Samut Sakhon, Central province in Thailand
Samut Sakhon is a province in central Thailand that stretches along the Gulf of Thailand coast where the Tha Chin River meets the sea. The shoreline shifts between flat beaches, salt fields, and factory zones that reach close to the water.
The area was founded in 1548 as Sakhon Buri and served to recruit soldiers at the mouth of the Tha Chin. Its location near the sea made the region an early outpost for defense and commerce.
The provincial seal shows a Chinese junk near the shore, recalling old trade links across the water. Fishing boats and coastal markets still shape daily life along the river mouth and nearby stretches of beach.
The province can be reached from Bangkok by roads along the coast, where traffic grows heavier near factory zones. Visitors planning to see salt fields or fishing harbors should go early in the morning when work begins.
The name comes from two Sanskrit words: samudra for ocean and sagara for lake, reflecting the spot where river and sea meet. This choice recalls how fresh water and salt water join at this point.
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