Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Tip
Amphawa is mobbed with tourists from Bangkok every weekend. For cheaper accom-
modation and a calmer environment, make a point of hitting the town during the week.
Getting There & Away
Minivan
Frequent minivans run from a stall just north of Bangkok's Victory Monument to
Samut Songkhram (73B, 1½ hours, frequent from 5.30am to 9pm). From there, you can
hop in a
sŏrng·tăa·ou
(passenger pick-up truck; 8B) near the market for the 10-minute ride
to Amphawa.
Bus
From Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (
Click here
)
, board any bus bound for Dam-
noen Saduak and ask to get off at Amphawa (80B, two hours, frequent from 6am to 9pm).
Need to Know
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Location
80km southwest of Bangkok
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Tourist Office
(
0 3475 2847;
8.30am-4.30pm)
