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28-462: It cannot be fully confirmed whether Phan Thai Norasing actually existed or not. Based on the few available historic records, the original name of Phan Thai Norasing is "Sing" (Thai:สิงห์) and his birthplace is assumed to be what is now Pa Mok , Ang Thong . Also, he had a wife named "Sri Nuan". "Phan Thai", is the title for coxswain in Thai. Sing is said to have first met King Sanphet VIII (Phrachao Suea) when

56-414: A meandering course that made it hazardous to travel through. Some stories suggest that Phan Thai Norasing's choice to enter hazardous waters was in order to protect the king from assassins. Eventually, the royal barge hit a large tree, damaging the figurehead of the royal barge Ekkachai and causing it to fall off. Such damage carried the penalty of beheading according to ancient law. Sing was initially given

84-464: A new shrine was reconstructed by the Fine Arts Department on 4 January 1995. A life-size statue showing Phan Thai Norasing steering a barge in the shrine was added in 1976. The shrine is a place of worship for people seeking fortune and wishes. As records state that Phan Thai Norasing loved Thai boxing and cock fighting , people commonly offer cock statuettes, boxing gloves and paddles . There

112-580: A special pardon from Sanphet VIII, who considered it an accident, but Sing rejected it. King Sanphet then ordered the crew to create a clay statue representing Sing and beheaded it instead. However, Sing still insisted so the king had no choice but ordering his execution. Because of his life story, he is worshipped and respected by later generation as well as becoming a model of honesty. From this, many shrines and statues were built to dedicate his heroic action. Locations of shrines are based on presumed execution points which are around Khok Kham Canal. This shrine

140-527: A straigher course than the winding Khok Kham Canal. 30,000 workers are said to have worked on the excavation, which finished in the reign of King Sanphet IX (son of Sanphet VIII). The canal connects the Tha Chin River to the Chao Phraya River . Based on records, it is presumed that Phan Thai Norasing's hometown was located in what is now Pa Mok District, Ang Thong Province, where Norasing Sub-District

168-437: Is also a 300-year-old barge presumed to be a ruin from a royal procession or an army dispatch. The dimensions of this barge are 19.47 meters by length, 2.09 meters by width, 1 meters by height, with 7.5-centimeter-thick gunnels After the execution of Phan Thai Norasing, King Sanphet VIII is stated to have begun the excavation of Mahachai Canal to mourn his integrity and improve the convenience of water transportation by providing

196-596: Is divided into eight sub-districts ( tambons ). The township ( thesaban tambon ) Pa Mok covers tambons Pa Mok and Bang Pla Kot. This Ang Thong province location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bhanubandhu Yugala Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala ( Thai : พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าภาณุพันธุ์ยุคล ; RTGS :  Phanuphan Yukhon , born 27 November 1910 in Songkhla Province , Thailand , died 5 February 1995 in Bangkok )

224-556: Is located at the mouth of Khok Kham Canal in Phanthai Norasing, Muang Samut Sakhon , Samut Sakorn. It is believed to be the location of Phan Thai Norasing's execution along with the original eye-level shrine containing the head of Phan Thai Norasing and the figurehead of the Ekkachai barge together. As time went by, this original shrine was damaged and destroyed by water. The new shrine was constructed by Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala during

252-497: Is the southernmost district ( amphoe ) of Ang Thong province , central Thailand . This area was called Ban Pa Mok Noi . In 1585 King Naresuan the Great set his military camp in the area. Before moving his troops to fight with Burmese troops of Phra Maha Uparacha at Don Chedi , he saluted the big Reclining Buddha in Pa Mok. And he won the war. During the reign of King Thai Sa , he

280-519: The Royal Thai Air Force . Film historians believe that the films were destroyed during the war. After the war ended, Bhanubandhu formed a new production company, Assawin Pictures. Among his works were Phantay Norasingh ( Oarsman Norasingh ), which was based on a play he wrote in 1942. For the film version, he hired a then-budding cinematographer, Rattana Pestonji . Another film by Bhanubandhu

308-439: The 2015 film, this latest version was directed and written by Chatrichalerm Yukol . Main characters were played by Pongsakorn Mettarikanon as Phan Thai Norasing, Lieutenant Colonel Wanchana Sawasdee as King Sanphet VIII, and Pimdao Panichsamai as Nuan. The series aired on Workpoint TV from 4 March to 6 June 2016, with 19 episodes in total. Pa Mok district Pa Mok ( Thai : ป่าโมก , pronounced [pàː môːk] )

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336-611: The Lavoe Motion Pictures, and produced its first film, Naam Yok Ok ( The Thorn in Your Side ). Prince Bhanubandhu founded his own company, the Thai Film Company, in 1938, first producing the film, Tharn Fai Kao ( The Old Flame ). Four other films followed: Wan Phen , Mae Sue Sao ( Girl Matchmaker ), Pid Thong Lang Phru and Look Thung ( The Folks ). The company was disbanded during World War II , with its assets sold to

364-667: The Thai Association Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The musical was performed at Thammasat University's auditorium. The main characters were played by Kamthon Suwanpiyasìrí as Phan Thai Norasing, Nonglak Rochanapan as Nuan, and Chalong Simasatian as King Sanphet VIII. The musical was performed at Sala Chaloem Thai as the final farewell before its demolition. Main characters were played by Sarunyoo Wongkrachang as Phan Thai Norasing, Nataya Daengbunga as Nuan, and Phisan Akharaseni as King Sanphet VIII. Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala's adaptation of his own 1945 play,

392-617: The figurehead of the royal barge along with a stick by the Fine Arts Department and teachers of Suankularb Wittayalai School . Scientific examination suggested these woods date from in the same period as attributed to Phan Thai Norasing. The stick was hypothesized to be the scaffold for Phan Thai Norasing's execution. This place was registered as a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department published in Government Gazette Volume 53, page 1533 on 27 September 1936. and

420-483: The filming of the 1950 movie. The new shrine is also at eye-level height and has six legs. Additionally, there is a statue of Phan Thai Norasing made of sandalwood . This historical park is located in Ban Phanthai, Phanthai Norasing, Muang Samut Sakorn, Samut Sakorn. It is also believed to be the original location of Phan Thai Norasing's execution due to the discovery of an 80 cm long damaged piece of wood believed to be

448-469: The king went on a trip in Ang Thong. During the trip, the king disguised himself as a civilian and met Sing in a boxing match. After that, Sing was summoned by Sanphet VIII and became coxswain, developing a close relationship to the king. According to historical records, the execution of Phan Thai Norasing occurred in 1704 at Khok Kham Canal, Sakhonburi ( Samut Sakhon today). At the time, Khok Kham Canal had

476-410: The mother of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Kitiyakara , the first wife of King Maha Vajiralongkorn . Other children were M.C. Thitibhan Yukol, M.C. Rangsinopphadol. Bhanubandhu then married Mom Boonlom, producing M.C. Bhuribhan Yukol. His third marriage to Mom Chailai (who was twenty when they married in 1976, he sixty-six) produced M.C. Peemai and M.C. Ying Yukol. Prince Bhanubandhu died at

504-425: The movie's main cast included Chuchai Phrakhanchai, a famous Thai boxer as Phan Thai Norasing, Suphan Buranaphim as Nuan, and Thanom Akharaseni as King Sanphet VIII. This movie was produced in 35 mm movie film by Chaiyo Productions Co., Ltd. and directed by Marut. Main characters were played by Sorapong Chatree as Phan Thai Norasing, Apaporn Konthip as Nuan, and Sombat Metanee as King Sanphet VIII. This version

532-414: The score for his films. One of his songs from 1938's Tharn Fai Kao , was selected in 1979 by UNESCO as a "Song of Asia". "It was a sort of hobby that was professional," the prince said about his work in an interview with Di-Chan magazine. "I could do it much better than a professional. I did the job all by myself, from composing the story, writing the script and shooting the film, to editing it all. It

560-410: Was a Thai film director , producer and screenwriter , playwright , composer and author. He was a grandson of King Chulalongkorn , the maternal grandfather of Princess Soamsawali Kitiyakara and an uncle of director Chatrichalerm Yukol . His nickname was Sadet Ong Chaiyai . Prince Bhanubandhu was the eldest of three children of Prince Yugala Dighambara and Princess Chalermkhet Mongkhol. He

588-730: Was a grandson of King Chulalongkorn . He was educated in Thailand at Thepsirin School, and then in France. He also lived abroad in his youth in England and the United States. In his 20s, he returned to Thailand and enlisted in the Royal Thai Army 's cavalry division. While in the army, he studied filmmaking in his spare time. In 1936, Prince Bhanubandhu's youngest brother, Prince Anusorn Mongkolkarn, founded

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616-518: Was aired on Channel 5 . Main characters were played by Nirut Sirijanya as Phan Thai Norasing and Duangchai Hathaikan as Nuan This version first aired on Channel 7 . There are 28 episodes in total. The plot was adapted from the movie version written by Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala. This version was directed by Pisaan Akarasaynee. Main characters were played by Teerapat Sajakul as Phan Thai Norasing, Phiyada Jutharattanakul as Nuan, and Pongpat Wachirabunjong as King Sanphet VIII. An expanded version of

644-549: Was based on the legend of King Naresuan the Great . Bhanubandhu pushed for innovations in the Thai film industry , often spending his family's fortune to buy equipment for poorer directors. He encouraged the use of 35-mm film over 16-mm films , which was the industry standard in Thailand. He produced the first Thai film in CinemaScope , Ruen Phae ( Raft Home ), a co-production with Shaw Brothers Studio . Bhanubandhu also composed

672-516: Was directed by Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol . The plot is also based on that of Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala. It was released 30 December 2015. Main characters were played by Pongsakorn Mettarikanon as Phan Thai Norasing, Lieutenant Colonel Wanchana Sawasdee as King Sanphet VIII, and Pimdao Panichsamai as Nuan The first TV series version was aired on Channel 4 Bang Khun Phrom , now MCOT HD. Main characters were played by Kamthon Suwanpiyasìrí as Phan Thai Norasing and Nonglak Rohjonpan as Nuan. This version

700-419: Was established in commemoration. A monument honoring Phan Thai Norasing was also constructed and the opening ceremony held on 4 November 1989. Many media adaptations of the story of Phan Thai Norasing have been produced including musicals, movies, and TV series. The first adaptation of the story of Phan Thai Norasing, the plot of this musical was adapted from royal chronicles by Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala . It

728-459: Was performed by the Siwarom troupe. The main cast were Surasit Sattayawong as Phan Thai Norasing, Suphan Buranaphim as Nuan, and Chok Dokchan as King Sanphet VIII. This musical originated the song "Nam Ta Saeng Tai" (น้ำตาแสงใต้) from the farewell scene between Sing and Nuan. The song and musical was very beloved during and after World War II . This musical was a special staging for charity hosted by

756-452: Was the leader of workers who moved the reclining Buddha to save it from flooding. Pa Mok district was separated from Mueang Ang Thong district and upgraded to a full district in 1902. The first district office was finished in 1904. Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Wiset Chai Chan and Mueang Ang Thong of Ang Thong Province, and Maha Rat , Bang Pahan , Bang Ban and Phak Hai of Ayutthaya province . The district

784-494: Was tiring work, but I am the sort of person who is determined to do a thing until it is completed and at its best." Prince Bhanubandhu was the eldest of three brothers. His younger brother was Prince Chalermbala Dighambara, while his youngest brother was Prince Anusorn Mongkolkarn, the father of director Chatrichalerm Yukol . Prince Bhanubandhu was married three times and had seven children. In his first marriage to Mom Luang Soiraya, he fathered Mom Chao Bhandhusawali Kitiyakara,

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