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One of the historical legacies of Samut Prakan Province are the Fortresses along the river from the Gulf of Thailand

One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is the Rap Bua Festival in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. I usually go

Honey Offering Ceremony: On Saturday 18th June 2011, Mr. Cherdsak Choosri, the Governor of Samut Prakan Province, presided over the

One of the more traditional events that takes place during Songkran is “song nam phra”. This is the practice of

The nearest stretch of seaside to Bangkok is probably Bang Pu Seaside Resort (สถานตากอากาศบางปู) in Samut Prakan. Don’t go there expecting

One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut

 On the morning of 18th September 2010, Mr Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan Province, presided over the opening

On the morning of 8th September 2010, airport officals at Suvarnabhumi Airport took part in a Full Scale Emergency Exercise

Last night I was invited to visit Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan for their night tour and dinner theatre. This

  The Mon people, in the communities surrounding Wat Bang Ya Phraek in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan, took

Thailand has quite a few ethnic minorities. One of these groups are the Mons which have their own distinct culture,

One of the latest museums to open in Thailand is the Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery in Bangkachao in Samut Prakan.

On Sunday, we went for an enjoyable bicycle ride in Bangkok. At first glance, this would sound like a crazy

TOUR 2: Bang Nampheung Floating Market, The Erawan Museum, Reclining Buddha at Bang Phli and finishing with a meal at

In September, the Thai government started a new project called “United Thais – Strong Thailand” with the intention to promote

The rainy season has already come to an end. There has been no rain the last two weeks in Samut

One of the most important temples in Samut Prakan is Phra Samut Chedi. It is not only the symbol of

TOUR 1: The Erawan Museum, Ancient Siam, Crocodile Farm and finishing with a seaside meal at Bangsaen 2. Samut Prakan

  A good way to explore an area is by using Google Earth. I have personally discovered some interesting places

Together with Muay Thai, Cock Fighting has been a sport in Thailand for hundreds of years. It all started with

In the old days, most people lived along canals and rivers. This was their lifeline as it was a means

In an old guidebook to Bangkok, dating back about 150 years, the writer mentioned a “Red House” on the East

Samut Prakan is the most densely populated province in Thailand. In the city it is a bit like a concrete

With both Bangkok and the provinces surrounding it so densely populated you would think it is difficult to find any

In the modern age, the hypermarkets and corner convenience stores are quickly taking over from the older traditional markets in

For people who are in Bangkok and feel like trying out some water sports, then it is recommended that you

Many Thai children spent their summer holidays either at summer school or, if they were a boy, ordained as novice

In the early hours of every morning, even before the break of dawn, monks can be seen walking along roads

When talking about celebrating the “new year” in Thailand, you need to first ask, “Which one?”. Last night, much the

In the old days, in particular in the rural areas, many young boys would become novice monks as that was