The history of Phang Nga, one of the southern Thailand provinces has a rich and ancient history. What is at present known as Phang Nga was originally inhabited by small communities by the side
of the Phang Nga River in the Kraphu-nga district. The local people had taken refuge there to evade the devastations of the war with Burma. It proved to be a safe haven as it was bastioned by mountains on all side. Travel.mapsofworld.com provides you with all the requisite inputs on the history of Phang Nga.
The relocation of people to Phang Nga was followed by the demolition of the Thalang city. The strategic location of Phang Nga led the government to rev up its defense. Phang Nga was declared a province in 1840. During the reign of King Rama II Phang Nga underwent expansion. The nearby towns of Takua Pa, Takua Phung and Thalang (that is presently known as Phuket) could not resist the Burmese attack and a large number of people fled to Kraphu Nga and settled down there. Later when the Siamese army actually chucked out the Burmese invaders, most people preferred to stay back. During this disturbed phase a governor was appointed for the province who was required to report to Bangkok. Praya Borirak Puton became the first governor of Phang Nga.
Another interesting fact has come to the fore as far as the history of Phang Nga is concerned. A number of archaeological evidences that have been unearthed, like ancient tools, cave paintings, polished stone axes and earthen wares bear testimony to the presence of the prehistoric humans over a thousand years ago.
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