Kamang, Thailand
Kamang (Thai: กะมัง, pronounced [kā.māŋ]) is a tambon (subdistrict) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand.
Naming
Kamang is named after a small khlong (canal) Kamang, (also known as Phai Ling[1]) runs through the north part of the area. Kamang (sometimes spelled Kramang) literally translates as 'Smith's barb', an edible freshwater fish in the carp family.[2]They are often caught just to make fermented and pickled fish.[3]
Geography
It can be considered as the outer area of Ayutthaya Island. Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise) Hua Ro, Phai Ling, Khlong Suan Phlu, Samphao Lom. In the west it borders the Pa Sak River.
The area is located at the foot of the Pridi-Thamrong Bridge (outbound).
Administration
The entire area is under the administration of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya City Municipality.[4]
Places
Waterfront hotels in the area include Krungsri River Hotel, Ayothaya Riverside Hotel, and Woraburi Ayutthaya Resort & Spa.[4]
The most prominent temple is Wat Phanan Choeng.[5]
References
- ^ "ที่ตั้ง / อาณาเขตและเขตการปกครอง" [Location / territory and subdivision]. Ayothaya.go.th.
- ^ "กระมัง" [Kamang]. Sanook.com (in Thai).
- ^ Limpaphayom, Thepmontri; Satraproong, Kannikar; Vespada, Yaowanuch; Ardsmiti, Narong; Manivansa; Mesathan (1996). Ayutthaya : The Portraits of the Living Legends. Bangkok: Plan Motif Publishers. ISBN 974-89801-4-6.
- ^ a b "ตำบลกะมัง อำเภอพระนครศรีอยุธยา จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา" [Kamang, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province]. DEKSAKON (in Thai).
- ^ "วัดพนัญเชิงวรวิหาร จ.พระนครศรีอยุธยา" [Wat Phanan Choeng, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya]. Thailand Temple (in Thai).
14°20′42″N 100°34′36″E / 14.344956°N 100.576563°E
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