Pak Phraek, Kanchanaburi
Pak Phraek (Thai: ปากแพรก, pronounced [pàːk pʰrɛ̂ːk]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Mueang Kanchanaburi district, Kanchanaburi province.
History
[edit]Its name Pak Phraek means "confluence" or "water intersection" what with it is the point where two rivers, the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi, meet to become the Mae Klong river, which flows south to the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Songkhram province.[1]
Pak Phraek is a historic place, it was the route of the Burmese army in the Nine Armies' Wars in the year 1785. It is also the location of the old downtown of Kanchanaburi city. Chinese and Annamese traders settled here for trade during the King Rama III's reign around the year 1831. In terms of contemporary history, it also deals with World War II. The advent of the old commercial district associated with the main river of Kanchanaburi as well as the backgrounds of many national dignitaries, such as Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu, a World War II hero whose house and pharmacy still stand on Pak Phraek walking street. Also, the street is the first concrete road in Kanchanaburi province.
Today, many buildings, especially on Pak Phraek walking street, are historical buildings, with Eastern and Western architectural styles that were built since the King Rama IV's reign.[2]
Administration
[edit]Pak Phraek is administered by two government bodies are Kanchanaburi Town Municipality and Pak Phraek Town Municipality.
It is further divided into 13 administrative mubans (villages) and six communities.[3]
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Lin Chang | บ้านลิ้นช้าง |
| 2. | Ban Khao Laem | บ้านเขาแหลม |
| 3. | Ban Thung Na | บ้านทุ่งนา |
| 4. | Ban Wang Saraphi | บ้านวังสารภี |
| 5. | Ban Huan Na | บ้านหัวนา |
| 6. | Ban Pa Yup | บ้านป่ายุบ |
| 7. | Ban Khao Meng Amonmet | บ้านเขาเม็งอมรเมศร์ |
| 8. | Ban Huai Nam Sai | บ้านห้วยน้ำใส |
| 9. | Ban Hua Khao | บ้านหัวเขา |
| 10. | Ban Hua Na Lang | บ้านหัวนาล่าง |
| 11. | Ban Prang Nimit | บ้านพรางนิมิต |
| 12. | Ban Lum Dong Krabao | บ้านลุ่มดงกระเบา |
| 13. | Ban Khao Meng Phatthana | บ้านเขาเม็งพัฒนา |
The other six communities.
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 80. | Chong Charoen | ชุมชนจงเจริญ |
| 81. | Ban Bo | ชุมชนบ้านบ่อ |
| 82. | Wang Yai | ชุมชนวังใหญ่ |
| 83. | U Thong | ชุมชนอู่ทอง |
| 84. | Sala Klang | ชุมชนศาลากลาง |
| 85. | Soi Praisanee | ชุมชนซอยไปรษณีย์ |
Population
[edit]As of December 9, 2024, the subdistrict has a total population of 23,904.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pakphraek Community and Pakphraek Road". 2.kanchanaburi.go.th.
- ^ "ปากแพรก". Wikicommunity (in Thai).
- ^ a b "รายงานข้อมูลตำบลปากแพรก". 3doctor.hss.moph.go.th (in Thai).