Ancient Siam
You can see and experience many of the highlights of Thailand in this one open-air museum. Ideal for people who are short of time.
Read moreYou can see and experience many of the highlights of Thailand in this one open-air museum. Ideal for people who are short of time.
Read moreSamut Prakan was originally created to protect the approach to Bangkok. Of all of the forts that remain along the river, this one is the biggest and best.
Read moreThe pier is a popular place to go at sunset to enjoy the fresh air and views and feed the seagulls during the winter months.
Read morePhra Samut Chedi is the most revered temple in the province. It used to be on an island but itis now on the left bank.
Read moreThis is one of those museums where the actual building is far more interesting than the exhibits inside. But the Buddha shrine inside the belly of the elephant is really beautiful.
Read moreA new floating market near Bangkok located at Tambon Bang Nampheung, Phra Pradaeng District.
Read moreA classic example of coastal erosion. Most of the villagers have moved further inland. Only the monks remained and their temple is now surrounded by the sea.
Read moreMore than 100 years old, Khlong Suan riverside market still retains the quaint charm of the old days.
Read moreThe museum contains information about the naval history of Thailand which Samut Prakan province played an important part.
Read moreKnown locally as Bat island, this recently opened tourist attraction is the home to one of the few remaining fortresses that were built to protect Bangkok.
Read moreThe farm advertises having the largest captive crocodile in the world. These days the farm is not very well looked after.
Read moreThis temple not only has the largest Reclining Buddha image in Thailand at 53 meters, you can also go inside to see the heart!
Read moreThis is an isolated community surrounded by shrimp and fish farms. Most locals get around by boat due to limited roads.
Read moreThis park and the Bang Kachao area is regarded as the Lungs of the Bangkok due to the proximity to the city.
Read moreThe only Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery in the world is situated on the Bangkachao Peninsula, only ten minutes away from downtown Bangkok.
Read moreThe best time to visit is during the Chinese New Year celebrations as they have an impressive lantern festival here every year.
Read moreThis is a famous meditation temple, but what is of interest are the monk’s quarters on stilts in a mangrove forest and the seaside walk.
Read moreThis temple has one of the most revered Buddha images in Samut Prakan. There is also a good riverside market that is popular at the weekends.
Read moreThe city pillar in Paknam is unusual because it is a combination of a Chinese Shrine and a Thai city pillar.
Read moreThis old fortress was one of the fortresses of Muang Nakhon Khuaenkhan, serving as a military base at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.
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