About Phan Thai Norasing Shrine
Phan Thai Norasing Shrine is a memorial shrine in Tambon Phan Thai Norasing, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand. It honors Phan Thai Norasing, the royal steersman of the Ayutthaya period who was executed for failing to keep the royal barge on course. The shrine houses a statue of the steersman and is located near the historic canal where the incident occurred, serving as a symbol of honesty and duty.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, open-air shrine complex centered on a statue of Phan Thai Norasing, set near the Khok Kham Canal. The site includes the main shrine building, votive offerings, historical plaques, and a quiet canal-side setting. The area is modest in scale, with space for paying respects, photography, and reading about the Ayutthaya-era history. Surroundings are semi-rural with local roads, canal views, and nearby village houses.
Key highlights
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Statue of Phan Thai Norasing enshrined as the central object of veneration
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Historic location near Khok Kham Canal where the royal barge incident occurred
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Memorial associated with King Sanphet VIII (Phra Chao Suea) of Ayutthaya
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Traditional offerings and local worship practices reflecting respect for honesty and loyalty
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Canal-side setting in Phan Thai Norasing sub-district