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Things to see in Samut Songkhram (Thailand): 13 places and when to go
Samut Songkhram is a town in Thailand, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (11), Food and drink (2). The best known are Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Wat Bang Kung and Maeklong Railway Market. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Thailand · 13.413, 100.001
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (11) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- November to February.
- Also possible
- March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 86 km as the crow flies
What to see in Samut Songkhram
The places in and around Samut Songkhram, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating MarketMarket in Ratchaburi province, Thailand13 km
- Wat Bang KungBuddhist temple in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand7.5 km
- Maeklong Railway MarketMarket590 m
- Wat Chong Lom WannaramBuddhist temple in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand15 km
- Wat Fung Pracha ThammaramBuddhist temple in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand17 km
- Wat Mai Bang PuenBuddhist temple in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand8.2 km
- Wat Na KhokBuddhist temple in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand13 km
- Wat PraduBuddhist temple in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand12 km
- Wat Prasat SitBuddhist temple in Ratchaburi province, Thailand16 km
- Wat Sattha ThamBuddhist temple in samut Songkhram province, Thailand3.9 km
- Wat Si Phet PhatthanaBuddhist temple in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand12 km
- Wat Thep Prasit KhanawatBuddhist temple in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand6.6 km
- Wat Wan DaoTemples16 km
When to go to Samut Songkhram
The best time to visit Samut Songkhram is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:17
- FebBest time11:34
- MarPossible11:55
- AprBetter not12:18
- MayPossible12:37
- JunPossible12:47
- JulPossible12:43
- AugPossible12:27
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:42
- NovBest time11:22
- DecBest time11:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Samut Songkhram
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 86 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Samut Sakhon6 places33 km
- Phetchaburi5 places34 km
- Nakhon Pathom12 places46 km
- Nakhon Pathom15 places50 km
- Bangkok39 places67 km
- Samut Prakan24 places70 km
And all of Thailand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Samut Songkhram?
The best known: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Wat Bang Kung, Maeklong Railway Market, Wat Chong Lom Wannaram, Wat Fung Pracha Thammaram. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Samut Songkhram?
November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13.
How do you get to Samut Songkhram?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Samut Songkhram as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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