Phra Samut Chedi in Samutprakarn province, south of Bangkok of Thailand

About 25 kilometres south of Bangkok of Thailand, Phra Samut Chedi is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River ( the River of King) at Samutprakarn province, more common called Paknam city or Mueng Paknam. This province is one of the interesting ones near Bangkok. Considered as suburb area, there are many fascinating tourist places in this city and Phra Samut Chedi is among of them. You can travel to the place by taking the regular bus number 145 and the air-conditioned one the same number serving between the new bus terminal and Samutprakarn. You can also travel in your own car on the direct road from Sri Nakharin road to the place. It takes you about 45 minutes to reach there.

The brief history of Phra Samut Chedi

This remarkable chedi or pagoda, opposite the city hall, was constructed in 1826 during the reign of King Rama II. It is commonly called “Phr Chedi Klang Nam” as its original location was on an island near the river mouth. Later, the island was connected with the mainland due to the expansion of the alluvial area near the estuary and the pagoda is now seen standing on the western river bank. An annual celebration, lasting for 9 days, takes place around October.

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