157391Khukhan city and the 250th anniversary event

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Khukhan city and the 250th anniversary event

Area: 914.3 km²
Postal code: 33140
Province: Sisaket

Khukhan District (อำเภอ ขุขันธ์)

Khukhan is a district of Sisaket province, northeastern Thailand. Khukhan District is a district that depends on Sisaket Province. It is an old district with a long history along with the establishment. “Mueang Khukhan” in the past had a wide territory covering various districts. Many districts in Sisaket Province at present, before the year 1938, used the name “Huai Nuea District” under the administration of Khukhan. Most of the people are Buddhists and have a career as a farmer.

History of Khukhan

In the Ayutthaya period The area is the provinces of Sisaket and Surin. nowadays Originally a residence of the Khmer and Kuay ethnic groups. Which is known collectively as Khmer Pa Dong. There is an important community, namely Ban Prasat Square Which later became the city of Khukhan in the year 2302, during the reign of King Ekathat of Ayutthaya Phaya Chang Phaeak split up to live with herds of wild elephants in the Phanom Dong Rak mountain area (ភ្នុំដងរែក), therefore graciously allowing his beloved soldiers to (Thong Duang and Boonma) led the troops to follow.

With help from Takacha, the leader of the Ban Prasat Liam Khok Lamduan and Chiang Khan groups, together with the leader of the Khmer forest group who is an expert in catching elephants, namely Chiang Button of the country Chiang Si of Ban Kud Wai Chiangkha of Ban Acchapanung and Chiang Chai of Ban Charapat Followed until he found and was able to catch the white elephant king. and according to the group delivered to Ayutthaya His Majesty therefore please the coop. Bestowed the title of Takaja as Luang Kaew Suwan The position of village chief and Chiang Khan is Luang Prab, assistant to the village chief.

In the year 2009…the year of great auspiciousness…

The 1st event is the 250th anniversary of the reign of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty (Thong Duang) following Phaya Chang Phuak to Khukhan in 1759.
The 2nd event was the 250th anniversary of the city of Khukhan governed in a bureaucratic system directly under Ayutthaya. As an outer city
The 3rd incident was the 250th anniversary of Taka’s receiving the royal order. titled as “Luang Kaew Suwan”, the position of Chief of Staff
The 4th event is the 250th anniversary of Chiang Khan being ordered. His rank was “Luang Prap”, the position of Assistant General.
The 5th event is the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Khukhan City Pillar Shrine (renovated in 2009).
The 6th event is the 200th anniversary of King Rama I or Somdet Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (Thong Duang) passing away. (Deem it appropriate to build a memorial monument of Phra

Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great at Khukhan as well for the prosperity and prosperity of Khukhan in the future). With the aforementioned events and reasons in 2009, it was deemed appropriate to organize a merit-making ceremony to celebrate the 2009 year of Khukhan as a great historical city in order to prepare for the status of Khukhan Province.

Vientiane Lao People in Khukhan District

The Lao Wiang people are Lao people who were taken from Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Champasak. During the Siamese army’s attack on Vientiane from the Thonburi period – the early Rattanakosin period After the Thai army went to attack Vientiane, Champasak and Luang Prabang.

The army to attack the city of Vientiane. Champasak until victory Has forcibly brought many Vientiane people to Si Subdistrict, Khun Han Subdistrict, Huai Chan Subdistrict, Khun Han District, Mak Khieb Subdistrict, Mueang Sisaket District, Ban Ta Ud, Ban Sano, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province

Laotian prisoner families of Vientiane were forcibly taken into Thailand in the 1st siege of Vientiane in 1778, then forcibly taken in the 2nd siege of Vientiane in 1792 and forcibly taken in. For the 3rd time in the years 1826 – 1828, but in the 3rd war of Vientiane in the years 1826 – 1828, the Siamese army forcibly drove all the people in Vientiane to the Thai side. until Vientiane became a deserted city.

Important traditions – Sandonta tradition

Sandonta tradition Khukhan District originally was the location of the city of Khukhan. Which is an old city over 200 years old, is the settlement of many Thai people, many languages such as Khmer, Laos, tribute, Chinese, etc. There are many beautiful local traditions and cultures. And one of them is the Sandonta tradition. which is a tradition to pay homage to the ancestors of Thai people of Khmer descent.

The aforementioned group of Thai people has traditionally adhered to this practice. Because Khukhan District has Thai people of Khmer descent. live a lot Children and grandchildren who go to work abroad come back to make offerings at home every year. But Sandonta was done in the family. Some families who are the new generation begin to lack the knowledge and understanding of such rituals. The people of Khukhan District have organized the Sandonta Festival since 2001 to continue. develop and promote culture local traditions to be widely known.

Tubtim Siam 06 Project

Tubtim Siam Village 06
Tubtim Siam Reservoir 06
Chulabhorn Wildlife Breeding Station Located within the Tubtim Siam 06 project, Baan Najaria, Village No. 13, Prue Yai Sub-district, in the south of the sub-district, located on the Phanom Dong Rak mountain range, approximately 18 kilometers from Khukhan District, located between two sub-districts in two districts. These are Prue Yai Sub-districts of Khukhan District and Kantrom Sub-districts of Khun Han District.
Pha Prasopchai / nature trail
Tubtim Siam Orchid Cultivation Station 06
Wat Tham Saphong

Tourist Attraction

Wat Chek Phothipruek

Located in Huai Nuea Subdistrict It is a temple with a strange history from other temples because it was built by Thai people of Chinese descent in Khukhan.

Prasat Kut or Prasat Wat Chek Pho Phruek Located in Wat Chek Pho Phruek The area of Ban Chek, Huai Nuea Subdistrict, Khukhan District is an ancient site made of bricks. It is currently in a state of collapse. become an ancient hill It is a square building on a large mound. Each side of the wall is bricked into a door-like opening. with all solid bricks It has a height of about 15 meters and the top is broken down to Ruen That. This ancient site must have been built in the late Ayutthaya period or the 23rd-24th Buddhist century, and the castle itself is assumed to be Prasat Si Liam Khok Lamduan in the past, which was the location of the Prasat Khok Lamduan Square. or the city of Khukhan.

Prasat Wat Chek Pho Phruek

Phra Dhamma cabinet of Wat Chek Pho Phruek It is a very beautiful work of art. Phra Dhamma Lai Nam has dimensions of 1.58 meters, 0.64 meters wide and 0.93 meters long. Both sides are painted with patterns of plants. The patterns are written with narrative pictures on all sides. a lot in the central region Even though there is a local pattern inserted into the house, the pattern on the door frame, flowers like Pudtan flowers and cabinet legs, which has a Chinese style, was widely popular during the reign of King Nang Klao Chao Yu Hua, Rama III of Rattanakosin. Therefore, it can be assumed that this Dharma cabinet was 100 years ago or around the beginning of the Rattanakosin period.

Wat Khian Burapharam

Located at Ban Phran Tambon Huai Nuea, the ancient site is an ubosot built in the late Ayutthaya period. The walls and base of the ubosot are made of plastered bricks. The roof is a galvanized shingle. At the edges of the roof structure, there are carved patterns of plants. The pediment is carved into a picture in the Ramayana story. carved in the Rattanakosin period Inside the ubosot there is a large Buddha image. Enshrined is called Luang Pho To, a stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara. The lap size is 3.50 meters wide and 6.80 meters high. between Lan Xang art and late Ayutthaya art.

It has been an invaluable Buddha image of the Khukhan people since the past. Outside the four corners of the chapel are relics. Characteristics of Lan Xang art located Currently there are only three left. the most complete element in the southeast It looks similar to Phra That Kong Khao Noi. in Yasothon Province Wat Khian Burapharam Has been registered as a national historic site. and set the boundary of the ancient site in 1990 with an area of approximately 2 rai 50 square wah

Wat Klang Amarintrawat

Wat Klang Amarintrawat is a large temple and is a center for education and administrative administration of Khukhan District.

Wat Sophon Viharn

Located at Tambon Kanthararom, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province, Wat Sophon Viharn or what the villagers call “Wat Ban Lumphuk” is an old temple that does not show the year it was built. Inside the temple, there is an old Lao-style Sim, brick and mortar, elevated platform, gable decorated with stucco patterns. wall painting The windows are decorated with pearls. The main Buddha image influenced by Lao art style. There is a parapet embedded in the Sim which is different from other places. It is a unique feature of the area in this area. It is noteworthy that within the temple, there are also a pair of stupas similar to those found at the cliff.

Mo E Daeng at the foot of the temple hill Wat Ban Lumphuk is interesting in that it is a Buddhist religious place that comes into existence. Roles after Khmer religious sites at Prasat Ta Leng is therefore a place It shows cultural changes and has been influenced by a complete Lao architecture. to be used in communities with Khmer culture. The characteristic of locality that cannot be explained is the concept of building a religious place that has changed from Khmer castle to Buddhist relics. nature of the mix.

Phraya Kraipakdi Srinakarin Monument (Takaja)

Located next to Highway No. 220 (Sisaket – Khukhan) on the northeastern side of the District Office. Built in the year 2005, the construction was carried out by Huai Nuea Subdistrict Municipality (currently Muang Khukhan Subdistrict Municipality), with support from all sectors. and received part of the budget to support the construction from the Sisaket Provincial Administrative Organization The surrounding area of the monument is a garden.

In the southern area, there will be a statue of Phaya Chang Phueak and his family. The front area is a monument courtyard. which will be used as exercise grounds for Thai-Chinese elderly every evening and used as an event space “Phraya Kraipakdi Memorial Ceremony Sandonta tradition worship the city pillar Famous Banana Saen Wee” which is a big and important event of the district every year.

Ta Leng Castle

Located at Mu 1, Ban Prasat, Tambon Prasat, it is a single prang built on a base. The pagoda has a square layout with twelve recesses facing the east. At present, only the front wall and some side walls remain. There is only one entrance door in front. The other three sides are fake doors. The important thing is that the pillars on the wall of the front door on both sides still have a beautifully carved coiled pattern. It was built around the 16th-17th Buddhist century.

In addition, on the ground around There are still several lintels placed. One was placed in front of the north gate. Carved image of Indra riding an elephant in the arch of Ruean Kaew above the time. who ejected the steering wheel from his mouth and held the steering wheel with both hands other lintels alike One of the lintels is carved in the upper part of a hermit sitting in a meditative posture for 7 episodes. It can be said that Prasat Ta Leng was built in the Bapuan style of Khmer art. Which is around 1560 – 1630 B.E.