Mueang Samut Sakhon

Located along the Gulf of Thailand, Mueang Samut Sakhon district covers 492 square kilometers with an elevation of 7 meters above sea level.

The district, formerly known as Mueang Sakhon Buri, received its current name during the reign of King Mongkut and contains evidence of ancient trade through a 9th-century Arab shipwreck.

The local population maintains strong connections to maritime traditions, with many residents working in fishing industries and seafood processing facilities throughout the district.

The district contains over 6,000 industrial facilities, providing employment opportunities while requiring careful monitoring of environmental conditions in the surrounding areas.

The Tha Chin River divides the district into distinct regions, supporting both traditional fishing communities and modern industrial developments across 18 subdistricts.

Location: Samut Sakhon

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

GPS coordinates: 13.54840,100.27350

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:58