Samut Sakhon, Central Thailand
Changwat Samut Sakhon was formerly called Muang Tha Chin probable due to its dealing with a vast number of Chinese junks in the old days. Later, in the year 1548 during King Phra Maha Chakkraphat reign, he commanded Muang Tha Chin to be used as the center for recruiting troops from various seaside towns. He changed the name from Tha cin to Sakhon Buri. In the year 1704 King Sua made a royal visit by Ekkachai (the royal barge) through Khok Kham Canal which is very curvy. Phanthai Norasing, the coxswain, could not operate the proper steering thus causing damage to the prow due to hitting the limb of a tree. To forester the steadiness of the palace law, Phanthai Norasing begged the king to slaughter him King Sua then commanded to have a new canal be dug to eliminate the sharp curves of Khok Kham Canal and the mouth of the new canal meets the Tha Chin River in front of Mahachai Town. However, this new canal was completed in the reign of King Thaisa and named Khlong Mahachaithus causing the people to call this town Muang Mahachai. Still later it was renamed Samut Sakhon during the reign of King Rama IV but is till popularly called Mahachai by the villagers.
Samut Sakhon is administratively divided into three Amphoes: Muang Samut Sakhon, Krathum Baen, and Ban Phaeo; it occupies a total area of 872 square kilometers. It is located 28 kilometers from Bangkok along Highway No.35, the Thon Buri-Pak Tho Highway and 38 kilometers along Highway No.4, the Petchakasem Highway through Setthakit Road passing Amphoe Krathum Baen township area before reaching the city site.
Samut Sakhon is administratively divided into three Amphoes: Muang Samut Sakhon, Krathum Baen, and Ban Phaeo; it occupies a total area of 872 square kilometers. It is located 28 kilometers from Bangkok along Highway No.35, the Thon Buri-Pak Tho Highway and 38 kilometers along Highway No.4, the Petchakasem Highway through Setthakit Road passing Amphoe Krathum Baen township area before reaching the city site.
Samut Sakhon Attractions:
Wat Yai Chom Prasat This is an ancient monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Tha Chin, Amphoe Muang and presumed to have been built during the Ayutthaya era. Door panels of the Ubosot having sophisticated beautiful wood carving work in various floral designs are the main attraction of this place.
Wat Sutthi Wata Wararam This monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Tha Chalom, Amphoe Muang is an old monastery built in the Ayutthaya period. Religeous places in this monastery have been beautifully renovated. There is a monument of King Rama V situated within a corner of the decorative plants garden. While visiting this monastery, one can view the scenery at the mouth of the Tha Chin River too.
Wichian Chodok Fortress This fortress located in the township area of Samut Sakhon was constructed during the third reign (around A.D.1827) to prevent sea invasion by an enemy. It can be seen as ruins nowadays. The cannons which used to be housed in the fortress were moved to be displayed in front of the City Pillar Shrine and Sala Klang.
Wat Yai Chom Prasat This is an ancient monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Tha Chin, Amphoe Muang and presumed to have been built during the Ayutthaya era. Door panels of the Ubosot having sophisticated beautiful wood carving work in various floral designs are the main attraction of this place.
Wat Sutthi Wata Wararam This monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Tha Chalom, Amphoe Muang is an old monastery built in the Ayutthaya period. Religeous places in this monastery have been beautifully renovated. There is a monument of King Rama V situated within a corner of the decorative plants garden. While visiting this monastery, one can view the scenery at the mouth of the Tha Chin River too.
Wichian Chodok Fortress This fortress located in the township area of Samut Sakhon was constructed during the third reign (around A.D.1827) to prevent sea invasion by an enemy. It can be seen as ruins nowadays. The cannons which used to be housed in the fortress were moved to be displayed in front of the City Pillar Shrine and Sala Klang.
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