Sam Phran is the southernmost district of Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. The district was established in 1896, then named Talat Ma…Sam Phran is the southernmost district of Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. The district was established in 1896, then named Talat Mai District. It was renamed Sam Phran in 1917. The name Sam Phran, meaning 'three hunters', refers to the three hunters according to local folklore about the construction of Phra Pathom Chedi.