Wat Chanasongkhram

Wat Chanasong Khram Ratchaworamahawiharn

This Temple is an old monastery which was built before the first reign of Rattanakosin (before 1782).

The former name is Wat Klang Na (Temple in the paddy field). In the reign of King RAMA I, Somdet Phra Bowornratchao Mahasurasinghanat (The Viceroy in King RAMA I's reign) Granted Mon people and Monks to lived in the area, renovated the temple to be residence of Mon Monks, Later, King RAMA I give the new name Tong Pu (name of a town in Myanmar) after the name of Mon Temple in Ayutthay and Lopburi.  In the reign of King RAMA I.  The Temple became  a center of Mon Sect of Buhhism as the awarded to Mon Solders who formed Major troop in war with Burmese.  After the war, the temple was restored and made the Royal Temple and then renamed again to be Chanasongkhram which means victory of war, as Thai gained victory over Burmese for three times between 1785-1787.

credit :  signed board Wat Chanasongkhram

Location :  on Chakrapong road, near Khao San Road, Banglamphu

across Khao San Road, backpacker enclave Banglamphu

Nittaya Thai Curry Shop, Banglampu Market

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall / Photo Part II

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

100 Ratcha Damnoen Klang Avenue, Bawonniwet Sub-District,

Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200 

 http://www.nitasrattanakosin.com

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall - Part I

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall 

open :  Tuesday-Friday 11.00-20.00

           Saturday-Sunday 10.00-20.00

address  :  100 Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue,

Bowomniwet, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200

Rattanakosin Kingdom or the Kingdom of Siam
"Rattanakosin" the Thai Capital was name of Kingdom of Siam which was called since established in 1782 . Now it was changed name to be Bangkok.
It was centered at the city of Bangkok.

Rattanakosin Map during the regin of King Rama III

The Prestige of the Kingdom

The Thai monarch always reside in his people's heart

White elephant

The Royal Mount and the Majestic Symbol of sovereignty

Elephants have since ancient times been regarded as auspicious creatures, a symbol of The King's majesty.  In the past, they were know to render multiple services to country in times of war.  Aside from being a symbol of the King's grandeur, the creature symbolizes the country's prestige, fertility and prosperity as well as peace and happiness on the part of the people.  Its significance is evident in the past national flag of Siam featuring a white elephant and the royal decorations that include, for example, the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

When a rare elephant with special characteristics befitting a white elephant is found in the realm, it is considered an auspicious sign for the nation.  White elephants are royal mounts and a symbol of the monarch's sovereigsty, prestige, might and grander.  In keeping with ancient tradition, royal ceremonies have been  held to receive, celebrate and register noble white elephant.

credit : signed board Rattanakosin Exhibitiona Hall

Cherish the culture : Wat Chalong, Phuket

Wat Chalong, is the most renowed temple of the Phuket province with effigies of Luangphor Chaem and Luangphor Chaung, both revered monks.

Promthep Cape, Phuket

Promthep Cape, the country's most beautiful spot of watch sunsets, is also one of the best parts of Phuket.
From a cliff below the observation spot, the long cape stretching to the sea can clearly be seen.  It is 2 km further from Hat Rawaii.