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PREFACEThis guidebook is created according to the Cultural Road MoralCommunity Project for the year 2021, Samut Prakan Province.
To introduce the charm of the community and promote culturaltourism in Samut Prakan province. There are 3 recommendedroutes as follows.
Route 1: Moral Community - Panprasittharam Temple,Sukanthawat Temple, Hua Koo Temple and Sri Wari Noi TempleRoute 2: Moral Community - Bang Hua Suea Temple,Bang Prong Temple, Ban Bang Duan, Bang Phli Yai Nai Temple andBang Chalong Nok TempleRoute 3: Moral Community - Bang Nam Phueng Nai Temple,Khlong Na Kluea and Khun Samut Chin
Samut Prakan Provincial Cultural Office hopes that this guidebookwill be useful for your further interests.
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Huachiew ChalermprakietUniversity
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Route 1List of Moral Communities1 Panprasittharam Temple2 Sukanthawat Temple3 Hua Koo Temple4 Sri Wari Noi Temple
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Theppharat-Lat Krabang Rd.Lat Krabang Rd.
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Yothathikan Samut Prakan 2007 Rd.
Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd.
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PanprasittharamTemple
Panprasittharam TempleA cultural attraction.The temple was originallynamed as "Peakka Temple"built to commemorateLuang Phor Pan, the onewho took a pilgrimagein this area.
Museum is close toPanprasittharam Temple.
Inside, there are zones of oldtools and equipment, fishing
tools, household items, pottery,and banknotes.
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Peakka Floating Market is located in the areaof Panprasittharam Temple. It was establishedin accordance with the principle of "Bowon''to let people who come to make merit at thetemple have a place to rest. The market is rightnext to the canal. There is a cool breezeblowing all day. At the wooden bridge, touristscould get some food, sit down, eating, hanginglegs, and enjoying the view of the watersideof two provinces: Samut Prakan andChachoengsao.
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SukanthawatTemple
Tambon Bang Boh, Amphoe Bang Boh,Samut Prakan
Community traditions are, for example,giving alms to monks by the watersideLoi Krathong tradition, and cattle-buffalolives saving during the New Year festival.
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Sukanthawat Temple
Youʼre invited to makemerit and worshipPhra Chao Tanjai(Buddha image in theattitude of giving blessings),Luang Phor Sothon,Luang Pu Pan, LuangPhor Pao, Luang Phor Sod,Luang Pu Khluean.
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After making merit, you couldander around Khlong PhraOng Chao Chaiyanuchit FloatingMarket enjoying the atmospherealong the canal, cool breezea variety of delicious food, andtraditional Thai massage.The market welcomes touristsevery Saturday and Sunday.
Khlong Phra Ong Chao Chaiyanuchit Floating Market
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Tambon Srisajorakenoi,Amphoe Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan
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Hua Koo Temple
Hua Koo Temple Moral Community. Here, there is Luang PhorKhiao Sukho Phutthophakhawa, worshiped by people in thearea and nearby areas, a metal Buddha image that Phra ChaoTaksin gave during the rest of the army before moving toChanthaburi. He assigned a soldier named Khiao to take careof the buried assets. Later, after Luang Phor Boon Plookbecoming an abbot, it was restored in 1977 and given thename "Luang Phor Khiao Sukho Phutthophakhawa". LuangPhor Khiao Sukho Phutthophakhawa Blanket Parade traditionis a tradition held on Makha Bucha Day of every year.
Local wisdom that has been inherited in the Hua Koo Templecommunity is, for example, Thai Traditional MassageChiropractor which is believed to be able to treat and relievepain and illness. Banana chips are a community product thatis processed from Kluai Namwa (cultivated bananas) that arewidely grown locally.
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Tambon Srisajorakeyai,Amphoe Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan
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Sri Wari Noi Temple
Here, there is Luang Pu ThuatOng Yai, the spiritual anchor of
people in the community.The community is well prepared
for cultural tourism. Touristscould make merit, worship the
Buddha image, and give theofferings to the monks at Sala
Wariraknusorn, the pavilion.There is a floating market which
is open to tourists everySaturday and Sunday. It is
a market along the canal witha shady atmosphere surrounded
by trees. Here, tourists couldget some food and snacks,
enjoy eating at the waterside pavilion,and enjoy tapping line or hammer
massage activities.
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Boat trip to templesexploring nature along the canal atan affordable price, only 100 Bahtper person. Local guides will take youby boat to temples, worshipthe Buddha image, make a wishat Pak Khlong Mon Temple,Hua Koo Temple, and visit theoldmarket, Hua Takhe, Lat Krabang.In the evening, tourists could takea rest and relax at the homestay,take photos, and enjoy the tastesof the local food.
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Motorway 9Poochaosamingprai Rd.
Wat Suan Som
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Thepharak Rd.
Tesco LotusBang Pu
Royal Thai NavalAcademy
Si Long Temple
Hong ThongTemple
Gulf of Thailand
Tamru-Bang Phli Rd.
Soi Thetsaban Bang Pu 113
Sukhumvit Rd.
Soi Wat Peakka
Huachiew ChalermprakietUniversity
Wellgrow IndustrialEstate
King Kaeo Rd.
Bang Na - Trat Rd.
Chao Phraya River
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Route 2List of Moral Communities1 Bang Hua Suea Temple2 Bang Prong Temple3 Ban Bang Duan4 Bang Phli Yai Nai Temple5 Bang Chalong Nok Temple
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Tambon Bang Hua Suea,Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Bang Hua Suea Moral Community is the starting point for a recommended travel route.The traveling is convenient for both private cars and skytrain. Get off at Samrong station andtake Songthaew (two-row seated minibus) or a taxi. The entire chapel is decorated with ceramic.The interior is decorated with the stucco art of Buddhaʼs biography. These are considered to bethe charm of the Bang Hua Suea Moral Community.
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Bang Hua Suea Temple Waterside Market
Bang Hua Suea Temple WatersideMarket is a wisdom touristattraction located in Bang HuaSuea Temple which is open towelcome tourists. There isa variety of local food such asKhanom Jaak (Thai sweetmeatmade of Nipa Palm, flour,coconut, and sugar), Luk JaakLoy Kaew (Nipa Palm fruitsteeped in syrup), and variousThai desserts-sweetmeat.You could take your childrenfor a water-bike ride to seethe view of Bhumibol Bridgeat the ferry pier in front ofthe temple.
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Tambon Bang Prong, Amphoe MueangSamut Prakan, Samut Prakan
Bang Prong Temple Moral Community is located not far from Bang Hua Suea Moral Community.Youʼre invited to worship Luang Phor Guo and get some local products made of local rawmaterials such as Bai-Khlu green tea (Pluchea Indica herbal tea), tie-dye cloth made of marigold,and Coconut leaf broom.
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Tambon Bang Duan, Amphoe MueangSamut Prakan, Samut Prakan
Ban Bang Duan Moral Community conserves and relies on nature which has plenty of learningresources, including Kan Jaak (Nipa Palm stalk) basket making, tie-dye cloth from Luk Jaakʼs color(Nipa Palm fruitʼs color), leaf plates, kayaking admiring the nature of Khlong Bang Duan, takinga scenic cruise on the Chao Phraya River, visiting Phra Chedi Klang Nam (the pagoda on anisland in the middle of the river), Phi Suea Samut Fort, seagulls migrating during winter sunset,and overnight homestay.
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The Ancient Bang Phli Floating Market
is an ancient market along KhlongSamrong, formerly known as “Sirisophon”Market. It is assumed that Chinesetraders firstly opened their shops herein this market around 1857. In the past,it used to be a transportation hub forgoods and passengers from the eastcoast to Bangkok. A distance of nearly1 km. along both sides of KhlongSamrong has been occupied by variousshops selling various kinds of goods,including delicious food, desserts,household decoration items,local products, as well as,clothing shops, etc.
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Tambon Bang Chalong,Amphoe Bang Phli, Samut Prakan
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Bang Chalong NokTemple
“New recommended attraction, Bang ChalongNok Temple Moral Community invites you toworship Luang Phor Khao, feed the fish in frontof the temple, then visit Rua Bin Floating Marketand Bang Chalong Floating Market. There isa variety of food stalls selling various kinds of foodsuch as products from dried cordyceps mushroom,Miang Kham Boran, Pla Ra (pickled fish), andPla Nin (Tilapia). There is also a check-in point andseating where you could relax in the cool breezealong Khlong Samrong.”
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Gulf of Thailand
Route 3List of Moral Communities1 Bang Nam Phueng Nai Temple2 Khlong Na Kluea3 Khun Samut Chin
Route 3List of Moral Communities1 Bang Nam Phueng Nai Temple2 Khlong Na Kluea3 Khun Samut Chin
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Chao Phraya RiverSoi Bua Phueng Phatthana
Bang Nam Phueng NokTemple
Songtham Worawihan Temple
Khlong Lat PhoFloodgate
RajprachasamasaiPhaimathayomRachadabhisek School
Phra Samut Chedi
Trai Mit Wararam Temple
Phra Samut Chedi District Office
Phra Chulachomklao Fort
Laem Fa Pha Temple
Sa Khla Temple
Khlong SuppasamitrSuk Sawat - Wat Sa Khla Rd.
Khlong Suppasamitr Rd.
Khlong Suppasamitr Rd.
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Tambon Bang Nam Phueng,Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
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Bang Nam Phueng NaiTemple
When the tourists cycling from Bang Nam Phueng Nokalong the route, youʼre invited to worship the Buddhaimage and make merit at Bang Nam Phueng Nai Templeand visit Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.The giving alms with honey tradition is a tradition thathas been inherited for a long time. It is held on theBuddhist Holy Day 15th Day of the Waxing Moon inthe 10th Month of every year. People giving alms to themonks with honey at Bang Nam Phueng Nok Temple andBang Nam Phueng Nai Temple, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng.It is believed that by doing this, merit-makers will havea high virtue. Monks could store honey for medicinalpurposes as honey is an ingredient in many importantancient medicines.
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A distance of 2 km. long has been filled withvarious types of products includinghomegrown vegetables which are safe andgrown without toxic as the local people growthese vegetables themselves. It is suitable forpeople who like to buy some ingredientsand bring them back for cooking. Also, thereare flowering plants, ornamental plants,and sacred plants. Bang Nam PhuengFloating Market is surrounded by nature.Although Samut Prakan has transformedinto an industrial city, this floating marketis still an oasis where people come to takefresh air, absorb the comfortable greenenvironment, enjoy the way of life of thelocal people along the waterside. All ofthese are the impressions for every visit.
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Tambon Na Kluea, AmphoePhra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan
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Khlong Na Kluea
The way of living of the locals here is close to the Gulf of Thailand andKhlong Suppasamitr. The local people still love and highly value thetraditional way of living. Their occupations rely on nature such ascruising along the waterside absorbing peopleʼs lifestyle. At the sametime, tourists could take a boat, enjoy the wind and seafood. Famouslocal products and souvenirs are, for example, Khanom Jaak(Thai sweetmeat made of Nipa Palm, flour, coconut, and sugar),Khanom Pia Sai Luk Jaak (pastry bun filled with Nipa Palm fillings),and Nam Luk Jaak (Nipa Palm juice).
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Tambon Laem Fa Pha,Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan
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Khun Samut Chin
A recommended place for overnight stay. Khun Samut Chin Moral Community, Khun Samut ChinTemple, is an old temple by the sea that has been eroded and surrounded by seawater until itlooks like a temple in the middle of the sea. The temple is shady with the nature of the mangroveforest. A cool sea breeze blows all day long. Calm atmosphere suitable for mind relaxing. To get here,you could take a boat from Pa Li Pier for about 10 minutes or you could travel by private car.
Local Museum
“The establishment of themuseum began when the localpeople found ancient artifactsaround the mangrove forest
such as tiled crockery, jar,ancient kilns, tools,
accessories, andancient money.”
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The charm ofKhun Samut Chin Community
A small village in Amphoe PhraSamut Chedi is located only20 km. from Bangkok. It isa community that is known tomainly use boats for travelingand has maintained itsabundance of the sea havingcrabs, fish, shrimps, and clamswith fertile mangrove forests.You could cycle through thevillages and mangrove forests,enjoy fishing, homestay, andseafood.