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
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
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 Mueang Samut Songkhram.
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
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
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 Mueang Samut Songkhram.
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