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.
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Tourist Attractions
Phra Chulachomklao Fort
Samut 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.
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Bang Pu Recreation Center
The pier is a popular place to go at sunset to enjoy the fresh air and views and feed the seagulls during the winter months.
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Phra Samut Chedi
Phra Samut Chedi is the most revered temple in the province. It used to be on an island but itis now on the left bank.
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Erawan Museum
This 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.
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Bang Nampheung Floating Market
A new floating market near Bangkok located at Tambon Bang Nampheung, Phra Pradaeng District.
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Khun Samut Chin
A 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.
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Klong Suan 100 Years Market
More than 100 years old, Khlong Suan riverside market still retains the quaint charm of the old days.
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Thai Naval Museum
The museum contains information about the naval history of Thailand which Samut Prakan province played an important part.
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Phi Sua Samut Fort
Known 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.
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Crocodile Farm and Zoo
The farm advertises having the largest captive crocodile in the world. These days the farm is not very well looked after.
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Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang
This temple not only has the largest Reclining Buddha image in Thailand at 53 meters, you can also go inside to see the heart!
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Ban Sakhla
This is an isolated community surrounded by shrimp and fish farms. Most locals get around by boat due to limited roads.
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Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
This park and the Bang Kachao area is regarded as the Lungs of the Bangkok due to the proximity to the city.
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Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery
The only Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery in the world is situated on the Bangkachao Peninsula, only ten minutes away from downtown Bangkok.
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Thamma Katanyu Foundation
The best time to visit is during the Chinese New Year celebrations as they have an impressive lantern festival here every year.
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Wat Asokaram
This 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.
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Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai
This 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.
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Paknam City Pillar
The city pillar in Paknam is unusual because it is a combination of a Chinese Shrine and a Thai city pillar.
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Phlaeng Faifa Fort
This 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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