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Samut
Prakan, also known as Paknam is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya
River. The town is only 25 kms. south of Bangkok and easily frequented
by bus. Its old community settled in Phra Pradaeng (now a northern district)
during the Ayutthaya Period. The modern town and several fortresses,
were built by the command of King Rama ll in 1819. Samut Prakan occupies
an area of 1,004 square kilometres.
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Samut
Prakan is administratively divided into 5 districts (Amphoes)
and 1 subdistrict (King Amphoe): Amphoe Muang Samut Prakan, Amphoe
Phra Pradaeng, Amphoe Bang Bo, Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi and King
Amphoe Bang Sao Thong.
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Naval
Museum This is opposite to the Naval academy on
Sukhumwit Road, 10 kms. from the Bangna intersection. The
museum displays models of the royal barges procession, as
well as equipment and utensils used in warships. It is open
between 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Phra
Samut Chedi This remarkable chedi or pagoda, opposite
the City Hall, was constructed in 1826 during the reign
of King Rama ll. It is commonly called "Phra Chedi
Klang Nam" as its original location was on an island
near the river mouth. Later, the island was connected with
the mainland due to the expansion of the alluvial area near
the estuary, and the pagoda is now seen standing on the
western river bank. An annual celebration, lasting for 9
days, takes place around October.
Pom
Phra Chulachomklao This is an old fortress, shortly
called by the people ''Pom Phra Chun''. It is located 7
kms. south of Phra Samut Chedi on Suksawat Road (Road No.
303). King Rama V commanded it to be built in 1884, and
it took 9 years to be completed. In 1893, French warships
invaded the Chao Phraya Estuary and the Royal Thai Navy
stopped them by firing from this fortress. The fortress
is now open to the public and displays an old warship namely
''Rua Luang Mae Klong'' as well as several old cannons and
binoculars.
Bung
Tako This is a place for the people who love playing
water sports like water skiing and windsurfing. It supplies
players with a full range of those sport equipment. A training
course is also arranged for beginners. The club is at km.
13 off the Bang Na - Trad highway. Call 316-7809-10 for
more information.
Pom Phlaeng
Faifa This is another old fortress by the Chao
Phraya River. It is located at Tambon Talat, Amphoe Phra
Pradaeng. Several old cannons are kept in the fortress.
The site and its surroundings have been developed to be
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Muang
Boran or the Ancient City This famous attraction
is located at Tambon Bang Pu Mai, Km. 33 of Sukhumwit Road
(Highway no.3). It is a wonderful land where visitors can
appreciate the splendours of Thailand in the past. The replicas
of major historical structures, which exist or used to exist
in the kingdom, have been constructed in both smaller and
actual sizes. All structures are categorised according to
Thailand's northern, southern, northeastern and central
regions. Visitors can either stroll or drive around the
extensive area. The compound is open daily from 8.00 a.m.
to 5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 50 baht. Call 226-1936, 224-1057
for more information.
Bang
Pu Seaside Resort This is about 10 kms. from the
town on Sukhumwit Road. A pier stretching out over a tidal
muddy beach affords a long walkway for tourists who like
to enjoy a pleasant seaside atmosphere, especially at sunset.
Every evening in the cool season (around November to February),
visitors can view plenty of seagulls flying around the area.

Samut
Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo The world's largest
crocodile farm is the most famous attraction of Samut Prakan.
It houses more than 60,000 fresh and salt water crocodiles
and also offers an exciting show of a man playing with this
dangerous animal. The farm is located in the vicinity of
Tambon Taiban 3 kms from the town. Crocodile skins are produced
as material for quality leatherware. Beside crocodiles of
all age, the farm also raises elephant, tigers, snakes and
chimpanzees. The Dinosaur Museum in the compound displays
life-size models and skeletons of dinosaurs. Call 703-4891-5,
703-5144-8 for more information.
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Pak
Lat Songkran Festival This is a famous and enjoyable
festival of the Mon in the Phra Pradaeng District. It is held
annually on the first Sunday after April 13. The Mon were among
Thailand's earliest settlers and a large community of them still
lives in Phra Pradaeng. They celebrate their Songkran Day , formerly
regarded as the first day of the year, with religious observances,
colourful parades and folk plays.
Yon Bua Festival
This is a long merit-making tradition held by the Bang
Phli inhabitants on the 14th day of the waxing - moon of the 11th
lunar month (around October) "Yon Bua" means tossing
the lotus. This tradition usually sees large crowds of people
waiting to toss lotuses onto the boat bearing the Luang Pho To
Buddha image of Wat Bang Phli Yai, which sometimes is covered
with a floral tribute almost up to the head. |
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of Thailand. Additional information from brochures produced locally
and notes made by Nattawud Daoruang and Richard Barrow. All photographs
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