Happiness is not far from the city. Enjoy the classic old houses by the water at ‘Suan Sampran’, Nakhon Pathom province.
Visiting Amphoe Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom province, you’ll find that this province isn’t just famous for its “sweet pomelo, jasmine rice…” No, sir! Amphoe Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, is renowned for its culinary delights. Here, you’ll find reasonably priced fruits, high-quality signature dishes at local eateries, and plenty of hip cafes. Each place has its own unique charm, tempting you with diverse choices. You can definitely explore a different spot every day for a month, without repeating, guaranteed!
Exploring Sam Phran for a one-day trip is truly comfortable. However, if you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and want to change the atmosphere for an overnight stay, Hotelandresortthailand recommends “Suan Sampran” as the best accommodation option in the Sam Phran area. Located by the Tha Chin River, you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset in the river’s curve, surrounded by nature, waterways, trees, and the local community’s way of life. Besides relaxing by the riverside at “Suan Sampran,” you’ll also be close to interesting tourist attractions such as Rai Khing Temple, Don Wai Floating Market, Phra Pathom Chedi, and Bangsai Royal Palace. Moreover, the drive from Bangkok takes only 1 hour, making it a convenient and enjoyable trip for your day off!
“Suan Sampran” is a hotel that has been providing services for a long time at very affordable prices, starting at just 2,000++ baht. The buildings and beautiful gardens are well-maintained. For those who love nature, lush greenery is everywhere you look. It’s a high-quality oasis near Bangkok, offering an organic atmosphere and various Thai cultural activities. It’s safe to say that you’ll definitely fall in love with this place!
What’s even more impressive is the cleanliness measures here. We were highly impressed with their strict hygiene protocols. Before check-in, guests must pass through screening points where body temperature is checked and detailed health histories are recorded. Additionally, thorough disinfection measures are conducted both inside and outside the hotel premises. Staying at “Suan Sampran,” we felt reassured and relaxed, knowing that their exceptional prevention standards are in place. It’s truly a comforting and worry-free experience, allowing us to enjoy our trip with peace of mind.
There is hand sanitizer available at every point along the walkway.
Let’s check in at the lobby first. It’s truly beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable for the eyes.
Let’s go check out the rooms. We’re staying in a Superior room by the riverside, which is 26 square meters and suitable for 2 guests (twin beds). The balcony offers a view of the Tha Chin River curve. This room is the starting room type.
Or perhaps upgrade to a slightly more comfortable option? I recommend the Deluxe room, which is 33 square meters (king-sized bed). The balcony also offers a view of the river curve.
It’s time to explore the hotel together! The hotel itself is massive, covering an area of over a hundred acres. The gardens and trees are meticulously cared for, and this is the point that we are most impressed by. It feels like our lungs are being cleansed, breathing in pure, fresh air.
Let’s recharge ourselves with a delicious lunch at the Indijin Restaurant before we continue exploring. Located by the riverside, this restaurant serves fresh Thai cuisine sourced directly from local farmers in Sam Phran, with 70% of the menu consisting of organic dishes such as rice, herbs, eggs, and various vegetables. Due to the Covid-19 situation, the Indijin Restaurant has temporarily moved its service to the riverside dining area on the 1st floor inside the hotel building.
There are many menu items that may not be easily found elsewhere. If you’re staying here, you can enjoy truly authentic flavors.
Tender beef skewers, with a special touch of using coconut stems to skewer the meat, enhancing the aroma significantly when grilled. The bread is also homemade.
This dish features quality fried flower salad, made entirely from home-grown flowers including Chrysanthemums, Damask roses, Marigolds, and Wild Water Plum blossoms (seasonal flowers).
Thai desserts made with freshly squeezed coconut milk every day, such as coconut ice cream and Sangkhaya (Thai coconut custard), are truly delicious.
There are plenty of activities here, each designed to enhance knowledge, provide experiences, and be highly beneficial. It all starts at Patom Organic Village, where you can learn about the process of transforming raw materials from local farmers within the Sam Phran model. This includes the Organic Rice Path, Organic Banana Path, and Organic Herbal Path. (Due to the Covid-19 situation, some activities have been adjusted with everyone’s safety in mind. Please inquire about the details before participating in any activities.)
The Organic Rice Path includes activities such as organic rice cultivation, rice milling, cooking rice, making traditional Thai desserts like “Khanom Krok” (coconut-rice pancakes), “Sukrup” (sticky rice with coconut milk), and shaping clay pots from the paddy fields.
The best Khanom Krok I’ve ever tasted! I couldn’t stop eating them; I had more than 10 pieces. They were so delicious that I couldn’t resist.
The Organic Banana Path involves activities such as making banana flour, crafting Thai desserts from bananas, and extracting banana vinegar.
The Organic Herbal Path includes activities like making herbal compress balls, natural dyeing of fabrics, herbal tea brewing, and more.
Let’s continue at Patom Organic Farm. It’s an organic farm that grows vegetables, herbs, and fruits directly supplied to the hotel’s restaurants where we’ve been dining.
This activity involves crossing the river by boat to enjoy the natural scenery along the riverside, which is truly soothing for the soul. There are three boat trips available: 10:00, 14:00, and 16:00.
After crossing the river and arriving at the farm, everyone will receive a bamboo cup for drinking water and a cute cloth bag to carry various items.
The main activities include making compost and fermenting water. During the visit, there’s a special activity which involves tea roasting. Additionally, each month features unique activities, ensuring that no two sessions are the same.
The method involves slicing lotus petals and then roasting them.
You’ve tried lotus petal tea and loofah tea. Both have a wonderfully fresh and fragrant aroma.
There are many activities to do, especially the tasting activity. Hehe. Let’s go together to “Patom Organic Café”, an organic café that is good for the heart, clean, and toxin-free.
The shop is beautifully decorated with cool and spacious designs.
The menu offers Thai desserts with smooth, flavorful tastes that are not overly sweet. The cakes are delicious too. Additionally, they have fresh, organic coconut water from their garden.
The “Patom” brand’s souvenir items are worth buying and using for everything.
Staying at “Suan Sampran,” don’t miss the opportunity to witness the sunset. It’s the most beautiful spot to watch the sunset. When the sun sets, it perfectly hides behind the curve of the Tha Chin River. The cool breeze accompanies the scene, with birds flying around and occasionally spotting fishing boats passing by. It’s truly magnificent. There are also several photo spots where you can capture beautiful moments.
Another thing we love is the 60-year-old pointed Thai trees located near the Thai houses, which are often used for traditional Thai wedding ceremonies. It’s hard to believe that something like this exists so close to the city.
For breakfast, we will have something that is good for health, toxin-free food, which is both delicious and beneficial. We can choose to sit comfortably in the air-conditioned room while still enjoying the view of the river outside, or dine outdoors to breathe in fresh air.
Khanom Krok is available again this morning. Highly recommended, don’t miss it!
On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a market called “Sukjai Market”, which supports local products from villagers. It has a vibe similar to a floating market, but it’s on land. You can come here to enjoy organic food, breakfast, and the hotel’s organic cuisine. Once you’re here, you’ll feel the good life. Before leaving, make sure to stock up on vegetables and delicious snacks to take home. Besides getting great items, you’re also supporting local farmers.
Coming to visit here not only allows you to get close to nature but also lets you learn about ancient ways of life. If you want to try natural dyeing, making snacks, admiring rice fields, paddling a boat into the garden, or harvesting vegetables, “Suan Sampran” in Nakhon Pathom province offers a full range of activities within one day. If you get a chance to relax here, it’s definitely worth it.
Relax by the river, watch the sunset, and be close to Bangkok at “Suan Sampran” for only 2,400 baht (for 2 people including breakfast).
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❀ Tel: +66 34 322 588-93
❀ Email: info@suansampran.com
❀ Website: www.suansampran.com
❀ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuanSampran.Thailand
❀ Location: Km. 32 Phetkasem Road, Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, 73110
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