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Uruphong Intersection
Uruphong ( th, อุรุพงษ์) is a four way intersection and neighbourhood in Thailand. It is in the areas of the Thung Phaya Thai and Thanon Phetchaburi sub-districts which are the part of the Ratchathewi district in downtown Bangkok. It connects the Rama VI and Phetchaburi roads beneath both a footbridge and also to the expressway. It's considered to be the first part of Phetchaburi road and is near the Yommarat railway halt, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Phaya Thai Palace, Ramathibodi Hospital, Phramongkutklao Hospital and Victory Monument. Its name comes from a bridge which was historically located across a nearby canal. It was a bridge built to commemorate Prince Urubongs Rajsombhoj, one of the sons of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who died when he was a child. Later on, the bridge and the canal were both demolished to make way for Phetchaburi road, but the name "Uruphong" still exists today. Between October 10th and November 7th, 2013, this intersection was u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi ( th, ราชเทวี, ) is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. Clockwise from the north, its neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan and Dusit. History The district was part of Dusit district prior to 1966, and part of Phaya Thai District from 1966 to 1989, when it was elevated to its own district. The name is inherited from Ratchathewi Intersection, which is the intersection of Phetchaburi Road and Phaya Thai Road. The name originally comes from a royal consort to King Chulalongkorn, '' Phra Nangchao Sukumalmarsri Phra Ratchathewi''. The term Phra Rachathewi (also spelled Phra Rajadevi) is a royal rank for royal consorts. Administration The district is sub-divided into four sub-district (''Khwaeng''). Landmarks Victory Monument was built by Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram to honour the 59 soldiers who died in the French-Thai War. The opening ceremony was held on 24 June 1942. It was built to the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phramongkutklao Hospital
Phramongkutklao Hospital () is a hospital located in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is a military hospital for the Royal Thai Army and a teaching hospital for Phramongkutklao College of Medicine which trains doctors for the Royal Thai Armed Forces, as well as the Royal Thai Army Nursing College. History After the Siamese revolution of 1932 which changed Thailand from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy, Maj. Luang Thurawaithayawiset, chief doctor of the forces based at Paruskavan Palace, sought to find a medical facility to treat and care for army soldiers and thus proposed to Col. Phraya Songsuradet to find a location. Three locations were surveyed: Phaya Thai Palace, Bang Khun Phrom Palace and the Army Survey Department. The location was finally settled at Phaya Thai Palace and King Prajadhipok approved of this project. Medical Corps Group 1 (Pak Khlong Lot) and Medical Corps Group 2 ( Bang Sue) were then merged into the 'Bangkok Military Distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbourhoods Of Bangkok
This is a partial list of neighbourhoods in Bangkok. Bang Kapi *Bang Kapi * Chok Chai 4 * Happy Land *Hua Mak *Khlong Chan * Lam Sali * Lat Phrao *Ramkhamhaeng Bang Sue * Bang Pho * Bang Son * Bang Sue * Pracha Chuen * Tao Pun * Wong Sawang Chatuchak *Ari *Chatuchak Park * Chorakhe Bua * Chumtang Bang Sue *Kamphaeng Phet * Lat Phrao * Mo Chit * Phahon Yothin * Pradiphat * Ratchayothin * Saphan Khwai *Wat Samian Nari Don Mueang * Bang Khen * Don Mueang * Kaset-Nawamin * Lak Si * Lat Pla Khao * Ngam Wong Wan *Saphan Mai * Sena Nikhom * Thung Song Hong Dusit * Bang Krabue * Lan Phra Borommarup Song Ma *Kiak Kai * Maha Nak * Ratchawat *Samsen * Si Yan * Soi Suan Oi Pathum Wan (well known as ''Ratchaprasong'' shopping street area) * Ban Krua * Banthat Thong * Bon Kai * Charoen Phon *Chit Lom * Chula * Hua Lamphong * Lang Suan * Suphachalasai (National Stadium) * Phloen Chit * Phra Ram 1 *Ratchadamri *Ratchaprasong *Sam Yan * Saphan Lueang *Siam Square (Shinjuku of Thailand) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manager Daily
''Manager Daily 360 Degree '' ( th, ผู้จัดการรายวัน 360 องศา; ) is a Thai-language daily newspaper published in Bangkok and distributed nationwide. The paper is a broadsheet, and emphasizes political and business news. Founded by media-mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, it was an outgrowth of Manager Monthly magazine and Manager Weekly newspaper. The newspaper is popular Thai news source on demonstration against the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra; its owner is one of the leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD. The newspaper declares its views and objectives are to support Constitutional Monarchy, to resist authoritarianism in politics and in the economy, and to promote restrictions on the power of government and of politicians. In fact, the newspaper itself is promoting anti-democracy, far-right, anti-American, pro-Beijing, and pro-Kremlin views. History Manager Daily 360 Degree was founded as Manager Daily by Sondhi Limt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice TV
Voice TV is a Thai television channel, notable for its liberal and pro-Thaksin stance and political-centric analysis. It is broadcast via ''digital terrestrial television'' (from 2014 until 2019), satellite, cable (as Video To Home 2), and web streaming. It was founded and currently owned by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's son, Panthongtae ("Oak"), through Voice TV Co., Ltd. (formerly How Come Entertainment Co., Ltd.). Programming News and analysis * ''Wake Up Thailand'' * ''Talking Thailand'' * ''Overview'' * '' The Daily Dose : World of Politics'' Anchors and analysts Current * Weeranun Kunha * Patshaya Mahatanodhamma * Nattakorn Devakula Mom Luang Nattakorn Devakula ( th, ณัฏฐกรณ์ เทวกุล; nicknamed Pleum b. 10 September 1976) is a Thai host and television moderator. He is a former candidate of 2009 Bangkok gubernatorial election. History Devakula ... Former * Passavee Thitiphonwattanakul (now at TNN16) * Sasiphong Chartp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Democratic Reform Committee
The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) or People's Committee for Absolute Democracy with the King as Head of State (PCAD) was a reactionary umbrella political pressure group in Thailand. Its aim was to remove the influence of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from Thai politics by deposing the incumbent Pheu Thai government of Yingluck Shinawatra and creating an unelected "People's Council" to oversee political reforms. The group played a key role in the 2013–14 Thai political crisis and the lead up to the 2014 Thai coup d'état, organising large-scale protests within Bangkok and disrupting voting in the 2014 Thai general election in order to prevent a predicted victory by Pheu Thai. The group was formed on 29 November 2013 by Suthep Thaugsuban, who resigned from his post as Democrat Party secretary-general and MP, and appointed himself as PDRC secretary-general. Although much of the movement's message revolved around anti-politics, the PDRC was a diverse coaliti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramkhamhaeng University
Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) ( th, มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง) is Thailand's largest public university. It was named in honour of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai. The university provides an effective and economical way to meet public demand for higher education. Overview Ramkhamhaeng University has two major campuses, both in Bangkok. Freshman classes are held at Bang Na campus in Phra Khanong District. Most others classes are conducted at the main campus at Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District. Approximately 435,000 students attend the university, 400,000 undergraduates and 35,000 graduate students. Tuition fees are in the range of 7,155–8,880 baht per academic year. The university's budget allocation from the central government for FY2019 is 1,179 million baht, down from FY2018. Curriculum * Humanities and Social Sciences ** Faculty of Law *** Common law Department *** Public law Department *** International law Department *** Proced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yingluck Shinawatra
Yingluck Shinawatra ( th, ยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร, , ; ; born 21 June 1967), nicknamed Pou ( th, ปู, , , meaning "crab"), is a Thai businesswoman, politician and a member of the Pheu Thai Party who became the Prime Minister of Thailand following the 2011 election. Yingluck was Thailand's first female prime minister and its youngest in over 60 years. She was removed from office on 7 May 2014 by a Constitutional Court decision. Born in Chiang Mai Province into a wealthy family of Hakka Chinese descent,Yingluck Shinawatra (prime minister of Thailand) ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Yingluck Shinawatra earned a bachelor's degree from |
Pantip
Pantip.com is a popular Thai-language website and discussion forum. As of July 2016, Pantip.com one of the top 10 websites in Thailand and 712 worldwide. Discussions about Thai politics and current events on Pantip.com's topic boards are often cited in the Thai press, particularly in such English-language newspapers as the ''Bangkok Post'' and ''The Nation'', as a gauge of the public's mood about various issues. At the beginning, the site gained its popularity from people's misunderstanding of its name which is similar (and identical in English) to Bangkok's format IT shopping center, Pantip Plaza, but it is in no way affiliated with the mall. (The name is actually styled in Thai as พันทิป, meaning a thousand tips.) Nevertheless, there is a significant IT-related community there. History Pantip.com was founded on October 7,1996 by Wanchat Padungrat, an electronics engineer graduating from KMITL. He holds directorship and ownership of the site. Along with the popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chulalongkorn
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] |
Urubongs Rajsombhoj
Urubongse Rajasombhoj ( th, อุรุพงศ์รัชสมโภช; ; 15 October 1893 – 20 September 1909) was Prince of Siam (later Thailand). He was a son of Chulalongkorn of Siam. His mother was The Noble Consort (Chao Chom Manda) Luean Niyavananda, daughter of Lord (Phra) Narindrabhorn and Prik Niyavananda. His elder full sister, Princess Lavad Voraong, died in infancy. Life As a child he joined his father on trips to many places, including Europe. Unlike the other princes, Urubongse was not educated in Europe, but instead received instruction from foreign teachers at a private residence in Siam. He died on 20 September 1909, on King Chulalongkorn's birthday, at the age of 15. His death brought sadness to the members of the Royal Family, especially King Chulalongkorn. The king ordered the building of a bridge in the city with sculptures of Prince Urubongse set into both sides. King Chulalongkorn named the bridge after his son; Uruphong Bridge, where Urup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
