Samut Sakhon

Samut Sakhon

SSaammuut tSSaakkhhoonn



Salt Fields 4 Samut Sakhon

HOW TO GET THERE CONTENTS ATTRACTIONS 7 Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon 9 Amphoe Krathum Baen Amphoe Ban Phaeo 9 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 17 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 22 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 23 SUGGESTED ITINERARY 24 25 FACILITIES 25 Accommodations Restaurants 26 26 USEFUL CALLS 27 30 Samut Sakhon 5

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Thai Term Glossary district in Tambon Tha Chalom in 1906. Then, in 1913, King Rama VI announced a royal Amphoe : District command for the government to transform Village the word “Mueang” to “Changwat” -province- Ban : River throughout the country. Mueang Samut Town or City Sakhon was changed to “Changwat Samut Maenam : Subdistrict Sakhon” as it is still known at the present Ordination hall in a temple time. The word “Maha Chai” that people Muang : Image hall in temple usually used is the name of a canal dug across Temple the crooked Khlong Khok Kham which is the Tambon : symbol of the loyalty of Phanthai Norasing. Samut Sakhon covers an area of 872 square Ubosot or Bot : kilometres and is divided into 3 districts (Amphoes); namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Wihan : Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo. Wat : Note : English spelling here given tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be spelled di erently. 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 BOUNDERY Chai” is a small province located on the mouth of the Tha Chin River, only 2 kilometres from North Borders with Bangkok and Nakhon the sea and 36 kilometres from Bangkok. South Pathom. It is a historic city recorded in the Ayutthaya West chronicle. This was during the period that East Borders with Samut Songkhram and Phrachao Suea travelled by the royal barge the Gulf of Thailand. procession creating the story of the loyal Phanthai Norasing. Borders with Samut Songkhram and This province was originally called as “Tha Ratchaburi. Chin”because it was a large district on the Gulf of Thailand, where there were a lot of Borders with Bangkok, Samut foreigners, especially the Chinese-Chin-who Songkhram and Samut Prakan. travelled by ship and stopped at the port– Tha-for trading. Therefore, it was verbally HOW TO GET THERE well known as Tambon “Tha Chin”. In the reign of King Rama IV, the city’s name was By car : from Bangkok can be as follows: changed into Mueang Samut Sakhon. During the reign of King Rama V, he conducted 1) From Bang Pakaeo Intersection. Go along governance reform by organizing the regional Highway No. 35 Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road bureaucratic system in the form of a circle (Rama II Road), passing the Bang Khun Thian called “Monthon Thesaphiban” and announced District Administration Office, Ekkachai the establishment of Thailand’s rst sanitary Weighing Station to the Maha Chai Intersection at Km. 28. Then, turn left to Samut Sakhon city. A total distance of 29 kilometres. Samut Sakhon 7

2) From Big C Department Store, Dao By bus : The Transport Company Limited. Khanong. Go along Jomthong and Ekkachai Road, pass Bang Khun Thian Bridge, Wat Sing, provides buses to Samut Sakhon everyday Bang Bon Intersection, Sueksanari School, from 04.20 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. For more details, Wat Pho Chae, Tambon Khok Krabue, Ekkachai please contact the Southern Bus Terminal, Weighing Station, Maha Chai Community Borommaratchachonnani Road at Tel. 0 2894 Housing, to the centre of Samut Sakhon. 6122 (air-conditioned bus), Samut Sakhon Bus A total distance of 30 kilometres. Terminal at Tel. 0 3441 1046 www.transport.co.th - Ordinary bus No. 68 (Samae Dam–Bang 3) From Tha-Phra Intersection. Go along Lamphu route) plying daily during 04.15 a.m. Highway No. 4, Phetchakasem Road to Nong to 11.00 p.m. Khaem and turn left into Soi Phetchakasem - Private air-con bus No. 68 (Talat Maha Chai 81 to the Ekkachai Intersection. Then, turn Mueang Mai–Bang Lamphu route) plying daily right and go along Ekkachai Road, passing during 04.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Sueksanari School and the Ekkachai Weighing - Private bus  No. 120 (Khlong San–Samut Station to the centre of Samut Sakhon. A total Sakhon route) plying daily during 04.00 a.m. to distance of 30 kilometres. You can also take 09.50 p.m. Phetchakasem Road, pass Bang Khae and turn - Private bus No. 120 (Khlong San–Talat Maha left into the outer ring road, crossing with Chai Mueang Mai route) plying daily during Ekkachai Road. Then, turn back to Ekkachai 04.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Road or go straight on into Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road or from Phetchakasem Road, pass Om By Van : Minivans plying daily during 05.30 Noi to Setthakit 1 Road at Km. 25, passing Amphoe Krathum Baen. a.m. to 08.00 p.m. as follows: 1) Future Bang Khae –Maha Chai route. 4) Fr o m P h r a P i n k l a o B r i d g e. Ta k e Available besides the Samut Sakhon Borommaratchachonnani Road and take any Provincial Court. one of 3 routes into Phetchakasem Road which 2) Victory Monument–Maha Chai route. are Phutthamonthon Sai 2, 4 or 5 Road. Then, Available within Soi Ban Chao. 2 ways can be chosen to enter the centre of 3) Mo Chit–Maha Chai route (within Soi Ban Samut Sakhon. Either from Phutthamonthon Chao) Sai 2 Road to Ekkachai Road. Turn right and pass Sueksanari School; a total distance of - Minivan station at the Mo Chit BusTerminal 35 kilometres, or take Phutthamonthon Sai 4 arrival platforms: Tel. 08 3307 4019 and 5 Road to Setthakit 1 Road and pass Amphoe Krathum Baen; a total distance of - Minivan station at Victory Plaza  (Victory approximately 50 kilometres. Besides, you Monument): Tel. 08 3307 4051 can take the outer ring road, passing Ekkachai and Thon Buri–Pak Tho Roads. - 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. 8 Samut Sakhon

5) Mae Klong–Maha Chai route. Available be the leader in the construction of a fortress behind the Samut Sakhon Burana School. protecting the mouth of the Tha Chin River 6) Rangsit–Maha Chai route. Available behind and called it “Pom Wichian Chodok”. The the Samut Sakhon Burana School. fortress was made of bricks and cement with 7) Central Plaza Rama II–Maha Chai route. no guarding station, but ghting ones, while Available beside the Samut Sakhon Technical at the opening in the wall lied the cannons School. preventing the enemies coming through the mouth of the river. 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 ATTRACTIONS The City Pillar Shrine Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon The City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมอื ง) is situated near Pom Wichian Chodok and is a sacred place, as well as, a centre of the heart of the shermen in the province. Every time before sailing o , they have to pay respect and light a rework in front of the city pillar shrine for good luck. Pom Wichian Chodok (ป้อมวิเชียรโชฎก) 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 con ict 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 Samut Sakhon 9

“Luangpho Pu” Wat Krok Krak Talat Maha Chai (Tharuea Thetsaban) Talat Talay Thai (ตลาดทะเลไท) (ตลาดมหาชยั , ทา่ เรือเทศบาล) Located on Rama II Road, Talat Talay Thai is the country’s biggest seafood market with is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, renowned “Fresh Market Awards” for its near Pom Wichian Chodok and the city pillar cleanliness from the Ministry of Public Health shrine, 200 metres from the city hall. It is a in 2003. Visitors can buy fresh seafood centre of commerce and transport of Samut including shrimp, oysters, crabs, and sh at Sakhon. Talat Maha Chai is a spot where there reasonable prices. Open daily from midnight. are boats to various districts. There are charter as well as regular long-tailed boats to Khlong Wat Krok Krak (วัดโกรกกราก) Khok Kham. An ancient temple located in Samut Sakhon Saphan Pla (สะพานปลา) Municipality, Wat Krok Krak presumably derives its name  from locating within the is the biggest sh bridge and a modern one, old Chinese community called Kok Kak. second only to that in Bangkok. Modern however, unclear when the temple was facilities are utilized to transfer large amount constructed. Wat Krok Krak houses “Luang of sea products in every kind. Also, it is a pho Pu”- the much revered laterite principal  wholesale centre of sea sh. Buddha image in the attitude of subduing 10 Samut Sakhon

Mara (late Sukhothai style) wearing sunglasses. resources; such as, planting mangrove trees According to local legend, the Buddha image and plunging bamboo sticks along the was being oated down the river and nally coastline to slow down the waves for land placed in the Ubosot or ordination hall. formation. For a group visit, please contact in A strong belief in the power of Luangpho Pu advance at Tel. 08 1443 6425 (Khun Worapol), derives from the event of the conjunctivitis 08 1555 1653 (Ajarn Prasan), 08 9491 6011 outbreak, in which people were praying to the (Khun Narin) www.phanthai.ac.th. image for a cure. After the epidemic ended, To get there: From the provincial city of Samut devotees have been bringing sunglasses as Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut o erings. Sakhon-Khok Kham route), cross Khlong Maha To get there: From the provincial city of Samut Chai for 55 kilometres, and turn left onto Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 4008 for 3.6 -Khok Kham route), cross Khlong Maha Chai, kilometres. Finally, cross Khlong Luang Saha and turn right onto Chetsadawithi Road, korn, turn right, and cross Khlong Phitthaya a total distance of 4 kilometres. longkon. Phanthainorasingh Learning Park (อุทยาน Samut Sakhon Science Centre for Education การเรียนรู้พนั ทา้ ยนรสิงห)์ (ศนู ย์วทิ ยาศาสตรเ์ พื่อการศึกษาจังหวดั สมทุ รสาคร) Located at the Phanthainorasingwittaya School, Tambon Khok Kham, this educational park is situated in Tambon Khok Kham, 1 kilometre provides a centre for learning Samut Sakhon’s from Wat Khok Kham. It is under the Office indigenous way of life, arts and culture, as well of the Non-Formal Education Commission, as, natural resources. The Park mainly includes: Ministry of Education. It was established in Museum exhibits Samut Sakhon’s information 1997 in an area of 18 rai. Inside the building on its history, settlement, geological features, lies an exhibition on astrology and space folk wisdom, culture and traditions, story of under the title of the Earth and Solar System, the province’s important people, as well as, Exploration to the Moon, Life of Fixed Stars natural heritage of the mangrove forest, etc. with a projector presenting stars in a small Mangrove Nature Trail is a natural outdoor dome, a presentation in the Mini Theatre, classroom boasting a mangrove forest, animals, and an exhibition entitled “Human Beings and and other organisms in the wetlands; such as, Measurement and Calculation”, telling about the mangrove trees, Samae trees, ddler crabs, long history of measurement and calculation. angel wing clam, blood cockles, etc. Visitors Outside the building, scientific gardens are will also enjoy the exhibition of Bryde’s organized such as geological garden, health whale skeleton excavated from Mr. Prasit garden, physics amusement park, organic Charoenchon’s old shrimp pond at Mu 8, agricultural garden and herb garden. The Tambon Khok Kham. In addition, the School activities are blended with the original and also organises activities to conserve natural natural geography. It is open daily from Monday to Friday, 08.30 a.m. to 04.30 p.m. For Samut Sakhon 11

Wat Khok Kham more details, please contact Tel. 0 3442 1014. onto Khok Kham–San Dap Road for another To get there: From the provincial city of Samut 1.5 kilometres, turn left, and go straight ahead. Sakhon, travel via Kitmani Road, cross Khlong Maha Chai, and turn left onto Samut Sakhon Wat Khok Kham (วัดโคกขาม) Rural Highway No. 2004 and 5031, which is a distance of 6.7 kilometres. Keep going, pass is an ancient temple located by Khlong Khok the Sinsakhon Printing City and Industrial Kham. The interesting part of this temple is Estate, and turn right onto Khok Kham–San the old ubosot decorated around with Sema Dap Road for another 1.5 kilometres. Then, boundary markers. At the front of the temple take a left turn and go straight towards the lies a renovated chedi in the Ayutthaya style ends of Witthayasat Road. From Bangkok, of art. The woodenengraving design at the take Highway No. 35 (Rama II Road) and look gables is beautiful. Besides, there is a Phanthai out for the entry sign of Sarin City Samut Norasing Shrine which was a temporary shrine Sakhon’s housing estate, in which you must and a store of antique objects concerning turn left onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway the story of Phanthai Norasing such asparts of No. 2032 for 2.8 kilometres. Then, turn right the Ekkachai and Butsabok Royal Barges, etc. onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 5031 There is a Bot Maha Ut-a small windowless for 1 kilometre, pass Wat Khok Kham, turn left ordination hall-enshrining the country’s 4th sacred Phra Phuttha Sihing, which is Samut 12 Samut Sakhon

Sakhon’s principal Buddha image. There are Phanthai Norasing Historical Park (อุทยาน 3 other similar images in Thailand, which are ประวัติศาสตร์พันท้ายนรสิงห์) at the National Museum in Bangkok, Wat Phra Sing in Chiang Mai, and Ho Phra Sing in is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing, around Nakhon Si Thammarat. Visitors can rent a boat where the monument was established to to cruise along Khlong Khok Kham at Talat commemorate Phanthai Norasing and the Sangwan Pier (Talat Maha Chai Pier) or Ban “broken prow” incident. Phanthai Norasing Rai Pier near the temple. It takes about 2-3 came from Norasing village (now Amphoe hours and prices depend on the size of the Pa Mok of Ang Thong province) and served vessel and number of visiting places. Somdet Phra Sanphet VIII (King Phrachao Suea) To get there: Take Highway No. 35, Turn left to as a “Phanthai” or helmsman of the ‘Ekkachai’ Wat Phanthai Norasing for 3 kilometres. Royal Barge in the Ayutthaya period. At the time when the royal procession arrived at Khlong Khok Kham (คลองโคกขาม) the meandering path of Khlong Khok Kham, Phanthai Norasing could not avoid crashing is a very winding canal. Some parts of it are the prow into the tree branch in spite of 90-degree curves. The tide is so strong that his careful steering. The sentence of such it is very di cult to control a boat. This caused negligence according to the ancient monarch an accident when Phrachao Suea or Somdet law was decapitation. Phra Sanphet VIII (1703-1709) went along Instead of hesitation, he insisted on taking Khlong Khok Kham on his private trip by the penalty although the king was reluctant the Ekkachai Royal Barge. The barge hit to execute his con dant. However, to protect a branch of a tree and Phanthai Norasing the law, the king had no choice but ordering as the steersman took responsibility by him to be beheaded; therefore, further being executed. A straight shortcut through commanded for the construction of a shrine the curving canal was dug by the order as a tribute to Phanthai Norasing’s sacri ce of Phrachao Suea at the execution spot. for the sake of the sacred law that featured Chaophraya Ratchasongkhram was a leader a sca old of the incident and the ruins of a of 3,000 soldiers in the operation of digging barge, which is assumed to be the remains of the shortcut in 1705, connecting with the the royal procession or the army dispatch in Tha Chin River. The shortcut was 5 Wa-width the past. The Park houses the shrine, which was and 6 Sok-depth and was nished in 1709 reconstructed by the Fine Arts Department, in the reign of King Thai Sa. The king gave of the much revered life-size sculpture its name as “Khlong Sanam Chai” and this of Phanthai Norasing poising in a barge was later changed into “Khlong Maha Chai”. steering position. Within the vicinity, there However, it is called by the locals as “Khlong is also ‘Ho Phra’ or Buddha image shrine and Than”. At the mouth of Khlong Maha Chai, Mae Si Nuan Shrine, which is a memorial for next to Khlong Khok Kham is situated another Phanthai Norasing’s wife, as well as, ‘Takhian’ shrine of Phanthai Norasing. or White Thingan wood believed to have Samut Sakhon 13

Wat Yai Chom Prasat been used as a decapitation post. In addition, Turn left onto Highway No. 3423 and Samut enjoy a nature trail route featuring a well Sakhon Rural High way No. 4008 for 7 conserved mangrove forest and a ship’s wreck  kilometres. Pass the Phanthai Norasing site unearthed in Mu 6. Subdistrict Administration Organisation, turn To get there: From Rama II Road, Km. 16-17, right, and cross Khlong Phitthayalongkon. turn onto the Soi or alley beside Wat Phanthai Keep goingstraight and follow the sign of Norasing for 9 kilometres. Khrua Rim Thale Restaurant, where visitors embark here. The boat ride is about 15 Phra Klang Nam (พระกลางน้า� ) minutes. is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing. Ao Maha Chai Mangrove Forest Natural The shrine in the middle of the river houses the much revered Phra Phuttha Maha Samut Resource Study Centre (ศนู ยส์ ง่ เสรมิ การเรียนรู้ or Phra Klang Nam, Unseen Samut Sakhon. และพฒั นาทรพั ยากรปา่ ชายเลนท่ี ๒) Open to the public during 07.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. is situated in Tambon Ban Ya Phraek, at the To get there: From the provincial city of Samut mouth of the right side of the Tha Chin River. Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut The centre is located in the area of the National Sakhon-Khok Kham route) for 6 kilometres. Forest Reserve on the western side of Ao Maha Chai. It is suitable for an educational and 14 Samut Sakhon

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) Phanthai Norasing Historical Park Samut Sakhon’s beaches are appropriate for operating shrimp farms and salt elds, 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 elds and salt on sale. Various kinds of birds also fly across the road, while the windmills whirl, creating a splendidpanoramic view. Wat Yai Chom Prasat (วัดใหญจ่ อมปราสาท) panels of the doors and windows of the Phra Ubosot in the patterns of owers, trees, is situated in Tambon Tha Chin, 4 kilometres mountains, animals and persons. The designs from the centre of the province. It is an ancient are in the Chinese style of art, beautifully temple aged approximately 400 years. It is engraved in sharp relief on the wood. The assumed to have been constructed in the Fine Arts Department registered the temple Ayutthaya period during the reign of King as a national ancient monument on 27 Maha Chakkraphat. During the reign of King September, 1936. Rama V, the king gave its name as “Wat Yai To get there: Take Highway No. 35 (Thon Sakhon Buri”, as well as, the Tripitaka and its Buri-Pak Tho Road) at Km. 31 at the foot of status as a royal temple. Inside the temple, the Tha Chin Bridge. there are important historical remains. The ancient Wihan made of bricks and cement has Wat Suthiwat Wararam (วดั สุทธวิ าตวราราม) or a base that is a curve similar to the shape of Wat Chong Lom (วดั ช่องลม) the bottom of a junk. The arches of the doors and windows are elaborately decorated with is located on the mouth of Ao Samut Sakhon, stucco reliefs. There are also wood-carved Tambon Tha Chalom, opposite the centre of Samut Sakhon 15

Wat Suthiwat Wararam or Wat Chong Lom Samut Sakhon. Wat Chong Lom is a beautifully apparently the largest of its kind in Asia and decorated royal temple and a model of the revolves 360 degrees. Christians regard Saint developed one. At the front of the temple is Anna as“the Grandmother”, Tel. 0 3481 8708-9. enshrined a statue of King Rama V, celebrating his royal journey to Tha Chalom and its Wat Pa Chai Rangsi (วัดป่าชยั รงั สี) establishment as the first sanitary district of Thailand. Within the temple’s area, there is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, isa statue of Bodhisattra Kwan Yin created by 103 Mu 4 Tambon Ban Ko. The temple was the locals of Samut Sakhon to celebrate the constructed in 1982. Its unique pattern of 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to architecture, similar to the stone santuaries in the Throne. the Northeast is the most interesting aspect To get there: Take Highway No. 35 and turn left of the temple. at Km. 35 into Sutthiwatwithi for 3 kilometres. To get there: Take highway No. 3091 (Setthakit Road) for approximately 5 kilometres, turn St Anna’s Catholic  Church Tha Chin River left at the milestone of km.16 (opposite the Electricity Sub-station) for 1.5 kilometres and (วัดนักบุญอันนา ท่าจนี ) turn right for 200 metres to the temple. is located in Tambon Bang Ya Phraek. Saint Wat Bang Pla (วัดบางปลา) Anna was the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. The statue is is situated in Tambon Ban Ko, on the bank 16 Samut Sakhon

St Anna’s Catholic Church Tha Chin River of the Tha Chin River. Wat Bang Pla is an Amphoe Krathum Baen important temple of the Mon minority in Samut Sakhon. Traditionally, there had to be a Wat Nang Sao (วดั นางสาว) main temple in the Mon community, so that during important festivals such as the end of is located in Tambon Tha Mai. According to the Buddhist Lent Day, monks from other legend, Sakhon Buri is a beach town in temples had to get together to conduct the the south of Ayutthaya city. During a war ceremony. King Rama V went to the temple in then Burma, a group of Thai people when Luangpu Thao Kao Yot was the abbot. immigrated along the Tha Chin River. The Moreover, Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak elderly and women hid in the ancient Phra had a long covered walkway constructed with Ubosot. Later, the Thais helped one another its eaves board being beautifully engraved. in fighting with the Burmese troops and To get there: Take Setthakit Road for 5 kilometres gained victory. The immigrants then, settled and turn left into the same entrance as Wat in the area. Among them, 2 sisters who once Pa Chai Rangsi for 4 kilometres to the temple. had taken refuge in the Phra Ubosot, had an idea to renovate it. However, the elder one realized that the temple was too damaged Samut Sakhon 17

and thus, built a new one instead. Therefore, next to the Tha Chin River is located a sh the younger sister would like to do as promised sanctuary, full of striped cat sh. It is well-known that if they survived, they would have the among tourists who usually come to visit and temple renovated. Therefore, she nished the feed the sh. renovation and called it “Wat Phrommachari”. To get there: Take Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri- Later, it was called “Wat Nong Sao”. At present, Pak Tho) to Highway No. 3091 for approximately it is eroded into “Wat Nang Sao”. 5 kilometres and turn left into Soi Wat Nang The important ancient monument of the Sao 2 for 1 kilometre. temple is a brick ordination hall on a curved base similar to a junk with one entrance which WatThaMai (วดั ทา่ ไม)้ is called “Bot Maha Ut”. It has the ancient style of a terracotta tiled roof, whose beams were is located at Ban Tha Mai, Mu 11, Pak Khlong made of logs and twin sandstone boundary Hai Lam, Tambon Tha Mai. The world’s rst markers. In the area, in front of the temple biggest lent candle measuring 1.1 metres wide by 4.9 metres high is kept in this temple. Wat Tha Mai 18 Samut Sakhon

Wat Tha Krabue Other highlights include the assembly hall called Captain Hit. It was built in 1824 during whose Sema stones in the front are decorated the reign of King Rama III. It is a chimney made with a 7-headed Muchalinda Naga. Within the of bricks and cement on a 4 metre-width and 4 premises, there is a riverfront garden displaying metre-height square base. From the base rises images of the Lord Buddha confronting Mara, an octagonal chimney. Each side is 1 metre Mother Earth, Sahampatibrahma, as well as, wide and its overall height is 30 metres. the principal Buddha image “Phra Phuttha It is believed that the Portuguese who resided Hathai”, and the Buddha’s rst sermon etched in Thailand during that period might support on a granite slate. the villagers to plant sugarcane to supply sugar To get there: From Samut Sakhon Municipality, factories because in the past, this area was a travel via Setthakit Road 1, turn left into Soi 8 good location for planting cane as evident (Wirunrat), and go straight for another 6.5 from many sugarcane press factories, which kilometres. are called by the locals as “Rong Hip”. Later, due to the geographical change, some of the Plong Liam (ปล่องเหลีย่ ม) canals linked to one another. The tide could run through 3 areas of Lat Tha Pla, Lat Hang is situated at Mu 10, Tambon Tha Mai, near the Pla and Lat Ko, making sea water ood the basketball court in Ban Plong Liam School, sugarcane eld. When there was no sugarcane on the bank of the Tha Chin River. Plong Liam to supply the factories, the Portuguese sugarcane is a chimney of a Portuguese sugar factory, Samut Sakhon 19

press factories and sugar factories had to stop Wat Tha Krabue (วดั ทา่ กระบอื ) their businesses and have been left deserted until the present. is located at Ban Bang Yang, Tambon Bang To get there: Take Phetchakasem Road, passing Yang. Established in 1887, it was originally Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Intersection to the a monk’s  residence and was later promoted Flora Inn Intersection (1 kilometre before the to be a temple. The name of Wat Tha Krabue- elephant show space) and turn left for literally translates “the temple of bu alo’s approximately 4 kilometres, passing Wat Tha pier”– has its origin as the pier where a herd Kham, cross the Chaloem Phrakiat Bridge to of buffalo and cattle came to drink and Wat Thian Dat–Suan Phak Intersection. Then, embark. Within the temple, visitors will nd go straight on for approximately 3 kilometres the following historical landmarks; to Wat Tha Mai and go further for 500 metres Ubosot or Ordination Hall, This rectangular and turn right for 500 metres. Thai-style ordination hall built with bricks and mortar was constructed in 1942. Its wooden Ban Benjarong Don Kai Di 20 Samut Sakhon

roof structure features tiled double roo ng, River, these four corn cob–shaped stupas each with 3 receding tiers. The front sees are situated on the east side of the ubosot. columns supporting the roof, while the side They  are built with bricks and mortar on a wall features eaves brackets, and is built with plinth, and feature an inscription engraved bricks and mortar on a lotus-like base. The on a  marble plate on the lowest base. The front entrance has two doors accented by a above tier sees a decorative multi-layered tier Mondop-shaped facade. The upper part of the called Than Sing. The main body or Ruean that wall between the windows features murals. features a niche on four corners. In addition, The principal Buddha image in the attitude we see a decorative metal spire adorning of meditation is enshrined here. Surrounding the top called Nopphasun. Preaching Hall, the building is a corridor with flights of built in 1919 and renovated in 1990, this stairs at the front and the sides. It has been preaching hall is a single-storey Thai building renovated and also features new murals. with an elevated oor. The tiled wooden roof Wihan or Image Hall, built in 1950, there are structure is surrounded with an extended two of them located on either side of the roof. Four-porched Wooden Pavilion, adorned ubosot. It is Thai architecture, built with bricks with four gables has a tiled wooden roof and mortar, and features tiled double roo ng, structure. The elevated oor boasts an open each with 2 receding tiers, Cho Fa (hornlike space design. The pediment and assembled gable nial), Bai Raka (tooth-like ridges on teak wood parts are decorated with fretwork. the sloping edges of a gable), and Hang Hong To get there: Take the same route to Wat Tha (small nial protruding out of the two side Mai. From the temple’s entry sign, turn right, corners of the gable). The front porch sees proceed via Highway No. 4014 for 4 kilometres. 4 columns supporting the roof, while the sides features a double–tiered roof, pilasters, Ban Benjarong Don Kai Di (หมบู่ า้ นเบญจรงค์ eaves brackets, and walls built with bricks ดอนไกด่ )ี and mortar on a lotus-like base. Subsidiary Chedi or Stupa, four subsidiary stupas Mu 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, established in are located in front of the ubosot while 8 1983 by retrenched workers of a ceramics more are by the image hall. These are bell- factory that closed down. There are colourful shaped stupas resting on a lotus base. and high-quality Thai porcelain of the five Next is the Than Sing or so-called lion base, primary colours of black, green, yellow, red, which is a decorative base with concave and white, in which the delicate colour patterns legs. We also see lotus moulding supporting are hand-painted on the  surface. Its demand the main bell-shaped body with 12 indented has been increasing enormously in recent corners, topped with a set of lotus-shaped years contributing to production continuity. mouldings, tapering torus mouldings and Ban Don Kai Di won several awards including pinnacle, some of them are ruined. the “5-star OTOP Product” and “Outstanding Phra Prang or Stupa, located by the Tha Chin Tourism Community” in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Samut Sakhon 21

To get there: From Amphoe Krathum Baen, image has a round face, curved and connecting proceed via Sukhonthawit Road (Highway eyebrows, protruding eyes, and slightly smiling. No. 3091) for 2 kilometres. Then, turn left onto Togetthere: From Rama II Road, pass Maha Chai, Thetsaban 4 Road for about 500 metres. proceed onto Amphoe Ban Phaeo, go straight, and cross Khlong Damnoen Saduak. Turn left Amphoe Ban Phaeo at the foot of the bridge at the junction of the Ban Phaeo Hospital. Then, turn right, pass Wat Lak Si Rat Samoson (วดั หลักส่รี าษฎรส์ โมสร) Wat Thamma Chariyaphirom, go straight, and turn left at the junction. Keep going straight, in Tambon Yokkrabat is home to the much turn left at the intersection, cross Khlong revered red sandstone Buddha image in the Damnoen Saduak, and turn right for the temple. attitude of subduing Mara,  “Luangpho To”, assumed to be from the U Thong period. The Seafood Festival 22 Samut Sakhon

Ban Phaeo Market (ตลาดบา้ นแพว้ ) INTERESTING ACTIVITIES was established when waterways became the Cruising is one of the interesting water centre of traditional Thai life. See the local activities for tourists in Samut Sakhon. The lifestyle, waterfront residences, and authentic route starts from the Phanthai Norasing wooden shops facing Khlong Damnoen Saduak. Shrine at Khlong Khok Kham. Enjoy the Although it is quieter compared to decades panoramic view of mangroves, pass Khlong ago as many shops are closed,visitors can Phitthayalongkon to Ban Pak Khlong Pramong still experience the traditional lifestyle from and witness the lifestyle of the fishermen the Chinese pharmacy with its decoration and how to do mussels farming. Tourists who still intact. See displays of herbal medicines, are interested can rent a boat for 1,200-1,500 traditional scales, and Chinese medicine Baht for a round trip which takes 1-2 hours. shredder. Visitors can also embark the Mali For more details, please contact Khun Narin Pier situated here for Lak Si, Lak Ha, and Bunruam at Tel. 0 3441 2490, 08 9491 6011. other places of Khlong Damnoen Saduak Orchard and Flower Garden Tour in Amphoe (Ratchaburi province). Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo. In both districts, the locals do orchards, Chaopho Lak Mueang Procession Samut Sakhon 23

vegetable plantation, orchid farms and year to promote the agricultural produce of coconut groves. The former one is famous the farmers in Amphoe Ban Phaeo, the most for the orchards of Nam Hom (fragrant juice) well-known place in the province and the coconuts, pomelos and orchid farms along biggest one in the country for the production Highway No. 3091 (Setthakit Road), while of fruits, owers and agricultural products. in the latter, there are vineyards and guava orchards along Highway No. 3097. Apart Chaopho Lak Mueang Procession from the orchard tour, tourists will have an opportunity to see the process of making (ประเพณีแห่เจ้าพ่อหลักเมอื ง) coconut sugar and traditional Thai desserts such as Thong Yip, Foi Thong and Met Khanun. takes place in June every year at the embarkment and in front of the city hall. EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Chaopho Lak Mueang will be placed in a palanquin onto a fishing boat, beautifully Save Migratory Shorebirds Festival decorated with ags and oated along the Tha Chin River from Talat Maha Chai to Tha (งานเทศกาลอนุรกั ษ์นกชายเลน) Chalom in the area of Wat Suwannaram and further to Wat Chong Lom, providing an is held each year at the beginning of February opportunity for the people to pay respect for at the bird watching wetlands, Mu 3, Tambon good fortune. Khok Kham. Rare species of shorebirds are found here; such as Sharp-tailed  Sandpiper, Tha Chalom Vegetarian Festival Pied Avocet,  and Asian Dowitcher. Visitors will also nd one of the rarest shorebirds and (งานเทศกาลกนิ เจทา่ ฉลอม) almost extinct Spoon-billed Sandpiper, in which there are less than 400 left in the world is organized during the period of days 1-9 but can be found at Tambon Khok Kham. of the waxing moon in the 9th Chinese lunar month every year. It is a serene vegetarian Seafood Festival (งานเทศกาลอาหารทะเล) festival full of a ceremonial atmosphere, as well as, spirit and body puri cation attended takes place during February or March every by a large number of people. year at the embarkment in front of the City Pillar Shrine to promote the reputation of Honey O ering Festival (งานประเพณตี ักบาตร seafood products of the province, as well as, น้�าผึง้ ) the agricultural produce of the Ban Phaeo people such as fruits, owers, including the takes place in Wat Khlong Khru, Amphoe processed food industry. Also, there is a fair Mueang Samut Sakhon, on the full moon o ering seafood and handicraft products. of the 10th lunar month to pass on the traditional culture and festival of the Thai Ban Phaeo Agriculture Fair Mon people in paying respect to the monk. The monk will preserve the honey and use it (งานเกษตรบ้านแพว้ ) as medicine in the necessary time. The Thai Mon people believe that those who offer is organized during February or March every 24 Samut Sakhon

honey to the monk will obtain good luck back It is open from 08.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. and will be prosperous and honour both in this and in the next life. Nu Lek Bencharong (หนเู ลก็ เบญจรงค์) 34 Mu Washing Monk’s Feet  and Tak Bat Dok 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Mai (Floral Merit-making) Festival Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3371, 08 1995 9196 (ceramic products such as teapot and cup). (งานประเพณลี ้างเท้าพระและตักบาตรดอกไม)้ Sang Wan Bencharong (สงั วาลเซรามคิ ) Held at Wat Chet Rio, Amphoe Ban Phaeo, this ritual is practiced by the Thai-Mon ethnic Ta Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, group to preserve their indigenous culture. Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2478. The disciples believe that making merit at the end of the Rains Retreat by washing U-rai Bencharong (อุไรเบญจรงค์) Ta Sao monks’ feet with floral scented water and making floral offering will bring them great Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe merit. Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 3408, 08 1861 4626 Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Homage-paying Yeun Yong Bencharong (ยืนยงเบญจรงค์) Ta Fair (งานนมสั การมหาโพธิสตั ว์กวนอมิ ) Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3077. takes place during 19th-23rd November every year in the area of Wat Chong Lom to provide SUGGESTED ITINERARY a chance for the public and tourists to pay homage to Bodhisattva Kwan Yin. Samut Sakhon’s one-day trip LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS - Visit the Phanthai Norasing Historical Park, Amphoe Mueang. Samut Sakhon is famous for food, especially seafood both fresh and sun-dried. For - Pay homage to the Phra  Phuttha Sihing  example, shrimp, shell, blue swimming crab Buddha image that re ects the  art  of the and serrated mud crab, as well as processed Ayutthaya era at Wat Khok Kham. seafood such as shrimp paste, dried shrimp, dried angel wings, etc. that are available - Embark for one of the unseen destinations for visitors. Industrial products made for in Samut Sakhon the “Buddha statue in the domestic and overseas sales include ready- Middle of the lake”. made food, canned food, ceramics, Bencharong porcelain, etc., as well as seasonal fruits are - Lunch at the seaside. also available. - Pay homage to the Buddha image wearing Daeng Bencharong (แดงเบญจรงค)์ 146 Mu 1, sunglasses at Wat Krok Krak. Soi Thetsaban 4, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe - Pay respect to the city pillar shrine. Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2551, 0 3447 3471. - Make merit atWatTha Mai, Amphoe Krathum Baen. - Visit the historic sites at Wat Tha Krabue. - Shop for souvenirs at Ban Phaeo Market, Amphoe Ban Phaeo. Samut Sakhon 25

FACILITIES Si Pathum (ศรีปทุม) 137 Mu 6, Soi Wat Si Accommodations Mueang-Khlong Khru, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 08 1705 2529, 30 rooms: 320 baht. (The room rates mentioned in this brochure may be changed. Please ask for current information Suk Chai (สขุ ใจ) 411/16 Sukhaphiban Road, from each hotel when making reservation.) Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 4331 1221, 11 Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon rooms: 200-260 baht. Ban Thammachat Kung Nam Resort Taweesuk Residence (ทวสี ุข เรสซิเดนท์) (บา้ นธรรมชาตคิ งุ้ นา�้ รสี อรท์ ) (near the Ban Phaeo 22/46 Mu 4, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Nadee, Tel. 0 3482 6832-3, 09 2529 0011, 26 rooms: Junction) 56/6 Mu 6, Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 700-800 baht. 0 3483 9261, 08 9117 5312, 14 houses: 1,100- 1,400 baht. The One Place(ดิวนั เพลส) 48/51Mu4,Tambon Basic Place (เบสิค เพลส) 5/1199 Mu 7, Bang Pla Nadee, Tel. 0 3483 7465-6, 08 1409 2633 Fax. 0 3483 7745,www.theoneplacemahachai.com, Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3483 0915, 75 Rooms: 700-1,200 baht. 77 rooms: 650 baht. Amphoe Krathum Baen Central Place (เซน็ ทรลั เพลส) 1242/469 Ekkachai Bencharong Village Homestay (BanKlang) Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 2818, (โฮมสเตยห์ มบู่ ้านเครอ่ื งเบญจรงค์ บ้านกลาง) 32/1 Fax. 0 3441 2819, www.centralplacehotel.net, 95 rooms: 1,250-3,000 baht. Mu 1, Tha Sao Phatthana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 Le Chalet Resort and Camp (เลอ ชาเลต์ 3408, 08 1861 7626, 8 Rooms: 350-1,200 รีสอรท์ แอนด์ แคมป์) 47 Mu 5,Thon Buri–PakTho baht (Include breakfast). Road, Tambon Kalong, Tel. 08 1994 8497, Nice Friend (ไนซ์ เฟรนด์) 109 Mu 10, Tambon 15 rooms: 550 baht. Khlong Maduea, Tel. 0 3447 3875, 31 rooms: New Friend (นิวเฟรนด)์ 69/2 Mu 1, Tambon 350 baht. Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 3463-4, 50 rooms: Si Siam (ศรสี ยาม) 206 Mu 1, Setthakit Road, 470 baht. Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 0 3447 1886, 27 P.A. Apartment (พี เอ อพาร์ตเมนท์) rooms: 250-300 baht. 923/14 Ekkachai Road, Tambon Mahachai, Amphoe Ban Phaeo Tel. 0 3483 6880-2, 08 3436 5434 Fax. 0 3483 6880 ext. 111, 40 rooms: 450-680 baht. Ban Leelathai (บา้ นลลี าไทย) 55/5 Mu 3, Tambon Palace (พาเลซ) 5 Mu 1, Tambon Nadee, Tel. Suan Som, Tel. 0 3444 3377, 08 7937 6777, www.baanleelathai.com, 20 houses: 2,000- 0 3483 2120-1, 30 rooms: 450-650 baht. 2,500 baht. Prang Riverside Resort (ปราง ริเวอรไ์ ซด์ R-Orchid (อาร์ ออรค์ ิด) 89/8284 Mu 1, Tambon รีสอร์ท) 64 Mu 6, Tambon Bang Bo, Ban Paew, Tel. 08 1016 1726, 6 rooms: 640 Tel. 0 3488 4144, 08 4760 8666, 6 rooms; baht. 1,200-12,000 baht. 26 Samut Sakhon

Restaurants Khrua Chao Praya (ครัวเจ้าพระยา) 102/1 Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon Mu 9 (Near Ban Krasa Khao), Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 08 7155 1174, 09 4340 3355, open 10.00 a.m.- Ao Thai (อา่ วไทย) 76/8 Mu 2,Thammakhunakon 10.00 p.m. Road, Tambon Bang Ya Phraek, Tel. 08 6608 Khrua Lung Phuen (ครัวลุงผืน) 77/2 Mu 5, 8151, open 10.30 a.m.–09.30 p.m. (Seafood). Ekkachai Road, Tambon Khok Kham, Tel. Ban Kung Pla (บา้ นกุ้งปลา) 55/3 ก( ), Thamma 08 8863 2504, 09 4057 8553, open 10.00 a.m.- 09.00 p.m. khunakon Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3107, 08 1488 5488, open 10.00 a.m.– Khrua Matchanu (ครัวมัจฉานุ) 38/1 Mu 8, 10.00p.m. (Seafood, Thai food and Chinese food). Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3447 8139, 08 6164 0170, open 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. Ban Kung Nam (บ้านคุ้งน้�า) 54/1 Mu 6, Ban (Seafood). Bo-Ban Phaeo Road,Tambon Ban Bo,Tel. 0 3483 Khrua Nai Wang (ครัวในวัง) Mu 5, Soi Sab 9883, 08 9117 5312, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Som Boon (Near Ban Krasa Khao), Tambon Ban Rim Nam (บ้านรมิ น้า� ) Near the City Pillar Bang Kachao, Tel. 0 3445 0009, 09 5542 4859, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Shrine, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1483, 08 1943 2629, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Khrua Rim Khuen (ครัวริมเข่ือน) 27/1 Ban Wattana (บ้านวัฒนา) Near Ban Rai Thammakunakorn Road, Tambon Krok Krak, Tel. 0 3441 1409, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Charoenpol Temple, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 5871 3099, open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m. Khrua Rim Talay (ครัวริมทะเล) Tambon Che Phrai Rim Khuean (เจไ๊ พร รมิ เขอื่ น) Tawai Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3443 5651, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Road (Beside Chong Lom Temple), Tambon BangYa Preak, Tel. 0 3481 8658, open 10.00 a.m.– Khrua Rim Wang (ครัวริมวัง) 73/7 Mu 3, 10.00 p.m. (Seafood). Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 1439 9962, House No. 5 (บ้านเลขที่ ๕) 930/20 Sorasak 08 1559 4550, 08 1587 7377, open 10.00 a.m.- 09.00 p.m. Road,Tambon Maha Chai,Tel. 0 3441 2611, open 07.00 a.m.–07.00 p.m. (noodles, pork leg rice). Kun Toom (คุณตุ่ม) 182 Chessadawithi Road, Im Thip (อิ่มทพิ ย)์ 93/121-122 Mu 7, Maha Chai Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3484 0465, open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Villa, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3482 6835, 08 1944 0408, open 10.30 a.m.– Kuai Tiao Pao Pak, Phanthai Norasing 10.00 p.m. (Seafood). Branch (ก๋วยเต๋ียวเป่าปาก สาขาพันท้ายนรสิงห์) Khrua Bo Daeng (ครัวโบแดง) 1331 Norarat Soi Phanthai Norasing, Rama II Road, Tambon Uthit Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 Phanthai Norasing, open 08.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m. 3174, 0 3442 3348, open 09.30 a.m.–10.30 p.m. (Seafood, Chinese, Japanese and Thai food, Lan The (ลานเท) 95 Mu 1, Thammakhunakon Karaoke). Road, Tambon Bang Ya Phraek, Tel. 0 3441 3794, 0 3442 3329, 08 1837 8588, 08 1848 8243, Samut Sakhon 27

open 09.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m. (Seafood and Tel. 0 3442 3205, 0 3481 5907, open 10.00 Thai food). a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Local food). Luk Pla (ลูกปลา) Rama II Road Km. 50-51, Phai (ไผ่) 197/13 Chetsada Withi Road, Tambon Na Kok, Tel. 08 1857 7426. Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 6646, open 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai food). Magmai Chailane (แมกไม้ชายเลน) 60/10 Ruea Wari (เรือวาร)ี 7/1 Mu 9, Sahakon Road, Phra Rama II Road, Tambon Kalomg, Tel. 08 0450 0588, 08 1826 6285, 08 7750 8223, Tambon Khok Kham, Tel. 0 3477 0061, 08 7411 open 11.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. (Thai food). 3808, open 10.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai food). Moei Ahan Pa (เมย้ อาหารป่า) 1035/5 Sorasak Ruean Panya (เรือนปั้นหยา) 1300/600 Tha Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3900, open 10.00 a.m.–midnight (jungle-style food Plong Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 and Seafood). 4707, 0 3483 6689, open 11.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood, Chinese and Thai food). New Rot Thip (นวิ รสทพิ ย)์ 927/43 (ข), Maha Chai San Marino Dego (ซาน มารโี น่ ดีโก)้ Rama II Intersection, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1900, 0 3441 1269, open Road Km. 15, Tambon Bang Nam Chued, Tel. 10.30 a.m.–10.30 p.m. (Thai and Chinese food). 0 3445 8191 Nong Nok (น้องนก) Ban Rang Kok Kham Sorasak Seafood (สรศักด์ิ ซีฟู้ด) 1010/22 Road, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 08 2068 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 8585, 08 5507 3147, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 1560, 0 3442 3788, open 10.00 a.m.–05.00 p.m. (Seafood). Nueng Nut (หนง่ึ นชุ ) 1000/44 Sorasak Road, Tee Pochana (ต๋โี ภชนา) In front of Chong Lom Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 1095, open 11.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m. (Thai food) Temple, Tawai Road, Tambon Bang Ya Preak, Tel. 0 3449 7483, open 11.00 a.m.-midnight. Nuy Seafood (เจ๊นุ้ยซีฟู้ด) Rama II Road, Tha Ruea Restaurant (Kia Nguan 3) Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 1166, 08 6334 8790, 08 9991 7799, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (ท่าเรือภัตตาคาร เกียง้วน ๓) 859 Setthakit 1 NOODLE CAFÉ (นู้ดเดิล คาเฟ่) 930/42 Road, Maha Chai Pier, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1084 Fax. 0 3481 0629, open 10.30 Ekkachai Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. a.m.–09.30 p.m. (Seafood). 0 3441 3089, open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. The Container (เดอะ คอนเทนเนอร์) 930/44 Omaichi Japanese and The Royal Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0593, 08 6903 Interfood (โอมาอจิ ิ เจแปนนีส แอนด์ เดอะ รอยลั 3698, open 07.00 p.m.–midnight. (Seafood, อินเตอร์ฟดู้ ) 46/62 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Tambon Thai Food and Karaoke). Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3442 4825, 08 4634 3900. Tam Chai Thaling (ต�าชายตล่ิง) 21/5 Mu 4, Pa Khlong Khru (ป่าคลองครุ) 81/1 Soi Si Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 0 3488 4134, 08 1909 7657. Mueang, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, 28 Samut Sakhon

Tham Thai (ต�าไทย) 68/78 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Krathum Baen, Tel. 08 1658 0765, open 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 08 6778 2439, 08 9788 6680, open 08.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m. The Nile Resort (เดอะ ไนล์ รสี อรท์ ) 55/6 Mu 12, Together (ทูเก็ตเตอร์) Sorasak Road, Tambon Phutthasakhon Road (new road: Route 4), Tambon Suan Luang, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0219. Tel. 08 6301 8035, open 05.00 p.m.–01.00 a.m. (Chinese and Thai food, Karaoke). 25 Sattawat (๒๕ ศตวรรษ) 27/239 (the Yong Hu Chalam (ย้งหูฉลาม) 103-105 entrance of Tha Chalom), Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3482 2391, 08 1986 0451, open 12.00 Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Road, Tambon Om Noi, p.m.–midnight. (Seafood). Tel. 0 2877 4440. Amphoe Krathum Baen Amphoe Ban Phaeo Ban Chao Chan (บ้านเจ้าจันทร์) 55/4-5 Krua Buppa Malee (ครัวบุปผามาล)ี Tambon Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Suan Luang, Ban Phaeo, Tel. 0 3448 2603. Tel. 0 2813 7200. Lert Rot Rabian Mai (เลศิ รสระเบยี งไม)้ Tambon Khrua Mae Lek (ครัวแม่เลก็ ) Soi Phet Kasem Ban Phaeo, Tel. 08 1433 7577, open 09.00 a.m.- 81, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 08 7091 8814, 09.00 p.m. open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Si Suwan Phochana (ศรีสุวรรณโภชนา) 12 Khrua Ton Kluay (ครัวต้นกล้วย) 55/25 Mu 11, Mu 1, Tambon Lak Sam, Tel. 0 3448 1052, Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Klong Ma Due, 0 3448 1763, 08 5246 1355, 08 9988 2444, Tel. 0 3484 9982, open 09.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m. open 08.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai food) Im Pla Pao, Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Branch (อิม่ ปลาเผา สาขาพทุ ธมณฑลสาย ๔) 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 (สมศักดิ์) Soi Phutthasakhon 3, Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Om Noi, Tel. 08 7080 2746. Suan Ahan Plueksachart (สวนอาหาร พฤกษชาติ) Sukhonthawit Road, Tambon Samut Sakhon 29

USEFUL CALLS Tel. 0 3441 2992, 0 3481 0123 Tel. 0 3441 1008, 0 3441 1208 Provincial Public Relations O ce Tel. 0 3441 1251, 0 3441 1012 Samut Sakhon Municipality O ce Samut Sakhon Provincial Administration O ce 0 3442 5079, Hotline 62329 Tel. 0 3442 9271-4, 0 3441 2533 Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station Tel. 0 3481 5980 Samut Sakhon Tourism and Sports O ce Tel. 0 3442 7099 Samut Sakhon Hospital Tel. 0 2934 2805-7 Wat Ketmadi Si Wararam Hospital (Samut Sakhon Hospital 2) Tel. 0 3484 4430 Krathum Baen Hospital Tel. 0 3441 9555 Ban Phaeo Hospital Tel. 1193 Highway Police Tel. 1155 Tourist Police Fisherman Life 30 Samut Sakhon

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