Samut Prakan is not a popular tourist Destination in and of itself and therefore there are few guesthouses or hotels; however, because of its proximity to Bangkok, many visitors make day trips from the capital to see the attractions in Samut Prakan, including the Ancient City, the Erawan museum, and the Crocodile Farm. As Samut Prakan has many expatriate foreigners, English is commonly spoken and there are shops and restaurants that cater to foreign residents and visitors.

Samut Prakan is located next to Bangkok. The north borders Bangkok and Chachoengsao, the east borders Chachoengsao, the south is the Gulf of Thailand, and the west is Bangkok,