Pattaya : The PastOriginally known as Phattayaby Mr. Michael Comglas - British - 23 August 2006 |
| Pattaya, originally known as Phattaya, meaning wind blowing from the southwest to the northeast at the beginning of rainy season has interesting and historical origins dating back centuries.
The then mighty ruler Phraya Tak (later known as King Taksin the Great) marched from the former capital, Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi prior to the fall of the Ayutthaya kingdom to its Burmese invaders in 1767.
On arrival to what is now known as Pattaya, the ruler Phraya Tak was met by the opposing force... (More) |
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| * Picture choosen by Mr. Michael Comglas |
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