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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.

	Samut Songkhram, a coastal province at the mouth of the Mae Klong River, is 63 kms. southwest of Bangkok along Highway No. 35. It occupies an area of 416 square kilometers and is administratively divided into three districts (Amphoes) : Muang Samut Songkhram (locally called Mae Klong), Amphawa, and Bang Khonthi. The area is a low basin with many canals. The people cultivate various kinds of fruits such as grapes, lychee, pomelo, guava and coconuts. Borders □ North: Ratcha Buri □ South: Phetcha Buri □ East: Samut Sakhon □ West: Phetcha Buri and Ratcha Buri Distance from Samut Songkhram city to its districts □ Amphawa 6 kms. □ Bang Khonthi 12 kms. Distance from Samut Songkhram city to nearby Provinces □ Phetcha Buri 67 kms. □ Ratcha Buri 45 kms. □ Samut Sakhon 36 kms.