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Wat Bangkung,Samutsongkram วัดบางกุ้ง โบสถในต้นไม้

Pascal — 2008-06-11T11:15:14Z

Wat Bangkung,Samutsongkram วัดบางกุ้ง โบสถในต้นไม้

Wat Bang Kung Within the temple, there is an old ordination hall which houses a large sculptured Buddha image commonly called by villagers as Luangpho Bot Noi. Mural paintings from the late Ayutthaya period depict Lord Buddha while he was sitting in the niche and preaching, flanked by the disciples in paying respect to him.

จังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม ๑. การตั้งถิ่นฐาน ๑.๑ ที่มาของชื่อบ้านแม่กลอง จังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม แต่เดิมเรียกเมืองแม่กลอง การตั้งถิ่นฐานบริเวณปากแม่น้ำแห่งดินแดนแห่งนี้ สันนิษฐานว่า คนกลุ่มแรกเป็นชาวแม่กลอง (เดิม) จากจังหวัดอุทัยธานี อพยพมาตั้งบ้านเรือนในถิ่นนี้ ชาวแม่กลอง (เดิม) ในจังหวัดอุทัยธานีเป็นชาวแม่น้ำ เคยอยู่ริมแม่น้ำกำแพงเพชรมาก่อน เมื่อแม่น้ำนั้นตื้นเขิน การทำมาหากินของราษฎรฝืดเคือง จึงพากันอพยพมาหาทำเลที่อยู่ใหม่ เรียกหมู่บ้านที่ตั้งขึ้นใหม่ว่า บ้านแม่กลอง ตามชื่อบ้านเดิมของตน ที่มาของชื่อบ้านแม่กลอง นอกจากที่กล่าวอ้างแล้วยังมีเรื่องราวที่เล่าสืบเนื่องกันมา ว่าด้วยเรื่องกลองใหญ่ ที่วัดใหญ่ ตำบลแม่กลอง อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม มีนัยแบ่งเป็น ๒ ทาง คือ สมัยพระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัวรัชกาลที่ ๕ หลวงศรีสวัสดิ์ (ชื่น เทพสุวรรณ นายอำเภอเมืองศรีสุวรรณ จังหวัดกาญจนบุรีย้ายมาเป็นนายอำเภอแม่กลอง ได้นำซุงต้นใหญ่ที่ได้มาจากจังหวัดกาญจนบุรีมาขุดทำคลองใบใหญ่ขึ้นหนึ่งใบ ขึงด้วยหนังวัวกระทิงจากป่าเมืองกาญจนบุรี ครั้งสร้างเสร็จแล้วได้นำมาถวายที่วัดใหญ่ ตำบลแม่กลอง อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม ทางราชการสมุทรสงครามจึงทำตราของจังหวัดเป็นรูปกลองลอยน้ำ สองฟากฝั่งเป็นต้นมะพร้าวอันเป็นสัญลักษณ์อาชีพหลักของจังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม

Samut Songkhram

Thailand World's editor — 2008-06-11T10:59:14Z

Samut Songkhram

Wat Khao San Yi Le Wihan Au sommet de la colline est un bateau en forme de salle où les quatre traces de Bouddha sont consacrés. La grotte de Phra non a une image de Bouddha couché avec neuf orteils. À la partie inférieure se trouve le sanctuaire sacré de Luangpho Pu Si Racha qui est respecté par les villageois.

Don Hoi Lot

is a bar on the mouth of the Mae Klong River. It was formed by the sedimentation of sandy soil called by villagers here as ‘Sai Khi Pet.' In the area of the bar, there are many shellfish, such as Hoi Lot (razor clam), Hoi Lai (undulated surf clam), Hoi Puk (Ridged Venus clam), Hoi Pak Pet (tongue shell), Hoi Khraeng (cockle), etc.

Wat Satthatham or Wat Mon

The ordination hall is made of golden teak with mother-of-pearl-inlaid walls both inside and outside. Housed inside the ordination hall are Buddha images: Luangpho Ban Laem, Luangpu Thuat Yiap Nam Thale Chuet, and Luangpho Phuttha Sothon.

Ban Khao Yi San Museum

The museum presents the stories of the community which are important and worth a study. On the ground floor, there are displays of folk wisdom, life and culture, tools for making herbal medicine, and household utensils.

Wat Ban Laem or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan

Inside the temple compound, there is a Sangha museum with displays of Buddha images, amulets of different periods, ancient artefacts, blue-and-white porcelain, and a pulpit of the Ayutthaya period.

Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum

The statues were built in memory of Chang-Eng, the Siamese twins who made Thailand famous around the world. Chang-Eng were joined to each other at the chest. However, both of them could live a normal life to the age of 63.

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other.
Wat Chula Mani

This ancient temple sits on the bank where the Amphawa Canal connects with the Phi Lok Canal. The back of the temple was initially the residence of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat of King Rama I) and Khun Bunrot (Queen Si Suriyenthramat of King Rama II).

Wat Bang Kaphom The old Wihan

is very interesting. In the centre of the hall, a large replica of four superimposing Buddha's footprints in different sizes is enshrined. The footprint at the deepest level which is made from mother-of-pearl-inlaid wood still retains its beautiful design.

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

It is a temple associated with the royal lineage of Bang Chang. The back of this temple was once a residence of Luang Yokkrabat (King Rama I) and Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat of King Rama I). The Ubosot (ordination hall) and permanent structures within the temple are mostly formed in the early Rattanakosin style of art and architecture.

King Rama II Memorial Park

is the project to honour King Rama II by the King Rama II Memorial Foundation. The area is important since it was a birthplace of King Rama II. Within the King Rama II Memorial Park, there is King Rama II Museum comprised of four Thai-styled buildings separated into sections.

Ban Phaya So

So' or a fiddle is a local musical instrument of the Central Region. Ban Phaya So is a house of the alto fiddle (So U) maker who combines the art of traditional Thai music with carving. Nowadays, this art is rarely seen.

Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong Kudi Thong or a golden- teak monk's cell has an unusual story that the father of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat) had her fortune examined by the abbot of Wat Bang Li. The abbot foretold that the daughter would become a queen. The millionaire father, therefore, promised to build a Kudi Thong for the temple if the abbot's words proved true.
Ban Dontri or House of Music

A school building is used for instructing traditional Thai music. The Samut Songkhram Primary School Office has envisioned that the cultural value of folk wisdom should be preserved and inherited to the next generation for their pride in the future.

Wat Bang Khae Yai The large Ubosot (ordination hall) is more than 150 years old. At the front, the square Chedi (pagoda) with twelve indented corners is the art of the Ayutthaya period. The laterite principal Buddha image in the ordination hall is in the posture of Subduing Mara.
Ban Maeo Thai Boran

is a house where species of genuine Siamese cats have been conserved. It also gives information on genuine features of Siamese cats, supports research, exchanges knowledge and views between members, and exchanges research experiences and breeding with relevant bodies.

Wat Bang Khae Noi

The most interesting thing is the ordination hall's inside walls which are woodcarvings depicting the Lord Buddha's history, birth, enlightenment, and nirvana, as well as stories of the Lord Buddha's Ten Incarnations or Jatakas.

Wat Intharam

is There are many interesting points within the temple compound. Luangpho To, the Buddha image here is over 300 years old. The Ubosot (ordination hall), which was built from marble, has teak doors and window panels carved with proverbs.

Church of the Virgin Mary or Atsana Wihan Maephra Bangkoet This is a sacred place of worship of the Christians living in the area. It is a building of the French Gothic architectural style and coated with pounded lime. The interior is decorated with coloured stained glass.
Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan

Within the temple, there is the Ubosot (ordination hall) built in a unique style with its ceiling curved like a boat's roof. The hall houses Luangpho To, a Buddha image of the Sukhothai period.

Bang Kung Camp

Within the camp compound, there is the Ubosot (ordination hall) commonly called as ‘Bot Luangpho Dam'. The hall is wholly covered by four species of ficus plants: Pho (Bodhi), Sai, Krai, and Krang. Therefore, it is also called ‘Bot Prok Pho' (ordination hall covered by Bodhi trees). The monument of King Taksin the Great is in the nearby area.

Wat Bang Kung

Within the temple, there is an old ordination hall which houses a large sculptured Buddha image commonly called by villagers as Luangpho Bot Noi. Mural paintings from the late Ayutthaya period depict Lord Buddha while he was sitting in the niche and preaching, flanked by the disciples in paying respect to him.

Cruise the Mae Klong River

. Among the houses are rarely-seen traditional ones called Ruean Panya or hip-roof houses. Furthermore, there are riverside temples, such as Wat Amphawan, Wat Bang Khae Yai, Wat Bang Khae Noi, Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong, etc.

Sino Phattra Boat House

is situated at 24 Mu 6 on the Samut Songkhram – Bang Nok Khwaek Road, Tambon Bang Khonthi, Amphoe Bang Khonthi. The boat which was once used for carrying rice will cruise the Mae Klong River, past the Bang Kung Camp, the King Rama II Memorial Park, and Wat Bang Khae Yai.

Festivals

Fair in Honour of King Rama II

To be held in early February at the King Rama II Memorial Park in Amphoe Amphawa. There are performances, a demonstration of traditional Thai desserts, folk plays, outdoor classical Thai masked dance.

Lychee Fair

To be held from around the end of March to the early of April in Amphoe Amphawa (subject to the produce of each year).

Luangpho Ban Laem Fair

To be held between 13-19 April every year at Wat Phetsamut Worawihan in Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Sunset at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Board Sliding Competition

To be held in May at Don Hoi Lot in Chuchi village, Mu 4, Tambon Bang Chakreng, Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Khao Yai Pomelo Fair

To be held at the end of August every year.

Annual Long Boat Race

To be held on Loi Krathong Day at Wat Rat Peng in Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Mackerel Eating and Mae Klong Famous Products Festival

To be held in front of City Hall in December.

Samut Songkhram: What to do..?

Pascal — 2008-06-11T10:53:26Z

Samut Songkhram: What to do..?

Don Hoi Lot

Wat Satthatham or Wat Mon

Wat Khao Yi San The Wihan

on the hilltop is a boat-shaped hall where the four Buddha's footprints are enshrined. The Phra Non Cave has a reclining Buddha image with nine toes. At the lower part lies the sacred shrine of Luangpho Pu Si Racha which is respected by the villagers.

Ban Khao Yi San Museum

Wat Ban Laem or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan

Inside the temple compound, there is a Sangha museum with displays of Buddha images, amulets of different periods, ancient artefacts, blue-and-white porcelain, and a pulpit of the Ayutthaya period.

Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other.
Wat Chula Mani

Wat Bang Kaphom The old Wihan

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

King Rama II Memorial Park

Ban Phaya So

Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong Kudi Thong or a golden- teak monk's cell has an unusual story that the father of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat) had her fortune examined by the abbot of Wat Bang Li. The abbot foretold that the daughter would become a queen. The millionaire father, therefore, promised to build a Kudi Thong for the temple if the abbot's words proved true.
Ban Dontri or House of Music

Wat Bang Khae Yai The large Ubosot (ordination hall) is more than 150 years old. At the front, the square Chedi (pagoda) with twelve indented corners is the art of the Ayutthaya period. The laterite principal Buddha image in the ordination hall is in the posture of Subduing Mara.
Ban Maeo Thai Boran

Wat Bang Khae Noi

Wat Intharam

Church of the Virgin Mary or Atsana Wihan Maephra Bangkoet This is a sacred place of worship of the Christians living in the area. It is a building of the French Gothic architectural style and coated with pounded lime. The interior is decorated with coloured stained glass.
Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan

Within the temple, there is the Ubosot (ordination hall) built in a unique style with its ceiling curved like a boat's roof. The hall houses Luangpho To, a Buddha image of the Sukhothai period.

Bang Kung Camp

Wat Bang Kung

Cruise the Mae Klong River

Sino Phattra Boat House

Festivals

Fair in Honour of King Rama II

Lychee Fair

To be held from around the end of March to the early of April in Amphoe Amphawa (subject to the produce of each year).

Luangpho Ban Laem Fair

To be held between 13-19 April every year at Wat Phetsamut Worawihan in Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Sunset at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Board Sliding Competition

To be held in May at Don Hoi Lot in Chuchi village, Mu 4, Tambon Bang Chakreng, Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Khao Yai Pomelo Fair

To be held at the end of August every year.

Annual Long Boat Race

To be held on Loi Krathong Day at Wat Rat Peng in Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.

Mackerel Eating and Mae Klong Famous Products Festival

To be held in front of City Hall in December.

Samut Songkhram สมุทรสงคราม

Pascal — 2008-06-11T09:50:16Z

Samut Songkhram สมุทรสงคราม

Neighboring provinces are (from the south clockwise) Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon. Local people call Samut Songkhram Mae Klong. The province is the smallest of all Thai provinces areawise. Chang and Eng Bunker, the first Siamese twins were born here. The word Samut originates from the Sanskrit word Smudra meaning ocean, and the word Songkhram from Sanskrit Sangrama meaning war. Hence the name of the province literally means War Ocean.

Samut Songkhram is located at the mouth of the Mae Klong river to the Gulf of Thailand. With several canals (khlong) the water of the river is spread through the province for irrigation. At the coast are many lakes for producing sea salt. The sandbar Don Hoi Lot at the mouth of the river is famous for its endemic shell population of Solen regularis.

In the Ayutthaya period the area of Samut Songkhram was known as Suan Nok (Thai สวนนอก, Outer garden) and was administrated by Ratchaburi. During the reign of King Taksin it was made a province. It was the birth place of Queen Amarindra of King Rama I, who also initiated the name Suan Nok. The birth place of King Rama II in Amphawa district is now a Memorial Park.

The provincial seal shows a drum swimming on a river. The Thai word for drum is klong, thus refers to the Mae Klong river, as well as the old name of the province, Mae Klong. On both sides of the river coconut trees are displayed as one of the main product of the province.

Provincial tree is Casuarina equisetifolia.

Casuarina equisetifolia Bonzai

The provincial slogan is City of Hoi Lot, Top Lychee, King Rama II Memorial Park, the Mae Klong River, and Luangpho Ban Laem.

ว่าวจุฬา Chula Kite ว่าวจุฬาจากฝีมือช่างพื้นบ้านจังหวัดสมุทรสงคราม เป็นว่าวที่ขึ้นชื่อว่าทำได้ยากอีกชนิดหนึ่ง ในบรรดาว่าวทั้งหลาย

The Chula Kite is famous as being the mast difficult of all kites to make. This kite was made by a local craftsman of Samut Songkhram.

SAMUT SONGKHRAM

Location : Central, Thailand
Area : 416.707 sq. km
Population : 194,990
Distance from Bangkok : 74 Kilometers

Transportation

Car

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.
Bus

By Bus The Transport Co., Ltd. services Bangkok - Samut Songkhram buses daily from the Southern Bus Terminal on Baromrajajonnani Road.

About Samusongkhram

It 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.

Amphawa

Pascal — 2008-06-11T09:11:30Z

Amphawa

SAMUT SONGKHRAM Location : Central, Thailand Area : 416.707 sq. km Population : 194,990 Distance from Bangkok : 74 Kilometers

Amphoe Amphawa

King Rama II Memorial Park

This park was built under the project to honour King Rama II, run by the King Rama II Phraboromrachanusorn Foundation under royal patronage. It is built to commemorate his great patron to the arts and culture, which become a national heritage. Phra Rajsamutmatee, the abbot of Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram, offered the area of 11 Rais (4.4 acres) for the construction of the park. This area was very important because it was a royal birthplace King Rama II.

The Amphawa district is an important place and is much involved with Thai history from the Ayutthaya period to the early Rattanakosin period. In the past, it was called Khwaeng Bang Chang, the small community prospered in both agriculture and commerce. There are credible evidences that suggest that during King Prasatthong era, Kwaeng Bang Chang had a market called Bang Chang Market. Ms. Noi was the head of the market who had a title of Thao Kaeo Phaluek. She was a member of the Bang Chang family a very rich family. Later, the family was granted the surname of Na Bang Chang by the King.

In the year 2303 B.E. (1760), during the reign of King Ekkathat in the late of Ayutthaya era, he promoted Nai Thong Duang (later to become King Rama I) to the position of Luang Yok Krabat governing Muang Ratchaburi, the fourth-grade city under Ayutthaya. Later, Luang Yokkrabat married Khun Nak, a daughter of the rich Bang Chang family, they settled behind Wat Chulamani. Some time later, the house was gutted from a fire, so they relocated to a new house behind Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram, where they stayed for 3 years.

In 2310 B.E. (1767), the Burmese conquered Ayutthaya, Luang Yokkrabat and his family escaped to the deep of the jungles. At that time, Than Kaeo (Somdet Krom Phra Srisudarak) an elder sister of Luang Yokkrabat gave birth to a daughter named Boon Rod (who later became Princess Srisuriyenthara Borommarachinee, the queen to King Rama II). When Phraya Wachiraphrakarn gathered an army and was able to repel the Burmese, he was crowned as King Taksin. So Luang Yokkrabat and his family moved back to their hometown.

At that time, Khun Nak gave birth to their fourth son, Chim (who later became King Rama II). After that Luang Yokkrabat served King Taksin. He received the title of Phrarajawarin Chao Krom Phra Tamruajnokkwa, then was promoted to Prince Phrayamahakasatsuek and later on was crowned as King Rama I, the founder of Chakri Dynasty. Khun Nak, his wife, was promoted to Queen (Somdej Amarintharamat). Khun San, Khun Nak's mother, was promoted to Princess Phrarubsirisopharkmahanaknari.

But because Queen Amarintharamat was a native of Bang Chang, she had many close relatives who owned fruit orchards at Bang Chang. When promoted to Queen Amarintharamat, she became a noble Bang Chang. Therefore her relatives are related to the noble Bang Chang Family. Somdet Phra Amarintharamat always visited her relatives, so it was called Suan Nok which means the suburb that belonged to members of the queen's family. Bangkok, the region of the royal family was called Suan Nai. The catchphrase of Bang Chang Suan Nork, Bangkok Suan Nai was used until the reign of King Rama IV.

Amphawa อัมพว) is a district (Amphoe) of Samut Songkhram Province, located slightly inland at the northwestern tip of the Bay of Bangkok.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Bang Khonthi and Mueang Samut Songkhram, Ban Laem and Khao Yoi of Phetchaburi Province, Pak Tho and Wat Phleng of Ratchaburi Province.

The Mae Klong River flows through the northern part of the district.

In the Ayutthaya period, the area of Amphawa was known as Khwaeng Bang Chang, a small agricultural and commercial community. During the reign of Prasat Thong the existence of a market is confirmed by sources.

In 1766, the later King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (Rama II) was born in the area, as his father was serving as governor of Ratchaburi at that time. At his birthplace is now a Memorial Park with 4 buildings in traditional style of that area, displaying art as well as lifestyle of that time.

The district is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 96 villages (muban). Amphawa itself as well as Mueang Mai have townships status (thesaban tambon), there are also 11 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

Amphawa อัมพ
Suan Luang สวนหลวง
Tha Kha ท่าค
Wat Pradu วัดประ
Mueang Mai เหมืองให
Bang Chang บางช้า
Kwae Om แควอ้อ
Plai Phongphang ปลายโพงพาง
Bang Khae บางแค
Phreak Nam Daeng แพรกหนามแดง
Yisan ยี่สาร
Bang Nang Li บางนางลี่

What to do...

Tha Kha Floating Market

The Tha Kha floating market takes place on the 2nd, 7th, 12th days of both the waxing and waning moon of the lunar calendar, and also operates on every Saturday and Sunday from 6.00 a.m. to noon. This is a rendezvous of vendor boats that carry local food, vegetable, and fruit for selling. Boat rental services are on offer for travelling to the villages and fruit orchards around Tha Kha Floating Market. Visitors wishing to go the Tha Kha Floating Market can go by car, taking the Highway No. 325 (Samut Songkhram - Bang Pae), take a right turn at Km. 32 and proceed for another 5 Kilometres You can also take the local buses servicing the Mae Klong Damnoen Saduak Route and the Tha Kha - Don Sam Route from the market in town in front of the Thai Military Bank.

Wat Khao Yee San

Wat Khao Yee San is an old temple. It is believed to have been constructed in late Ayutthaya period. The interesting attraction is a boat shaped building (Wihan) situated on top of the mountain. There, enshrined, are the 4 traces of Lord Buddhas Footprints. The Mondop and wooden doors are of a supreme craftsmanship. There also is Luang Pho Poo Pu Sriracha Shrine, which is highly revered by all. The worship fair of Luang Pho Poo Pu Sriracha is held annually in the middle of November.

Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)

Thailand World's editor — 2008-04-28T10:22:20Z

Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)

Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม) The province comprises 3 amphoe :

- Mueang Samut Songkhram (เมืองสมุทรสงคราม)
Bang Khonthi (บางคนที)
Amphawa (อัมพวา) Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)

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Wat Bangkung,Samutsongkram วัดบางกุ้ง โบสถในต้นไม้

Wat Bangkung,Samutsongkram วัดบางกุ้ง โบสถในต้นไม้

Samut Songkhram

Samut Songkhram

Don Hoi Lot

Wat Satthatham or Wat Mon

Ban Khao Yi San Museum

Wat Ban Laem or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan

Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other. Wat Chula Mani

Wat Bang Kaphom The old Wihan

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

King Rama II Memorial Park

Ban Phaya So

Wat Bang Khae Noi

Wat Intharam

Bang Kung Camp

Wat Bang Kung

Cruise the Mae Klong River

Sino Phattra Boat House

Festivals

Fair in Honour of King Rama II

Lychee Fair

Luangpho Ban Laem Fair

Sunset at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Board Sliding Competition

Khao Yai Pomelo Fair

Annual Long Boat Race

Mackerel Eating and Mae Klong Famous Products Festival

Samut Songkhram: What to do..?

Samut Songkhram: What to do..?

Don Hoi Lot

Wat Satthatham or Wat Mon

Wat Khao Yi San The Wihan

Ban Khao Yi San Museum

Wat Ban Laem or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan

Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other. Wat Chula Mani

Wat Bang Kaphom The old Wihan

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

King Rama II Memorial Park

Ban Phaya So

Wat Bang Khae Noi

Wat Intharam

Bang Kung Camp

Wat Bang Kung

Cruise the Mae Klong River

Sino Phattra Boat House

Festivals

Fair in Honour of King Rama II

Lychee Fair

Luangpho Ban Laem Fair

Sunset at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Board Sliding Competition

Khao Yai Pomelo Fair

Annual Long Boat Race

Mackerel Eating and Mae Klong Famous Products Festival

Samut Songkhram สมุทรสงคราม

Samut Songkhram สมุทรสงคราม

Amphawa

Amphawa

Amphoe Amphawa

What to do...

Tha Kha Floating Market

Wat Khao Yee San

Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)

Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other.
Wat Chula Mani

Talat Nam Tha Kha This floating market still remains the villagers' way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other.
Wat Chula Mani