City in Thailand
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Samut Sakhon (สมุทรสาคร) is a city in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand.
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ศูนย์ศึกษาธรรมชาติป่าชายเลนอ่าวมหาชัย
An educational and research hub highlighting the delicate but essential mangrove eco-system. There is a nature trail along the mangrove forest around the Tha Chin Estuary for nature-lovers, as well as a camping ground
ศาลพันท้ายนรสิงห์
A shrine dedicated to Phan Thai Norasing, a local hero who was the coxswain for King Sanphet, in which he willingly accepted the death penalty according to ancient Thai law for damaging the royal barge, despite being given a pardon. There is also a royal barge that he was the coxswain for on display in the area.
สะพานแดง
A 700-metre bridge that is frequented by locals. If you are lucky you will get to see dolphins and whales from November - March (although very rarely). There are nice restaurants around the area.
วัดโกรกกราก
One of the most sacred temples in the province, famous for the 100-year old Buddha statue with sunglasses.
วัดท่าไม้
A very famous temple in Thailand, frequented by many people for fortune telling by abbot Pra Ar Jan Uten Sirisaro. Many cars around Thailand have the sticker with the name of the temple.
วัดใหญ่บ้านบ่อ
Temples with many Buddha statues, some of which are over 300 years old. Unlike many other temples, the building is made of wood.
โรงเรียนนาเกลือ
Being one a major province that produces sea salt, there is a school that is dedicated to teaching people the art of salt-making, including the whole process, the machinery involved and showcasing the livelihood of the community.
The Gulf of Thailand is home to Bryde's whales that can be seen throughout the year. Because of the province's proximity to Bangkok, there are many tour operators operating in the area, mainly in Tambon Phanthai Norasing. The best time to see them is between September to December due to better sea conditions.
ภัตตาคารนิวรสทิพย์ มหาชัย
A well-known restaurant that has been operating for over 40 years, famous for seafood freshly bought daily from Mahachai market.
ตลาดมหาชัย
It has a lot of fresh seafood delivered daily every day.
ตลาดทะเลไทย
One of the largest seafood markets in Thailand, located .
By bus
The Transport Company Limited provides buses to Samut Sakhon everyday from 04:20-21:00. For more details, contact the Southern Bus Terminal, Borommaratchachonnani Road at Tel.
By train
State Railways of Thailand provides trains leaving Wongwian Yai Station many times a day from 05:30-20:10 to Maha Chai Station or across the river by boat to Ban Laem Station and take a train to Mae…
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