{"id":240915,"date":"2024-08-23T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=240915"},"modified":"2024-09-18T21:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:35:27","slug":"song-wat-a-canvas-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2024\/08\/song-wat-a-canvas-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Song Wat: A Canvas of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BANGKOK, 23 August 2024: <strong><em>Song Wat Street<\/em><\/strong> owes its name to King Rama V. In 1906, after a catastrophic fire ravaged Sampheng, the king personally sketched out a new road, stretching straight from the Ratchawong River pier along the Chao Phraya River to Charoen Krung Road, to improve the area&#8217;s layout. This 1.2-kilometre thoroughfare, Song Wat, meaning <em><strong>&#8220;drawn by the king&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>, is a tangible testament to His Majesty the King&#8217;s urban planning foresight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240979 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1715-630x420.jpg 630w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The century-old buildings in Song Wat retain their original charm.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a vital link to steamship piers and a hub for distributing goods, Song Wat Street played a pivotal role in international trade, handling diverse products from seeds and flours to herbs, soaps, seafood, and even gemstones. This rich commercial history fostered the growth of numerous corporations and firms. The street is home to the historic &#8220;Chia Tai&#8221; seed shop, today&#8217;s Charoen Pokphand Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two decades ago, as the city expanded, a ban on 10-wheeler trucks was implemented in the city centre. Song Wat Street underwent a significant transformation.<strong> <\/strong>As businesses struggled with distribution, some adapted while others left, leaving behind empty shophouses. This shift turned the street into a wholesale district for plastics and toys.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1258\" height=\"559\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240981 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2.jpg 1258w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-600x267.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-696x309.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-1068x475.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-945x420.jpg 945w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1258px) 100vw, 1258px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1258px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1258\/559;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Song Wat Street has witnessed the passage of time, evolving from a bustling commercial centre into a vibrant new identity. A fresh generation of entrepreneurs is now breathing life into the street, forging a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity. Their passion is the brushstroke that paints a vivid picture of a community where past and present coexist in perfect balance.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Song Wat gained renewed attention around 2016 when it became a canvas for international street artists. A mural featuring two colossal elephants in a playful pose on a building, one of the art exhibition&#8217;s highlights, has become a familiar symbol of the street. The infusion of art into the once-forgotten neighbourhood&#8217;s fabric has begun to transform Song Wat, attracting those with an interest in arts and lifestyle. New businesses, including cafes, art galleries, and hostels, have emerged, contributing to Song Wat&#8217;s evolution into the vibrant place it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"339\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240917 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-9.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-9-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-9-600x266.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5-9-696x308.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 766px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 766\/339;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Vibrant murals and graffiti transform the streets of Song Wat into an open-air art gallery.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"374\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240918 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 424px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 424\/374;width:252px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-6.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-6-300x265.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Creative minds behind PLAY arthouse: Kiattiwat and Patcharin Srichanwanpen.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kiattiwat Srichanwanpen, founder of the art gallery PLAY Arthouse and a lifelong resident of Song Wat, has witnessed the neighbourhood&#8217;s evolution through three distinct phases. He succinctly captures Song Wat&#8217;s essence in three words: &#8220;Old Meets New.&#8221; A testament to this spirit, Kiattiwat and his wife, Patcharin, transformed his father\u2019s former shoe warehouse into an art gallery. Now one of the icons of Song Wat&#8217;s transformation, the gallery&#8217;s striking blue exterior is a familiar sight on the street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Song Wat has a magnetic pull for the passionate. It&#8217;s as if the street invites those genuinely wanting to share their art, craft, or heritage. Drawing on the neighbourhood&#8217;s unique energy, these individuals integrate their passions into its expression. PLAY arthouse, founded a few years back, is among examples, born from a vision to showcase art and provide a creative space for all.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"291\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240919 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4-600x227.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/7-4-696x263.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/291;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the post-COVID-19 era, Kiattiwat partnered with young entrepreneurs to form <strong><em>&#8216;Made in Song Wat&#8217;<\/em><\/strong>. Together, they organized a small arts and crafts event to revitalize the area. Their efforts successfully drew visitors&#8217; attention. The group also collaborated on creating a guidebook and social media campaign to introduce the area as a destination. By working closely with long-time residents and shop owners and drawing on his deep understanding of the neighbourhood as a resident himself, they established a model for community-driven destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"470\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/8-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240920 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 357px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 357\/470;width:294px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/8-3.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/8-3-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/8-3-319x420.jpg 319w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, Song Wat is a living canvas where people and time have painted their strokes. The street illustrates its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while embracing the future. Beyond the trendy caf\u00e9s, art galleries, and hostels housed within historic buildings, visitors will discover the legacy of the area\u2019s bustling commercial past. This includes wholesale shops, toy stores, warehouses, second-hand auto parts businesses, known as Xiang Gong, and wood barrels. Even century-old Chinese bun recipes and noodle shops continue to delight. Exploring the surrounding neighbourhoods, one can encounter businesses that have weathered the test of time, dating back to the era of maritime hemp rope and gemstones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Architecture enthusiasts will find intricate details in century-old shophouses, including woodwork, stucco decoration, and stained glass. Even the aromas tell a story: in one corner, the scent of freshly brewed speciality coffee mingles with the fragrant spices of a neighbouring, old-time Chinese herbal shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241004 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC_1732-630x420.jpg 630w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about Song Wat&#8217;s future, Kiattiwat, both an entrepreneur and resident, shared: &#8220;I envision Song Wat sustaining its momentum independently, orchestrated and driven by its most valuable resources: its heritage and its people, shaping Song Wat into a destination with its own unique character.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"310\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240921 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3.jpg 921w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3-600x202.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9-3-696x234.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 921px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 921\/310;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring Song Wat and its Surroundings:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"429\" height=\"265\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-13.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-13-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/4-13-356x220.jpg 356w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 429px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 429\/265;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Arteasia Cafe, located on the second floor of The Fruit Building, still preserves the beauty of its antique stained-glass windows.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Preserving the past: Heritage businesses in Song Wat and its neighbouring area keep traditions alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original home of the Charoen Pokphand Group offers a glimpse into the company&#8217;s beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"304\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240923 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-14.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-14-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-14-600x252.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-14-696x293.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 723px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 723\/304;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A unique fusion of old and new: FV Cafe combines contemporary art with a traditional wooden house from Mukdahan, nestled in a renovated building in Song Wat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"304\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240924 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-16.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-16-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-16-600x252.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-16-696x293.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 723px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 723\/304;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"310\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240925 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 647px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 647\/310;width:721px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-18.jpg 647w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-18-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-18-600x287.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Today&#8217;s commercial energy in Song Wat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"104\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TAT-banner-690x120-1-600x104.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240805 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; 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In 1906, after a catastrophic fire ravaged Sampheng, the king personally sketched out a new road, stretching straight from the Ratchawong River pier along the Chao Phraya River to Charoen Krung Road, to improve the area&#8217;s layout. 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