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Chanthaburi River
250px, Chanthaburi River in the phase of Mueang Chanthaburi District Chanthaburi River ( th, แม่น้ำจันทบุรี), formerly and still colloquially known as Chanthabun River (แม่น้ำจันทบูร) is a river in Thailand, regarded as the main watercourse of Chanthaburi Province. This river is about 120 km (74 mi) long. It is considered to be the longest river in the east region. Chanthaburi River originates from Khao Soi Dao Tai mountain in Pong Nam Ron District, Khao Sam Ngam and Khao Cha Am in the area of Makham District, flowing through Mueang Chanthaburi District to the Gulf of Thailand in Laem Sing District. It bisects Mueang Chanthaburi. However, it was a locally known as Khlong Chanthaburi (คลองจันทบุรี). It has important tributaries including Khlong Ta Rong (คลองตารอง), Khlong Ta Lio (คลองตาหลิว), Khlong Thung Phen (คลองทุ่งเพล), Khlong Prue o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf Of Thailand
The Gulf of Thailand, also known as the Gulf of Siam, is a shallow inlet in the southwestern South China Sea, bounded between the southwestern shores of the Indochinese Peninsula and the northern half of the Malay Peninsula. It is around in length and up to in width, and has a surface area of . The gulf is surrounded on the north, west and southwest by the coastlines of Thailand (hence the name), on the northeast by Cambodia and the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, and opens to the South China Sea in the southeast. Names The modern Thai name of the gulf is ''Ao Thai'' ( th, อ่าวไทย, , 'Thai Gulf') and "Gulf of Thailand" has been adopted as the official name of the body by the International Hydrographic Organization. Its name in Malay is he "Gulf of Siam", ''Teluk Siam'', and in km, ឈូងសមុទ្រសៀម'', Chhoung Samut Siem''. In Thai, the gulf is historically known as ''Ao Sayam'' ( th, อ่าวสยาม). In Vietnamese it is known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama V
Chulalongkorn ( th, จุฬาลงกรณ์, 20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910) was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, titled Rama V. He was known to the Siamese of his time as ''Phra Phuttha Chao Luang'' (พระพุทธเจ้าหลวง, the Royal Buddha). Chulalongkorn's reign was characterised by the modernisation of Siam, governmental and social reforms, and territorial concessions to the British and French. As Siam was surrounded by European colonies, Chulalongkorn, through his policies and acts, ensured the independence of Siam. All his reforms were dedicated to ensuring Siam's independence given the increasing encroachment of Western powers, so that Chulalongkorn earned the epithet ''Phra Piya Maharat'' (พระปิยมหาราช, the Great Beloved King). Early life King Chulalongkorn was born on 20 September 1853 to King Mongkut and Queen Debsirindra and given the name Chulalongkorn. In 1861, he was designated '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, Chanthaburi
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception ( th, อาสนวิหารพระนางมารีอาปฏิสนธินิรมล) is a Catholic church and is located in the city of Chanthaburi, in the province of the same name, in Thailand. It is "the most famous and picturesque building of Chanthaburi" and the witness of French presence in the city. History The cathedral of the Immmaculate Conception is the fourth church built on the spot by the Catholic community in Chanthaburi. The first Catholic community followed the Siamese in exile after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. In 1901, the Christians belonging to Chanthaburi numbered 2,500; in 1904, helped by his vicars, a French missionary, Father Augustin Peyrical began the construction of a new church. On the death of Father Quentric, Father Peyrical was appointed parish priest of Banpeng, the deceased having given him by will a part of his inheritance to build the new church in Chanthabury. Due to disagreemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanthaboon Riverside Community
280px, Chanthaboon Waterfront Community at dusk Chanthaboon Waterfront Community or Chanthaboon Riverside Community ( th, ชุมชนริมน้ำจันทบูร) is an ancient waterfront community in the heart of Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province in eastern Thailand. It is sometimes also written as Chantaboon Waterfront Community. The traditional community dates back to King Narai the Great's reign of Ayutthaya Kingdom (more than 300 years), regarded as the first community of Chanthaburi. The ancestors of this community people are three ethnic group, consist Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese. In the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)'s reign, it was regarded as the center of the province and was a trading and travel destination for the eastern region. At present, it is another cultural attraction of Chanthaburi. There are many old buildings in Sino-Portuguese and Gingerbread styles lined up on one km (0.6 mi) long pedestrian street along the Chanthaburi Rive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong
A ''khlong'' ( th, คลอง, ), alternatively spelt as ''klong'' () commonly refers to a canal in Thailand. These canals are spawned by the rivers Chao Phraya, Tha Chin, and Mae Klong, along with their tributaries particularly in the low-lying areas of central Thailand. The Thai word ''khlong'' is not limited to artificial canals. Many smaller rivers are referred to as "''khlong''" followed by the name of the stream. Khlongs in Bangkok there are 1,682 canals in Bangkok, totalling 2,604 kilometres in length. Nine canals are primary flood drainage conduits. In years past, the Thai capital was crisscrossed by khlongs, and so gained the nickname "Venice of the East". Khlongs were used for transportation, for floating markets, but also for sewage disposal. Today, most of the khlongs of Bangkok have been filled in, although the Thonburi side of Bangkok (covering areas west of the Chao Phraya River) still retains several of its larger khlongs. Khlong Saen Saep in central Bangk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of water. Small rivers can be referred to using names such as Stream#Creek, creek, Stream#Brook, brook, rivulet, and rill. There are no official definitions for the generic term river as applied to Geographical feature, geographic features, although in some countries or communities a stream is defined by its size. Many names for small rivers are specific to geographic location; examples are "run" in some parts of the United States, "Burn (landform), burn" in Scotland and northeast England, and "beck" in northern England. Sometimes a river is defined as being larger than a creek, but not always: the language is vague. Rivers are part of the water cycle. Water generally collects in a river from Precipitation (meteorology), precipitation through a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pong Nam Ron District
Pong Nam Ron ( th, โป่งน้ำร้อน, ) is the easternmost district (''amphoe'') of Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Khlung, Makham, Khao Khitchakut and Soi Dao of Chanthaburi Province. To the east are Battambang and Pailin of Cambodia. Border Crossings There are two border crossings into Cambodia in Pong Nam Ron. One is at Ban Pakkard ( th, บ้านผักกาด; ) in Klong Yai tambon. The Cambodian town across the border is Phsar Prum in Sala Krau district in Pailin municipality. The second crossing is at Ban Laem ( th, บ้านแหลม; ) in Thep Nimitr. The Cambodian village across the border is Daun Lem in Kamrieng district, Battambang Province. History The minor district (''king amphoe'') Pong Nam Ron was upgraded to a full district on 25 July 1941. Administration The district is divided into five sub-districts (''tambons''), which are further subdivided into 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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