Samut Prakan

0: Gulf of Thailand Walk 01

1: Gulf of Thailand Walk 2

2: Paknam Food Festival

3: The Erawan Museum

This three-headed elephant, Airavata was born of Khun Lek Viriyapant's ideas and imagination. It was inspired by his wish to preserve his collection of antiques as a contribution to Thai cultural heritage.

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4: Ancient Siam

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.

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5: Bang Pu Seaside Resort

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.

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6: Bang Namphueng Floating Market

The charm of this floating market is the canalside lifestyle of the community whose members are mostly Thai – Mon.

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7: Bicycle Rental

You can rent bicycles here for the day near the pier for only 100 baht. Then you can explore the Bangrachao area.

8: Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery

The only Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery in the world is situated on the Bangkachao Peninsula, only ten minutes away from downtown Bangkok.

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9: Klong Suan 100 Year Old Market

Klong Suan 100 Year Market dates back to the reign of King Rama V. The market contains many different shops, which are getting rare these days, since they are increasingly being replaced by modern convenience stores and shopping malls.

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10: Naval Museum

The museum displays models of the royal barges procession, as well as equipment and utensils used in warships.

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11: Old Paknam Prison

The old Paknam Prison has been pulled down now and they have plans to build a tall tower with a restaurant at the top.

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12: Pom Phlaeng Faifa

This is another old fortress by the Chao Phraya River. Several old cannons are kept in the fortress.

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13: Pom Phra Chulachomklao

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.

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14: Phra Pradaeng City Pillar Shrine

The City Pillar Shrine is located at Tambon Talat. It was constructed in 1813. It has been with Amphoe Phra Pradaeng a long time - since the time when this Amphoe was once a city. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

15: 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.

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16: Tum Ru Fishing Village

17: Ban Saotong Pier

18: Wat Chaimongkol

19: 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. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

20: Wat Songtham Worawihan

Wat Songtham Worawihan is an old temple of Mon-Buddhism sect. It was constructed at the same time when Muang Nakhon Khuaenkhan was being built, during the reign of King Rama III. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

21: Wat Asokaram

The new temple was built by Phra Acharn Lee Thammawaro of the Dharmayuthi sect on May 8, 1962. It is one of the important temples for practicing mediation. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

22: Wat Klang Worawihan

Tambon Paknam, Amphoe Muang.

This second level royal monastery is located at Tambon Pak Nam. The temple, of which the former name is Wat Takothong, was built in the late Ayutthaya period. The main building was renovated in the reign of King Rama III. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

23: Wat Protketchettharam

24: Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai

Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai and Old Market, located on the canalside of Khlong Samrong, Tambon Bang Phli Yai. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

25: Wat Pichai

26: Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang

The temple contains an immense reclining Buddha image of approximately 53 metres long known as Somdet Phra Sakayamuni Si Sumet Bophit. Visit ThailandGuidebook.com for further information and pictures.

27: Wat Mahawong

28: Wat Khun Samut Chin

29: Wat Nai Songwihan

30: Wat Trai Samakkhi

31: Standing Buddha

A large Standing Buddha alongside Sukhumwit Road.

32: Sriwittayapaknam School

33: Samut Prakan Secondary School

34: Satree Secondary School

35: Merchant Marine Training Center

36: Provincial Courthouse

37: Samut Prakan Central Prison

38: Samut Prakan Immigration

39: Samut Prakan Provincial Health Office

40: City Hall Samut Prakan

41: Muang Samut Hospital

42: Samut Prakan Hospital

43: Bangkachao Pier

44: Sailuad Bus Station

45: Taiban Bus Station

46: Phraeksa Bus Depot

47: Bus Stop - Satree School

48: BTS Soi Bearing Station

49: Infinite Department Store

50: Big C

51: Tesco Lotus Plus

52: Foodland Supermarket

53: Imperial Samrong

54: Carrefour Samrong

55: Paknam Post Office

56: Samut Prakan Post Office

57: Body Care Fitness

58: Bueng Tako

59: Fishing Pond

60: Public Aerobics

61: Samut Prakan Stadium

62: Paknam Golf Driving Range

63: Paknam Seafood

64: Steakhouse

65: Pizza Company

66: KFC

67: Sakhla Town

68: Paknam Wet Market

69: Wiboonsri Market

70: Racha Street Market

Food street that is open from about 4.30 p.m. There is limited seating as most people come here to buy takeaway. One of the best food markets in Paknam.

71: Tor Rung Night Market

72: Paknam Food Festival

73: Taiban Circle

74: Paknam Seafood - Sukhumwit Road

75: BKK Grill - Sailuad Road

Popular steakhouse with a menu similar to Sizzler but at reasonable prices. Pork chops, rib eye steak, malibu chicken, fish and chips, burgers, spaghetti all from about 69 baht. Big bottle of Heinekin is 90 baht. Restaurant is air-conditioned and the picture menu is bilingual.



Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Telephone 02-3892701.

76: Steak Bank - Taiban Road

A popular air-conditioned restaurant that sells good priced, steaks, salads and one dish meals such as macaroni, spaghetti and Thai food such as fried rice (30 baht), green curry and rice (40 baht), tom yum gai (70 baht) etc.



Open: 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

77: Ban Steak - Si Samut 1 Road

78: 8 Rian Steak - Prakan Road

79: KFC - Dan Kao Road

80: Pizza Company - Dan Kao road

81: Rat Na - Tetsaban 12 Road

82: Wang Boo Chinese Chicken

83: Sri Sohthorn Chinese Chicken

84: Fried Chicken

85: Pornsiri Kitchen

86: Som Tum Dontree - Dan Kao Road

87: Som Tum Dontree (Sailuad)

88: Noodle Stall

89: Khanom Thai

90: Hia Pee

91: Isaan Restaurant

92: Jay Juk Noodles

93: Mae Mot Tong - Chakkaphak Road

94: Puff & Pie - Prakhonchai Road

95: Big C Samut Prakan

96: Tesco Lotus Plus Srinakarin

97: Foodland - Srinakarin Road

98: Carrefour Srinakarin

99: Makro Srinakarin

100: Imperial World Samrong

101: Carrefour Samrong

102: Big C Samrong

103: Bang Phli Sports Stadium

104: Phra Pradaeng Waterfront