Samut Sakhon
Thailand
The whitish salt field, not a rice field, of course. A special bonus tour for our guests who join our floating and railway market tour in 2020. This sea salt is produced by Thai local wisdom. The salt farmer will rotate the sea water in different levels matching the strength of wind and sunlight. The rotation will continue until the salt becomes a “salt mountain” which are ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On the Highway 35 in Samut Sakhorn province, our guide will lead you to rub the salt to your hand and take amazing photos!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Samut Sakhon
Welcome to Samut Sakhon, a province that serves as the industrial and maritime lungs of Central Thailand. Located at the mouth of the Tha Chin River as it empties into the Gulf of Thailand, this area has been defined by the water…
Listen in the app2Mahachai Seafood Market — The Glistening Catch
We begin at the heart of the province: the Mahachai Seafood Market. As noted in the sources, you step right into a 'buzz' of activity. …
Listen in the app3Mahachai Pier — The River's Threshold
The Mahachai Market is the spiritual and economic center of Samut Sakhon. This is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand, and its scale is truly impressive. …
Listen in the app4The Ferry Crossing — A Nautical Interlude
As Samut Sakhon has grown industrially, its infrastructure has modernized to accommodate business travelers and workers. One such example is the Sands Place Apartment and Hotel, a three-star property that reflects the province's…
Listen in the app5Tha Chalong Pier — The West Bank
A short walk from the fish market brings us to the Mahachai Pier. This is a critical junction in the regional transport network. …
Listen in the app6The Salt Fields — A White Wilderness
Step onto the ferry. This 'quirky river crossing,' as described in the sources, is one of the highlights of the Samut Sakhon experience. …
Listen in the app7Ban Laem Railway Station — The Time Capsule
The Tha Chin River is the reason Samut Sakhon exists. This distributary of the Chao Phraya River has served as a trade route since the Ayutthaya period. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our exploration of Samut Sakhon, we are left with a sense of the province’s immense, unvarnished vitality. This is a place that doesn't try to impress with glitz or glamour; its beauty lies in its function. …
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What is Samut Sakhon?
Samut Sakhon is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.5458, 100.2317 |
| Last updated |