Introduction
Samut Songkhram is the province of fertile land, of plants and food grains,
the production source of vegetables and fruits,
as well as a vast variety of seafood products.
It is also an interesting historical source for the early Rattanakosin period.
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.
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 13
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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.
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