Samut Prakan Town, City Pillar Shrine, or Chinese Joss House, Thailand.
Samut Prakan, also known as Pak Nam, is located 29 kilometres south of Bangkok, around the area where the Chao Phraya River flows into the Gulf of Thailand. It is a town of the Ayutthaya period. Samut Prakan is home to countless historical and cultural sites. It occupies an area of 1,004 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 5 districts ( Amphoes ) and 1 sub-district ( Ging Amphoe ) Amphoe Muang Samut Prakan, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Amphoe Bang Phli, Amphoe Bang Bo, Amphoe Phra Sumut Chedi, and Ging Amphoe Bang Sao Thong.
In Thai the word samut is from Sanskrit, Samudra means ocean or sea and prakan means fortress.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam , the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometre's.
Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town center, has a big bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
The HTMS Maeklong, a former Royal Thai Navy ship is moored in concrete at Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi.
Two major tourist attractions of the province are located in Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, the capital district: Mueang Boran or Ancient City or now Ancient Siam, a park that features downscaled replicas of all major historical buildings of Thailand; and the Crocodile Farm.
Besides being the home of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amphoe Bang Phli is famous for the annual Lotus Flower ( Rap Bua ) festival, which usually takes place on the full moon in October.
at The City Pillar Shrine
According to an old Thai tradition, a city pillar had to be built upon the establishment of a new city. King Rama I had the Bangkok city pillar erected near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on Sunday, 21 April, 1782, with the citys horoscope inside. The original pillar was made of cassia wood known as Chaiyaphruek, measuring 75 cm. in diameter and 27 cm. high. In the reign of King Rama IV, the old dilapidated pillar was replaced by a new one made of the same kind of wood, measuring 270 cm. high and standing on a base of 175 cm. wide, sheltered by a Prang-shaped shrine as it appears today. The shrine also houses images of protective deities including Thepharak, Chaopho Ho Klong, Phra Suea Mueang, Phra Song Mueang, Chaopho Chetakhup and Phra Kan Chai Si.
Open : Daily from 07.00-18.00 hrs.
Admission : Free
Nearby Places/Attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Museum Siam, National Museum, Wat Suthat
Phra Nakhon District, a drive round Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, Thailand. ( 15 )
This has got to be my most favourite place around Bangkok. It is home to many of the major temples, and items of value for sight seeing. It is the central district of Bangkok, which includes Rattanakosin Island.
The districts nearby are Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River: Thonburi, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi and Bang Phlat. The district is sub divided into 12 sub districts Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Wang Burapha Phirom, Wat Ratchabophit, Samran Rat, San Chaopho, Suea Sao Chingcha, Bowon Niwet, Talat Yot, Chana Songkhram, Ban Phan Thom, Bang Khun Phrom, Wat Sam Phraya.
Rattanakosin also known as Rattanakosin Island, is the historic centre of Bangkok, where most of Bangkok's must see sights can be found, including the City Pillar Shrine, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior, the famous Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram,and the Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin, Maha Chai Rd. This is the most visited area in Bangkok due to all the historic and splendid Temples and buildings found here.
Rattanakosin was established in 1782 when King Rama I moved the Siamese capital across the river from Thonburi, starting a period in Thai history known as the Rattanakosin Period. Spending a few days in this ancient part of Bangkok, does not do it justice. There are so many traditional Buddhist temples, palaces, museums, parks and monuments, which also gives you a better understanding of the culture, history and religion of the Thai people.
Festivals here are very well attended due to the popularity of the area. Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated throughout the country during 13th to 15th April of each year. Khao San Road inside Phra Nakhon district is one notable place to celebrate the event where many people, both locals and tourists, come to splash water everywhere.
Samut Prakan Province, Wat Asokaram, Monastery of no sorrow, Samut Prakan, Thailand. ( 6 )
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 ( 1946 ), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II started the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
Monastery of no sorrow, Soi Sukhaphiban 58, Tambon Thai Ban, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan 10280. Located 32 km south of Bangkok off Highway 3. Many city buses in Bangkok ( including air conditioned 7 and 8, and non-air conditioned 25, 142, 145 ) go to Samut Prakan; from here you can take either of two local buses or a taxi six km farther to the temple.
Some buses between Bangkok's Eastern ( Ekkamai ) Bus Terminal and Chonburi go via Samut Prakan; ask to be let off at Wat Asokaram ( between KM 31 and 32 posts on Highway 3 ), then walk or take a samlor about one km south. You can see the spires and multi tiered roof of the viharn from the highway. Telephone : 0-2395-0003
As one of the province's major temples, it has many spots of interest such as Phra Thutangkhachedi ( Dhutangachedi ) which is a complex of 13 Chedi's, and Wihan Wisuthithammarangsi, a three storey building with four porches and a superstructure in the form of a Mondop.
Anapanasati is the main technique taught, though mediators are free to choose their own techniques
Discourses are given each evening. ( Meditation practice receives much emphasis in the Dhamma talks.) Teachers are available for questions.
Teachers Ajahn Tong ( Phra Khru Suvandhamma chote ), abbot senior monks assistant Phra Ajahn Bunku Anuvathano speaks good English . A few monks can speak English; the abbot does not.
A temple built in ancient India by Emperor Asoka inspired the name of Wat Asokaram. Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo ( 1906-1961), a disciple of Ajahn Mun, founded the temple in 1955. At the request of lay followers, the un cremated remains of Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo have been kept in a coffin in the glassed in shrine area upstairs in the Viharn. A ceremony dedicated to the former abbot attracts many people to the Wat on 24-26 April; teachers present discourses on mind training in the Ajahn Mun tradition.
Phra Nakhon District, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, Thailand ( 1 )
This is the central district of Bangkok, including the Rattanakosin Island. The districts nearby are Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River: Thonburi, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi and Bang Phlat. The district is sub divided into 12 sub districts
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Wang Burapha Phirom, Wat Ratchabophit, Samran Rat, San Chaopho, Suea Sao Chingcha, Bowon Niwet, Talat Yot, Chana Songkhram, Ban Phan Thom, Bang Khun Phrom, Wat Sam Phraya.
Rattanakosin also known as Rattanakosin Island, is the historic centre of Bangkok, where most of Bangkok's must see sights can be found, including the City Pillar Shrine, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior, the renowned Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram,and the Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin, Maha Chai Rd. This is the most visited area in Bangkok due to all the historic and splendid Temples and buildings found here.
Rattanakosin was established in 1782 when King Rama I moved the Siamese capital across the river from Thonburi, starting a period in Thai history known as the Rattanakosin Period. Spending a few days in this ancient part of Bangkok, does not do it justice. There are so many traditional Buddhist temples, palaces, museums, parks and monuments, which also gives you a better understanding of the culture, history and religion of the Thai people.
Bangkok was originally moated and walled with forts at intervals along it ( built in 1783 during the reign of King Rama I ). A canal formed the moat dug at a distance of about two kilometres from the Royal Palace, leaving the river to the north of the city and rejoining it to the south. The moat was 7.2 kilometres long, and it is today called Klong Bang Lamphu and Khlong Ong Ang. Strong and solid walls were constructed along the inner side of this canal, being 3.6 metres high and 2.7 metres thick. It was broken by 16 gates and 14 forts ( Phra Sumen, Yukornton, Mahaprab, Mahakan, Mootaluog, Seurtayan, Mahachai, Charkphet, Phisua, Mahaluok, Mahayak, Phrachun, Phra-Ar-thit, and Isintorn ). Now only two forts are remaining along the former wall: Fort Mahakan and Fort Phra Sumen.
Mahakan Fort was elevated to a National Ancient Monument of Thailand by the Fine Arts Department in 1949. The government wanted to turn the area between the canal and the city wall into a park, but were met with resistance from the community that stay on that land. Now the authorities are looking into turning it into a living museum of vintage houses. I guess thinking it being the fairer method to appease the people living there.
Festivals here are very well attended due to the popularity of the area. Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated throughout the country during 13th to 15th April of each year. Khao San Road ( or Khao Sarn Road ) inside Phra Nakhon district is one notable place to celebrate the event where many people, both locals and tourists, come to splash water everywhere. Another famous festival, Loi or Loy Krathong, takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which is Thailand's version of the lunar solar Buddhist calendar. The Chao Phraya river bank in the district, with numerous piers and Phra Sumen fort, is a popular place to come to float lanterns in the water.
Ratchadamnoen Road is often heavily decorated with lights around the King's birthday ( 5th December ) and the Queen's birthday ( 12th August ) and other major anniversaries. Sanam Luang and recently created Lan Plabpla Maha Chedsada Bodin in front of Wat Ratchanadda and its Loha Prasat are open spaces that are frequently used to celebrate various events.
King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke founded the city as the capital of his new Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. Before Bangkok became the capital of Thailand, the capital city previously was Thonburi. The old city straddled the Chao Phraya, but was mainly settled on the western bank where the royal palace and other institutions were situated. When Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke established himself as king, he re-established the capital on the eastern bank, relocating the settlers to an area around Wat Sam Pluem and Wat Sampheng ( this area is now Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown ) Fortifications were ordered to be rebuilt, and canals extended to form moats around the fortified city. The inner moat, created by connecting Rong Mai Canal and Talat Canal, is now known as Khlong Khu Mueang Doem .
Samut Prakan Province, Wat Asokaram, Monastery of no sorrow, Samut Prakan, Thailand. ( 9 )
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 ( 1946 ), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II started the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
Monastery of no sorrow, Soi Sukhaphiban 58, Tambon Thai Ban, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan 10280. Located 32 km south of Bangkok off Highway 3. Many city buses in Bangkok ( including air conditioned 7 and 8, and non-air conditioned 25, 142, 145 ) go to Samut Prakan; from here you can take either of two local buses or a taxi six km farther to the temple.
Some buses between Bangkok's Eastern ( Ekkamai ) Bus Terminal and Chonburi go via Samut Prakan; ask to be let off at Wat Asokaram ( between KM 31 and 32 posts on Highway 3 ), then walk or take a samlor about one km south. You can see the spires and multi tiered roof of the viharn from the highway. Telephone : 0-2395-0003
As one of the province's major temples, it has many spots of interest such as Phra Thutangkhachedi ( Dhutangachedi ) which is a complex of 13 Chedi's, and Wihan Wisuthithammarangsi, a three storey building with four porches and a superstructure in the form of a Mondop.
Anapanasati is the main technique taught, though mediators are free to choose their own techniques
Discourses are given each evening. ( Meditation practice receives much emphasis in the Dhamma talks.) Teachers are available for questions.
Teachers Ajahn Tong ( Phra Khru Suvandhamma chote ), abbot senior monks assistant Phra Ajahn Bunku Anuvathano speaks good English . A few monks can speak English; the abbot does not.
A temple built in ancient India by Emperor Asoka inspired the name of Wat Asokaram. Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo ( 1906-1961), a disciple of Ajahn Mun, founded the temple in 1955. At the request of lay followers, the un cremated remains of Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo have been kept in a coffin in the glassed in shrine area upstairs in the Viharn. A ceremony dedicated to the former abbot attracts many people to the Wat on 24-26 April; teachers present discourses on mind training in the Ajahn Mun tradition.
Samut Prakan Province, Wat Kharn Lard Mon, Phra Pradaeng, Thailand. ( 5 )
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 ( 1946 ), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II started the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Phra Pradeang ( a district in Samut Prakan ) was the original centre of the area south of Bangkok near the mouth of the Chao Phraya river. Originally named Nakhon Khuan Khan it was settled by Mon. In 1815, King Rama II built the Pom Phlaeng Faifa fort at the river bend. The fort is now located in a small park and accessible for visitors. In 1819 the new town Samut Prakan (or Paknam) was established. Due to the economic problems in the early 1930's several administrative entities were abolished, including Phra Pradaeng province which had its districts were assigned to Samut Prakan and Thonburi effective April 1, 1932. A 2 km tramway across the neck of the huge Phra Pradaeng river bend opened in 1908 and closed around 1940. Operated by a private company, the motorised trams connected with motorboat services to Bangkok and to Paknam at each end of the line. The tram cut a considerable time off the up and down river journey by avoiding the long river bend.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
The HTMS Maeklong, a former Royal Thai Navy ship is moored in concrete at Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi. Two major tourist attractions of the province are located in Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, the capital district: Mueang Boran or Ancient City, a park that features downscaled replicas of all major historical buildings of Thailand; and the Crocodile Farm. Besides being the home of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amphoe Bang Phli is famous for the annual Lotus Flower ( Rap Bua ) festival, which usually takes place on the full moon in October
The province is sub divided into 6 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further sub divided into 50 sub districts
( Tambon ) and 396 villages ( Muban ). There are one city ( thesaban nakhon ), three towns ( thesaban mueang ) and 13 sub district municipalities ( thesaban tambon ). For the national elections the province is divided into 3 voting districts, one eligible for three assembly men and the other two each for two assembly men.
Mueang Samut Prakan Bang Bo Bang Phli Phra Pradaeng Phra Samut Chedi Bang Sao Thong
the CHOICEs - part 1/2
the CHOICEs - part 1/2 (What will you do if your friend needs help? What will you do if you have to choose?) - Short film produced by 4th-year cadets of the RTNA in the course English-8 2009 / RTNA104 (Team EntertaiNaval: Teerapan, Atip, Pichet, Tadapong)
From On Nut to Phra Khanong over Samut Prakan
Chulachomklao Fort, HTMS Mae Klong, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. ( 19 )
The journey to Phra Chulachomklao Fort is a historical attraction of Samut Prakan Province (29 km south of Bangkok). It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River on Suksawat Road. The fort is worth visiting as you will get to know another aspect of Thailand besides its cultural and architectural facets.The Naval History Park at Chulachomklao Fortress is situated at the mouth of Chao Phraya River, Tambon Laem Fa Pha. The fortress' compound houses a magnificent standing monument of King Rama V, which is located in the front of the fortress. Chulachomklao Fortress is a modern fort and has played an important role in protecting the sovereignty of Thailand during 1893 against unfriendly forces. During King Rama Vs reign, there was a period during which England and France were hunting for colonies. All neighbouring countries around Thailand were colonised by England and France. The king commanded that the fortresses at the rivers mouth be renovated and re-equipped, and also hired a foreigner who was a naval specialist as a consultant for planning the development of the Thai navy.
The seven Armstrong guns only saw action that one time. However, they are still in good working order as they fired a seven gun salute to celebrate their 105 th anniversary in 1998. The fort is now open to the public. Below a statue of King Rama V there is an interesting museum about the conflict with France. Also on show to the public is HTMS Maeklong, a warship commissioned from the Japanese shipyards, pre-World War II. The ship was in service for 60 years, including duty as a royal ship for King Rama IX. There is a gun park showing the history of guns and also an interesting mangrove forest walk.
HTMS Mae Klong
Under the statue, there stands an air-conditioned museum exhibiting the military conflict with France. Also on display is the HTMS Mae Klong, an old warship of the Royal Thai Navy preserved as an open-air museum. HTMS Mae Klong was commissioned in 1937. She had been deployed in several missions such as taking part in World War II. The ship also served as a training ship for naval cadets and technical navy students.
She was in service for 59 years, including the prestigious duty as a royal ship for King Rama VIII and King Rama IX ( His Majesty King Bhumibol, the present King ). The ship was decommissioned in 1996
Phra Pradaeng Ferry, to Samut Prakan, Part 1, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
Phra Pradaeng was the original centre of the area south of Bangkok near the mouth of the Chao Phraya river. Originally named Nakhon Khuan Khan it was settled by Mon people. In 1815, King Rama II built the Pom Phlaeng Faifa fort at the river bend. The fort is now located in a small park and accessible for visitors.
In 1819 the new town Samut Prakan ( or Paknam ) was established. Due to the economic problems in the early 1930's several administrative entities were abolished, including Phra Phra Daeng province which had its districts were assigned to Samut Prakan and Thonburi effective April 1 1932
Samut Prakan Pier, Ferry to Phra Pradaeng, across the Chao Phraya River, Thailand.
Samut Prakan Pier and the Chao Phraya River.
Wiboonsri Market, Samut Prakan, is full of fresh food, vegetables, sea food, fish, its where many people flock to, to buy their food. I was amazed at the quality and selection here, and it was really cheap compared to most other markets.
Samut Prakan, also known as Pak Nam, is located 29 kilometres south of Bangkok, around the area where the Chao Phraya River flows into the Gulf of Thailand. It is a town of the Ayutthaya period. Samut Prakan is home to countless historical and cultural sites. It occupies an area of 1,004 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 5 districts ( Amphoes ) and 1 sub-district ( Ging Amphoe ) Amphoe Muang Samut Prakan, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Amphoe Bang Phli, Amphoe Bang Bo, Amphoe Phra Sumut Chedi, and Ging Amphoe Bang Sao Thong.
In Thai the word samut is from Sanskrit, Samudra means ocean or sea and prakan means fortress.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam , the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometre's.
Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town center, has a big bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
The HTMS Maeklong, a former Royal Thai Navy ship is moored in concrete at Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi.
Two major tourist attractions of the province are located in Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, the capital district: Mueang Boran or Ancient City or now Ancient Siam, a park that features downscaled replicas of all major historical buildings of Thailand; and the Crocodile Farm.
Besides being the home of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amphoe Bang Phli is famous for the annual Lotus Flower ( Rap Bua ) festival, which usually takes place on the full moon in October.
Phra Nakhon District, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, Thailand ( 5 )
This is the central district of Bangkok, including the Rattanakosin Island. The districts nearby are Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River: Thonburi, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi and Bang Phlat. The district is sub divided into 12 sub districts
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Wang Burapha Phirom, Wat Ratchabophit, Samran Rat, San Chaopho, Suea Sao Chingcha, Bowon Niwet, Talat Yot, Chana Songkhram, Ban Phan Thom, Bang Khun Phrom, Wat Sam Phraya.
Rattanakosin also known as Rattanakosin Island, is the historic centre of Bangkok, where most of Bangkok's must see sights can be found, including the City Pillar Shrine, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior, the renowned Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram,and the Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin, Maha Chai Rd. This is the most visited area in Bangkok due to all the historic and splendid Temples and buildings found here.
Rattanakosin was established in 1782 when King Rama I moved the Siamese capital across the river from Thonburi, starting a period in Thai history known as the Rattanakosin Period. Spending a few days in this ancient part of Bangkok, does not do it justice. There are so many traditional Buddhist temples, palaces, museums, parks and monuments, which also gives you a better understanding of the culture, history and religion of the Thai people.
Bangkok was originally moated and walled with forts at intervals along it ( built in 1783 during the reign of King Rama I ). A canal formed the moat dug at a distance of about two kilometres from the Royal Palace, leaving the river to the north of the city and rejoining it to the south. The moat was 7.2 kilometres long, and it is today called Klong Bang Lamphu and Khlong Ong Ang. Strong and solid walls were constructed along the inner side of this canal, being 3.6 metres high and 2.7 metres thick. It was broken by 16 gates and 14 forts ( Phra Sumen, Yukornton, Mahaprab, Mahakan, Mootaluog, Seurtayan, Mahachai, Charkphet, Phisua, Mahaluok, Mahayak, Phrachun, Phra-Ar-thit, and Isintorn ). Now only two forts are remaining along the former wall: Fort Mahakan and Fort Phra Sumen.
Mahakan Fort was elevated to a National Ancient Monument of Thailand by the Fine Arts Department in 1949. The government wanted to turn the area between the canal and the city wall into a park, but were met with resistance from the community that stay on that land. Now the authorities are looking into turning it into a living museum of vintage houses. I guess thinking it being the fairer method to appease the people living there.
Festivals here are very well attended due to the popularity of the area. Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated throughout the country during 13th to 15th April of each year. Khao San Road ( or Khao Sarn Road ) inside Phra Nakhon district is one notable place to celebrate the event where many people, both locals and tourists, come to splash water everywhere. Another famous festival, Loi or Loy Krathong, takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which is Thailand's version of the lunar solar Buddhist calendar. The Chao Phraya river bank in the district, with numerous piers and Phra Sumen fort, is a popular place to come to float lanterns in the water.
Ratchadamnoen Road is often heavily decorated with lights around the King's birthday ( 5th December ) and the Queen's birthday ( 12th August ) and other major anniversaries. Sanam Luang and recently created Lan Plabpla Maha Chedsada Bodin in front of Wat Ratchanadda and its Loha Prasat are open spaces that are frequently used to celebrate various events.
King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke founded the city as the capital of his new Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. Before Bangkok became the capital of Thailand, the capital city previously was Thonburi. The old city straddled the Chao Phraya, but was mainly settled on the western bank where the royal palace and other institutions were situated. When Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke established himself as king, he re-established the capital on the eastern bank, relocating the settlers to an area around Wat Sam Pluem and Wat Sampheng ( this area is now Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown ) Fortifications were ordered to be rebuilt, and canals extended to form moats around the fortified city. The inner moat, created by connecting Rong Mai Canal and Talat Canal, is now known as Khlong Khu Mueang Doem .
Huge Fire in Samut Prakan Thailand
Just arrived at Bangkok Suvanabumi Airport and saw a lot of smoke from Highway. A dump fire that was bruning over one week,
Luckily airport was not closed.
Waldbrand, Big Fire, Flächenbrand
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ดนตรีหญิงไทย นักเต้นหญิงไทย วงใหญ่ที่สุด ประเพณีสงกรานต์ ดงน้อย ราชสาส์น ประเทศไทย
รัสเซีย
Таиланд Музыка Женщина Женщина танцоров Таиланда крупнейших.
Сонгкран.Dong менее Ratchasan Таиланде
เยอรมัน
Thailand Musik Weiblich Tänzerinnen Thailand die größte.
Songkran.Dong weniger Ratchasan Thailand
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泰国音乐女女舞者泰国最大的。泼水节。董少Ratchasan泰国
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Tailandia musical femenino Bailarinas Tailandia el más grande.
Songkran.Dong menos Ratchasan Tailandia
อาหรับ
تايلاند موسيقى أنثى أنثى راقصات تايلاند أكبر.
سونغكران
دونغ أقل Ratchasan تايلاند
Walk in Phra Pradaeng, Bangkok, December 2008
This is from a walk I took with my friend Frank in December 2008. We are in the neighbourhood of Wat Bang Krasop in Phra Pradaeng. So peaceful and still only a 20 minute car ride from downtown BKK!
Samut Prakan Central Court House & Central Police Head Quarters, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
Fresh Sea Food and Thai Food available at this popular Market in Samut Prakan Town. Wiboonsri Market.
Samut Prakan, also known as Pak Nam, is located 29 kilometres south of Bangkok, around the area where the Chao Phraya River flows into the Gulf of Thailand. It is a town of the Ayutthaya period. Samut Prakan is home to countless historical and cultural sites. It occupies an area of 1,004 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 5 districts ( Amphoes ) and 1 sub-district ( Ging Amphoe ) Amphoe Muang Samut Prakan, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng, Amphoe Bang Phli, Amphoe Bang Bo, Amphoe Phra Sumut Chedi, and Ging Amphoe Bang Sao Thong.
In Thai the word samut is from Sanskrit, Samudra means ocean or sea and prakan means fortress.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam , the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometre's.
Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town center, has a big bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
The HTMS Maeklong, a former Royal Thai Navy ship is moored in concrete at Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi.
Two major tourist attractions of the province are located in Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, the capital district: Mueang Boran or Ancient City or now Ancient Siam, a park that features downscaled replicas of all major historical buildings of Thailand; and the Crocodile Farm.
Besides being the home of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amphoe Bang Phli is famous for the annual Lotus Flower ( Rap Bua ) festival, which usually takes place on the full moon in October.
Chulachomklao Fort, HTMS Mae Klong, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. ( 5 )
The journey to Phra Chulachomklao Fort is a historical attraction of Samut Prakan Province (29 km south of Bangkok). It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River on Suksawat Road. The fort is worth visiting as you will get to know another aspect of Thailand besides its cultural and architectural facets.The Naval History Park at Chulachomklao Fortress is situated at the mouth of Chao Phraya River, Tambon Laem Fa Pha. The fortress' compound houses a magnificent standing monument of King Rama V, which is located in the front of the fortress. Chulachomklao Fortress is a modern fort and has played an important role in protecting the sovereignty of Thailand during 1893 against unfriendly forces. During King Rama Vs reign, there was a period during which England and France were hunting for colonies. All neighbouring countries around Thailand were colonised by England and France. The king commanded that the fortresses at the rivers mouth be renovated and re-equipped, and also hired a foreigner who was a naval specialist as a consultant for planning the development of the Thai navy.
The seven Armstrong guns only saw action that one time. However, they are still in good working order as they fired a seven gun salute to celebrate their 105 th anniversary in 1998. The fort is now open to the public. Below a statue of King Rama V there is an interesting museum about the conflict with France. Also on show to the public is HTMS Maeklong, a warship commissioned from the Japanese shipyards, pre-World War II. The ship was in service for 60 years, including duty as a royal ship for King Rama IX. There is a gun park showing the history of guns and also an interesting mangrove forest walk.
HTMS Mae Klong
Under the statue, there stands an air-conditioned museum exhibiting the military conflict with France. Also on display is the HTMS Mae Klong, an old warship of the Royal Thai Navy preserved as an open-air museum. HTMS Mae Klong was commissioned in 1937. She had been deployed in several missions such as taking part in World War II. The ship also served as a training ship for naval cadets and technical navy students.
She was in service for 59 years, including the prestigious duty as a royal ship for King Rama VIII and King Rama IX ( His Majesty King Bhumibol, the present King ). The ship was decommissioned in 1996
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Samut Prakan Province, Bhumibol Bridge, formerly the Industrial Ring Road Bridge, Thailand. ( 1 )
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces ( Changwat ) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Samut Prakan, Changwat Nonthaburi, Changwat Samut Sakhon and Changwat Nakhon Nayok, Buddhist Era 2489 (1946), which came into force as from 9 March 1946. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighbouring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east. Suvarnabhumi Airport (or also called New Bangkok International Airport) is located in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province.
The province was created during the Ayutthaya period, with its administrative centre located at Phra Pradaeng. It was the sea port of Siam, and was secured with forts, town moats and town-walls. King Rama II starting the building of the new centre at Samut Prakan in 1819, after his predecessor King Taksin had disbanded the town fortification. Altogether six forts were built on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, and on an island in the river the pagoda Phra Samut Chedi was erected. These were involved in the Paknam incident of 13 July 1893, which ended the Franco-Siamese War with the French naval blockade of Bangkok. Of the original six forts only two exist today, Phi Sua Samut and Phra Chulachomklao.
In Thai the word Samut is from Sanskrit, samudra, meaning ocean or sea, and the word Prakan is from Sanskrit, prākāra, meaning fortress, walls or stronghold.
The provincial seal shows the temple Phra Samut Chedi, the most important site of Buddhist worship in the province. Provincial tree is Thespesia populnea. The provincial slogan is Marine Battle Fortresses, Chedi in the Water, Crocodile Farm, Exquisite Ancient City, Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Tasty Dried Snakeskin Gourami, Rap Bua Festival, Industrial Estate.
Samut Prakan is located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river to the Gulf of Thailand. Thus the province is also sometimes called Pak Nam the Thai word for the mouth of a river. The part of the province located on the western side of the river consist mostly of rice and prawn fields as well as mangrove forests, while the east part is the urban centre - including industrial factories. It is part of the Bangkok metropolis, the urbanization on both sides of the provincial boundary is identical. The province has a coastline of about 47.2 kilometres. Bang Pu Nature Reserve, about 12 km east of the town centre, has a large bird population. Especially during the winter the Sakdi pier at Bang Pu is very popular for Thai people feeding the wintering seagulls. The park is run jointly by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai WWF, and was officially established at the 72nd birthday of Queen Sirikit in 2004.
The HTMS Maeklong, a former Royal Thai Navy ship is moored in concrete at Chulachomklao Fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya in Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi. Two major tourist attractions of the province are located in Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, the capital district: Mueang Boran or Ancient City, a park that features downscaled replicas of all major historical buildings of Thailand; and the Crocodile Farm. Besides being the home of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amphoe Bang Phli is famous for the annual Lotus Flower ( Rap Bua ) festival, which usually takes place on the full moon in October
The province is sub divided into 6 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further sub divided into 50 sub districts (Tambon) and 396 villages (Muban). There are one city (thesaban nakhon), three towns (thesaban mueang) and 13 sub district municipalities (thesaban tambon). For the national elections the province is divided into 3 voting districts, one eligible for three assemblyman and the other two each for two assembly men.
Mueang Samut Prakan Bang Bo Bang Phli Phra Pradaeng Phra Samut Chedi Bang Sao Thong