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If you're in the Samut Sakhon province, a visit to the "Pun Tai Nor Ra Sing" shrine is definitely worth your time. The shrine is easily accessible by car, and there are plenty of free parking lots available for visitors.
At the shrine, you can pay your respects to the deity with a statue of "Pun Tai Nor Ra Sing" for worship. It is customary to offer a rooster model as a payoff following local faith, and there are plenty of rooster models available for purchase at the shrine.
In addition to the religious aspect, the shrine also has other attractions to offer. For example, there is an ancient ship on display, which is an interesting piece of history to explore.
After visiting the shrine, you can also explore the nearby area, which is home to many famous seafood restaurants. This is a great opportunity to indulge in some delicious seafood dishes and experience the local cuisine.
For families with young children, there is also a fish feeding spot on the walk through the shrine, which can be a fun activity for kids. Additionally, there is a short conservation trekking trail into the mangrove forest nearby, with some street art on the path. This is a great place for taking pictures and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
Overall, the "Pun Tai Nor Ra Sing" shrine is a great destination to visit. With its unique religious offerings, historical ship, and nearby seafood restaurants, it is a great place to spend a day exploring and experiencing the...
Read morePhanthai Norasingh Historical Park is located in Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, on the site where the prow of King Sua’s royal barge once broke. It was established as a memorial to Phanthai Norasingh, a local villager who served as the helmsman of the royal barge Ekkachai during the reign of King Sanphet VIII (King Sua) of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
During a royal voyage, as the barge reached Khlong Khok Kham—a narrow and winding canal—the prow struck a large tree branch along the bank and broke off. Phanthai Norasingh then bowed before King Sua and requested to be executed according to the Royal Court Law, which prescribed death for anyone who caused damage to royal property. Although the King was deeply reluctant, he ordered the execution in accordance with the law. A shrine was later built on the site, and both Phanthai Norasingh’s head and the broken prow of the royal barge were enshrined there as a symbol of his loyalty and devotion.
Within the historical park stands the Shrine of Phanthai Norasingh, featuring a life-sized statue of him holding the rudder of the barge. The shrine is highly revered by locals.
This place is not far from Bangkok only 1.5 hrs driving.
Walking past the shrine and crossing the red bridge, visitors will find the Phor Phanthai Norasing Riverside Market—a lively market with over 200 stalls selling Thai desserts, local dishes, fresh seafood, household goods, and a wide variety of OTOP products from Samut...
Read moreThe PhanthaiNorasing Shrine was constructed in memory of Phanthai Norasing, a legendary coxswain of the Ekkachai royal barge, noted for his and honesty. He took responsibility for damage to the sacred figurehead of a barge he was steering when the prow hit a large tree by a river canal. It is said that PhanthaiNorasing begged the king, Phrachao Suea, to execute him in accordance with royal law. Phrachao Suea complied against his own will, then ordered the construction of a temporary shrine. Phanthai’s head as well as the broken figurehead of the Ekkachai royal barge were placed in the shrine to symbolize his honesty and loyalty.
Later on, the Fine Arts Department constructed a new shrine as the original one had fallen into disrepair. Inside, there is a life-sized statue of Phanthai Norasing in the position of steering at the stern of the barge, widely respected among the locals.
The shrine is surrounded by rooster statues as Panthai Norasing loved cocktail fighting. There are shades areas, stalls, an ATM and trees around the shrine as well as the remains of...
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