Amphawa Floating Market

 

AMPHAWA

Samut Songkhram province is small and not far from Bangkok. Travel time is approximately a little bit more than an hours. If someone likes to travel and experience the original Thai culture and way of life, then Amphawa is definitely for you. While taking a journey through fruits and vegetables farms. The community of Amphawa floating market still remain as same as the original floating market. Samut Songkhram, Amphawa Floating market is the place that you must go to visit for those interested in true traditional Thai's cultural life.

     When was Samut Songkhram town created was never recorded but it was understood that the District of Ratchaburi called "outer" later in the Ayutthaya period consistent with the Thon Buri period. Is separated from Ratchaburi called "Muang Mae Klong ".

    Samut Songkhram has historical significance in the reign of King Taksin. Thonburi is the capital city. The city  prevent the invasion of Myanmar in that time period.

Samut Songkhram is approximately 72 kilometers from Bangkok is approximately 416 square kilometers area. Divided into 3 administrative districts, including Muang district, Amphawa district and Bangconti district.