- Source: Pak Phraek, Kanchanaburi
Pak Phraek (Thai: ปากแพรก, pronounced [pàːk pʰrɛ̂ːk]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Mueang Kanchanaburi district, Kanchanaburi province.
History
Its name Pak Phraek means "confluence" or "water intersection" what with it is the point where two rivers, the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi, meet to become the Mae Klong river, which flows south to the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Songkhram province.
Pak Phraek is a historic place, it was the route of the Burmese army in the Nine Armies' Wars in the year 1785. It is also the location of the old downtown of Kanchanaburi city. Chinese and Annamese traders settled here for trade during the King Rama III's reign around the year 1831. In terms of contemporary history, it also deals with World War II. The advent of the old commercial district associated with the main river of Kanchanaburi as well as the backgrounds of many national dignitaries, such as Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu, a World War II hero whose house and pharmacy still stand on Pak Phraek walking street. Also, the street is the first concrete road in Kanchanaburi province.
Today, many buildings, especially on Pak Phraek walking street, are historical buildings, with Eastern and Western architectural styles that were built since the King Rama IV's reign.
Administration
Pak Phraek is administered by two government bodies are Kanchanaburi Town Municipality and Pak Phraek Town Municipality.
It is further divided into 13 administrative mubans (villages) and six communities.
The other six communities.
Population
As of December 9, 2024, the subdistrict has a total population of 23,904.