Samut Prakan offers a quick cultural escape from Bangkok, packed with history and heritage. Pay respects at the Phra Samut Chedi, wander through the remarkable Ancient City open-air museum, relax at Bang Pu seaside resort, and tuck into delicious fresh seafood.
Top Spots in Samut Prakan
⛩️ Wat Phra Samut Chedi
A mid-river temple located in the Chao Phraya River, featuring a sacred chedi that serves as the symbol of Samut Prakan province.
🏛️ Ancient City (Mueang Boran)
A vast open-air museum showcasing over 116 scaled replicas of Thailand's most important historical and cultural landmarks.
🏰 Phra Chulachomklao Fort
A star-shaped fort at the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand built during King Rama V's reign, featuring a naval museum and scenic sea views.
🐊 Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
One of the world's largest crocodile farms housing over 100,000 crocodiles, with exciting shows and a variety of other animals.
Local Food
Khao Lam Tad
Sticky rice dessert cooked in bamboo tubes with coconut milk and black beans, a famous local sweet of Samut Prakan.
Sun-dried Snakeskin Gourami
Snakeskin gourami raised in brackish ponds of Bang Bo, sun-dried and deep-fried to crispy perfection with a uniquely rich local flavor.
Shrimp Marinated in Fish Sauce
Fresh shrimp marinated in seasoned fish sauce with garlic and chili, a popular raw seafood dish along the Samut Prakan coastline.
