September 26th, 2011
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Lampang Province
Geography
Lampang is located in the wide valley of the Wang River, surrounded by mountain ranges. In the district of Mae Mo Lignite found and mined in open pits. North of the province is the 1697 m high Doi Luang.
Within the province's national parks are Tham Pha Thai Chae Son, Doi Khun That Huay Tak and the Biosphere Reserve of teak.
Wang River in the city of Lampang
Economy
Lampang is famous for the production Ceramic and its mining operations. A great deal of ball clay, stone of China, and lignite are extracted from the surrounding mountains.
There are over 200 factories ceramic around Mueang Lampang. Most ceramic factories are small and medium-sized operations, mainly producing What's New (pots, dolls), tableware, and construction materials (tiles, railings), etc.
The largest power plant in Thailand is in Mae Mo district near the lignite mining area. The plant uses lignite as a fuel filling. Most concrete plant is also located north of Lampang Mueang. This is also fueled by lignite. Limestone is another abundant mineral mined in Lampang.
Agricultural products that this province is famous, are rice and pineapple.
History
From the seventh century was part of the kingdom Lampang Haripunchai Mon Dvaravati period In the 11th century Khmer empire occupied the area Lampang, but it was the king of Mengrai Lannathai that incorporated full Haripunchai kingdom to his kingdom in 1292. Nakhon Lampang and Lampang or Lakhon was under the government of Burma after the fall United Lannathai sixteenth-eighteenth century the century. During the uprising against the Burmese government for the new kings of Siam in the late eighteenth century, a local leader of Lampang became an ally of Siam. After the victory, the leader was appointed to be the governor of Chiang Mai, the ancient center of Lannathai, while its relative ruled Lampang. The city remains one of the most important economic and political centers in the north. Lampang was announced as a province of Thailand in 1892.
Phra That Lampang Luang, Amphoe Ko Kha
Symbols
The provincial seal shows a white cock at the entrance to the temple of Phra That Lampang Luang. According to local legend, the Buddha visited the province in his life. The god Indra concerned that people not stand up for themselves to show respect to Buddha, and therefore they become aroused by a white cock.
The provincial flower is the Heliconia (Heliconia sp.), And the provincial tree is the Indian Elm (Holoptelea integrifolia). According to legend, this tree was planted in the temple during the visit of the Buddha.
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into 13 districts (Amphoe). These are subdivided into 100 communes (Tambon) and 855 villages (muban).
Mueang Lampang
Mae Mo
Ko Kha
Some Ngam
Ngao
Chae Hom
Wang Nuea
Thoen
Mae Phrik
Mae Tha
Sop Prap
Hang Chat
Mueang Pan
Tourism
Sights
Kaeo Don Tao () – it used to be the place where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined (the same statue already installed in Bangkok). Structures of interest are the large Chedi containing the hair of Buddha, a Burmese-style Mondop a Viharn old and a museum exhibiting ancient relics Lanna era.
To the west of town is Wat Si Rong Mueang the () – a Burmese temple built in 1905 during the time in Lampang was the commercial center and forestry. Large architectural works include the fact Viharn wood with several overlapping gables in the Burmese style.
Built during the reign of King Rama IV of Burma, Wat Pa Fang () Has a large, glittering gold Chedi containing a Holy Relic brought over from Myanmar around 1906. Sala Kan Parian's extensive (preaching hall) is made of wood with roofs Burmese-style overlap.
Almost all of Wat Pa Fang is Wat Chai Mongkhon () – notably the Kuti (monk housing) which is a white cement building with Burmese-style roof wood. Inside is a bronze statue of Buddha of fine workmanship cast in Mandalay, Myanmar.
About 5 miles from town on Highway Lampang-Chae Hom is Wat Chedi Sao Lang () – cool and shaded by large trees, the temple has twenty chedis in its compound, made from the combination of Lanna-Burmese style. At Chiang Saen-style bronze Buddha statue is also enshrined here, commonly known as "Phra Chao Chai" by locals.
Wat Phra That Mon Phaya Chae () – is situated on a hill and offers a clear view of Lampang. Its most outstanding feature is the staircase that leads to long chedi enshrining a holy relic.
Wat Phra That Sadet () – one of the main sites of Lampang, it is believed was built by Queen Chamthevi 500 years ago.
Kiu Lom Dam () is approximately 38 kilometers from the city.
Baan Sao Nak () is the teak house old Lanna style with 116 columns, more than 105 years.
Thanon Talat Talat Kao or Thanon Thanon Khon chin or in Kongta Doen () is a market near the dock. In the past, it was a thriving market. The buildings on both sides of the river are a combination Europeans, Chinese and Burmese architectural styles. Thanon Khon Doen in Kongta presents a lifestyle community Kongta Kat.
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang () – a paradigm construction of temples of Lanna. The temple itself is prominently situated on a hill surrounded by walls. The entrance arches called Pratu Khong (), is adorned plaster designs. The houses without walls main Viharn a bronze Buddha statue called Phra Thong Lan Chao ().
Wat Phra That Chom Ping () – The surprising aspect of this temple is a reflection natural color Phrathat passing through the hole in the window and appears on the floor inside the Phra Ubosot all the time when there is no light, either during day and night (see the camera obscura).
Elephant Conservation Center of Thailand () – is unique in the world dedicated to the training of elephants for working wood using these pachyderms as labor. There are performances and training demonstrations.
The range of Khun That Doi Khun than national Park () forms a natural boundary between Lamphun and Lampang provinces. The mountain has two virgin jungle and pineapple plantation.
Shrine Chao Pho Pha Pratu () – The Legend Chao Pho Pha Pratu was a great warrior of the Lampang ruler. That once fought Burmese invaders Pratu stop their advance in Pha and died fighting with his two swords still in their hands and his body still leaning against the hillside. In honor of the brave warrior, the people build the chapel has become a sacred place of worship.
Tham Pha Park Thai National () is between Mueang Lampang and Ngao districts along the main road in the km.665-666, about 60 kilometers from the provincial town.
Ban Chang Luang () is a mechanism established by Kam-aye Khru Dejduangta (). It has a large collection of wood carvings made by Kru Kam-aye itself and serves as a school to train craftsmen with the intent to become and to provide the occupations of the local population.
An important place for relaxation in Lampang is the Chae Son National Park () which is located in Mueang Pan district area. It has a thick forest and mountainous region with a 73 C hot springs in rocky terrain, offering misty and picturesque scene, especially in the morning.
Namtok Wang Kaeo () is the largest waterfall in Lampang.
Local Products
Handmade cotton () Comes in several models designed by different people.
Wood carving () is a major industry in Tambon Mae Na Tha Khrua district is about 25 kilometers provincial city. Most local people make their living by producing wooden figures of animals in various sizes. It has been an industry in this town for generations.
Terracotta or ceramic () produced in Lampang is the best quality in Thailand. Indian Clay, added by the local workforce has helped Lampang to the center of these products, with dozens of factories and workshops that discussed in this beautiful art.
Papel SA () is a well-made product of a type of softwood. The process is purely traditional and the largest production center is the village of Ban Nam Thong. The Sa is composed mainly umbrellas, lampshades, flowers and other decorative souvenirs.
Culture
Festivals
Luang Wiang Lakhon Fair () takes place just before the annual Loi Krathong event around Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao and Wat Phra That Lampang Luang in Lampang own historical background and long-standing customs and traditions. A Khrua That procession is organized with the locals dressed in traditional costumes carrying the native home of several devices, some of which are very old.
Chang Khantok Fair () is organizing the first Friday and Saturday February period each year at the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand. There is an elephant show and the pachyderms are feasted with fruits and popular vegetables are placed on the Tok, a traditional meal tray Lanna people.
Lampang trains and horse carriages Day () is organized at the station Nakhon Lampang train in early April to mark the first real train that came to the station April 1, 1916. In the event, an exhibition and a market of Kat Mua, where participants dress in the traditional style of dress about 80 years ago, when the carriage was used for the first time in Lampang. The shuttle also provided in the event.
Salung Luang Procession and Songkran Festival () is the only Lampang Songkran Festival, organized in 12 to 14 ab. each year. On April 12, the procession will Salung beautifully decorated Luang (Salung means a bowl of water and Luang mainstream media). Participants in the parade dressed in the old Lanna style and lead to a giant silver bowl around the city to receive the lustral water soaked with turmeric and acacia people poured over the Phra Kaeo Don Tao, the revered Buddha image enshrined in the city Phrathat Wat Lampang Luang. Then, during the 13 to 14 April each year, a merit making ceremony in the temple, the sand making Pagoda, the ceremony of pouring water on elders, splashing water, fairs and various forms of entertainment.
External Links
Wikimedia Commons enhavitan Lampang Province
Province page from the Tourist Office Authority of Thailand
Golden Jubilee Network province guide
Lampang provincial map, coat, and postmarked
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Provinces of Thailand
Capital: Bangkok
North
Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Lampang Lamphun Mae Hong Uttaradit Phrae Nan Phayao are
Northeast
Amnat Charoen Buri Ram Chaiyaphum Kalasin Khon Kaen Loei Maha Sarakham Mukdahan Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nong Khai Nong Bua Lamphu Roi Et Sakon Nakhon Si Sa Ket Surin Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani Yasothon
Central
Ang Thong Chachoengsao Chai Nat Kamphaeng Phet Buri Lop Nakhon Nayok Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Sawan Nonthaburi Phetchabun Phichit Phitsanulok Pathum Thani Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Samut Prakan Samut Sakhon Samut Songkhram Saraburi Sing Buri Sukhothai Suphan Buri Uthai Thani
East
Chanthaburi Chonburi Prachin Buri Rayong Sa Kaeo Trat
West
Kanchanaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan Phetchaburi Ratchaburi Tak
South
Krabi Chumphon Nakhon Si Thammarat Narathiwat Pattani Phatthalung Ranong Phang Nga Phuket Satun Songkhla Surat Thani Trang Yala
Coordinates: 184,144.46 994,332.33 / 18.6956833N 99.7256472E / 18.6956833, 99.7256472
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