The story is set in 1704, when the monarch King Sanphet VIII (of the Ayutthaya era [1350-1767]) visited Klong Khok Kham (‘Khok Kham Canal’), which is known for its unwieldy bends and an incredibly strong current. Under the hazardous conditions, Pantai Norasingh struggled to maintain control over the Ekkachai Royal barge, and eventually the vessel’s bow broke after hitting part of a tree. Rule of LawSince King Sanphet VIII understood that it was impossible for Pantai Norasingh to retain control of the barge under such difficult conditions, he didn’t wish to punish the steersman, but Pantai Norasingh nevertheless insisted that he face the law in the same way any other individual must face the law.After being beheaded, the king called for a shrine to be built in the steersman’s honor, while Pantai Norasingh remains to this day a role model for honesty, integrity and self-discipline.King Sanphet VIII later ordered about 3,000 men to participate in a project aimed at straightening the canal through to the point where it joins the Tha Chin River. The canal was first known as Klong Sanam Cha (‘Sanam Cha Canal’) before being renamed Klong Mahachai (‘Mahachai Canal’) and then Klong Than (‘Than Canal’) by local people. Although nobody is sure where the original shrine dedicated to Pantai Norasingh is located, there are now several shrines dedicated to him throughout Samut Sakhon province’s Pantai Norasingh subdistrict.
How to go to Pantai Norasingh shrine ?
Just 25 Km. from Bangkok.
Transport Connections Car: From Bangkok, take Rama II Road and then Highway 35 all the way to Samut Sakhon province. Look out for Route 2004 and follow this road for eight kilometers before turning left at the first T-junction you come to. Follow this road until you spot the Pantai Norasingh Shrine and Wat Sarn Pantai Norasingh on your left.
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