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Mueang Boran R.S. 124: A One-Day Trip to Experience Life as a Siamese

Kanchanaburi Province is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, and Jack has written many reviews about it due to his frequent visits.

A teacher jokingly asked if I was from Kanchanaburi.

In the past, most of the reviews have been about natural tourist attractions.

Today, Jack will review a new tourist attraction, though it may not be brand new.

However, for many people, this is new. When the name is mentioned, many people ask: Where is it located???????

Embark on a journey through time, traveling over a hundred kilometers to the historical Mallika R.E. 124, a captivating destination that evokes the charm of a bygone era.

Embark on a nostalgic journey with the hilarious younger brother of Lord Phut. We're accustomed to trekking through the wilderness, but this time, we're switching things up with a relaxed, stylish stroll.

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Travel Information: Mallika R.E. 124, Singha Subdistrict, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province 71150

Tel: 034 540884–86 Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/MallikaR.E.124

The journey is very easy, located on the road to Sai Yok. The town is on the main road. If you go to Sangkhla, you will pass it. If you go to Thong Pha Phum, you will also pass it.

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This exhibit recreates the daily life of Siamese people during the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910).

Popular activities include wearing traditional Thai clothing and taking photos, with numerous photogenic spots available. Visitors can explore the town and its houses to experience and learn about the local way of life, and enjoy a variety of delicious and rare Thai dishes.

and enjoy a performance of Thai classical dance.

Service rates and promotions.

July Promotion (extension of previous promotion)

Special! Weekday Promotion Monday - Friday

1. Entrance fee + Thai costume + dinner set 650 baht per person

2. Entrance fee + Thai costume: 350 baht per person

Admission fee for all days, including weekends.

Adults 200 baht/ Child, Senior citizens and people with disabilities 100 baht

Admission fee + Dinner + Show Price Adults 700 Baht Children 350 Baht (10% discount promotion)

Children under 100 cm in height enter free of charge. Children between 100 and 130 cm in height and senior citizens aged 70 and above pay the child rate.

Let's get down to the essence. Thanks to the information from the Mallika City website, "The City of Culture and Lifestyle".

Mueang Boran is a historical park that recreates the lifestyle of Siamese people in the Chao Phraya River basin during the reign of King Rama V. During this period, which corresponds to the year 1873, Siamese society underwent significant transformations in various aspects. Notably, the abolition of slavery marked a pivotal change.

Upon emancipation, slaves were granted autonomy and self-sufficiency, no longer subject to the control or care of their former masters. They were tasked with navigating their own survival, relying on their own resources, and integrating into Siamese society alongside other social groups. This significant shift in their way of life laid the foundation for the Thai people we know today.

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This is the front of the city.

First, you need to purchase a ticket, pay money, exchange money, or exchange it when you enter the city. It will be in satang money, 1 satang = 5 baht. The items sold inside will be sold in satang. You can exchange any unused money back.

To experience the authentic flavor, wear a Thai dress. There are two styles available: the "sabai" style, which costs 200 baht.

Lace dress, 300 baht, comes with accessories: clip-on earrings, necklace, bracelet, and belt.

First, choose an outfit.

Next, you will be escorted to the dressing room, where staff will assist you in putting on the traditional Thai garment. No need to worry if you are unfamiliar with the process of wearing a "chong kben".

Lockers are available for your convenience, so you don't have to carry a lot of belongings.

Dressed and ready, they entered the city. At the very front was a rickshaw stand.

Known colloquially as "Jeks," these rickshaws were pulled by individuals, primarily Chinese immigrants who sought refuge under the reign of King Rama V. A single ride cost 50 baht, and tickets could be purchased at the ticket office in front of the city.

We didn't use the service, but as we walked by to take a closer look, the staff invited us to sit on the vehicle for a photo. They even helped us pose and joked that since we were already there, we should take a picture as a souvenir. They were so kind!

The red door on this side is a coffee shop.

The second floor of the coffee shop. Next to the coffee shop is a storytelling room.

Let's go into town.

The first point we must pass is the Saphan Han Bridge.

The bridge's name derives from its original design, which consisted of a single wooden plank spanning the canal. One end was fixed in place, while the other could be rotated to allow boats to pass. During the reign of King Rama IV, the bridge was rebuilt with a steel frame and wooden deck. In the reign of King Rama V, it was redesigned in the style of the Rialto Bridge in Venice and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. This involved a wide, arched wooden bridge with small shops lining both sides and a walkway in the center.

This bridge was a favorite spot for King Rama V, who often visited to purchase imported dried fruits, such as dried persimmons and various other types. These fruits are also available for purchase here.

From Saphan Han, we will walk straight ahead and encounter the commercial district. Before we start walking, let's take a look at the city plan to see what's there.

During the reign of King Rama V (1853-1910), several commercial districts emerged as prominent centers of trade, offering a wide range of modern goods for the time. These districts included:

The origin of the names of Phraeng Nara Road, Phraeng Phutorn Road, and Phraeng Sanasart Road can be found on the Mallika City website: http://www.mallika124.com

Bang Rak is a significant commercial district with numerous modern shops. Yaowarat, a neighborhood with a large population of overseas Chinese, boasts a fascinating food culture. It offers delicious Chinese cuisine and unique dishes for the time, such as Khao Sia Po.

Let's take a look at the atmosphere.

Let's go up to the city view tower to enjoy the view.

The Watchtower, modeled after a prison watchtower used to prevent escapes, offers visitors at Mallika City a panoramic view of the city's scenic beauty.

The ascent is via a spiral staircase. The view from the top is panoramic, offering 360-degree vistas.

After exploring the city until we were exhausted, we decided to take a break and have a meal at the floating restaurant.

During that era, most travel was done by river, so most shops were located along the waterfront. In the city of Mallika, there were floating houses for businesses, including a coffee shop called Dong Hu, which was a modern coffee shop for that time, importing fresh coffee beans from abroad. To cater to travelers, there was also a royal-style curry restaurant on this floating house. The royal-style curry restaurant in Mallika City features dishes favored by King Chulalongkorn, allowing visitors and tourists to experience the simplicity of the food enjoyed by the great Thai monarch. These dishes are all simple yet authentically delicious Thai cuisine.

Relaxing by the water, enjoying a meal and sipping coffee in the cool breeze.

We arrived at the detached house.

The detached house is a traditional dwelling for the working class. The occupants of this house were engaged in primary production activities for their livelihood, such as farming, gardening, vegetable planting, rice milling, weaving, and basketry, which were common occupations for this social class. In Mallika City, the detached house serves as a representation of the lifestyle of the common people during the reign of King Rama V (1897), showcasing their daily routines and activities.

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Continuing on, we will encounter the kitchen area.

The venerable monk demonstrates his skill in pounding rice.

This area will feature a rice mill, a rice barn, a preparation building, and demonstrations of rice winnowing, milling, and pounding. It will also showcase cooking on a lotus leaf pan over a charcoal stove, as well as the preparation of savory and sweet dishes to serve guests.

A passageway leads from the kitchen to the master's house.

Before reaching the meadow, we couldn't resist capturing some stylish photos with the grassy landscape as our backdrop.

Wearing a Thai dress and taking photos from this angle is quite unique. 5555

We have arrived at the mansion.

The mansion, a dwelling for the affluent, showcases the lifestyle of the ruling class. Activities on the mansion, such as crafting intricate palm leaves, flowers, ornaments, and fruit carvings, demonstrate the refined artistry practiced in Mallika City.

Finally, we went to the group house.

The "reuan mu" served as a guest house for prominent figures in Thai society, such as high-ranking nobles or wealthy merchants.

Many households in Thailand have their own dance troupes to entertain guests. Accordingly, Mallika City has built the largest traditional Thai house complex in the country, showcasing the daily lives of Thai dancers. This complex demonstrates how these artists lived and worked, both during the day and when hosting evening guests for dinner. During these gatherings, traditional Thai dance performances would be held, accompanied by the serving of authentic Thai cuisine.

We enjoyed a meal at this pavilion while watching a traditional dance performance, feeling like noblemen of the past.

This meal, please.

Chicken wrapped in pandan leaves

Spicy salad with glass noodles

Crispy rice noodles

Coconut milk curry with lotus stems

Chicken Massaman Curry

The chili paste looks dark, but it tastes surprisingly spicy.

Every dish was delicious, and some of them are hard to find elsewhere.

Enjoy a delicious meal while watching a captivating performance.

This performance was fantastic!

After a satisfying dinner, beautifully arranged fruits were served.

After finishing your meal, as you walk down from the pavilion, you will receive a souvenir. It is a flavored water produced by the Mallika City.

Changing clothes, it's time to return to Bangkok and the present era. 5555 It was fun, you can travel in one day.

Just a short distance from Bangkok. Thank you for the informative information from http://www.mallika124.com

This concludes my review. Thank you to my friends who have read this far. Jack hopes that this review will be beneficial or inspire many people to travel.

Experience cannot be bought, it must be earned through travel.

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