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
□ North: Ratcha Buri
□ South: Phetcha Buri
□ East: Samut Sakhon
□ West: Phetcha Buri and Ratcha Buri

Distance from Samut Songkhram city to its districts
□ Amphawa 6 kms.
□ Bang Khonthi 12 kms.

Distance from Samut Songkhram city to nearby Provinces
□ Phetcha Buri 67 kms.
□ Ratcha Buri 45 kms.
□ Samut Sakhon 36 kms.

[ 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.

[ 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 13^th 19^th 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.