Enjoy the house architecture and full of friendliness from people in
the community; worship the sacred objects, such as Thai Chue Ia Shrine and Pun
Thao Kong Shrine, around the Municipality Office, Nakhon Nuang Khet
Sub-District. This ancient market is formed by 4 famous families, which are
Khun Anan Nuang Khet (The first Village Headman of Nuang Khet Sub-District),
Thao Kae Mui Chaiwat, Thao Kae Mua Saiwanit, and Thao Kae Ngekchoen Yok-Ubon.
Apart from these 4 familys, there were also other families that were not
mentioned here who took part in the establishment of Nakhon Nuang Khet Market.
About the Canal:
Khlong Nakhon Nuang Khet was formerly dug in the year 1876 according
to the royal intention of King Rama V. He had far ranging thoughts that this
canal digging would facilitate the villagers in terms of agricultural and
transportation, which would shorten the travelling time between Mueang Bangkok
and Chachoengsao. When finished in the following year, it was royally given the
name of “Khlong Nuang Khet” (the spelling in that period), which means the end
of Phra Nakhon area. After the canal digging around the year 1878, this area
became the settlement of most Thai-Chinese people who had a trading career and
it was the center of trading by boat, especially the paddy rice, tea, oil, and
fresh food. Therefore, the market became prosperous. However, when the transportation
had changed and the road was cut for more prosperity, the trading was stagnant.
The sellers in the market had packed up and moved to other places. The market
was very quiet, only 2-3 shops were left. Therefore, the market must closed
down unquestioningly, just like other markets near the river. At present, in
the year 2009, Khun Loesan Saiwanit as Mayor of Nakhon Nuang Khet Sub-District
had recovered the lifestyle of the ancient trading of this market by allowing
the villagers to come back and do their trading career in the bank of the river
again to generate income for their family and conserve the ancient culture, as
well as opening Nakhon Nuang Khet Ancient Market as one of the tourist
attractions of Chachoengsao province.
Contact:
Khlong Nakhon Nuang Khet, Chachoengsao 24000
The canal flowing through the middle, so there are 2 sides of the market.
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