Samut Prakan

Region · Bangkok, 🇹🇭 Thailand

Population 1,351,479

Area 957 km²

Time zone Asia/Bangkok

Official website www.samutprakan.go.th

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Samut Prakan Province's Absolute Essentials

Samut Prakan Province offers a diverse mix of cultural landmarks and natural escapes just south of Bangkok. The region is home to Ancient Siam, one of the world's largest outdoor museums, and the iconic three-headed elephant statue at the Erawan Museum. Visitors can explore the lush "Bangkok Green Lung" of Bang Kra Jao by bicycle, navigate traditional klongs, and visit the Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market. As the location of Suvarnabhumi Airport, the province serves as Thailand's primary international gateway while maintaining its own unique heritage through extensive crocodile farms and historical replicas.

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Thai Buddhist Temples

Samut Prakan’s temples reflect a blend of Thai and Mon cultural heritage at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. This list features architectural landmarks such as the riverside Phra Samut Chedi and Wat Asokaram’s thirteen white stupas. Highlights include Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang, which houses one of Thailand's largest reclining Buddha images, and Wat Khun Samut Trawat, a site notable for its struggle against coastal erosion. These sites offer insights into local craftsmanship, traditional murals, and regional religious practices.

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Parks, Zoos & Sports Centers

Samut Prakan offers a blend of cultural heritage and active recreation. Ancient Siam showcases scaled replicas of Thailand's historical landmarks across 200 acres, while the Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm houses thousands of reptiles and large mammals. For nature enthusiasts, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park provides bird-watching towers and cycling paths within the "Green Lung." The area also features specialized venues like the Siam Serpentarium's immersive snake exhibits and the Siam Fighting Fish Gallery, alongside active sports facilities for wakeboarding, golf, and badminton.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: December

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Typical weather in January

Good

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–33°
22° at night
4 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–33°
24° at night
4 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair

33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–35°
26° at night
7 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor

33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 25°–36°
27° at night
11 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 25°–36°
27° at night
20 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
31°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–34°
27° at night
22 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
24 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
23 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–33°
26° at night
26 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–32°
25° at night
22 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–33°
24° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–33°
22° at night
2 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Thai Baht THB ฿ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 191 Police
Electricity: Type A / Type B / Type C / Type O
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Thai
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +66

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