A day trip with selected activities (according to the season). SamutSakorn is less than 1.5 hours from BKK which makes it convenient for a day trip.  

Location overview

Bangkhut area in SamutSakorn mangrove-dominated area on the Gulf of Thailand is home to fishmen, crabbers, mussels farms, and salt farmers. The heart of the Bangkhut Temple is the heart of this small town with a small community school nearby. The people graciously welcome visitors with traditional Thai friendliness and hospitality.

What make this location so unique or so interesting? :

The way of life of salt farmers, fish farmers is very unique. Seasons and climate are important to their living. Fresh seafood everywhere in the area. Unique scenery that is not similar to other coastal towns. Visits of endangered spoon-billed sandpipers from China attract many bird-watchers during migration season.

What visitors can do? (Activities)

Fishing (and Seafood Lunch from your own fishing)

Salt farming (Only March/April)

Crabbing

Fish feeding

Fresh Seafood/Dried Seafood Shopping at the local fisherman market (Bang Krashow Khao Market)

Contributions of the tourist activities on the community or environment

There are possibilities to work with local people or authorities to host some activities in the area. By purchasing locally produced goods, such as salts and seafood, will contribute to helping the community businesses with their lifestyle and improve their living standards and support them to carry on their tradition of sea coast traditions.

How to get involved?

Location Type: Bang Khut at SamutSakorn

Admission Ticket Price: 1,600 baht/person, minimum 4 people in a group.

Language: English and Thai

Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/KdQhd8JdKJHkxG6r5

Contact: unseenlocal@gmail.com (If you are interested in paying a visit, unseenlocal will help contract with locals)

Website/Link: None

Contributor: Suppapat Pattarasittiwate (2018)

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