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4 Samut Sakhon CONTENTS

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

Samut Sakhon 5 Sala Klang Nam SAMUT SAKHON Thai Term Glossary district in Tambon in 1906. Then, in 1913, King Rama VI announced a royal Amphoe : District command for the government to transform Ban : Village the word “Mueang” to “Changwat” -province- Maenam : River throughout the country. Mueang Samut Muang : Town or City Sakhon was changed to “Changwat Samut Tambon : Subdistrict Sakhon” as it is still known at the present Ubosot or Bot : Ordination hall in a temple time. The word “Maha ” that people Wihan : Image hall in temple usually used is the name of a canal dug across Wat : Temple the crooked Khlong Khok Kham which is the Note : English spelling here given tries to symbol of the loyalty of Phanthai Norasing. approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs Samut Sakhon covers an area of 872 square may be spelled differently. When seeking help kilometres and is divided into 3 districts from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai (Amphoes); namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe spellings given after each place name. Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo. Samut Sakhon, called by the locals as “Maha Chai” is a small province located on the mouth BOUNDERY of the , only 2 kilometres from North Borders with and Nakhon the sea and 36 kilometres from Bangkok. Pathom. It is a historic city recorded in the Ayutthaya chronicle. This was during the period that South Borders with Samut Songkhram and Phrachao Suea travelled by the royal barge the Gulf of . procession creating the story of the loyal West Borders with Samut Songkhram and Phanthai Norasing. Ratchaburi. This province was originally called as “Tha East Borders with Bangkok, Samut Chin”because it was a large district on the Songkhram and Samut Prakan. , where there were a lot of foreigners, especially the Chinese-Chin-who HOW TO GET THERE travelled by ship and stopped at the port– By car : from Bangkok can be as follows: Tha-for trading. Therefore, it was verbally 1) From Bang Pakaeo Intersection. Go along well known as Tambon “Tha Chin”. In the Highway No. 35 Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road reign of King Rama IV, the city’s name was (Rama II Road), passing the Bang Khun Thian changed into Mueang Samut Sakhon. District Administration Office, Ekkachai During the reign of King Rama V, he conducted Weighing Station to the Maha Chai Intersection governance reform by organizing the regional at Km. 28. Then, turn left to Samut Sakhon bureaucratic system in the form of a circle city. A total distance of 29 kilometres. called “Monthon Thesaphiban” and announced the establishment of Thailand’s first sanitary

Samut Sakhon 7 2) From Big C Department Store, Dao By bus : The Transport Company Limited. Khanong. Go along Jomthong and Ekkachai provides buses to Samut Sakhon everyday Road, pass Bang Khun Thian Bridge, Wat Sing, from 04.20 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. For more details, Bang Bon Intersection, Sueksanari School, please contact the Southern Bus Terminal, Wat Pho Chae, Tambon Khok Krabue, Ekkachai Borommaratchachonnani Road at Tel. 0 2894 Weighing Station, Maha Chai Community 6122 (air-conditioned bus), Samut Sakhon Bus Housing, to the centre of Samut Sakhon. Terminal at Tel. 0 3441 1046 www.transport.co.th A total distance of 30 kilometres. - 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 By Van : Minivans plying daily during 05.30 Road or from Phetchakasem Road, pass Om a.m. to 08.00 p.m. as follows: Noi to Setthakit 1 Road at Km. 25, passing 1) Future Bang Khae–Maha Chai route. Amphoe Krathum Baen. Available besides the Samut Sakhon 4) From Phra Bridge. Take Provincial Court. Borommaratchachonnani Road and take any 2) Victory Monument–Maha Chai route. one of 3 routes into Phetchakasem Road which Available within Soi Ban Chao. are Phutthamonthon Sai 2, 4 or 5 Road. Then, 3) Mo Chit–Maha Chai route (within Soi Ban 2 ways can be chosen to enter the centre of Chao) Samut Sakhon. Either from Phutthamonthon - Minivan station at the Mo Chit Bus Terminal Sai 2 Road to Ekkachai Road. Turn right and arrival platforms: Tel. 08 3307 4019 pass Sueksanari School; a total distance of - Minivan station at Victory Plaza (Victory 35 kilometres, or take Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Monument): Tel. 08 3307 4051 and 5 Road to Setthakit 1 Road and pass - Minivan station in Maha Chai: Tel. 08 3307 Amphoe Krathum Baen; a total distance of 4031 approximately 50 kilometres. Besides, you - Minivan station at the Samut Sakhon Bus can take the outer ring road, passing Ekkachai Terminal: Tel. 08 3307 4025 and Thon Buri–Pak Tho Roads. 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) –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 fighting 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 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 Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon The City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมือง) 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 (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 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 The City Pillar Shrine

Samut Sakhon 9 “Luangpho Pu” Wat Krok Krak

Talat Maha Chai (Tharuea Thetsaban) Talat Talay Thai (ตลาดทะเลไท) (ตลาดมหาชัย, ท่าเรือเทศบาล) Located on Rama II Road, Talat Talay Thai is is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, the country’s biggest seafood market with near Pom Wichian Chodok and the city pillar renowned “Fresh Market Awards” for its shrine, 200 metres from the city hall. It is a cleanliness from the Ministry of Public Health centre of commerce and transport of Samut in 2003. Visitors can buy fresh seafood Sakhon. Talat Maha Chai is a spot where there including shrimp, oysters, crabs, and fish at are boats to various districts. There are charter reasonable prices. Open daily from midnight. as well as regular long-tailed boats to Khlong Khok Kham. Wat Krok Krak (วัดโกรกกราก) An ancient temple located in Samut Sakhon Saphan Pla (สะพานปลา) Municipality, Wat Krok Krak presumably is the biggest fish bridge and a modern one, derives its name from locating within the second only to that in Bangkok. Modern old Chinese community called Kok Kak. facilities are utilized to transfer large amount however, unclear when the temple was of sea products in every kind. Also, it is a constructed. Wat Krok Krak houses “Luang wholesale centre of sea fish. pho Pu”- the much revered laterite principal 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 floated down the river and finally 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 offerings. 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 การเรียนรู้พันท้ายนรสิงห์) (ศูนย์วิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อการศึกษาจังหวัดสมุทรสาคร) Located at the Phanthainorasingwittaya School, is situated in Tambon Khok Kham, 1 kilometre Tambon Khok Kham, this educational park from Wat Khok Kham. It is under the Office provides a centre for learning Samut Sakhon’s of the Non-Formal Education Commission, indigenous way of life, arts and culture, as well Ministry of Education. It was established in as, natural resources. The Park mainly includes: 1997 in an area of 18 rai. Inside the building Museum exhibits Samut Sakhon’s information lies an exhibition on astrology and space on its history, settlement, geological features, under the title of the Earth and Solar System, folk wisdom, culture and traditions, story of Exploration to the Moon, Life of Fixed Stars the province’s important people, as well as, with a projector presenting stars in a small natural heritage of the mangrove forest, etc. dome, a presentation in the Mini Theatre, Mangrove Nature Trail is a natural outdoor and an exhibition entitled “Human Beings and classroom boasting a mangrove forest, animals, Measurement and Calculation”, telling about the and other organisms in the wetlands; such as, long history of measurement and calculation. mangrove trees, Samae trees, fiddler crabs, Outside the building, scientific gardens are angel wing clam, blood cockles, etc. Visitors organized such as geological garden, health will also enjoy the exhibition of Bryde’s garden, physics amusement park, organic whale skeleton excavated from Mr. Prasit agricultural garden and herb garden. The Charoenchon’s old shrimp pond at Mu 8, activities are blended with the original and Tambon Khok Kham. In addition, the School natural geography. It is open daily from also organises activities to conserve natural 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 is an ancient temple located by Khlong Khok a distance of 6.7 kilometres. Keep going, pass Kham. The interesting part of this temple is the Sinsakhon Printing City and Industrial the old ubosot decorated around with Sema Estate, and turn right onto Khok Kham–San boundary markers. At the front of the temple Dap Road for another 1.5 kilometres. Then, lies a renovated chedi in the Ayutthaya style take a left turn and go straight towards the of art. The woodenengraving design at the ends of Witthayasat Road. From Bangkok, gables is beautiful. Besides, there is a Phanthai take Highway No. 35 (Rama II Road) and look Norasing Shrine which was a temporary shrine out for the entry sign of Sarin City Samut and a store of antique objects concerning Sakhon’s housing estate, in which you must the story of Phanthai Norasing such asparts of turn left onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway the Ekkachai and Butsabok Royal Barges, etc. No. 2032 for 2.8 kilometres. Then, turn right There is a Bot Maha Ut-a small windowless onto Samut Sakhon Rural Highway No. 5031 ordination hall-enshrining the country’s 4th for 1 kilometre, pass Wat Khok Kham, turn left 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 is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing, around Phra Sing in , and Ho Phra Sing in where the monument was established to . Visitors can rent a boat commemorate Phanthai Norasing and the to cruise along Khlong Khok Kham at Talat “broken prow” incident. Phanthai Norasing Sangwan Pier (Talat Maha Chai Pier) or Ban came from Norasing village (now Amphoe Rai Pier near the temple. It takes about 2-3 Pa Mok of Ang Thong province) and served hours and prices depend on the size of the Somdet Phra Sanphet VIII (King Phrachao Suea) vessel and number of visiting places. as a “Phanthai” or helmsman of the ‘Ekkachai’ To get there: Take Highway No. 35, Turn left to Royal Barge in the Ayutthaya period. At the Wat Phanthai Norasing for 3 kilometres. time when the royal procession arrived at the meandering path of Khlong Khok Kham, Khlong Khok Kham (คลองโคกขาม) 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 difficult 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 confidant. 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 sacrifice of Phrachao Suea at the execution spot. for the sake of the sacred law that featured Chaophraya Ratchasongkhram was a leader a scaffold 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 finished in 1709 reconstructed by the Fine Arts Department, in the reign of King . 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 (พระกลางน�้ำ) minutes. is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing. The shrine in the middle of the river houses Ao Maha Chai Mangrove Forest Natural the much revered Phra Phuttha Maha Samut Resource Study Centre (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมการเรียนรู้ or Phra Klang Nam, Unseen Samut Sakhon. และพัฒนาทรัพยากรป่าชายเลนที่ ๒) Open to the public during 07.00 a.m. to 06.00 is situated in Tambon Ban Ya Phraek, at the p.m. mouth of the right side of the Tha Chin River. To get there: From the provincial city of Samut The centre is located in the area of the National Sakhon, take Highway No. 3432 (Samut Forest Reserve on the western side of Ao Sakhon-Khok Kham route) for 6 kilometres. 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) 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 splendidpanoramic view. Phanthai Norasing Historical Park

Wat Yai Chom Prasat (วัดใหญ่จอมปราสาท) panels of the doors and windows of the is situated in Tambon Tha Chin, 4 kilometres Phra Ubosot in the patterns of flowers, trees, from the centre of the province. It is an ancient mountains, animals and persons. The designs temple aged approximately 400 years. It is are in the Chinese style of art, beautifully assumed to have been constructed in the engraved in sharp relief on the wood. The Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Fine Arts Department registered the temple Maha Chakkraphat. During the reign of King as a national ancient monument on 27 Rama V, the king gave its name as “Wat Yai September, 1936. Sakhon Buri”, as well as, the Tripitaka and its To get there: Take Highway No. 35 (Thon status as a royal temple. Inside the temple, Buri-Pak Tho Road) at Km. 31 at the foot of there are important historical remains. The the Tha Chin Bridge. ancient Wihan made of bricks and cement has a base that is a curve similar to the shape of Wat Suthiwat Wararam (วัดสุทธิวาตวราราม) or the bottom of a junk. The arches of the doors Wat Chong Lom (วัดช่องลม) 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 (วัดป่าชัยรังสี) establishment as the first sanitary district is situated on the bank of the Tha Chin River, of Thailand. Within the temple’s area, there 103 Mu 4 Tambon Ban Ko. The temple was isa statue of Bodhisattra Kwan Yin created by constructed in 1982. Its unique pattern of the locals of Samut Sakhon to celebrate the architecture, similar to the stone santuaries in 50th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the Northeast is the most interesting aspect the Throne. of the temple. To get there: Take Highway No. 35 and turn left To get there: Take highway No. 3091 (Setthakit at Km. 35 into Sutthiwatwithi for 3 kilometres. Road) for approximately 5 kilometres, turn left at the milestone of km.16 (opposite the St Anna’s Catholic Church Tha Chin River Electricity Sub-station) for 1.5 kilometres and (วัดนักบุญอันนา ท่าจีน) turn right for 200 metres to the temple. is located in Tambon Bang Ya Phraek. Saint Anna was the mother of the Virgin Mary Wat Bang Pla (วัดบางปลา) 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 Wat Nang Sao (วัดนางสาว) Samut Sakhon. Traditionally, there had to be a is located in Tambon Tha Mai. According to main temple in the Mon community, so that legend, Sakhon Buri is a beach town in during important festivals such as the end of the south of Ayutthaya city. During a war the Buddhist Lent Day, monks from other in then Burma, a group of Thai people temples had to get together to conduct the immigrated along the Tha Chin River. The ceremony. King Rama V went to the temple elderly and women hid in the ancient Phra when Luangpu Thao Kao Yot was the abbot. Ubosot. Later, the Thais helped one another Moreover, Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak in fighting with the Burmese troops and had a long covered walkway constructed with gained victory. The immigrants then, settled its eaves board being beautifully engraved. in the area. Among them, 2 sisters who once To get there: Take Setthakit Road for 5 kilometres had taken refuge in the Phra Ubosot, had and turn left into the same entrance as Wat an idea to renovate it. However, the elder one Pa Chai Rangsi for 4 kilometres to the temple. 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 fish the younger sister would like to do as promised sanctuary, full of striped catfish. It is well-known that if they survived, they would have the among tourists who usually come to visit and temple renovated. Therefore, she finished the feed the fish. 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 Wat Tha Mai (วัดท่าไม้) is called “Bot Maha Ut”. It has the ancient style is located at Ban Tha Mai, Mu 11, Pak Khlong of a terracotta tiled roof, whose beams were Hai Lam, Tambon Tha Mai. The world’s first made of logs and twin sandstone boundary biggest lent candle measuring 1.1 metres wide markers. In the area, in front of the temple 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 first 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 (ปล่องเหลี่ยม) canals linked to one another. The tide could is situated at Mu 10, Tambon Tha Mai, near the run through 3 areas of Lat Tha Pla, Lat Hang basketball court in Ban Plong Liam School, Pla and Lat Ko, making sea water flood the on the bank of the Tha Chin River. Plong Liam sugarcane field. When there was no sugarcane is a chimney of a Portuguese sugar factory, to supply the factories, the Portuguese sugarcane

Samut Sakhon 19 press factories and sugar factories had to stop Wat Tha Krabue (วัดท่ากระบือ) their businesses and have been left deserted is located at Ban Bang Yang, Tambon Bang until the present. Yang. Established in 1887, it was originally To get there: Take Phetchakasem Road, passing a monk’s residence and was later promoted Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Intersection to the to be a temple. The name of Wat Tha Krabue- Flora Inn Intersection (1 kilometre before the literally translates “the temple of buffalo’s elephant show space) and turn left for pier”– has its origin as the pier where a herd approximately 4 kilometres, passing Wat Tha of buffalo and cattle came to drink and Kham, cross the Chaloem Phrakiat Bridge to embark. Within the temple, visitors will find Wat Thian Dat–Suan Phak Intersection. Then, the following historical landmarks; go straight on for approximately 3 kilometres Ubosot or Ordination Hall, This rectangular to Wat Tha Mai and go further for 500 metres Thai-style ordination hall built with bricks and and turn right for 500 metres. mortar was constructed in 1942. Its wooden

Ban Benjarong Don Kai Di

20 Samut Sakhon roof structure features tiled double roofing, 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 floor. 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 roofing, structure. The elevated floor boasts an open each with 2 receding tiers, Cho Fa (hornlike space design. The pediment and assembled gable finial), 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 finial 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 (หมู่บ้านเบญจรงค์ eaves brackets, and walls built with bricks ดอนไก่ดี) and mortar on a lotus-like base. Subsidiary Mu 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, established in Chedi or Stupa, four subsidiary stupas 1983 by retrenched workers of a ceramics are located in front of the ubosot while 8 factory that closed down. There are colourful more are by the image hall. These are bell- and high-quality Thai porcelain of the five shaped stupas resting on a lotus base. primary colours of black, green, yellow, red, Next is the Than Sing or so-called lion base, and white, in which the delicate colour patterns which is a decorative base with concave are hand-painted on the surface. Its demand legs. We also see lotus moulding supporting has been increasing enormously in recent the main bell-shaped body with 12 indented years contributing to production continuity. corners, topped with a set of lotus-shaped Ban Don Kai Di won several awards including mouldings, tapering torus mouldings and the “5-star OTOP Product” and “Outstanding pinnacle, some of them are ruined. Tourism Community” in 2003 and 2007, Phra Prang or Stupa, located by the Tha Chin 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 To get there: 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 Wat Lak Si Rat Samoson (วัดหลักสี่ราษฎร์สโมสร) the Ban Phaeo Hospital. Then, turn right, pass in Tambon Yokkrabat is home to the much Wat Thamma Chariyaphirom, go straight, and revered red sandstone Buddha image in the turn left at the junction. Keep going straight, attitude of subduing Mara, “Luangpho To”, turn left at the intersection, cross Khlong assumed to be from the U Thong period. The Damnoen Saduak, and turn right for the temple.

Seafood Festival

22 Samut Sakhon Ban Phaeo Market (ตลาดบ้านแพ้ว) 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, flowers 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 (ประเพณีแห่เจ้าพ่อหลักเมือง) opportunity to see the process of making takes place in June every year at the coconut sugar and traditional Thai desserts embarkment and in front of the city hall. such as Thong Yip, Foi Thong and Met Khanun. Chaopho Lak Mueang will be placed in a palanquin onto a fishing boat, beautifully EVENTS AND FESTIVALS decorated with flags and floated along the Tha Chin River from Talat Maha Chai to Tha Save Migratory Shorebirds Festival Chalom in the area of Wat Suwannaram and

(งานเทศกาลอนุรักษ์นกชายเลน) 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 find one of the rarest shorebirds and (งานเทศกาลกินเจท่าฉลอม) is organized during the period of days 1-9 almost extinct Spoon-billed Sandpiper, in of the waxing moon in the 9th Chinese lunar which there are less than 400 left in the world month every year. It is a serene vegetarian but can be found at Tambon Khok Kham. festival full of a ceremonial atmosphere, as well as, spirit and body purification attended Seafood Festival (งานเทศกาลอาหารทะเล) by a large number of people. takes place during February or March every year at the embarkment in front of the City Honey Offering Festival Pillar Shrine to promote the reputation of (งานประเพณีตักบาตร seafood products of the province, as well as, น�้ำผึ้ง) takes place in Wat Khlong Khru, Amphoe the agricultural produce of the Ban Phaeo Mueang Samut Sakhon, on the full moon people such as fruits, flowers, including the of the 10th lunar month to pass on the processed food industry. Also, there is a fair traditional culture and festival of the Thai offering seafood and handicraft products. Mon people in paying respect to the monk. The monk will preserve the honey and use it Ban Phaeo Agriculture Fair as medicine in the necessary time. The Thai

(งานเกษตรบ้านแพ้ว) 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 Nu Lek Bencharong (หนูเล็กเบญจรงค์) 34 Mu this and in the next life. 1, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3371, 08 1995 9196 (ceramic Washing Monk’s Feet and Tak Bat Dok products such as teapot and cup). Mai (Floral Merit-making) Festival Sang Wan Bencharong (สังวาลเซรามิค) (งานประเพณีล้างเท้าพระและตักบาตรดอกไม้) Ta Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Held at Wat Chet Rio, Amphoe Ban Phaeo, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2478. this ritual is practiced by the Thai-Mon ethnic U-rai Bencharong (อุไรเบญจรงค์) Ta Sao group to preserve their indigenous culture. Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe The disciples believe that making merit at Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 3408, 08 1861 4626 the end of the Rains Retreat by washing Yeun Yong Bencharong (ยืนยงเบญจรงค์) Ta monks’ feet with floral scented water and Sao Phattana Road, Tambon Don Kai Di, making floral offering will bring them great Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3484 3077. merit.

Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Homage-paying SUGGESTED ITINERARY Fair (งานนมัสการมหาโพธิสัตว์กวนอิม) Samut Sakhon’s one-day trip takes place during 19th-23rd November every - Visit the Phanthai Norasing Historical Park, year in the area of Wat Chong Lom to provide Amphoe Mueang. a chance for the public and tourists to pay - Pay homage to the Phra Phuttha Sihing homage to Bodhisattva Kwan Yin. Buddha image that reflects the art of the Ayutthaya era at Wat Khok Kham. LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS - Embark for one of the unseen destinations Samut Sakhon is famous for food, especially in Samut Sakhon the “Buddha statue in the seafood both fresh and sun-dried. For Middle of the lake”. example, shrimp, shell, blue swimming crab and serrated mud crab, as well as processed - Lunch at the seaside. seafood such as shrimp paste, dried shrimp, - Pay homage to the Buddha image wearing dried angel wings, etc. that are available sunglasses at Wat Krok Krak. for visitors. Industrial products made for - Pay respect to the city pillar shrine. domestic and overseas sales include ready- - Make merit at Wat Tha Mai, Amphoe Krathum made food, canned food, ceramics, Bencharong Baen. porcelain, etc., as well as seasonal fruits are - Visit the historic sites at Wat Tha Krabue. also available. Daeng Bencharong (แดงเบญจรงค์) 146 Mu 1, - Shop for souvenirs at Ban Phaeo Market, Soi Thetsaban 4, Tambon Don Kai Di, Amphoe Amphoe Ban Phaeo. Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 2551, 0 3447 3471.

Samut Sakhon 25 FACILITIES Si Pathum (ศรีปทุม) 137 Mu 6, Soi Wat Si Mueang-Khlong Khru, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. Accommodations 08 1705 2529, 30 rooms: 320 baht. (The room rates mentioned in this brochure may Suk Chai (สุขใจ) 411/16 Sukhaphiban Road, be changed. Please ask for current information Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 4331 1221, 11 from each hotel when making reservation.) rooms: 200-260 baht. Taweesuk Residence (ทวีสุข เรสซิเดนท์) 22/46 Mu 4, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Nadee, Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon Tel. 0 3482 6832-3, 09 2529 0011, 26 rooms: Ban Thammachat Kung Nam Resort 700-800 baht. (บ้านธรรมชาติคุ้งน�้ำ รีสอร์ท) (near the Ban Phaeo The One Place (ดิ วัน เพลส) 48/51 Mu 4, Tambon Junction) 56/6 Mu 6, Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. Nadee, Tel. 0 3483 7465-6, 08 1409 2633 Fax. 0 3483 9261, 08 9117 5312, 14 houses: 1,100- 0 3483 7745, www.theoneplacemahachai.com, 1,400 baht. 75 Rooms: 700-1,200 baht. Basic Place (เบสิค เพลส) 5/1199 Mu 7, Bang Pla Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3483 0915, Amphoe Krathum Baen 77 rooms: 650 baht. Bencharong Village Homestay (Ban Klang) Central Place (เซ็นทรัล เพลส) 1242/469 Ekkachai (โฮมสเตย์หมู่บ้านเครื่องเบญจรงค์ บ้านกลาง) 32/1 Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 2818, Mu 1, Tha Sao Phatthana Road, Tambon Don Fax. 0 3441 2819, www.centralplacehotel.net, Kai Di, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 0 3447 95 rooms: 1,250-3,000 baht. 3408, 08 1861 7626, 8 Rooms: 350-1,200 Le Chalet Resort and Camp (เลอ ชาเลต์ baht (Include breakfast). รีสอร์ท แอนด์ แคมป์) 47 Mu 5, Thon Buri–Pak Tho Nice Friend (ไนซ์ เฟรนด์) 109 Mu 10, Tambon Road, Tambon Kalong, Tel. 08 1994 8497, Khlong Maduea, Tel. 0 3447 3875, 31 rooms: 15 rooms: 550 baht. 350 baht. New Friend (นิวเฟรนด์) 69/2 Mu 1, Tambon Si Siam (ศรีสยาม) 206 Mu 1, Setthakit Road, Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 3463-4, 50 rooms: Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 0 3447 1886, 27 470 baht. rooms: 250-300 baht. P.A. Apartment (พี เอ อพาร์ตเมนท์) 923/14 Ekkachai Road, Tambon Mahachai, Amphoe Ban Phaeo Tel. 0 3483 6880-2, 08 3436 5434 Fax. 0 3483 Ban Leelathai (บ้านลีลาไทย) 55/5 Mu 3, Tambon 6880 ext. 111, 40 rooms: 450-680 baht. Suan Som, Tel. 0 3444 3377, 08 7937 6777, Palace (พาเลซ) 5 Mu 1, Tambon Nadee, Tel. www.baanleelathai.com, 20 houses: 2,000- 0 3483 2120-1, 30 rooms: 450-650 baht. 2,500 baht. Prang Riverside Resort (ปราง ริเวอร์ไซด์ R-Orchid (อาร์ ออร์คิด) 89/8284 Mu 1, Tambon (สามแควรีสอร์ท) 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 Mu 9 (Near Ban Krasa Khao), Tambon Ban Bo, Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon Tel. 08 7155 1174, 09 4340 3355, open 10.00 a.m.- Ao Thai (อ่าวไทย) 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 (บ้านกุ้งปลา) 55/3 (ก), Thamma 08 8863 2504, 09 4057 8553, open 10.00 a.m.- khunakon Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 09.00 p.m. 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 Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3447 8139, food). 08 6164 0170, open 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. Ban Kung Nam (บ้านคุ้งน�้ำ) 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 (บ้านริมน�้ำ) Near the City Pillar Bang Kachao, Tel. 0 3445 0009, 09 5542 4859, Shrine, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 1483, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 08 1943 2629, open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Khrua Rim Khuen (ครัวริมเขื่อน) 27/1 Ban Wattana (บ้านวัฒนา) Near Ban Rai Thammakunakorn Road, Tambon Krok Krak, Charoenpol Temple, Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3441 1409, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Tel. 08 5871 3099, open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m. Khrua Rim Talay (ครัวริมทะเล) Tambon Che Phrai Rim Khuean (เจ๊ไพร ริมเขื่อน) Tawai Phanthai Norasing, Tel. 0 3443 5651, open Road (Beside Chong Lom Temple), Tambon 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Bang Ya 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.- Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3441 2611, open 09.00 p.m. 07.00 a.m.–07.00 p.m. (noodles, pork leg rice). Kun Toom (คุณตุ่ม) 182 Chessadawithi Road, Im Thip (อิ่มทิพย์) 93/121-122 Mu 7, Maha Chai Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3484 0465, open Villa, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 0 3482 6835, 08 1944 0408, open 10.30 a.m.– Kuai Tiao Pao Pak, Phanthai Norasing 10.00 p.m. (Seafood). Branch (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเป่าปาก 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. Lan The (ลานเท) 95 Mu 1, Thammakhunakon (Seafood, Chinese, Japanese and Thai food, Road, Tambon Bang Ya Phraek, Tel. 0 3441 Karaoke). 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 Phra Rama II Road, Tambon Kalomg, Tel. Ruea Wari (เรือวารี) 7/1 Mu 9, Sahakon Road, 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 (เม้ยอาหารป่า) 1035/5 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 3900, Ruean Panya (เรือนปั้นหยา) 1300/600 Tha 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 (นิวรสทิพย์) 927/43 (ข), Maha Chai Intersection, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon San Marino Dego (ซาน มารีโน่ ดีโก้) Rama II 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 (สรศักดิ์ 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 (หนึ่งนุช) 1000/44 Sorasak Road, Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3442 1095, open Tee Pochana (ตี๋โภชนา) In front of Chong Lom 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, Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3442 1166, 08 6334 Tha Ruea Restaurant (Kia Nguan 3) 8790, 08 9991 7799, open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (ท่าเรือภัตตาคาร เกียง้วน ๓) 859 Setthakit 1 Road, Maha Chai Pier, Tambon Maha Chai, NOODLE CAFÉ 930/42 (นู้ดเดิล คาเฟ่) 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 930/44 Omaichi Japanese and The Royal (เดอะ คอนเทนเนอร์) Tambon Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0593, 08 6903 Interfood (โอมาอิจิ เจแปนนีส แอนด์ เดอะ รอยัล 3698, open 07.00 p.m.–midnight. (Seafood, 46/62 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Tambon อินเตอร์ฟู้ด) Thai Food and Karaoke). Tha Sai, Tel. 0 3442 4825, 08 4634 3900. Tam Chai Thaling 21/5 Mu 4, Pa Khlong Khru 81/1 Soi Si (ต�ำชายตลิ่ง) (ป่าคลองครุ) Tambon Ban Bo, Tel. 0 3488 4134, 08 1909 Mueang, Setthakit 1 Road, Tambon Tha Sai, 7657.

28 Samut Sakhon Tham Thai (ต�ำไทย) 68/78 Mu 8, Rama II Road, Krathum Baen, Tel. 08 1658 0765, open 10.00 Tambon Tha Sai, Tel. 08 6778 2439, 08 9788 a.m.-11.00 p.m. 6680, open 08.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m. The Nile Resort (เดอะ ไนล์ รีสอร์ท) 55/6 Mu 12, Together (ทูเก็ตเตอร์) Sorasak Road, Tambon Phutthasakhon Road (new road: Route 4), Maha Chai, Tel. 0 3482 0219. Tambon Suan Luang, Amphoe Krathum Baen, Tel. 08 6301 8035, open 05.00 p.m.–01.00 a.m. 25 Sattawat 27/239 (the (๒๕ ศตวรรษ) (Chinese and Thai food, Karaoke). entrance of Tha Chalom), Tambon Tha Chin, Tel. 0 3482 2391, 08 1986 0451, open 12.00 Yong Hu Chalam (ย้งหูฉลาม) 103-105 p.m.–midnight. (Seafood). Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Road, Tambon , Tel. 0 2877 4440. Amphoe Krathum Baen Amphoe Ban Phaeo Ban Chao Chan (บ้านเจ้าจันทร์) 55/4-5 Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Suan Luang, Krua Buppa Malee (ครัวบุปผามาลี) Tambon Tel. 0 2813 7200. Ban Phaeo, Tel. 0 3448 2603. Khrua Mae Lek (ครัวแม่เล็ก) Soi Phet Kasem Lert Rot Rabian Mai (เลิศรสระเบียงไม้) Tambon 81, Tambon Suan Luang, Tel. 08 7091 8814, Ban Phaeo, Tel. 08 1433 7577, open 09.00 a.m.- open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 09.00 p.m. Khrua Ton Kluay (ครัวต้นกล้วย) 55/25 Mu 11, Si Suwan Phochana (ศรีสุวรรณโภชนา) 12 Phutthasakhon Road, Tambon Klong Ma Due, Mu 1, Tambon Lak Sam, Tel. 0 3448 1052, Tel. 0 3484 9982, open 09.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m. 0 3448 1763, 08 5246 1355, 08 9988 2444, open 08.00 a.m.–08.00 p.m. (Seafood and Thai Im Pla Pao, Phutthamonthon Sai 4 food) Branch (อิ่มปลาเผา สาขาพุทธมณฑลสาย 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 Provincial Public Relations Office Tel. 0 3441 2992, 0 3481 0123 Samut Sakhon Municipality Office Tel. 0 3441 1008, 0 3441 1208 Samut Sakhon Provincial Administration Office 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 Office 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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