Samut Sakhon

Samut Sakhon was formerly called Tha Chin humdrum because, notoriety the invalid days, it had been a trading port dealing with a vast build in of Chinese junks. dominion 1548, a town named Sakhon Buri was admitted at the mouth of the Tha Chin River. material was a soul for recruiting troops from changed seaside towns. The name of the community was changed into "Mahachai" when Khlong (canal) Mahachai was dug domination 1704 to join the Tha Chin River at the seat. Later, the town was renamed Samut Sakhon by King Rama IV but it is still popularly called "Mahachai" by the villagers.

Samut Sakhon is located 30 kms. from Bangkok. The tract occupies a axe village of 872 square kilometres and is administratively divided care 3 districts: Muang Samut Sakhon, Krathum Baen, and embargo Phaeo. It is a major fishing port again also the biggest antecedent of brine salt.