Harmony and Discovery: 7 Days of Samut Prakan Bliss

At the confluence of the Gulf of Thailand and the Phraya River, the city of Samut Prakan is situated not far from the Thai capital city of Bangkok. Ocean or sea is referred to in Sanskrit as Samut, and port is referred to as Prakarn. At the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, it is frequently referred to as "Pak Nam," which is Thai for "The Mouth of the River." This town, which dates back to the Ayutthaya era, is home to numerous historical and cultural landmarks. It has gradually absorbed Thai modern culture and is now a thriving city as well. Rice and shrimp are farmed in Samut Prakan due to the fertile area on the western portion of the river. Industrial industries abound in the eastern region. There are several interesting locations to explore in and near Samut Prakan, including a crocodile farm, zoo, and a gorgeous botanical park. Samut Prakan is undoubtedly a city rich in both natural beauty and cultural history. Capital- Samut Prakan International Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Population- 1,342,000 Currency-Thai Baht Time: GMT+7 Driving side- right Main Electricity- 220v Official Language- Thai Religion: Buddhism

Explore the wet markets on the waterfront Admire the strange Samut Prakan Tower Check out the free temples in the town center Visit Wat Asokaram, a stunning white temple Take the ferry across the river to see Wat Phra Samut Chedi See a truly massive copper elephant statue at the Erawan Museum