The village of Ban Bang Phlap is located in the Bang Khonthi district of Samut Songkhram province, less than four kilometers from the floating market of Amphawa. Here you can discover rural life, handicrafts, and local culture along the many canals fed by the Mae Klong River. Pomelos and coconut palms are the most famous products of this small village, and I must admit that their pomelos are probably the best I've ever eaten in Thailand. And everything is grown without pesticides. At the village visitor center, you can watch coconut sugar being made, kites being crafted, and other activities. A visit to Ban Bang Phlap usually continues with a very pleasant bicycle tour through the plantations, with some interesting stops, including a workshop for making fruit charcoal and another for making candied fruit. The only drawback is that no one speaks English here, but if you rent a bicycle in Amphawa, take the bike ride here; it's not far and well worth the trip!

Free entry. Bicycle rental: 150 THB per person. Note: If you wish to stay overnight, there are host families in Ban Bang Phlap, but the language barrier can be an obstacle.

From Amphawa Market you can take a tuk-tuk or motorbike taxi for 100 THB, but I recommend going by bicycle. The Ban Bae Arom Homestay, right next to Ban Rak, rents bicycles.

How to get there

How do you get to the Ban Bang Phlap community? From Amphawa Market, you can take a tuk-tuk or motorbike taxi for 100 THB, but I recommend going by bicycle. The Ban Bae Arom Homestay, right next to Ban Rak, rents bicycles.