Origin of Krabi Province
Krabi Province in prehistoric times
Krabi Province It is a province in the southern region, located on the Andaman Sea coast. Archaeological evidence has been discovered that the Krabi area was It used to be an ancient community before history. And it keeps coming. Until in the historical period. It is said that this land in the past was Muang Ban Thai Samo is one of the 12 zodiac cities that use the monkey seal as the city's emblem. It depends on the kingdom of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
A large number of Stone Age tools were discovered. Scattered throughout the area And there are ancient paintings on the walls of many caves in Krabi Province, especially in Khlong Thom District. and in the history of Nakhon Si Thammarat city of Tamphon Link Kingdom The same thing.
Rattanakosin period
Until it came during the reign of King Rama 5 of Rattanakosin. It has been set up. Krabi Province, which in the past was just one district It is under the administrative and command power of the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat. It is called “Mueang Pakasai Subdistrict” by Phraya, the ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Order the city secretary Come set up a camp and make corrals to catch elephants inside. Local at Pakasai Subdistrict and there were citizens from Nakhon Si Thammarat city Therefore causing immigrants to come and settle. Find more sources of livelihood.
When it was announced that it was a city, His Majesty graciously had the office established at Krabi Yai Subdistrict (Baan Talat Kao) until in the year 1875 His Majesty graciously ordered to separate Krabi town out of the rule of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat It became a commodore city directly under Bangkok and in 1900 the city location was moved to Pak Nam Subdistrict. Located near the mouth of the bay is a deep channel. Large ships can enter the port. It became the location of the city hall until now.
Origin of the name Krabi
There is a legendary story that A villager had unearthed an ancient sword. So it was given to the governor of Krabi and soon after, an ancient sword was unearthed. The shape is similar to a large ancient sword. So it was given to the governor of Krabi as well. which the governor of Krabi saw that it was this ancient sword It should be kept as a valuable sword. For good fortune
But at that moment The city is not yet finished. So the sword was kept in the Khao Khanap Nam cave in front of the city. By placing the sword or sword crossed together. This is how the sword is placed. It has become the symbol of the Krabi provincial seal. The house where the great sword was discovered The house was named "Ban Krabi Yai" and the house where the small sword was found is also called "Ban Krabi Yai". “Baan Krabi Noi”
There is another legend that says that the word "Krabi" may be derived from a type of plant. There is a lot of it in the local area, that is, the "Lum Phi" tree, which is why the local name is Ban Lum Phi. But later, Malays and Chinese people came to trade and it was called "Ban Lum Phi". “Baan-ka-loo-bee” or “Kholobi”, after a while, it has changed to the Thai accent of “Krabi”.
The provincial seal of Krabi is a picture of crossed swords. On the back there are mountains and the sea. The crossed swords are two ancient weapons discovered in the province. The mountain refers to Khao Phanom Bencha, which is the highest mountain in Krabi. It is very complex with 5 peaks, so it is called Phanom Bencha. As for the sea, it is Territory on the other side of Krabi that borders the Andaman Sea or the Indian Ocean.
Krabi Province motto
“Coal deposits, old shellfish land, Khao Trahan, beautiful streams, rich islands, palm cultivation, beautiful sandy beaches, beautiful underwater sea, Andaman emeralds, Phi Phi Island paradise.”
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