The Serendipitous Escape to Baan Khun Samut Chin

The desire for a relaxing getaway near Bangkok, without the hassle of a long drive, led to the discovery of Baan Khun Samut Chin. Despite the short notice and weekend constraints, a serendipitous opportunity arose when a previous booking fell through due to a missed deposit. This stroke of luck allowed for a spontaneous escape to the charming homestay.

A Weekend Getaway Close to Home

The allure of Baan Khun Samut Chin lies in its proximity to Bangkok, offering a convenient escape without the need for an extensive journey. This factor aligns with the desire to avoid a long drive, making it an ideal choice for a quick and relaxing getaway.

The Unexpected Opportunity

Despite the initial disappointment of finding the homestay fully booked, fate intervened. A last-minute cancellation due to a missed deposit presented an unexpected opportunity. This serendipitous turn of events allowed for a spontaneous weekend trip, transforming a near miss into a delightful escape.

The Joy of Spontaneity

The experience highlights the joy of spontaneity and the unexpected delights that can arise from embracing flexibility. The willingness to adapt plans and seize opportunities led to a memorable weekend getaway, showcasing the beauty of unplanned adventures.

The "Baan Khun Samut Chin" community is located on the Gulf of Thailand in Laem Fa Pha Subdistrict, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. The area is mostly mangrove forest. Getting there is not difficult, and there is also a boat ride available, making it an adventurous experience.

Journey to the Sea: A Public Transportation Adventure

Embarking on the Journey:

Our adventure began with a drive from home to a friend's house in Samut Prakan. From there, we embarked on a journey using public transportation. Our first leg involved a ride on a large blue "Phra Pradaeng-Chedi" songthaew, a shared taxi, for 8 baht each. We rode to the final stop at the Chedi.

Connecting the Dots:

At the Chedi, we transferred to another songthaew, the "Chedi-Sak La," or opted for a 15 baht van traveling the same route. Since the songthaew was unavailable, we chose the van, enjoying the cool air conditioning. We informed the driver to drop us off at "Auntie Lee's Pier."

Reaching the Destination:

Upon arrival at Auntie Lee's Pier, we hired a boat to take us to "Khun Samut Chin Pier." For those driving, parking is available for 100 baht per night. The boat fare was 100 baht for the first person and 10 baht for each additional passenger. Our group of three paid 120 baht, which translated to 40 baht per person. The boat ride took approximately 10 minutes, completing our hour-long journey. We departed from our friend's house around 10:30 am and arrived at our destination around 11:30 am.


After boarding the boat, continue walking for a while. The path is surrounded by water, creating a unique atmosphere. If you don't want to walk, you can contact the homestay and ask them to pick you up by boat.


We have arrived.

We then contacted the homestay we had discussed, Mrs. Somruan's Homestay, which offered "accommodation with three meals for 600 baht per person." There are approximately 5-6 homestays in this community. If you are interested in staying at a particular homestay, you can research it online. The prices are generally similar, with slight variations.


The accommodation here consists of four houses: two large and two small. The large houses can accommodate approximately 6-8 people. We were assigned a small house called "Baan Chay Lay," which has two bedrooms and can accommodate 4-5 people. It is equipped with a television, a hot water kettle, mattresses, pillows, mosquito nets, and fans. The bathroom is a shared facility.



Our bed for tonight.


After moving into the house, "Auntie Kai," who helped with the homestay, asked, "Would you like to have lunch now?" It was a good idea to eat right away. The first meal consisted of stir-fried crab with curry powder, sour curry with chakram leaves, stir-fried mixed vegetables, small sweet and salty shrimp (I don't know what they're called), fish with chili sauce, and mackerel with chili paste. There was also chakram dipped in egg, which was delicious. The first meal was already very plentiful.


Relax and chat, wait for the sun to set before exploring.


It's time. First, we stopped to pay respects at the Shrine of the Young Boy Floating in the Water, a sacred place for the community.



The internal paths within the community are not complicated. They loop around and converge, with clear signage to prevent getting lost. If you do happen to lose your way, the friendly locals are always happy to help.

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We have arrived at Wat Khun Samutthawat, also known as Wat Khun Samut Chin.

An ancient church bearing the marks of flooding and waves.

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And then walk around, looking here and there.


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The sun is setting, and it's time to head back to our accommodation. I'm starting to feel hungry.

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Wow! Our dinner is a seafood feast! We have shrimp, clams, crabs, and fish. The only thing missing is a bottle of plum wine. 555

In the early evening, there were quite a lot of mosquitoes. After we finished dinner, we continued drinking for a while. When it was time, we took a shower and went to bed.




The scene cuts to the morning, where breakfast is served. The breakfast consists of rice porridge. I forgot to take a picture.

It's time to go home. We split the bill, which came out to around 700 baht per person. This included an order of clams for dinner and some alcoholic drinks. If you didn't order anything extra, it was only 600 baht. Great value!


On the way back, we called Uncle Kong, the boat driver who dropped us off earlier, to wait for us at the pier. He had given us his number. We got on the boat, got in the car, and went back. Let's just say that the trip is over.


For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle, come live a simple, comfortable life without luxury, I recommend you try this. Samut Prakan is just around the corner. Exchanging 600฿ is considered a great deal for what you get. Here is the place Baan Khun Samut Chin.



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