Samut Prakan Province:
The Samut Prakan province, also
called Pak Num, dwells at the mouth of Chao Phraya River that flows into the
Gulf of Thailand. It is located in the central part of Thailand and is a part
of greater Bangkok Metropolis. This province is located at a distance of 29
kilometers from Bangkok and is administratively divided into five districts
There are several historical and
cultural remnants of Ayutthaya period spread over the entire province. The most
prominent of these is the ancient Pom Phra Chulachomklao Fortress, which guarded
Thailand against foreign invasions. The fort has mangrove forests full of
egrets, sea gulls, mudskippers and
crabs. Various Buddhist temples and shrines built in Mon-style are present in
Samut Prakan,. These temples are known for their unique Buddha images,
beautifully decorated stuccos, roofs covered with ceramic shingles and splendid
architecture. Other interesting places in this region are Erawan Museum with
its huge collection of antiques, Bang Pu bay and world’s biggest open-air
museum Muang Boran.
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Samut Prakan Demographic Data :
| Capital: |
Samut Prakan |
| Area: |
1,004.1 km²
Ranked 70th |
| Inhabitants: |
1,126,485 (2007)
Ranked 18th |
| Pop. density: |
1122 inh./km²
Ranked 3rd |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-11 |
| Governor: |
Anuwat Methiwibunwut
(since November 2006) |
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Samut Prakan Tourist Attractions:
- Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
- Asokaram Temple
- Fort Chulachomklao
- Erawan Museum
- City Pillar Shrine
- Phra Suea Mueang Shrine
- Naval Museum
- Muang Boran or the Ancient City
- King Rama V The Great Moument
- HMS Mae Klong Museum
- Naval Historical Park
- Phra Samut Chedi
- Prot Ket Chettharam Temple
- Song Tham Worawihan Temple
- Bang Namphueng Floating Market
- Bang Phli Yai Klang Temple
- Bang Phli Yai Nai Temple
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