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 :
