Phra Samut Chedi, generally known as "the Chedi in the middle of the river", was formerly situated on an island in the river. The Statue of King Rama II (inside) Ferry crossing to Samut Prakarn City Hall and the Market. (Bangkoksite Photos taken on April 11, 1999)

The Chulachomklao Fort, Statue of King Rama V. A Museum of the Royal Thai Navy's Ships. The Chulachomklao Fort, a famous historical site, built in the reign of King Rama V. It served as a protecting fort against the invasion of enermies coming from the sea. A statue of King Rama V in the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet was erected inside the Chulachomklao Fort. Under the base of the statue exists an exhibition hall with historic pictures of the Pak Nam City.

Samut Prakan Province Samut Prakan, also known as Pak Nam, is located at the end or mouth of the Chao Phraya River at the head of the Gulf of Thailand. It occupies an area of 1,004 sq.kilometers, and it is 25 kms from Bangkok. Samut Prakan was established in the Ayutthaya period having the original site at the Phra Pradaeng district. During the reign of King Rama II, he commanded to have Muang Samut Prakan be reestablished at Tambon Pak Nam in the year 1819, and it took three years to complete. Phra Samut Chedi Phra Chulachomklao Fort The Statue of King Rama II Sakhla Village The Ancient City Crocodile Farm & Zoo How to get there : 1) By car : Follow Suksawat road to Amphoe Phra Padaeng and continue to Phra Samut Chadi. 2) By ferry : Take the ferry from the pier at Samut Prakan City Hall. The fare is only 1.50 baht.