Wat Satthatham     For over two hundred years, Wat Satthatham has been a place of pilgrimages as well as a religious centre that contributed to the social and educational development of Mon community at Bang cha-greng sub-district, Samut Songkhram province

    It was established by Buddhish mon refugees who fled Burma and settled here. Made of shiny golden teak, this Buddhist temple with its elegant design resembling a Chinese junk is inlaid with glittering mother-of-pearl. The center of attraction, its Ubosot has also been a part of the uniqueness of Thailand gracing the skyline of Don Hoi Lod on the coastal area of Gulf of siam.

     The Ubosot features mural paintings, depicting the history of lord Buddha and Ramayana Epic. At the centre is seated Phra Phutthachinarat, one of the kingdoms most respected Buddha image. Situated beside are seated the carved wooden statue of Luang Pho Baan Laem ( the late much respected monk ) and Luang Pho Chub ( the former temple abbot ). Situated behind are seven Buddha images representing the seven days of the week. the ceiling is decorated in a traditional thai design. Its outside surface and gallery are also inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

     This junk-shaped Ubosot has become one of the Samut Songkhram's famous tourist attractions that has attracted yourists worldwide. This temple, at the entrance of Don Hoi Lod, is open to the public from 6 am. to 8 pm. or after every. Before or after paying homage at the temple, you can a very pleasant tune at Don Hoi Lod enjoying seafood while waiting for sunset.