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TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS in SAMUT PRAKAN:

	Erawan Elephant Museum. One of the latest landmarks in Samut Prakan is the giant three-headed elephant on Sukhumwit Road. This 17 storey structure is believed to be the largest elephant in the world.
	Crocodile Farm. The large Crocodile Farm is our most famous and popular tourist attraction. They have over 40,000 crocodiles on show including the largest captive crocodile.
	Ancient Siam. One of the main tourist attractions in Samut Prakan is Muang Boran as it is called in Thai. This is a historical park covering some 200 acres. The park contains replicas of just about all the historically important structures in Thailand.
	Phra Samut Chedi. The popular name for this pagoda is 'Phra Chedi Klang Nam' and it is the symbol of the province. There is an annual temple fair here for nine days and nine nights during October.
	Bang Pu Seaside Resort. Located along the coast is the popular pier where you can eat your evening meal in comfort. From October to March every year, large flocks of seagulls pass through.
	Reclining Buddha. The largest Reclining Buddha in Thailand is at Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang. It is 53 metres long and inside there are four storeys. You can even see a shrine for the heart.
	Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market. A good place to relax at the weekend is the floating market in the place called the "lungs of Bangkok". Come here to have a brunch and buy handicrafts.
	Chulachomklao Fort. Guarding the estuary and approach to Bangkok is this still working fort that is over 100 years old. There is also a navy training ship which you can board and explore.
	Klong Suan 100 Year Market. This old market a has recently been rediscovered by local tourists. A great place to relax and eat with you family or to take pictures of an authentic slice of old Thailand.
	Lake Taco Water Sports. A great place to come to for the weekend if you enjoy water sports. Have a go at cable wakeboarding. Bring the family and they can have a picnic while you enjoy yourself.

Every province in Thailand has a motto that shows its strengths and history. For Samut Prakan it is: The Naval Battle Memorial Fort, Holy Phra Chedi Klang Nam, Massiv Crocodile Farm, Exciting Ancient Siam, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Salit Fish, Rub Bua Traditional Festival and Emerging Industrial Estate. The Province Flower is marigold and the Province Tree is Portia Tree. The Samut Prakan emblem shows the Phra Samut Chedi pagoda and ubosot.

Samut Prakan was built between 1620-1628 in the Ayuttaya era. The original site for the city was on the west side of the river at Phra Pradaeng. In 1819, King Rama II commanded to have Samut Prakan re-located across the river at the small fishing village of Paknam. At the same time he built forts along both sides of the river in order to defend the approach to Bangkok. Today, the city is still commonly known as Paknam despite the change of name and status 180 years ago. The name of the city can also be spelled like Samutprakan, Samut Prakarn and Samutprakarn. [more]

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