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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
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