eight relocation-relevant factors — EEC access, schools, healthcare, safety, value, transport, expat scene and quiet — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. EEC access stands in for the nightlife factor used on beach-resort guides, since commute to the Eastern Economic Corridor's Map Ta Phut, Amata City and WHA industrial estates is the dominant factor in where relocating professionals choose to live (see the schools guide and safety guide). It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice — weight the factors that matter to you.
| # | Area | Score | EEC access | Schools | Healthcare | Safety | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ban Chang EEC corporate housing hub near U-Tapao & Amata City | 76 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 2 | Rayong City Centre (Muang Rayong) Widest everyday rental choice, cheapest genuine city living | 60 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 3 | Mae Ramphueng Beach & Laem Mae Phim Quiet Gulf-coast beach living, resort-style condos & villas | 55 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
| 4 | Ban Phe Pier town & ferry gateway to Koh Samet | 54 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
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The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero photo by Gatsby Yang on Pexels.