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Ban Benjarong Don Kai Di

Samut Sakhon

Produced in Thailand by :Tourist Information Division (Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext.2141-5)Marketing Services Department.The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. 2016 Copyright. No commercial reprinting of this material allowed.July 2016Free Copy

E-mail: [email protected]

Everyday

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Salt Fields

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Contents

HOW TO GET THERE 5

ATTRACTIONS 7

Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon 7

Amphoe Krathum Baen 15

Amphoe Ban Phaeo 19

INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 20

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 21

LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 22

SUGGESTED ITINERARY 23

FACILITIES 23

Accommodations 23

Restaurants 24

USEFUL CALLS 30

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SAMUT SAKHONPhra Klang Nam

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Then, in 1913, King Rama VI announced a royal command for the government to transform the word “Mueang” to “Changwat” -province- throughout the country. Mueang Samut Sakhon was changed to “Changwat Samut Sakhon” as it is still known at the present time. The word “Maha Chai” that people usually used is the name of a canal dug across the crooked Khlong Khok Kham which is the symbol of the loyalty of Phanthai Norasing.

Samut Sakhon covers an area of 872 square kilometres and is divided into 3 districts (Amphoes); namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo.

BOUNDARYNorth Borders with Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom.

South Borders with Samut Songkhram and the Gulf of Thailand.

West Borders with Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi.

East Borders with Bangkok, Samut Songkhram and Samut Prakan.

HOW TO GET THEREBy car : from Bangkok can be as follows:

1) From Bang Pakaeo Intersection. Go along Highway No. 35 Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road (Rama II Road), passing the Bang Khun Thian District Administration Office, Ekkachai Weighing Station to the Maha Chai Intersection at Km. 28. Then, turn left to Samut Sakhon city. A total distance of 29 kilometres.

2) From Big C Department Store, Dao Khanong. Go along Jomthong and Ekkachai Road, pass Bang Khun Thian Bridge, Wat Sing,

Thai Term Glossary

Amphoe : DistrictBan : VillageMaenam : RiverMuang : Town or CityTambon : SubdistrictUbosot or Bot : Ordination hall in a templeWihan : Image hall in templeWat : Temple

Note : English spelling here given tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be spelled differently. When seeking help from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings given after each place name.

Samut Sakhon, called by the locals as “Maha Chai” is a small province located on the mouth of the Tha Chin River, only 2 kilometres from the sea and 36 kilometres from Bangkok. It is a historic city recorded in the Ayutthaya chronicle. This was during the period that Phrachao Suea travelled by the royal barge procession creating the story of the loyal Phanthai Norasing.

This province was originally called as “Tha Chin” because it was a large district on the Gulf of Thailand, where there were a lot of foreigners, especially the Chinese -Chin- who travelled by ship and stopped at the port –Tha- for trading. Therefore, it was verbally well known as Tambon “Tha Chin”. In the reign of King Rama IV, the city’s name was changed into Mueang Samut Sakhon.

During the reign of King Rama V, he conducted governance reform by organizing the regional bureaucratic system in the form of a circle called “Monthon Thesaphiban” and announced the establishment of Thailand’s first sanitary district in Tambon Tha Chalom in 1906.

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Bang Bon Intersection, Sueksanari School, Wat Pho Chae, Tambon Khok Krabue, Ekkachai Weighing Station, Maha Chai Community Housing, to the centre of Samut Sakhon. A total distance of 30 kilometres.

3) From Tha-Phra Intersection. Go along Highway No. 4, Phetchakasem Road to Nong Khaem and turn left into Soi Phetchakasem 81 to the Ekkachai Intersection. Then, turn right and go along Ekkachai Road, passing Sueksanari School and the Ekkachai Weighing Station to the centre of Samut Sakhon. A total distance of 30 kilometres. You can also take Phetchakasem Road, pass Bang Khae and turn left into the outer ring road, crossing with Ekkachai Road. Then, turn back to Ekkachai Road or go straight on into Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road or from Phetchakasem Road, pass Om Noi to Setthakit 1 Road at Km. 25, passing Amphoe Krathum Baen.

4) Fr o m P h r a P i n k l a o B r i d g e. Ta k e Borommaratchachonnani Road and take any one of 3 routes into Phetchakasem Road which are Phutthamonthon Sai 2, 4 or 5 Road. Then, 2 ways can be chosen to enter the centre of Samut Sakhon. Either from Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Road to Ekkachai Road. Turn right and pass Sueksanari School; a total distance of 35 kilometres, or take Phutthamonthon Sai 4 and 5 Road to Setthakit 1 Road and pass Amphoe Krathum Baen; a total distance of approximately 50 kilometres. Besides, you can take the outer ring road, passing Ekkachai and Thon Buri–Pak Tho Roads.

By bus : The Transport Company Limited. provides buses to Samut Sakhon everyday from 04.20 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. For more details, please contact the Southern Bus Terminal, Borommaratchachonnani Road at Tel. 0 2894

6122 (air-conditioned bus), Samut Sakhon Bus Terminal at Tel. 0 3441 1046 www.transport.co.th- Ordinary bus No. 68 (Samae Dam–Bang Lamphu route) plying daily during 04.15 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.- Private air-con bus No. 68 (Talat Maha Chai Mueang Mai–Bang Lamphu route) plying daily during 04.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.- Private bus  No. 120 (Khlong San–Samut Sakhon route) plying daily during 04.00 a.m. to09.50 p.m. - Private bus No. 120 (Khlong San–Talat Maha Chai Mueang Mai route) plying daily during 04.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

By Van: Minivans  plying daily during 05.30 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. as follows:1. Future Bang Khae–Maha Chai route. Available besides the Samut Sakhon Provincial Court.2. Victory Monument–Maha Chai route. Available within Soi Ban Chao. 3. Mo Chit–Maha Chai route (within Soi Ban Chao) - Minivan station at the Mo Chit Bus Terminal arrival platforms: Tel. 08 3307 4019 - Minivan station at Victory Plaza  (Victory Monument): Tel. 08 3307 4051 - Minivan station in Maha Chai: Tel. 08 3307 4031 - Minivan station at the Samut Sakhon Bus Terminal: Tel. 08 3307 4025 4. Pata Pin Klao–Maha Chai route. Available within Soi Ban Chao. 5. Mae Klong–Maha Chai route. Available behind the Samut Sakhon Burana School.6. Rangsit–Maha Chai route. Available behind the Samut Sakhon Burana School.7. Central Plaza Rama II–Maha Chai route. Available beside the Samut Sakhon Technical School.

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By train : The State Railway of Thailand provides trains leaving Wongwian Yai Station many times a day from 05.30 a.m. to 08.10 p.m. to Maha Chai Station or cross the river by boat to Ban Laem Station and take a train to Mae Klong Station, Samut Songkhram. For more details, please contact Wongwian Yai Railway Station at Tel. 0 2465 2017, 0 2890 6260 and Maha Chai Railway Station at Tel. 0 3441 1003 www.railway.co.th

ATTRACTIONSAmphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon

The City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลั ก เ มื อ ง ) is situated near Pom Wichian Chodok and is a sacred place, as well as, a centre of the heart of the fishermen in the province. Every time before sailing off, they have to pay respect and light a firework in front of the city pillar shrine for good luck.

Pom Wichian Chodok (ป�อมวิเชียรโชฎก) is located in Tambon Maha Chai, 200 metres from the City Hall. It was constructed in 1828 during the reign of King Rama III because in that period, there was a conflict with the Vietnamese on Chao Anuwong of Vientiane. King Rama III was concerned that the Vietnamese might invade Thailand. Therefore, he commanded Phraya Choduek Ratchasetthi (Thongchin) to be the leader in the construction of a fortress protecting the mouth of the Tha Chin River and called it “Pom Wichian Chodok”. The fortress was made of bricks and cement with no guarding station, but fighting ones, while at the opening in the wall lied the cannons preventing the enemies coming through the mouth of the river.

Talat Maha Chai (Tharuea Thetsaban) (ตลาดมหาชัย, ท�าเรือเทศบาล) is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, near Pom Wichian Chodok and the city pillar shrine, 200 metres from the city hall. It is a centre of commerce and transport of Samut Sakhon. Talat Maha Chai is a spot where there are boats to various districts. There are charter as well as regular long-tailed boats to Khlong Khok Kham.

The City Pillar Shrine

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the temple was constructed. Wat Krok Krak houses “Luangpho Pu”- the much revered laterite principal Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara (late Sukhothai style) wearing sunglasses. According to local legend, the Buddha image was being floated down the river and finally placed in the Ubosot or ordination hall. A strong belief in the power of Luangpho Pu derives from the event of the conjunctivitis outbreak, in which people were praying to the image for a cure. After the epidemic ended, devotees have been bringing sunglasses as offerings.

To get there: From the provincial city of Samut Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut Sakhon-Khok Kham route), cross Khlong Maha Chai, and turn right onto Chetsadawithi Road, a total distance of 4 kilometres.

“Luangpho Pu” Wat Krok Krak

Saphan Pla (สะพานปลา) is the biggest fish bridge and a modern one, second only to that in Bangkok. Modern facilities are utilized to transfer large amount of sea products in every kind. Also, it is a wholesale centre of sea fish.

Talat Talay Thai (ตลาดทะเลไท) Located on Rama II Road, Talat Talay Thai is the country’s biggest seafood market with renowned “Fresh Market Awards” for its cleanliness from the Ministry of Public Health in 2003. Visitors can buy fresh seafood including shrimp, oysters, crabs, and fish at reasonable prices. Open daily from midnight.

Wat Krok Krak (วัดโกรกกราก) An ancient temple located in Samut Sakhon Municipality, Wat Krok Krak presumably derives its name from locating within the old Chinese community called Kok Kak. It is, however, unclear when

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Phanthainorasingh Learning Park (อุทยานการเรียนรู�พันท�ายนรสิงห�) Located at the Phanthainorasingwittaya School, Tambon Khok Kham, this educational park provides a centre for learning Samut Sakhon’s indigenous way of life, arts and culture, as well as, natural resources. The Park mainly includes:

Museum exhibits Samut Sakhon’s information on its history, settlement, geological features, folk wisdom, culture and traditions, story ofthe province’s important people, as well as, natural heritage of the mangrove forest, etc.

Mangrove Nature Trail is a natural outdoor classroom boasting a mangrove forest, animals, and other organisms in the wetlands; such as, mangrove trees, Samae trees, fiddler crabs, angel wing clam, blood cockles, etc. Visitors will also enjoy the exhibition of Bryde’s whale skeleton excavated from Mr. Prasit Charoenchon’s old shrimp pond at Mu 8, Tambon Khok Kham.

In addition, the School also organises activities to conserve natural resources; such as, planting mangrove trees and plunging bamboo sticks along the coastline to slow down the waves for land formation. For a group visit, please contact in advance at Tel. 08 1443 6425 (Khun Worapol), 08 1555 1653 (Ajarn Prasan), 08 9491 6011 (Khun Narin) www.phanthai.ac.th.

To get there: From the provincial city of Samut Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut Sakhon-Khok Kham route), cross Khlong Maha Chai for 55 kilometres, and turn left onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 4008 for 3.6 kilometres. Finally, cross Khlong Luang Sahakorn, turn right, and cross Khlong Phitthayalongkon.

Samut Sakhon Science Centre for Education (ศูนย�วิทยาศาสตร�เพื่อการศึกษาจังหวัดสมุทรสาคร) is situated in Tambon Khok Kham, 1 kilometre from Wat Khok Kham. It is under the Office of the Non-Formal Education Commission, Ministry of Education. It was established in 1997 in an area of 18 rai. Inside the building lies an exhibition on astrology and space under the title of the Earth and Solar System, Exploration to the Moon, Life of Fixed Stars with a projector presenting stars in a small dome, a presentation in the Mini Theatre, and an exhibition entitled “Human Beings and Measurement and Calculation”, tell ing about the long history of measurement and calculation.

Outside the building, scientific gardens are organized such as geological garden, health garden, physics amusement park, organic agricultural garden and herb garden. The activities are blended with the original and natural geography. It is open daily from Monday to Friday, 08.30 a.m. to 04.30 p.m. For more details, please contact Tel. 0 3442 1014.

To get there: From the provincial city of Samut Sakhon, travel via Kitmani Road, cross Khlong Maha Chai, and turn left onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 2004 and 5031, which is a distance of 6.7 kilometres. Keep going, pass the Sinsakhon Printing City and Industrial Estate, and turn right onto Khok Kham–San Dap Road for another 1.5 kilometres. Then, take a left turn and go straight towards the ends of Witthayasat Road.

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 35 (Rama II Road) and look out for the entry sign of Sarin City Samut Sakhon’s housing estate, in which

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you must turn left onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 2032 for 2.8 kilometres. Then, turn right onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 5031 for 1 kilometre, pass Wat Khok Kham, turn left onto Khok Kham–San Dap Road for another 1.5 kilometres, turn left, and go straight ahead.

Wat Khok Kham (วัดโคกขาม) is an ancient temple located by Khlong Khok Kham. The interesting part of this temple is the old ubosot decorated around with Sema boundary markers. At the front of the temple lies a renovated chedi in the Ayutthaya style of art. The wooden engraving design at the gables is beautiful. Besides, there is a Phanthai Norasing Shrine which was a temporary shrine and a store of antique objects concerning the story of Phanthai Norasing such as parts of the Ekkachai and Butsabok Royal Barges, etc.

There is a Bot Maha Ut -a small windowless ordination hall-enshrining the country’s 4th sacred Phra Phuttha Sihing, which is Samut

Sakhon’s principal Buddha image. There are 3 other similar images in Thailand, which are at the National Museum in Bangkok, Wat Phra Sing in Chiang Mai, and Ho Phra Sing in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Visitors can rent a boat to cruise along Khlong Khok Kham at Talat Sangwan Pier (Talat Maha Chai Pier) or Ban Rai Pier near the temple. It takes about 2-3 hours and prices depend on the size of the vessel and number of visiting places.

To get there: Take Highway No. 35, Turn left to Wat Phanthai Norasing for 3 kilometres.

Khlong Khok Kham (คลองโคกขาม) is a very winding canal. Some parts of it are 90-degree curves. The tide is so strong that it is very difficult to control a boat. This caused an accident when Phrachao Suea or Somdet Phra Sanphet VIII (1703-1709) went along Khlong Khok Kham on his private trip by the Ekkachai Royal Barge. The barge hit a branch of a tree and Phanthai Norasing as the

Wat Khok Kham

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steersman took responsibility by being executed. A straight shortcut through the curving canal was dug by the order of Phrachao Suea at the execution spot. Chaophraya Ratchasongkhram was a leader of 3,000 soldiers in the operation of digging the shortcut in 1705, connecting with the Tha Chin River. The shortcut was 5 Wa-width and 6 Sok-depth and was finished in 1709 in the reign of King Thai Sa. The king gave its name as “Khlong Sanam Chai” and this was later changed into “Khlong Maha Chai”. However, it is called by the locals as “Khlong Than”. At the mouth of Khlong Maha Chai, next to Khlong Khok Kham is situated another shrine of Phanthai Norasing.

Phanthai Norasing Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร�พันท�ายนรสิงห�) is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing, around where the monument was established to commemorate Phanthai Norasing and the “broken prow” incident. Phanthai Norasing came from Norasing village (now Amphoe Pa Mok of Ang Thong province) and served Somdet Phra Sanphet VIII (King Phrachao Suea) as a “Phanthai” or helmsman of the ‘Ekkachai’ Royal Barge in the Ayutthaya period. At the time when the royal procession arrived at the meandering path of Khlong Khok Kham, Phanthai Norasing could not avoid crashing the prow into the tree branch in spite of his careful steering. The sentence of such negligence according to the ancient monarch law was decapitation.

Instead of hesitation, he insisted on taking the penalty although the king was reluctant to execute his confidant. However, to protect the law, the king had no choice but ordering him to be beheaded; therefore, further

commanded for the construction of a shrine as a tribute to Phanthai Norasing’s sacrifice for the sake of the sacred law that featured a scaffold of the incident and the ruins of a barge, which is assumed to be the remains of the royal procession or the army dispatch in the past. The Park houses the shrine, which was reconstructed by the Fine Arts Department, of the much revered life-size sculptur of Phanthai Norasing poising in a barge steering position. Within the vicinity, there is also ‘Ho Phra’ or Buddha image shrine and Mae Si Nuan Shrine, which is a memorial for Phanthai Norasing’s wife, as well as, ‘Takhian’ or White Thingan wood believed to have been used as a decapitation post. In addition, enjoy a nature trail route featuring a well conserved mangrove forest and a ship’s wreck site unearthed in Mu 6.

To get there: From Rama II Road, Km. 16-17, turn onto the Soi or alley beside Wat Phanthai Norasing for 9 kilometres.

Phra Klang Nam (พระกลางนํ้า) is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing. The shrine in the middle of the river houses the much revered Phra Phuttha Maha Samut or Phra Klang Nam, Unseen Samut Sakhon. Open to the public during 07.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.

To get there: From the provincial city of Samut Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut Sakhon-Khok Kham route) for 6 kilometres. Turn left onto Highway No. 3423 and Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 4008 for 7 kilometres. Pass the Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict Administration Organisation, turn right, and cross Khlong Phitthayalongkon. Keep going straight and follow the sign of Khrua Rim Thale Restaurant, where visitors embark here. The boat ride is about 15 minutes.

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Phanthainorasingh Learning Park

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Ao Maha Chai Mangrove Forest Natural Resource Study Centre (ศูนย�ส�งเสริมการเรียนรู�และพัฒนาทรัพยากรป�าชายเลนที่ ๒) is situated in Tambon Ban Ya Phraek, at the mouth of the right side of the Tha Chin River. The centre is located in the area of the National Forest Reserve on the western side of Ao Maha Chai. It is suitable for an educational and research centre on the mangrove ecological system at the mouth of the Tha Chin River. Within the centre area, there is a space for camping for those who are interested in participating in planting in the mangrove as well.

To get there: From downtown take Sutthiwatwithi Road for 2.5 kilometres and turn right for 6 kilometres to the centre.

Salt Fields (นาเกลือ) Samut Sakhon’s beaches are appropriate for operating shrimp farms and salt fields, especially in Tambon Kalong, Tambon Na Khok, Tambon Ban Bo, Tambon Bang Thorat, Tambon Khok Kham and Tambon Phanthai Norasing. Moreover, along the Thon Buri-Pak Tho Road, connecting with Samut Sakhon lie many salt fields and salt on sale. Various kinds of birds also fly across the road, while the windmills whirl, creating a splendid panoramic view.

Wat Yai Chom Prasat (วัดใหญ�จอมปราสาท) is situated in Tambon Tha Chin, 4 kilometres from the centre of the province. It is an ancient temple aged approximately 400 years. It is assumed to have been constructed in the Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat. During the reign of King Rama V, the king gave its name as “Wat Yai Sakhon Buri”, as well as, the Tripitaka and its status as a royal temple. Inside the temple, there are important historical remains. The

ancient Wihan made of bricks and cement has a base that is a curve similar to the shape of the bottom of a junk. The arches of the doors and windows are elaborately decorated with stucco reliefs. There are also wood-carved panels of the doors and windows of the Phra Ubosot in the patterns of flowers, trees, mountains, animals and persons. The designs are in the Chinese style of art, beautifully engraved in sharp relief on the wood. The Fine Arts Department registered the temple as a national ancient monument on 27 September, 1936.

To get there: Take Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho Road) at Km. 31 at the foot of the Tha Chin Bridge.

Wat Suthiwat Wararam (วัดสุทธิวาตวราราม) or Wat Chong Lom (วัดช�องลม) is located on the mouth of Ao Samut Sakhon, Tambon Tha Chalom, opposite the centre of Samut Sakhon. Wat Chong Lom is a beautifully decorated royal temple and a model of the developed one. At the front of the temple is enshrined a statue of King Rama V, celebrating his royal journey to Tha Chalom and its establishment as the first sanitary district of Thailand. Within the temple’s area, there is a statue of Bodhisattra

Wat Yai Chom Prasat

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Kwan Yin created by the locals of Samut Sakhon to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne.

To get there: Take Highway No. 35 and turn left at Km. 35 into Sutthiwatwithi for 3 kilometres.

St Anna’s Catholic Church Tha Chin River (วัดนักบุญอันนา ท�าจีน) is located in Tambon Bang Ya Phraek. Saint Anna was the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. The statue is apparently the largest of its kind in Asia and revolves 360 degrees. Christ ians regard Saint Anna as “the Grandmother”, Tel. 0 3481 8708-9.

Wat Pa Chai Rangsi (วัดป�าชัยรังสี) is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, 103 Mu 4 Tambon Ban Ko. The temple was constructed in 1982. Its unique pattern of architecture, similar to the stone santuaries in the Northeast is the most interesting aspect of the temple.

To get there: Take highway No. 3091 (Setthakit Road) for approximately 5 kilometres, turn left at the milestone of km.16 (opposite the Electricity Sub-station) for 1.5 kilometres and turn right for 200 metres to the temple.

Wat Bang Pla (วัดบางปลา) is situated in Tambon Ban Ko, on the bank of the Tha Chin River. Wat Bang Pla is an important temple of the Mon minority in Samut Sakhon. Traditionally, there had to be a main temple in the Mon community, so that during important festivals such as the end of the Buddhist Lent Day, monks from other temples had to get together to conduct the ceremony. King Rama V went to the temple when Luangpu Thao Kao Yot was the abbot. Moreover, Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak had a long covered walkway constructed with its eaves board being beautifully engraved.

Wat Suthiwat Wararam or Wat Chong Lom

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To get there: Take Setthakit Road for 5 kilometres and turn left into the same entrance as Wat Pa Chai Rangsi for 4 kilometres to the temple.

Amphoe Krathum Baen

Wat Nang Sao (วัดนางสาว) is located in Tambon Tha Mai. According to legend, Sakhon Buri is a beach town in the south of Ayutthaya city. During a war in then Burma, a group of Thai people immigrated along the Tha Chin River. The elderly and women hid in the ancient Phra Ubosot. Later, the Thais helped one another in fighting with the Burmese troops and gained victory. The immigrants then, settled in the area. Among them, 2 sisters who once had taken refuge in the Phra Ubosot, had

an idea to renovate it. However, the elder one realized that the temple was too damaged and thus, built a new one instead. Therefore, the younger sister would like to do as promised that if they survived, they would have the temple renovated. Therefore, she finished the renovation and called it “Wat Phrommachari”. Later, it was called “Wat Nong Sao”. At present, it is eroded into “Wat Nang Sao”.

The important ancient monument of the temple is a brick ordination hall on a curved base similar to a junk with one entrance which is called “Bot Maha Ut”. It has the ancient style of a terracotta tiled roof, whose beams were made of logs and twin sandstone boundary markers. In the area, in front of the temple

St Anna’s Catholic Church Tha Chin River

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next to the Tha Chin River is located a fish sanctuary, full of striped catfish. It is well-known among tourists who usually come to visit and feed the fish.

To get there: Take Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) to Highway No. 3091 for approximately 5 kilometres and turn left into Soi Wat Nang Sao 2 for 1 kilometre.

Wat Tha Mai (วดัท�าไม�) is located at Ban Tha Mai, Mu 11, Pak Khlong Hai Lam, Tambon Tha Mai. The world’s first biggest lent candle measuring 1.1 metres wide by 4.9 metres high is kept in this temple. Other highlights include the assembly hall whose Sema stones in the front are decorated with a 7-headed Muchalinda Naga.Within the premises, there is a riverfront garden displaying images of the Lord Buddha confronting Mara, Mother Earth, Sahampatibrahma,

as well as, the principal Buddha image “Phra Phuttha Hathai”, and the Buddha’s first sermon etched on a granite slate.

To get there: From Samut Sakhon Municipality, travel via Setthakit Road 1, turn left into Soi 8 (Wirunrat), and go straight for another 6.5 kilometres.

Plong Liam (ปล�องเหลี่ยม) is situated at Mu 10, Tambon Tha Mai, near the basketball court in Ban Plong Liam School, on the bank of the Tha Chin River. Plong Liam is a chimney of a Portuguese sugar factory, called Captain Hit. It was built in 1824 during the reign of King Rama III. It is a chimney made of bricks and cement on a 4 metre-width and 4 metre-height square base. From the base rises an octagonal chimney. Each side is 1 metre wide and its overall height is 30 metres.

Wat Tha MaiWat Tha Mai

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It is believed that the Portuguese who resided in Thailand during that period might support the villagers to plant sugar cane to supply sugar factories because in the past, this area was a good location for planting cane as evident from many sugarcane press factories, which are called by the locals as “Rong Hip”. Later, due to the geographical change, some of the canals linked to one another. The tide could run through 3 areas of Lat Tha Pla, Lat Hang Pla and Lat Ko, making sea water flood the sugarcane field. When there was no sugarcane to supply the factories, the Portuguese sugarcane press factories and sugar factories had to stop their businesses and have been left deserted until the present.

To get there: Take Phetchakasem Road, passing Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Intersection to the Flora Inn Intersection (1 kilometre before the elephant show space) and turn left for

approximately 4 kilometres, passing Wat Tha Kham, cross the Chaloem Phrakiat Bridge to Wat Thian Dat–Suan Phak Intersection. Then, go straight on for approximately 3 kilometres to Wat Tha Mai and go further for 500 metres and turn right for 500 metres.

Wat Tha Krabue (วดัท�ากระบอื) is located at Ban Bang Yang, Tambon Bang Yang. Established in 1887, it was originally a monk’s residence and was later promoted to be a temple. The name of Wat Tha Krabue- literally translates “the temple of buffalo’s pier”– has its origin as the pier where a herd of buffalo and cattle came to drink and embark. Within the temple, visitors will find the following historical landmarks;

Ubosot or Ordination Hall, This rectangular Thai-style ordination hall built with bricks and mortar was constructed in 1942. Its wooden roof structure features tiled double roofing, each with 3 receding tiers. The front sees

Wat Tha Krabue

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columns supporting the roof, while the side wall features eaves brackets, and is built with bricks and mortar on a lotus-like base. The front entrance has two doors accented by a Mondop-shaped facade. The upper part of the wall between the windows features murals. The principal Buddha image in the attitude of meditation is enshrined here. Surrounding the building is a corridor with flights of stairs at the front and the sides. It has been renovated and also features new murals.

Wihan or Image Hall, built in 1950, there are two of them located on either side of the ubosot. It is Thai architecture, built with bricks and mortar, and features tiled double roofing, each with 2 receding tiers, Cho Fa (hornlike gable finial), Bai Raka (tooth-like ridges on the sloping edges of a gable), and Hang Hong (small

finial protruding out of the two side corners of the gable). The front porch sees 4 columns supporting the roof, while the sides features a double–tiered roof, pilasters, eaves brackets, and walls built with bricks and mortar on a lotus-like base.

Subsidiary Chedi or Stupa, four subsidiary stupas are located in front of the ubosot while 8 more are by the image hall. These are bell-shaped stupas resting on a lotus base. Next is the Than Sing or so-called lion base, which is a decorative base with concave legs. We also see lotus moulding supporting the main bell-shaped body with 12 indented corners, topped with a set of lotus-shaped mouldings, tapering torus mouldings and pinnacle, some of them are ruined.

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Phra Prang or Stupa, located by the Tha Chin River, these four corn cob–shaped stupas are situated on the east side of the ubosot. They are built with bricks and mortar on a plinth, and feature an inscription engraved on a marble plate on the lowest base. The above tier sees a deco-rative multi-layered tier called Than Sing. The main body or Ruean that features a niche on four corners. In addition, we see a decorative metal spire adorning the top called Nopphasun.

Preaching Hall, built in 1919 and renovated in 1990, this preaching hall is a single-storey Thai building with an elevated floor. The tiled wooden roof structure is surrounded with an extended roof.

Four-porched Wooden Pavilion, adorned with four gables has a tiled wooden roof structure. The elevated floor boasts an open space design. The pediment and assembled teak wood parts are decorated with fretwork.

To get there: Take the same route to Wat Tha Mai. From the temple’s entry sign, turn right, proceed via Highway No. 4014 for 4 kilometres.

Ban Benjarong Don Kai Di (หมู�บ�านเบญจรงค�ดอนไก�ดี) Mu 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, established in 1983 by retrenched workers of a ceramics factory that closed down. There are colourful and high-quality Thai porcelain of the five primary colours of black, green, yellow, red, and white, in which the delicate colour patterns are hand-painted on the surface. Its demand has been increasing enormously in recent years contributing to production continuity. Ban Don Kai Di won several awards including the “5-star OTOP Product” and “Outstanding Tourism Community” in 2003 and 2007, respectively.

To get there: From Amphoe Krathum Baen, proceed via Sukhonthawit Road (Highway No. 3091) for 2 kilometres. Then, turn left onto Thetsaban 4 Road for about 500 metres.

Amphoe Ban Phaeo

Wat Lak Si Rat Samoson (วัดหลักสี่ราษฎร�สโมสร) in Tambon Yokkrabat is home to the much revered red sandstone Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, “Luangpho To”, assumed to be from the U Thong period. The image has a round face, curved and connecting eyebrows, protruding eyes, and slightly smiling.

To get there: From Rama II Road, pass Maha Chai, proceed onto Amphoe Ban Phaeo, go straight, and cross Khlong Damnoen Saduak. Turn left at the foot of the bridge at the junction of the Ban Phaeo Hospital. Then, turn right, pass Wat Thamma Chariyaphirom, go straight, and turn left at the junction. Keep going straight, turn left at the intersection, cross Khlong Damnoen Saduak, and turn right for the temple.

Ban Phaeo Market (ตลาดบ�านแพ�ว) was established when waterways became the centre of traditional Thai life. See the local lifestyle, waterfront residences, and authentic wooden shops facing Khlong Damnoen Saduak. Although it is quieter compared to decades ago as many shops are closed, visitors can still experience the traditional lifestyle from the Chinese pharmacy with its decoration still intact. See displays of herbal medicines, traditional scales, and Chinese medicine shredder. Visitors can also embark the Mali Pier situated here for Lak Si, Lak Ha, and other places of Khlong Damnoen Saduak (Ratchaburi province).

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INTERESTING ACTIVITIESCruising is one of the interesting water activities for tourists in Samut Sakhon. The route starts from the Phanthai Norasing Shrine at Khlong Khok Kham. Enjoy the panoramic view of mangroves, pass Khlong Phitthayalongkon to Ban Pak Khlong Pramong and witness the lifestyle of the fishermen and how to do mussels farming. Tourists who are interested can rent a boat for 1,200-1,500 Baht for a round trip which takes 1-2 hours. For more details, please contact Khun Narin Bunruam at Tel. 0 3441 2490, 08 9491 6011.

Orchard and Flower Garden Tour in Amphoe Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo. In both districts, the locals do orchards, vegetable plantation, orchid farms and coconut groves. The former one is famous for the orchards of Nam Hom (fragrant juice) coconuts, pomelos and orchid farms along Highway No. 3091 (Setthakit Road), while in the latter, there are vineyards and guava orchards along Highway No. 3097. Apart from the orchard tour, tourists will have an opportunity to see the process of making coconut sugar and traditional Thai desserts such as Thong Yip, Foi Thong and Met Khanun.

Seafood Festival

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EVENTS AND FESTIVALSSave Migratory Shorebirds Festival (งานเทศกาลอนุรักษ�นกชายเลน) is held each year at the beginning of February at the bird watching wetlands, Mu 3, Tambon Khok Kham. Rare species of shorebirds are found here; such as Sharp-tailed  Sandpiper, Pied Avocet, and Asian Dowitcher. Visitors will also fi nd one of the rarest shorebirds and almost extinct Spoon-billed Sandpiper, in which there are less than 400 left in the world but can be found at Tambon Khok Kham.

Seafood Festival (งานเทศกาลอาหารทะเล) takes place during February or March every year at the embarkment in front of the City Pillar Shrine to promote the reputation of seafood products of the province, as well as, the agricultural produce of the Ban Phaeo people such as fruits, fl owers, including the processed food industry. Also, there is a fair off ering seafood and handicraft products.

Ban Phaeo Agriculture Fair (งานเกษตรบ�านแพ�ว) is organized during February or March every year to promote the agricultural produce of the farmers in Amphoe Ban Phaeo, the most well-known place in the province and the biggest one in the country for the production of fruits, fl owers and agricultural products.

Chaopho Lak Mueang Procession (ประเพณีแห�เจ�าพ�อหลักเมือง) takes place in June every year at the embarkment and in front of the city hall. Chaopho Lak Mueang will be placed in a palanquin onto a fi shing boat, beautifully decorated with flags and floated along the Tha Chin River from Talat Maha Chai to Tha Chalom in the area of Wat Suwannaram and further to Wat Chong Lom, providing an opportunity for the people to pay respect for good fortune.

Chaopho Lak Mueang Procession

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Tha Chalom Vegetarian Festival (งานเทศกาลกินเจท�าฉลอม) is organized during the period of days 1-9 of the waxing moon in the 9th Chinese lunar month every year. It is a serene vegetarian festival full of a ceremonial atmosphere, as well as, spirit and body purification attended by a large number of people.

Honey Offering Festival (งานประเพณตีกับาตรนํ้ า ผ้ึ ง ) takes place in Wat Khlong Khru, Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon, on the full moon of the 10th lunar month to pass on the traditional culture and festival of the Thai Mon people in paying respect to the monk. The monk will preserve the honey and use it as medicine in the necessary time. The Thai Mon people believe that those who offer honey to the monk will obtain good luck back and will be prosperous and honour both in this and in the next life.

Washing Monk’s Feet  and Tak Bat Dok Mai (Floral Merit-making)  Festival (งานประเพณีล�างเท�าพระและตักบาตรดอกไม� ) Held at Wat Chet Rio, Amphoe Ban Phaeo, this ritual is practiced by the Thai-Mon ethnic group to preserve their indigenous culture. The disciples believe that making merit at the end of the Rains Retreat by washing monks’ feet with floral scented water and making fl oral off ering will bring them great merit.

Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Homage-paying Fair (งานนมัสการมหาโพธิสัตว�กวนอิม) takes place during 19-23 November every year in the area of Wat Chong Lom to provide a chance for the public and tourists to pay homage to Bodhisattva Kwan Yin.

LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRSSamut Sakhon is famous for food, especially seafood both fresh and sun-dried. For example, shrimp, shell, blue swimming crab and serrated mud crab, as well as processed seafood such as shrimp paste, dried shrimp, dried angel wings, etc. that are available for visitors. Industrial products made for domestic and overseas sales include ready-made food, canned food, ceramics, Bencharong porcelain, etc., as well as seasonal fruits are also available.

Daeng Bencharong (แดงเบญจรงค�) 146 Mu 1, Soi Thetsaban 4, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2551, 0 3447 3471. It is open from 08.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Nu Lek Bencharong (หนูเล็กเบญจรงค�) 34 Mu 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3371, 08 1995 9196 (ceramic products such as teapot and cup).

Sang Wan Bencharong (สงัวาลเซรามิค) Ta Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2478.

U-rai Bencharong (อุไรเบญจรงค�) Ta Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 3408, 08 1861 4626

Yeun Yong Bencharong (ยืนยงเบญจรงค�) Ta Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3077.

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SUGGESTED ITINERARYSamut Sakhon’s one-day trip- Visit the Phanthai Norasing Historical Park, Amphoe Mueang.

- Pay homage to the Phra  Phuttha Sihing  Buddha image that refl ects the  art  of the Ayutthaya era at Wat Khok Kham.

- Embark for one of the unseen destinations in Samut Sakhon the “Buddha statue in

the Middle of the lake”.

- Lunch at the seaside.

- Pay homage to the Buddha image wearing sunglasses at Wat Krok Krak.

- Pay respect to the city pillar shrine.

- Make merit at Wat Tha Mai, Amphoe

Krathum Baen.

- Visit the historic sites at Wat Tha Krabue.

- Shop for souvenirs at Ban Phaeo Market, Amphoe Ban Phaeo.

FACILITIES

Accommodations(The room rates mentioned in this brochure may be changed. Please ask for current information from each hotel when making reservation.)

Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon

Ban Thammachat Kung Nam Resort (บ�านธรรมชาติคุ�งนํ้า รีสอร�ท) (near the Ban Phaeo Junction) 56/6 Mu 6, Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 0 3483 9261, 08 9117 5312, 14 houses: 1,100-1,400 baht.

Basic Place (เบสคิ เพลส) 5/1199 Mu 7, Bang Pla Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3483 0915, 77 rooms: 650 baht.

Central Place (เซน็ทรลั เพลส) 1242/469 Ekkachai Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 2818, Fax. 0 3441 2819, www.centralplacehotel.net, 95 rooms: 1,250-3,000 baht.

Fishermen Life

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Le Chalet Resort and Camp (เลอ ชาเลต� รีสอร�ท แอนด� แคมป�) 47 Mu 5, Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road, Tambon Kalong, Tel. 08 1994 8497, 15 rooms: 550 baht.

New Friend (นิวเฟรนด�) 69/2 Mu 1, Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 3463-4, 50 rooms: 470 baht.

P.A. Apartment (พี เอ อพาร�ตเมนท�) 923/14 Ekkachai Road, Tambon Mahachai, Tel. 0 3483 6880-2, 08 3436 5434 Fax. 0 3483 6880 ext. 111, 40 rooms: 450-680 baht.

Palace (พาเลซ) 5 Mu 1, Tambon Nadee, Tel. 0 3483 2120-1, 30 rooms: 450-650 baht.

Prang Riverside Resort (ปราง ริเวอร�ไซด� (สามแควรีสอร�ท)) 64 Mu 6, Tambon Bang Bo, Tel. 0 3488 4144, 08 4760 8666, 6 rooms: 1,200-12,000 baht.

Si Pathum (ศรีปทุม) 137 Mu 6, Soi Wat Si Mueang-Khlong Khru, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 08 1705 2529, 30 rooms: 320 baht.

Suk Chai (สุขใจ) 411/16 Sukhaphiban Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 4331 1221, 11 rooms: 200-260 baht.

Taweesuk Residence (ทวสีขุ เรสซเิดนท�) 22/46 Mu 4, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Nadee, Tel. 0 3482 6832-3, 09 2529 0011, 26 rooms: 700-800 baht.

The One Place (ด ิวนั เพลส) 48/51 Mu 4, Tambon Nadee, Tel. 0 3483 7465-6, 08 1409 2633 Fax. 0 3483 7745, www.theoneplacemahachai.com, 75 Rooms: 700-1,200 baht.

Amphoe Krathum Baen

Bencharong Village Homestay (Ban Klang) (โฮมสเตย�หมู�บ�านเครื่องเบญจรงค� บ�านกลาง) 32/1 Mu 1, Tha Sao Phatthana Road, Tambon

Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 3408, 08 1861 7626, 8 Rooms: 350-1,200 baht (Include breakfast).

Nice Friend (ไนซ� เฟรนด�) 109 Mu 10, Tambon Khlong Maduea, Tel. 0 3447 3875, 31 rooms: 350 baht.

Si Siam (ศรีสยาม) 206 Mu 1, Setthakit Road, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 0 3447 1886, 27 rooms: 250-300 baht.

Amphoe Ban Phaeo

Ban Leelathai (บ�านลีลาไทย) 55/5 Mu 3, Tambon Suan Som, Tel. 0 3444 3377, 08 7937 6777, www.baanleelathai.com, 20 houses: 2,000-2,500 baht.

R-Orchid (อาร� ออร�คิด) 89/8284 Mu 1, Tambon Ban Paew, Tel. 08 1016 1726, 6 rooms: 640 baht.

RestaurantsAmphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon

Ao Thai (อ�าวไทย) 76/8 Mu 2, Thammakhunakon Road, Tambon Bang Ya Phraek, Tel. 08 6608 8151, open 10.30 a.m.–09.30 p.m. (seafood).

Ban Kung Pla (บ�านกุ�งปลา) 55/3 (ก), Thammakhunakon Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3107, 08 1488 5488, open 10.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m. (seafood, Thai food and Chinese food).

Ban Kung Nam (บ�านคุ�งน้ํา) 54/1 Mu 6, Ban Bo-Ban Phaeo Road, Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 0 3483 9883, 08 9117 5312, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Ban Rim Nam (บ�านริมนํ้า) Near the City Pillar Shrine, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1483, 08 1943 2629, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

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Ban Wattana (บ�านวัฒนา) Near Ban Rai Charoenpol Temple, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 5871 3099, open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.

Che Phrai Rim Khuean (เจ�ไพร รมิเข่ือน) Tawai Road (Beside Chong Lom Temple), Tambon Bang Ya Preak, Tel. 0 3481 8658, open 10.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m. (Seafood).

House No. 5 (บ�านเลขท่ี 5) 930/20 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 2611, open 07.00 a.m.–07.00 p.m. (noodles, pork leg rice).

Im Thip (อิ่มทิพย�) 93/121-122 Mu 7, Maha Chai Villa, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3482 6835, 08 1944 0408, open 10.30 a.m.–10.00 p.m. (seafood).

Khrua Bo Daeng (ครัวโบแดง) 1331 Norarat Uthit Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3174, 0 3442 3348, open 09.30 a.m.–10.30 p.m. (seafood, Chinese, Japanese and Thai food, Karaoke).

Khrua Chao Praya (ครัวเจ�าพระยา) 102/1 Mu 9 (Near Ban Krasa Khao), Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 08 7155 1174, 09 4340 3355, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khrua Lung Phuen (ครัวลุงผืน) 77/2 Mu 5, Ekkachai Road, Tambon Khok Kham, Tel. 08 8863 2504, 09 4057 8553, open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Khrua Matchanu (ครัวมัจฉานุ) 38/1 Mu 8, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3447 8139, 08 6164 0170, open 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. (seafood).

Khrua Nai Wang (ครัวในวัง) Mu 5, Soi Sab Som Boon (Near Ban Krasa Khao), Tambon Bang Kachao, Tel. 0 3445 0009, 09 5542 4859, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khrua Rim Khuen (ครั ว ริ ม เ ข่ื อน ) 27/1 Thammakunakorn Road, Tambon Krok Krak, Tel. 0 3441 1409, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khrua Rim Talay (ครัวริมทะเล) Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3443 5651, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khrua Rim Wang (ครัวริมวัง) 73/7 Mu 3, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 1439 9962, 08 1559 4550, 08 1587 7377, open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Kun Toom (คุณตุ �ม ) 182 Chessadawithi Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3484 0465, open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Kuai Tiao Pao Pak, Phanthai Norasing Branch (ก�วยเตี๋ยวเป�าปาก สาขาพันท�ายนรสิงห�) Soi Phanthai Norasing, Rama II Road, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, open 08.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m.

Lan The (ลานเท) 95 Mu 1, Thammakhunakon Road, Tambon Bang Ya Phraek, Tel. 0 3441 3794, 0 3442 3329, 08 1837 8588, 08 1848 8243, open 09.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m. (seafood and Thai food).

Luk Pla (ลูกปลา) Rama II Road Km. 50-51, Tambon Na Kok, Tel. 08 1857 7426.

Magmai Chailane (แมกไม�ชายเลน) 60/10 Phra Rama II Road, Tambon Kalomg, Tel. 08 0450 0588, 08 1826 6285, 08 7750 8223, open 11.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. (Thai food).

Moei Ahan Pa (เม�ยอาหารป�า) 1035/5 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3900, open 10.00 a.m.–midnight (jungle-style food and seafood).

New Rot Thip (นวิรสทพิย�) 927/43 (ข), Maha Chai Intersection, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1900, 0 3441 1269, open 10.30 a.m.–10.30 p.m. (Thai and Chinese food).

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Nong Nok (น�องนก) Ban Rang Kok Kham Road, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 2068 8585, 08 5507 3147, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Nueng Nut (หนึ่งนุช) 1000/44 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 1095, open 11.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m. (Thai food).

Nuy Seafood ( เจ �นุ �ยซีฟู �ด) Rama II Road, Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 1166, 08 6334 8790, 08 9991 7799, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

NOODLE CAFÉ (นู�ดเดิล คาเฟ�) 930/42 ร-ล, Ekkachai Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 3089, open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Omaichi Japanese and The Royal Interfood (โอมาอิจิ เจแปนนีส แอนด� เดอะ รอยัล อินเตอร�ฟู�ด) 46/62 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3442 4825, 08 4634 3900.

Pa Khlong Khru (ป�าคลองครุ) 81/1 Soi Si Mueang, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3442 3205, 0 3481 5907, open 10.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (local food).

Phai ( ไผ � ) 197/13 Chetsada Withi Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 6646, open 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. (seafood and Thai food).

Ruea Wari (เรือวารี) 7/1 Mu 9, Sahakon Road, Tambon Khok Kham, Tel. 0 3477 0061, 08 7411 3808, open 10.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai food).

Ruean Panya (เรือนป� �นหยา) 1300/600 Tha Plong Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 4707, 0 3483 6689, open 11.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (seafood, Chinese and Thai food).

San Marino Dego (ซาน มารีโน� ดีโก�) Rama II Road Km. 15, Tambon Bang Nam Chued, Tel. 0 3445 8191.

Sorasak Seafood (สรศักดิ์ ซีฟู �ด) 1010/22 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1560, 0 3442 3788, open 10.00 a.m.–05.00 p.m. (seafood).

Tee Pochana (ตี๋โภชนา) In front of Chong Lom Temple, Tawai Road, Tambon Bang Ya Preak, Tel. 0 3449 7483, open 11.00 a.m.-midnight.

Tha Ruea Restaurant (Kia Nguan 3) (ท�าเรือภัตตาคาร เกียง�วน 3) 859 Setthakit 1 Road, Maha Chai Pier, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1084 Fax. 0 3481 0629, open 10.30 a.m.–09.30 p.m. (seafood).

The Container (เดอะ คอนเทนเนอร�) 930/44 Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0593, 08 6903 3698, open 07.00 p.m.–midnight. (seafood, Thai Food and Karaoke).

Tam Chai Thaling (ตําชายตลิ่ง) 21/5 Mu 4, Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 0 3488 4134, 08 1909 7657.

Tham Thai (ตําไทย) 68/78 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 08 6778 2439, 08 9788 6680, open 08.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m.

Together (ทูเก็ตเตอร�) Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0219.

25 Sattawat (25 ศตวรรษ ) 27/239 (the entrance of Tha Chalom), Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3482 2391, 08 1986 0451, open 12.00 p.m.–midnight. (seafood).

Amphoe Krathum Baen

Ban Chao Chan (บ �านเจ �าจันทร � ) 55/4-5 Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 0 2813 7200.

Khrua Mae Lek (ครวัแม�เลก็) Soi Phet Kasem 81, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 08 7091 8814, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

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Khrua Ton Kluay (ครัวต�นกล�วย) 55/25 Mu 11, Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Klong Ma Due, Tel. 0 3484 9982, open 09.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.

Im Pla Pao, Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Branch (อิ่มปลาเผา สาขาพุทธมณฑลสาย 4) 168 Mu 6, Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 0 2813 8290-1, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Mum Sabai (มุมสบาย) Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Om Noi, Tel. 08 9456 4382.

Sabun-nga (สะบันงา ) Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Klong Ma Due, Tel. 08 4546 4466, open 06.00 p.m.-midnight.

Somsak (สมศัก ด์ิ ) Soi Phutthasakhon 3, Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Om Noi, Tel. 08 7080 2746.

Suan Ahan Plueksachart (สวนอาหารพฤกษชาติ ) Sukhonthawit Road, Tambon Krathum Baen, Tel. 08 1658 0765, open 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.

The Nile Resort (เดอะ ไนล� รสีอร�ท) 55/6 Mu 12, Phutthasakhon Road (new road: Route 4), Tambon Suan Luang, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 08 6301 8035, open 05.00 p.m.–01.00 a.m. (Chinese and Thai food, Karaoke).

Yong Hu Chalam (ย � งหูฉลาม ) 103-105 Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Road, Tambon Om Noi, Tel. 0 2877 4440.

Amphoe Ban Phaeo

Krua Buppa Malee (ครัวบุปผามาลี) Tambon Ban Phaeo, Tel. 0 3448 2603.

Lert Rot Rabian Mai ( เลิศรสระเบียงไม � ) Tambon Ban Phaeo, Tel. 08 1433 7577, open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Si Suwan Phochana (ศรีสุวรรณโภชนา) 12 Mu 1, Tambon Lak Sam, Tel. 0 3448 1052, 0 3448 1763, 08 5246 1355, 08 9988 2444, open 08.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai food).

Maha Chai

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USEFUL CALLS Provincial Public Relations Offi ce Tel. 0 3441 2992, 0 3481 0123

Samut Sakhon Municipality Offi ce Tel. 0 3441 1008, 0 3441 1208

Samut Sakhon Provincial Administration Offi ce Tel. 0 3441 1251, 0 3441 1012

0 3442 5079, Hotline 62329

Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station Tel. 0 3442 9271-4, 0 3441 2533

Samut Sakhon Tourism and Sports Offi ce Tel. 0 3481 5980

Samut Sakhon Hospital Tel. 0 3442 7099

Wat Ketmadi Si Wararam Hospital Tel. 0 2934 2805-7

(Samut Sakhon Hospital 2)

Krathum Baen Hospital Tel. 0 3484 4430

Ban Phaeo Hospital Tel. 0 3441 9555

Highway Police Tel. 1193

Tourist Police Tel. 1155

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TAT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS

TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND

HEAD OFFICE1600 Phetchaburi Road., Makkasan

Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

Tel : 1672

Fax : 0 2253 7441

E-mail: [email protected]

www.tourismthailand.org

08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m. everyday

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100

Tel : 0 2286 1556

08.30 a.m. - 0 4.30 p.m. everyday

TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND,SAMUT SONGKHRAM OFFICE2nd fl , 2/1 Anek Prasong Building, Phuang Sombun Road

Tambon Amphawa, Amphoe Amphawa, Samut Songkhram 75110

Tel : 0 3475 2847-8

Fax : 0 3475 2846

E-mail : [email protected]

Areas of Responsibility : Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom

Updated

July 2016

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