Samut
Sakhon is another Central Thai Province along where the Tha Chin
Klong River empties into the Gulf of Thailand. The Province has
a population of about 466, 281 inhabitants. The City of Samut Sakhon
is the province’s administrative and commercial capital.
The area grew in prominence during the 16th century when Samut
Sakhon was used as a major port of call for Chinese Junks (Ships)
bringing and exporting trade items from the region. Today, this
is still a major fishing harbor. The region is also a major producer
of Sea Salt which is harvested at the shores of Samut Sakhon.
Tourism and travel:
Samut Sakhon is located a short 30km from Bangkok and is easily
reachable by road. There is also a passenger train embarking
from Wongwian Yai Railway Station in Bangkok to Samut Sakhon
City. There are no major airports currently in operation at the
airport in the province.
The Province has a diverse range of
tourist attractions such as: local handicrafts featuring ceramics
and wicker work, the interesting Khlong Pho Hak floating market,
the ruins of the ancient Wichian Chodok Fortress built in 1827,
the Wat Yai Chom Prasat a historic monastery, the Phanthai
Norasing Shrine and the salt production areas along the shores
of the
province.
