Amphawa
อัมพวา
Province · Central Thailand
Samut Songkhram
สมุทรสงคราม
Getting to Samut Songkhram
Base yourself in: Samut Songkhram town
- Bus
- Daily from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal.
- Train
- From Wongwian Yai to Maha Chai, a boat across the river, then the train from Ban Laem.
- Drive
- Highway 35 from Bangkok.
Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.
Places in Samut Songkhram
Weather by month
Regional guide for Bangkok, Central and the West. Best: Dec to Jan. How we rate months
Browse similar places across Thailand: markets, rural life and farms, rivers and lakes.
Nearby provinces: Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok.
Common questions
What region is Samut Songkhram in?
Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม) is in Central Thailand. Nearby provinces include Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Samut Songkhram?
Dec to Jan is usually best. Apr, Sep is the hardest time: Hottest month. Songkran mid-month.
What is there to see in Samut Songkhram?
We cover 2 places here: Amphawa, Don Hoi Lot. Types of places: markets, rural life and farms, rivers and lakes.