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:: Amphoe Muang
Ao Mahachai Mangrove Forest Study Centre
The Ao Mahachai Mangrove Forest Study Centre offers a nature
trail along a mangrove forest around the Tha Chin Estuary. From
the town, take Sutthiwawithi Road for 2.5 kilometres, then turn
left and proceed for 6.5 kilometres to the centre.
Mahachai Market
This is one of Thailand's largest traditional fresh seafood
markets, but visitors can find much more than seafood, especially
if there is time to spare. Handicrafts such as wicker furniture,
pottery and local sarongs are among the colourful offerings in the
market. Crossing the river from Mahachai to the west bank, visitors
will arrive at Tha Chalom, a large fishing village and industrial
land for marine products.
 Phan
Thai Norasing Shrine
This is regarded as the symbol of honesty. It was erected
to be a memorial to Phanthai Norasing, a man of integrity of the
Ayutthaya period. The historic event occurred in 1704 when Phra
Chao Sua, a king of Ayutthaya, made a royal visit by the Ekkachai
royal barge via the curved Khok Kham Canal. Phanthai Norasing, who
was the coxswain, could not operate the steering, thus causing the
prow to be broken by hitting the limb of a tree. To foster the palace
law, the coxswain then begged the king to slaughter him although
he was forgiven. After his death, the king built a shrine in Khlong
Khok Kham and commanded to have a new canal, later named Khlong
Mahachai, dug to eliminate the sharp curves of Khok Kham Canal.
A cruise along the canal via mangrove forests and fishery villages
is organised by Khun Narin Bunruam Tel: 0-3441-2490.
Pom Wichianchodok
This fortress is located near the city pillar shrine in
the town. It was constructed in 1827 during the reign of King Rama
III to prevent sea invasion by an enemy. It can be seen as ruins
nowadays. The cannons, which used to be housed in the fortress,
are now displayed at the city pillar shrine and the city hall.
Salt Farms
Samut Sakhon is the biggest producer of brine salt. Its
picturesque salt farms, which sprawl across the border with Samut
Songkhram and along the Thon Buri-Pak Tho Highway, have provided
a back drop for many holiday snapshots.
Wat Chong Lom
This temple fronting the river mouth is located at Tambon
Tha Chalom on the western side of the Tha Chin River. It was constructed
during the Ayutthaya period. Religious buildings in the temple have
been beautifully renovated. The windy area by the sea is used as
a rest area for the locals.
 Wat
Yai Chom Prasat
Located on Highway No.35 with a left turn after crossing
the Tha Chin River, this is an ancient temple presumed to have been
built during the Ayutthaya era. The doors and windows of both the
old and new chapels were neatly and beautifully carved in various
floral designs. It is believed the craftsmen were Chinese, as the
carvings include some Chinese trees.
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