City Pillar Shrine
THAI NAME: ศาลหลักเมือง LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.545178, 100.274178 The City Pillar Shrine is situated near Pom Wichian
Read moreSamut Sakhon Province
Samut Sakhon was formerly called “Tha Chin” probably because, in the old days, it had been a trading port dealing with a vast number of Chinese junks. ln 1548, a town named “Sakhon Buri” was established at the mouth of the Tha Chin River. It was a centre for recruiting troops from various seaside towns. The name of the town was changed into “Mahachai” when Khlong (canal) Mahachai was dug in 1704 to join the Tha Chin River at the town. Later, the town was renamed “Samut Sakhon” by King Rama IV but it is still popularly called “Mahachai” by the villagers. Samut Sakhon occupies a total area of 872 square kilometres.
Mangrove Forest Study Centre
THAI NAME: พื้นที่ศึกษาธรรมชาติป่าชายเลนอ่าวมหาชัย LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.502843, 100.270627 Covering an area of over 6 square kilometers, the
Read moreKhlong Khok Kham
THAI NAME: คลองโคกขาม LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.533640, 100.378870 Khlong Khok Kham is a very winding canal. Some
Read moreWat Krok Krak
THAI NAME: วัดโกรกกราก LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.531290, 100.275038 This temple was built in the early Rattanakosin period
Read moreSalt Farms Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon is the biggest producer of brine salt. Its picturesque salt farms, which sprawl across the border with Samut
Read moreSaint Anna Church
THAI NAME: วัดนักบุญอันนา LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.52918, 100.26365 Saint Anna’s Catholic Church is alongside the Tha Chin
Read morePhanthai Norasing Shrine
THAI NAME: ศาลพันท้ายนรสิงห์ LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Samut Sakhon GPS: 13.53273, 100.3786 This is regarded as the symbol of honesty. It
Read moreBan Don Kai Dee
Ban Don Kai Dee in Krathum Baen District of Samut Sakhon Province where the famous Benjarong porcelain is made .
Read moreScience Centre for Education
Samut Sakhon Science Centre for Education is situated in Tambon Khok Kham, 1 kilometre from Wat Khok Kham. It is under
Read moreWat Nang Sao
Wat Nang Sao is located in Tambon Tha Mai. Take Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) to Highway No. 3091
Read morePlong Liam
It is situated at Mu 10, Tambon Tha Mai, near the basketball court in Ban Plong Liam School, on the bank
Read moreBird Watching
Wat Ratsatthakayara, Tambon Lak Sam, Amphoe Ban Phaeo is where thousands of birds live in peace among the bushes. Migrating
Read moreSaphan Pla
Saphan Pla is the biggest fish bridge and a modern one, second only to that in Bangkok. It is located
Read moreWat Si Suttharam
Wat Si Suttharam or Wat Kam Pra is the temple where the Prince Chumphon statue is located. Prince Chumphon is
Read moreWat Bangyapraek
The temple is located in Tambon Bangyapreak near the bank of Tha Chin river. It is estimated to be built
Read moreWat Khok Kham
Wat Khok Kham is an ancient temple located by Khlong Khok Kham. It is accessible by going along Highway No.
Read moreWichian Chodok Fortress
This fortress is located near the city pillar shrine in the town. It was constructed in 1827 during the reign
Read moreWat Yai Chom Prasat
Located on Highway No.35 with a left turn after crossing the Tha Chin River, this is an ancient temple presumed
Read moreMahachai Market
This is one of Thailand’s largest traditional fresh seafood markets, but visitors can find much more than seafood, especially if
Read moreWat Chong Lom or Wat Sutthiwat Wararam
This temple fronting the river mouth is located at Tambon Tha Chalom on the western side of the Tha Chin
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