Samut Songkhram is the province of
fertile land, of plants and food grains, the production source of
vegetables and fruits, as well as a vast variety of seafood products.
It is also an interesting historical source for the early Rattanakosin
period.
Samut Songkhram is an ancient province with a long history. Originally,
it is believed that this province was once a part of Ratchaburi
province, and called Suan Nork at that time. Then, towards the end of
the Ayutthaya period going on to the Thonburi period, it was separated
from Ratchaburi province and was called Mueang Mae Klong.
Samut Songkhram is located 72 Kilometres from Bangkok, occupies an area
of 416 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 3
districts: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Amphawa, and Amphoe Bang Khonthi.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to neighbouring Amphoe :
Amphawa 6 Kms.
Ban Khonthi 12 Kms.
Car
By Car: From Bangpakaew T-intersection onto the Thonburi - Paktho Road,
take Highway No. 35, through Mahachai - Nakluea intersection, at Km.
64, turn right into Muang Samut Songkhram.
Bus
By Bus The Transport Co., Ltd. services Bangkok - Samut Songkhram buses
daily from the Southern Bus Terminal on Baromrajajonnani Road. Call at
0-2435-5031 for air-conditioned buses and at 0-2434-5557-8 for non-air
conditioned buses.
Train
By Rail : From Wongwianyai Railway Station, there are daily Bangkok -
Samut Songkhram trains. Get off at Samut Sakon Province Railway
Station, take a boat to Ban Laem Railway Station and get on the train
to Samut Songkhram. You can also take a train from Wongwianyai Railway
Station, and get off at Mahachai Railway Station and take a bus to
Samut Songkhram. Call Wongwianyai Railway Station at 0-2465-2017 for
more information.
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