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Samut Songkhram
General Information
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.
Symbol
The provincial seal shows a drum swimming on a river. The Thai word for drum is klong, thus refers to the Mae Klong river, as well as the old name of the province, Mae Klong. On both sides of the river coconut trees are displayed as one of the main product of the province.
Provincial tree is Casuarina equisetifolia.
Getting there
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.
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.
By Train
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.
Festivals
Annual Longboat Racing
Annual Longboat Racing is held during the Loy Krathong Festival in November at Wat Rat Peng, Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram.
King Rama II Memorial Festival
King Rama II Memorial Festival is held in early February each year at King Rama II Memorial Park, Amphoe Amphawa. There are shows, demonstrations of traditional Thai dessert making, folk entertainment, out-door Khon performance, handicrafts and a variety of local products.
Large White Pomelo Fair
Large White Pomelo Fair is held yearly in late August.
Lychee Day Fair
Lychee Day Fair is held in early April at Amphoe Amphawa (takes place in some years, depending on the quantity of lychees).
Songnam Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem and Worship Fair
Songnam Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem and Worship Fair is held in April 13th 19th at Wat Phet Samut Worawihan, Amphoe Muang Samut Songkhram. During the fair, the general public gets to bathe (by sprinkling scented water) Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem Buddha image as a way of merit making.
Tawanron at Don Hoi Lot Fair and Kradan Len Racing Contest
The fair and contest are held during the month of May every year, at Chu Chee Village, Moo 4 Tambon Bangjakreng, Amphoe Muang Samut Songkhram.
Interesting Products
Coconut Palm Sugar
Along both sides of Mae Klong Bang Pae route, the profession of making home-made palm sugar is quite important. At present, visitors often stop to see the stoves that are used in making palm sugar. There are many kinds of stoves (or Tao) that are used in making palm sugar, such as Tao Waan, Tao Tan Dee, and Tao Thai Derm. In the morning, villagers climb a coconut tree to retrieve coconut nectar collected in containers made from cut-bamboo sections that were hung overnight from the coconut trees. The nectar is boiled in a large pan until it turns brown and dry. The boiling time is between 08.30. 14.00. Some parts of the sugar palm could be made into a fresh palm juice, which is also a famous beverage.
Fertile soil and Fruits
Samut Songkram has many local products and souvenirs to offer visitors. It is a province of fertile soil where various kind of fruits are grown, such as lychees, oranges, grapes, and guavas. Big White pomelos are widely grown in Amphoe Bang Khon Thi.
Klong Kone Shrimp Paste
Offers the most famous shrimp paste of Samut Songkhram. It could be bought anywhere in the province.
Seafood, Khanom Jaak, Rock Salt, Groud Salt
There are also many kinds of seafood products sold at Don Hoi Lot as well as other products such as Khanom Jaak, rock Salt, and ground salt available.
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