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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.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to neighbouring Amphoe
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Amphawa 6 Kms.
Ban Khonthi 12 Kms.
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