Samut Songkhram, Central Thailand
Samut Songkhram, a coastal province at the mouth of the Mae Klong River, is 74 kms. southwest of Bangkok along Highway No. 35. It occupies an area of 416 square kilometres and is administratively divided into three districts(Amphoes): Muang Samut Songkhram (locally called Mae Klong), Amphawa, and Bang Khonthi. The area is a low basin with many canals. The people cultivate various kinds of fruits such as grapes, lychee, pomelo, guava and coconuts.
Samut Songkhram Attractions:
Don Hoi Lot This famous attraction can be reached along Highway No. 35 and a 5 km. access road on the left. It is a bar of worm shells at the mouth of the Mae Klong River. The shell is plentiful during the dry season(around April to May). There are many restaurants and stalls selling a vast variety of seafood products.
Wat Phet Samut Woravihan This temple is located in the town centre. People cone here to pay homage to "Luang pho Wat Ban Laem", an old Buddha image enshrined in th chapel. Boats to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market can be hired at the pier near the temple.
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram This temple is devoted to the Na Bang Chang family. Originally, this was the house of King Rama II's mother. The chapel as well as the antiques inside the temple include beautiful art work and architecture from the early Rattanakosin period.
King Rama II Memorial Park This park has been erected to commemorate the "poet king" and patron of the arts who reigned from 1809-1824. It is a riverside garden believed to have been a royal place of birth of King Rama II. A group of typical Thai houses has been constructed in the middle of the area. It is now used as a museum, which houses a statue of King Rama II and an exhibition of his works. Trees and plants of all species found in Thai literature are grown throughout the area. The park is 5 kms. beyond the town along Route No.325 and 1 kms. onthe route to Bang Khonthi via Amphawa. Visitors may take a local bus from the town, which runs along the Bang Mun Nak route. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
Samut Songkhram Attractions:
Don Hoi Lot This famous attraction can be reached along Highway No. 35 and a 5 km. access road on the left. It is a bar of worm shells at the mouth of the Mae Klong River. The shell is plentiful during the dry season(around April to May). There are many restaurants and stalls selling a vast variety of seafood products.
Wat Phet Samut Woravihan This temple is located in the town centre. People cone here to pay homage to "Luang pho Wat Ban Laem", an old Buddha image enshrined in th chapel. Boats to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market can be hired at the pier near the temple.
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram This temple is devoted to the Na Bang Chang family. Originally, this was the house of King Rama II's mother. The chapel as well as the antiques inside the temple include beautiful art work and architecture from the early Rattanakosin period.
King Rama II Memorial Park This park has been erected to commemorate the "poet king" and patron of the arts who reigned from 1809-1824. It is a riverside garden believed to have been a royal place of birth of King Rama II. A group of typical Thai houses has been constructed in the middle of the area. It is now used as a museum, which houses a statue of King Rama II and an exhibition of his works. Trees and plants of all species found in Thai literature are grown throughout the area. The park is 5 kms. beyond the town along Route No.325 and 1 kms. onthe route to Bang Khonthi via Amphawa. Visitors may take a local bus from the town, which runs along the Bang Mun Nak route. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
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