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Central Thailand
84 km from Bangkok
Province of Samut Songkhram
Thai pronunciation : Samout Songkram
Central Thailand
84 km from Bangkok
Province of Samut Songkhram
Thai pronunciation : Samout Songkram
- Budget
- 2/5
- Recommended stay
- 1 day
- Sightseeing
- 4/5
Travel guide to visit Samut Songkhram
Samut Songkhram is an hour and a half drive southwest of Bangkok. Also know under the name of Mae Klong, the city is famous for its market on the railway, the famous 'Talat Rom Hub' (market of the folding umbrellas) Mae Klong Railway Market . The part installed on the railroad folds and unfolds at each passage of the train. An amazing spectacle that attracts more and more tourists. Their biggest majority of them just stay the time needed to witness this surprising ballet and leave the city. It is true that Samut Songkhram does not have that many good accommodations but the city can be a good base for exploring the surrounding area including the floating markets of Amphawa (9 km), Tha Kha (20 km) and Damnoen Saduak (25 km). Samut Songkhram is also pleasant in th evening with its small night market not far from the train station but the city sleeps early. Getting here by train is all an adventure but a fun adventure that shows you a more authentic Thailand.For all the options for getting around Samut Songkhram, see our section on getting around in Samut Songkhram.
Accommodations in Samut Songkhram
The choice of accommodation in Samut Songkhram is not large and there is an hotel to avoid as long as it did not finish its renovation (Alongkorn 2 Hotel). There is a hotel right next to the train station and the market on the railway, the Mae Klong Hotel which seems quite nice now. But I stayed at Green Apartment , a little further (see below for details about these hotels). Good value for a large room with fridge, desk, air conditioning, coffee making facilities, WIFI, all you need. Only small hiccup, the mattress is a bit hard but it is nquite common in Thailand. Both places have equivalent prices. The one near the station is more often full.Find accommodation in Samut Songkhram
My recommendations
People often ask me which accommodation I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations in Samut Songkhram.
Green Apartment & Hotel
Hotel in Samut Songkhram
Practical information about Samut Songkhram
The best thing is to come to Samut Songkhram on weekends because it is only on Saturday and Sunday that all the floating markets in the area are open (the market on the railway takes place every day). Coming here is a good stop before going to spend the weekend in a guesthouse on the Amphawa Market Canal like attHow to go to Samut Songkhram ?
You can get to Samut Songkhram by train from Bangkok from Wongwian Yai Station. From there take a train to Mahachai and then get out of the station, walk to the pier to catch the boat to cross the river and walk to Ban Laem station and take another train to the terminus Mae Klong (Samut Songkhram). By taking this train you will be in the cars going through the famous market. YOu can find the trains time tables on the transportation section of the website. Otherwise, there are minivans from the South Bus Terminal in Bangkok (Sai Tai Mai) or Pinklao.How to get around in Samut Songkhram ?
It is quite easy to walk around in Samut Songkhram. Otherwise, you have tuk-tuks or rickshaws.
Must-visits in
Amphawa Floating Market
ตลาดน้ำอัมพวาMy opinion : 5/5
Amphawa is 9 km away from Samut Songkhram. It is really easy to go discover its floating market. It takes place from Friday to Sunday at noon and is particularly interesting to see at night. At night is also the famous fireflies visit.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวกMy opinion : 5/5
Probably the most famous and visited floating markets, it is still nice to see ,early in the morning especially
Mae Klong Railway Market
ตลาดรถไฟMy opinion : 5/5
Mae Klong is also named Samut Songkhram. The vendors fold the stalls back at each pass of the train.Other places to see in Samut Songkhram
Wat Bang Kung
Amazing temple whose walls are besieged in the roots of a tree. Its very simple building houses a golden Buddha image and a few mural paintings which are still visible on some parts of the wall. This is the most famous temple in Amphawa province.
Tha Kha Floating Market
This small floating market 5 km from the very famous Damnoen Saduak floating market is much smaller and less visited. It takes place ona few hundred meters long canal but is more traditional and quiet.
How to ask the way in Thai to Samut Songkhram ?
I want to go to Samut Songkhram / Yak pai thi Samout Songkram.Where is Samut Songkhram? / Samout Songkram yu thi nai?
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