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Samut Songkhram, a coastal province at the mouth of the Mae Klong
River, is 63 kms. southwest of Bangkok along Highway No. 35. It
occupies an area of 416 square kilometers 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.
 Borders
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North: Ratcha Buri
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South: Phetcha Buri
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East: Samut Sakhon
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West: Phetcha Buri and Ratcha Buri
Distance from Samut Songkhram city to its districts
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Amphawa 6 kms.
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Bang Khonthi 12 kms.
Distance from Samut Songkhram city to nearby Provinces
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Phetcha Buri 67 kms.
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Ratcha Buri 45 kms.
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Samut Sakhon 36 kms. |
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[ By Car ]
From Bangpakaew T-intersection onto the Thonburi - Paktho Road, take
Highway No. 35, through Mahachai - Nakluea intersection, at Km. 64,
turn right into Muang Samut Songkhram.
[ By Bus ]
The Transport Co., Ltd. services Bangkok - Samut Songkhram buses
daily from the Southern Bus Terminal on Baromrajajonnani Road. Call
at 0-2435-5031 for air-conditioned buses and at 0-2434-5557-8 for
non-air conditioned buses.
[ By Train ]
From Wongwianyai Railway Station, there are daily Bangkok -
Samut Songkhram trains. Get off at Samut Sakon Province Railway
Station, take a boat to Ban Laem Railway Station and get on the
train to Samut Songkhram. You can also take a train from Wongwianyai
Railway Station, and get off at Mahachai Railway Station and take a
bus to Samut Songkhram. Call Wongwianyai Railway Station at
0-2465-2017 for more information. |
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[
King Rama II Memorial Park Fair ]
Is held in early February each year at King Rama II Memorial Park,
Amphoe Amphawa. There are shows, demonstrations of traditional Thai
dessert making, folk entertainment, out-door Khon performance,
handicrafts and a variety of local products.
[ Annual
Longboat Racing ]
Is held during the Loy Krathong Festival in November at Wat Rat
Peng, Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.
[ Large
White Pomelo Fair ]
Large White Pomelo Fair is held yearly in late August.
[ Lychee Day Fair ]
Is held in early April at Amphoe Amphawa (takes place in some
years, depending on the quantity of lychees).
[ Songnam Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem and Worship
Fair ]
Is held in April 13th 19th at Wat Phet
Samut Worawihan, Amphoe Muang Samut Songkhram. During the fair, the
general public gets to bathe (by sprinkling scented water) Luang Pho
Wat Ban Laem Buddha image as a way of merit making.
[ Tawanron at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Kradan Len
Racing Contest ]
The fair and contest are held during the month of May every
year, at Chu Chee Village, Moo 4 Tambon Bangjakreng, Amphoe Muang
Samut Songkhram. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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