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Discovering Puchao Saming Phrai Fort

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Lotus Throwing Festival in Bang Phli

October 12, 2011April 22, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Honey Offering Ceremony

June 18, 2011April 22, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Song Nam Phra At Wat Chai Mongkol

April 17, 2011April 22, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Sunset At Bang Pu Seaside Resort

January 27, 2011April 22, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Luang Pho Pan Festival Parade

November 10, 2010April 23, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Sanjao Pho Pak Ao Festival

September 18, 2010April 23, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Emergency Exercise at Suvaranbhumi Airport

September 8, 2010April 23, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Night Tour And Show At Ancient Siam

May 9, 2010April 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Parade of the Pagoda Pinnacles

April 27, 2010April 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Swan And Centipede Festival Parade

April 13, 2010April 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery

March 31, 2010April 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Bicycle Tour In Samut Prakan

February 2, 2010April 25, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Tour Of Samut Prakan 02

January 20, 2010April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Thousands Sing National Anthem

November 22, 2009April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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High Tide Flood in Paknam

November 8, 2009April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Exploring Phra Samut Chedi

October 15, 2009April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Tour of Samut Prakan 01

September 29, 2009April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Then and Now in Samut Prakan

August 30, 2009April 26, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Thai Cock Fighting Festival

August 17, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Boat Trip to Ban Sakhla

August 16, 2009May 20, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Exploring Sala Daeng in Samut Prakan

July 27, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Walk in a Nipa Palm Forest

July 9, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Mystery Lake and Abandoned Building

June 25, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

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

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Klong Suan 100 Year Market

May 27, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Watersports at Lake Taco

May 13, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Novice Monks at Wat Chaimongkhol

April 29, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Monks on their Alms Round

January 14, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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How Do Thai People Celebrate New Year?

January 1, 2009April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Ordination of Novice Monks

December 18, 2008April 27, 2016 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

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

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Skytrain in Samut Prakan

The Skytrain has arrived in Samut Prakan. Visit our free online guide for what to see along the Green Line.

(E15) SAMRONG: Imperial World, Reclining Buddha, Bang Phli Riverside Market
(E16) PU CHAO:
 The Erawan Museum
(E17) CHANG ERAWAN: The Erawan Museum
(E18) NAVY ACADEMY: Naval Museum
(E19) PAKNAM: Market, Phra Samut Chedi, Phi Sua Samut Fort, Phra Chulachomklao Fort, Khun Samut Chin, Ban Sakhla
(E22) SAI LUAT: Crocodile Farm and Zoo
(E23) KHEHA: Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Wat Asokaram, Ancient Siam, Bang Pu Recreation Center

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Top 10 Attractions

  • Ancient Siam
  • Phra Chulachomklao Fort
  • Bang Pu Recreation Center
  • Phra Samut Chedi
  • Erawan Museum
  • Bang Nampheung Floating Market
  • Khun Samut Chin
  • Klong Suan 100 Years Market
  • Phi Sua Samut Fort
  • Taco Lake
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Tourist Attractions

  • Ancient Siam
  • Ban Sakhla
  • Bang Nampheung Floating Market
  • Bang Pu Recreation Center
  • Crocodile Farm and Zoo
  • Erawan Museum
  • Khun Samut Chin
  • Klong Suan 100 Years Market
  • Paknam City Pillar
  • Phi Sua Samut Fort
  • Phlaeng Faifa Fort
  • Phra Chulachomklao Fort
  • Phra Samut Chedi
  • Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery
  • Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
  • Taco Lake
  • Thai Naval Museum
  • Thamma Katanyu Foundation
  • Wat Asokaram
  • Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang
  • Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai
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Festivals

  • Bang Phli Market Festival
  • Boat Races in Samut Prakan
  • Loy Krathong Festival
  • Luang Pho Pan Worship Fair
  • Paknam Food Festival
  • Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival
  • Phra Samut Chedi Temple Fair 2019
  • Rub Bua Festival
  • Songkran in Samut Prakan
  • Vegetarian Festival
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Aerial Photos

  • Bhumibol Bridge 1 and 2
  • Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
  • Paknam Market
  • Paknam Canal
  • Wat Klang Worawihan
  • Pom Phi Sua Samut Island
  • Ban Sakhla
  • Wat Sakhla
  • Standing Buddha on Sukhumwit Road
  • Wat Khun Samut Chin
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