The Chedi in the river is a major monument and a revered place of worship. It is widely visited by a great number of people. Generally know as "the Chedi in the middle of the river", it was formerly situated on an island in the river and surrounded by water. Later, the river bed on the right side grew shallower and a large expanse of land emerged and adjoined with the island on which the Chedi was situated. Therefore at present, there is no island there.
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King Rama 2 was the one who initiated the construction of this Chedi, but the construction was not finished when the King passed away, King Rama 3 then had the construction work carried on and succeeded in having the Chedi which was built as high as 20 meters. In reign of King Rama 4, the shape of Chedi was slightly altered and the height was extended to 38 meters. |
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The Chedi serves as a reliquarium for the relic of the Lord Buddha.. It also contains Buddha images called Phar Chaiwat and a Buddha image in the posture of Buddha halting the currents. The Chedi is located at Tambon Pak Khlong BangPla Kod, Phra Samut District, on the bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite the City Hall |
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Phra Samut Chedi, popularly known as Phra Chedi klang Nam (chedi in the middle of the river) for its original Location on the island in the chow pha ya river. Now, sits on the river bank in font of the provincial hall. |
| Phra Samut Chedi is the provinces significant historical site and symbolizes Samutparkan, commonly known as "Phra Chedi Klang Nam", located in Tambol Pak Klong Bang Plakot, Phra Samut Chedi District opposite the provincial hall. |
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A festival to celebrate Phra Samut Chedi is held in October every year. On the first day of the festival, a Phra Samut Chedi covering-cloth procession comprising government officials, merchants, people and school children in colorful dresses accompanied by musical band moves along the road to the provincial hall. |
