Just after a short drive of around an hour and a half to the southwest of Bangkok, you will arrive at this amazing town Samut Songkhram (also known as Mae Klong). Lying along the Gulf of Thailand, this town is a fishing port of the Maeklong River and also famous for being a collecting point for rice, coconuts and its special market on the railway. To catch a glimpse of traditional Thai ways of life, Samut Songkhram is definitely worth a visit.
Maeklong Railway Market is one of the most unique markets situated following the railway of the train station. In Thailand, Maeklong Railway Market has another name as Talad Rom Hub which means "Market of Closing Umbrellas". You will be surprised to see how the sellers and vendors pull down either their umbrellas or sunshades and clear their goods as the train approaches. It is an unforgettable experience that you should not miss.
When it comes to the floating market in Thailand, many travellers do not want to miss the chance to visit Amphawa Floating Market which offers them a great opportunity to gain an insight into the Thai culture. This market is not as large as Damnoen Saduak Floating Market since it is a local market with almost exclusively Thai. Amphawa Market only opens on the weekends - from Friday to Sunday (02:00 pm to 08:00 pm).
Renowned as the most popular and largest floating market in Thailand, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is certainly something to experience. This is a great chance for stunning photo opportunities and to catch a glimpse of the locals daily life while experiencing the colourful scene of vendors selling their products from the boats.
Amongst abundant of outstanding temples in Thailand, Wat Bang King - the hidden temple within the roots of a banyan tree stands out from the crowd for its iconic significance and impressive beauty. This special temple which houses a golden Buddha is surrounded and locked in the roots and branches of banyan tree over the centuries is an ideal place make you feel calm and peace.
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Visit the magnificent sites of Thai’s capital Bangkok: the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho
Enjoy relaxing moments sailing along the lively Chao Phya River and stop by the "Temple of Dawn" Wat Arun
Take a look at the world’s most fascinating marketplace – Mae Klong Market
Turn back the time with the authentic Thai way of life in Damnern Saduak floating market
Explore local factories and workshops producing salt, sugar from coconut and wooden carving
Samut Songkhram Quick Facts
Samut Songkhram is a small province situated southwest of Thailand's capital - Bangkok, along the Gulf of Thailand
The population of Samut Songkhram as the whole was over 204,177 people in 2018
Samut Songkhram also has another name as Mae Klong to the locals, and it is the smallest of Thailand's province with an area of 417 square kilometres
Samut Songkhram is one of the best destinations to enjoy fresh fruits like lychees
This province is home to traditional farming-based and riverine ways of life. It also has rich cultural diversity
The average temperatures in Samut Songkhram are always high and vary very little. If you are not a big fan of rain, you should avoid travelling Samut Songkhram from May to October and the best time is between November to April while the weather is rather cool and dry.
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
Amphawa Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Wat Bang Kung
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