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.