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Bhumibol Bridge
Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Samut Prakan, Thailand · Asia
Samut Prakan works well as a base: 15 minutes from Bang Na, 9km from Bhumibol Bridge.
Samut Prakan is a city located in Samut Prakan, Thailand. With a population of 388,920, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Samut Prakan sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Samut Prakan to your route.
Samut Prakan (Thai: สมุทรปราการ, RTGS: Samut Prakan) officially the City of Samut Prakan (Thai: เทศบาลนครสมุทรปราการ, RTGS: Thetsaban Nakhon Samut Prakan) is the capital of Samut Prakan province in Thailand. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Bangkok, The city was established in 1999.
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Samut Prakan is located in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.5976 latitude, 100.5972 longitude.
Samut Prakan has a population of approximately 388,920 people, making it a city in Thailand.
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Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A dazzling complex of ornate halls, pavilions, and the sacred Emerald Buddha temple that served as the Thai royal residence for 150 years.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A striking riverside temple adorned with colorful porcelain and seashell mosaics, featuring a towering Khmer-style prang that glitters in sunlight.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex, home to a massive 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Supinya Junsuta cooks over charcoal in ski goggles at this Mahachai Road shophouse, which took a Michelin star in 2018: the first Bangkok street stall to do so. The crab omelette is the reason for the queue.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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