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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Prachunkhirikhan Province. Thailand.

Prachunkhirikhan Province 
             Prachubkhirikhan province is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Southern of Thailand. Prachubkhirokhan had been Muang Na-Rung in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya era but deserted when Krungsri-Ayutthaya lost war with Myanmar. Afterward in the early Ratanakhosin in the reign of Rama II, he founded new town near mouth of "E-Rom" canal and maned as "Muang Bang-Na-Rom". In the reign of Rama IV, He aggregated Muang Kui, Muang Bang-Na-Rom and Muang Klong-Warl and renamed to Muang Prachubkhirokhan. Until year 1898, the downtown was moved to Auo Koh-Lak or Auo Prachub where is location of Prachubkhirikhan province until now.

Ratchaburi Province. Thailand.

Ratchaburi Province

           Ratchaburi province
near Bangkok is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Gulf of Thailand on the right side and to Samutsongkarm province on the left side. It appeard since prehistoric times (Khmer era or Thawaravadee era). This town was belonging to Siam in the Sukhothai era in year 1257 when Sukhothai got victory against Khmer. The town was relocated many times. Until year 1897, it was moved to this location as present.

Phetchaburi Province. Thailand.

Phetchaburi Province
          Phetchaburi province near Bangkok is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Gulf of Thailand on the right side and to Ta-Naosri mountain range connected to Myanmar on the left side. It appear in the Sukhothai era but there are evidences to prove that it was built since prehistoric times (Khmer era or Thawaravadee era). This town was prefered to King Rama IV, V and Vi in the early Ratanakhosin. In the reign of Rama IV, he built throne-hall at Khao Samana and named that mountain as "Phru Khao Maha-Sawand " or Khao Wang. In later in the reign of Rama V, he built throne-hall at Ban Puene but finished in the reign of Rama VI. He named the hall as "Phra Thee Nang Sornphetch Prasart". Moreover, he built palace at Bang Tha-Lou and named beach near the palace as "Hath Chao Samran"..

Karnchanaburi Province. Thailand.

Karnchanaburi Province 
             Karnchanaburi province had been logdes since prehistoric times. There are many historicities in the caves or hills. Ancestors migrated from the southern of China including Khmer as well. There are many historical place in Khmer's style such as Prasart Mueng-Singh (Stone Castle). The province had been main battlefieldr when Myanmar move the troops to Thailand in order to possess capital in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya.

              Most area is covered by rivers or hills where there are many beautiful waterfalls. There are water-powered dams such as Srinakrarin dam and Khao-Laem dam where are attractive places for tourists.

Tak Province. Thailand.

Tak Province 
          Tak province was formerly named to "Muang Ra-Haeng" where there are Mon people living. There are historical evidence about Mon's Arts at the Ban-tak district. The town was built before Sukhothai era. Muang Tak had been important frontier town to Myanmar and was the greatest king's army congregated as Ramkumhaengmaharat, Naresuanmaharat, Naraimaharat and Taksinmaharat. Unitl early Ratanakhosin era in the reign of Rama II, he ordered to move downtown of Tak from right side of Ping river to Ra-Haeng sub-district on the left side of Ping river. It became location of Tak province until now.

Trad Province. Thailand.

Trad Province 
              Trad province is located at the easternmost of Thailand. City name was transformed from word "Gard" which is a tree's name. In Krungsri-Ayuthaya in the reign of King the great Naresuan, the city name was called "Ban Bang-Phra". In early Ratanakosin in the reign of King Rama V made agreement with France for giving Trad city and Chang Islands in order that France retreated their army from Chanthaburi city. In year 1906, Thailand traded off Phratabrong, Seamaraj and Srisophon city against Trad city and Chang Islands to France. France withdrawed their army from Trad city and Chang Islands in July 1907. Local people choose 23 July on every year to be "Trad Rumruek". It means Trad commemoration or Trad recognition.

Sa-Kao Province. Thailand.

Sa-Kao Province 
          Sa-Kao province is ancient city and its age is more than 4,000 years. Antiques was discovered at Khao Cha-Gun, Aranyaprathech and Tapraya district. The city had prospered in Thavarawadi era since there were Khmer castle and stone inscription. City name was named as name of pool. In year 1781, Chaopraya Mahakasadsuk (King Rama I in later) was moving to Cambodia but stopping near both pools for living and named both pools as "Sa-Kao" and "Sa-Kwan" Sa-kao had been check-point at frontier. In year 1909, Sa-Kao was raised to Sa-Kao sub-district. In 1958, Sa-Kao was raised again to be Sa-Kao district. Until year 1993, Sa-Kao was appointed to be Sa-Kao province where is Thailand 's 74th province.

Chanthaburi Province. Thailand.

Chanthaburi Province 
          Chanthaburi province is ancient city and its age is more than 1,000 years. City name was formerly called "Kwan-Kraburi". and was built by Chong tribe (Annam-Khmer). In year 1657, the city was moved and re-built at Ban-Loom on the left side of Chanthaburi River. In year 1767, King the great Taksin moved his amry to Chanthaburi and occupied it in order to aggregate forces to restore Krungsri-Ayutthaya from Myanmar. In later, King Rama III moved this city to Ban-Nuean-Wong because that area was hills and highland. Since the city was lack of water resource, King Rama V relocated Chanthaburi to Ban-Loom again. Until year 1893, Thailand have dispute with France so that France had possesed Chanthaburi for 11 years. After Thailand give area on the left side of Mekong River to France, Thailand got this city from France. In year 1933, Chanthaburi city is raised to be Chanthaburi province from government transformation unitl now.

Rayong Province. Thailand.

Rayong Province

        Rayong province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya in 1570. It is assumed the province was founded in blooming Khmerin in 957. In that period, Chanthaburi province is Khmer's frontier town so that Rayong bordered to Chantaburi has been influenced by Khmer's Art and Cultural. The evidence is the remaining historical place in Khmer's style such as Silalaeng Khu-Khai.
 
        Rayong province is covering area about 3550 square kilometres and its population is 600,000 persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Famous fruits are Durian and Pineapple. Famous product is fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried seafood.

Chacheongsao Province, Thailand.

Chacheongsao Province

           Chacheongsao province had been governed by Khmer. City name is assumed that its pronounciation is slightly distorted from time to time from "Cha-Cheung-Sao" in Khmer language which means "deep canal" to be "Cha-Cheong-Sao". Chacheongsao was established to be city in the reign of King Mahajakrapat in Krungsri-Ayutthaya era. In 1593, the great King Naresuan chose this city for location of his army. It caused this city became front barrier city in eastern region. In the reign of King Rama III, he built fortress in this city to prevent enemy in eastern region. In year 1933, Chacheongsao city is raised to be Chacheongsao province unitl now.


           Chacheongsao province is covering area about 5,350 square kilometres and its population is 650,000 persons. Its location is near Bangkok about 100 kilometres. There are many attractive place such as Watsotornworawiharn (Sothorn Temple) where contain Luang-Phor Sothorn buddha image respected by Thai people and Ang-Rue-Nai waterfalls located in Khao Ang-Rue-Nai wildlife conservation area covering 5 provinces such as Chacheongsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthabui and Prachinburi province..

Chonburi Province. Thailand.

Chonburi Province
            Chonburi province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya when Khmer moved army to make a war. In later, Chonburi province was Thongyou's lodge and his army. He agitated everyone participating to Phraya Vachirakarn who is responsible for governing east region and located in Rayong. After Phraya Vachirakarn moved his army to Chonburi and suppressed Thongyou, Chonburi was peaceful. Chonburi has been main city since the reign of King Rama I. Until the reign of King Rama V, he changed Banlamoong and Phanatnikom city to be just district in Chonburi city. In year 1933, Chonburi city is raised to be Chonburi province unitl now.


        Chonburi province is covering area about 4,363 square kilometres and its population is 1.15 million persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Nong-Mon market is very famous where you can find dried seafood, foods and desserts. Ang-Sila is old vacation where is known as stone-mortar making and carving, furthermore, there are fresh seafood serving and selling to tourists. Chonburi province is both agricultural and industrial city.

Angthong Province. Thailand.

Angthong Province 
        Angthong was historically known as Wiset Chai Chan, located on the Noi River. It formed an important border town of the Ayutthaya kingdom during the wars with Burma, as the Noi river served as a natural obstacle for advancing troops.

         During the reign of king Taksin after the fall of Ayutthaya the main city of the province was moved to the Chao Phraya river, and named Ang Thong, as the Noi river had become too shallow for transportation.
The name Ang Thong means 'gold basin', surmised to come from the basin-like geography of the area, and the golden color of the rice grown in the region.