Wat Pradu
Wat Pradu is an old temple in Wat Pradu Subdistrict, Amphawa District, dating to the Thonburi period. During Rama V’s reign, the king travelled by boat to visit the temple while Luang Pu Chaeng was its abbot.
Samut Songkhram Attractions
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Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram
The temple is next to King Rama II Memorial Park and is associated with the Bang Chang royal family. It is believed to have been built during the reign of King Rama I. The grounds were formerly residences of Luang Yokkrabat (later King Rama I) and Khun Nak (Queen Amarindra, consort of Rama I). The temple is also identified as the birthplace of King Rama II. Local belief holds that the site of the temple’s prang was once the house where Khun Nak gave birth to her son Khun Chim, who later became King Rama II.
Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral
Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral is in Village No. 7, Bang Nok Khwaek Subdistrict. It is a place of worship for Christian families in the area. French missionary Father Paolo Salmone built the church in 1890 AD; construction took 6 years. The church is in the French Gothic architectural style.
Bangnoi Floating Market
Bangnoi Floating Market has a history of more than 50 years in Bang Noi, Bang Khonthi District. Visitors can browse produce from local gardens, including lychees, mangoes, pomelos, star fruit, rose apples, Khlong Khon shrimp paste and homemade pickled limes.
Wat Chulamanee
An ancient temple in Tha Chang, beside the Amphawa Canal where it continues into Khlong Phi Luak. It is said to date to the late Ayutthaya period, during the reign of King Prasat Thong. The account identifies Nai Talat Bang Chang as a woman named Noi, titled Thao Kaeo Pheluek (Noi), described as the progenitor of the Na Bang Chang royal lineage, and credits her with founding the temple. The area behind the original temple was once the residence of Khun Nak (Queen Amarindra, consort of King Rama I) and Khun Bunrod (Queen Sri Suriyendra, consort of King Rama II).
Tha Kha Floating Market
Tha Kha Floating Market is in Tha Kha Subdistrict, where the local way of life remains well preserved. Residents farm and bring vegetables and fruit—including chilies, onions, coconut sugar, guavas, coconuts, rose apples, and pomelos—to exchange and sell from their boats.
Amphawa Floating Market
Located in Amphawa Subdistrict near Wat Amphawan Chediyaram, Amphawa Floating Market has long been one of the area’s popular markets and has been part of local life for more than a century.
King Rama II Memorial Park
The park lies beside the Mae Klong River in Amphawa Subdistrict. It is a project of the King Rama II Memorial Foundation under Royal Patronage, created to honour King Rama II for leaving the nation a legacy of beautiful art and culture. UNESCO recognised him as a Person of World Importance in Literature. Phra Ratchasamutthamedhi, abbot of Wat Amphawan Chediyaram, offered the 34-rai site for the park. The area is significant as the birthplace of King Rama II.
Wat Nang Takhian
Wat Nang Takhian is beside the Mae Klong River in Khlong Khoen Subdistrict. It is described as an old temple dating from the Ayutthaya period, but its builder is unknown. Its former name was Wat Phettharam; local residents commonly call it Wat Nang Takhian. The source suggests the name may echo the Nang Takhian Canal, which flows through Tha Kha in Amphawa, or refer to two Takhian trees said to have grown at the temple in the past. According to oral accounts, those trees are no longer visible.
Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut Worawihan)
Wat Ban Laem is on Phet Samut Road and was formerly called Wat Si Champa. According to the Royal Autograph Chronicle, Burmese forces invaded Phetchaburi in B.E. 2307, and the Ayutthaya army came to defend the city. Ban Laem residents from Phetchaburi fled the Burmese and settled in Mae Klong Subdistrict, north of Wat Si Champa. They named the settlement after their original village, Ban Laem, and helped restore the temple, which was then renamed Wat Ban Laem.
Don Hoi Lot
Don Hoi Lot is in Bang Chakreng Subdistrict and is a well-known attraction in Samut Songkhram. It is a sandbar at the mouth of the Mae Klong River, formed by deposits of sand mixed with soil. Local people call this material “sai khi pet.”
Wat Kaen Chan Charoen
Wat Kaen Chan Charoen hosts an annual merit-making alms offering of khanom krok with granulated sugar, a local tradition continued for more than 100 years. It takes place on the eighth day of the waxing moon in the tenth lunar month each year.
Baan Tha Kha
The Baan Tha Kha community group operates this place in Tha Kha Subdistrict, Amphawa District. Visitors can stay with local residents and watch coconut sugar being harvested.
Wat Intaram
Highlights at the temple include the Luang Pho To Buddha image, said to be more than 300 years old; an ubosot built entirely of marble; teak window and door panels carved with moral sayings; and a riverside silver barb fish park.
Tao Thai Doem 2 Palm-Sugar Kiln
Visit the palm-sugar kiln and take part in preserving local knowledge at Tao Thai Doem 2.
Thai Dessert Museum
The Thai Dessert Museum brings together many kinds of Thai sweets with long histories that are worth preserving. Visitors can learn about their appearance, ingredients, and preparation tips, and sample Thai desserts that are difficult to find today.
Wat Bang Kung
Wat Bang Kung is in the same area as Bang Kung Camp but on the opposite side, with a road running between them. A distinctive feature of the temple is its ordination hall, which is covered by large trees.
Baan Dontree Music House
Baan Dontree is located within Wat Phumarin Kudi Thong and uses a former school building to teach Thai music. The Samut Songkhram Primary Education Office recognized the value of local cultural knowledge and established the centre to preserve and pass it on, so future generations in the province can take pride in it.
Wat Charoen Sukharam Worawihan
The ordination hall has distinctive architecture, with a vaulted ceiling shaped like a boat hull. Inside is Luang Pho To, a Sukhothai-style Buddha image. The source also mentions visiting Bang Nok Khwaek Floating Market and feeding fish. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the limit of 10% of income; check the latest information with the Revenue Department.
Wat Yi San
Yi San is an old community dating to the founding era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, with continuous settlement. Its museum displays local knowledge from Ban Khao Yi San and presents the community’s way of life and culture.
Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum
The Chang-Eng Siamese Twins Memorial and Boat Museum is in Lat Yai Subdistrict beside Ekachai Road, about 4 kilometers from the provincial hall. It commemorates the Siamese twins In and Chan, who brought fame to Thailand around the world.
Wat Bang Khae Noi
Wat Bang Khae Noi is on the Mae Klong River near the mouth of Bang Khae Canal, in Khwae Om Subdistrict. It was built in B.E. 2357. The temple contains notable archaeological sites and antiquities; the source description ends before listing them.
Wat Bangkapom
Wat Bangkapom is near kilometre markers 37–38 on Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram–Bang Phae). It is an old temple built in the late Ayutthaya period. The source notes points of interest inside the temple’s old viharn.
Tang Siam Ha Museum (Ban Hai Phan Bai)
Tang Siam Ha Museum is at 120 Moo 8, Kradang Nga Subdistrict, Bang Khonthi District. It is a local museum formed from the owner’s personal collection and welcomes visitors without charging admission. A donation box is available for anyone who wishes to help cover the museum’s expenses. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the 10% of income limit; check the latest details with the Revenue Department.
Wat Sathatham (Wat Mon)
Located in Moo 5, Bang Chakreng Subdistrict, the temple is reached via Thon Buri–Pak Tho Road (Rama II, Rama 2) near kilometer 64, on the route toward Don Hoi Lot. Continue for about 1 kilometer to reach it.
Baan Kru Eua
This old wooden building beside Amphawa Canal is known as the birthplace of Khru Eua Sunthonsanan, who was born there nearly 100 years ago. It is a museum displaying his history and works, as well as an information center for people interested in researching Suntharaporn songs from the past to the present.