Director-General of the Harbor Department Enter the Wang Lee Pier (Lhong 1919) to discuss and use it as a connecting point for the ferry terminal. To support water tourism in Fang Thon district and Talad Noi community Along with providing parking spaces as welfare for government officials and officials
Mr. Wittaya Yamuang, Director-General of the Marine Department, said that he visited the Wang Lee Port (Lhong 1919) with relevant parties on January 19, 2021 to discuss with Mr. Uaaree Treisopha, Executive Vice President, Sino Port Company Limited. To open as a port for ferry service Open a community tourism route in the Thanon Fang District and the Talat Noi community in the Phra Nakhon Using the Harbor Department It is the center of connection between the Harbor Department – Wang Lee Port (Lhong 1919) – the Harbor Department – Pak Klong San Pier. And in the future will increase the connection point Harbor Department Pier – Panurangsi Pier To facilitate the people who use water traffic And tourists Expected to be ready to open on February 1, 2021, this is another gift for the New Year during the Chinese New Year. That the Harbor Department makes with the people
The name “Lhong” comes from the original name of this place which came to be called “Huai Jung Long” in Chinese, written as 火 船 廊, meaning “steam port”, which today is known as a warehouse house “Wang. Lee “is located at the end of Chiang Mai Road. Along the Chao Phraya River, Thonburi side Opposite to the market Noi – Yaowarat, built in the year 2393 (AD 1850) by Phraya Pisan Suphaphon (Chuenpisarnbut) Tonthra Koonpisan But Which is a Chinese person born on the land of Siam His ancestors traveled from China to trade and settled in Thailand since the beginning of Rattanakosin. By this port With an area of approximately 6 rai with a building area of 6,800 square meters, the “Huai Chung Long” pier is a steam port, which is a passenger ship or cargo that uses firewood as fuel. Larger than a boat Used to sail in the sea or the ocean. In the past, Chinese people used to travel by sea to enter, trade or move to settle in Thailand. And has come to dock to land at this port is also a source of business. The port building is a shop and warehouse that stores goods imported from abroad such as China, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
Later, when the Port Authority of Thailand came to play more and more roles in foreign trade, the “Huai Chung Long” port gradually decreased in 1919. Wang Lee by Mr. Tan Libbaum therefore took over the ownership of the Pisarnbut family. And adjust the port Such as an office building And warehouses for the agricultural trade business of the Wang Lee family Transported by the Chao Phraya River And as a rental housing at a reasonable price for employees of the Wang Lee family. Including the preservation of the Ma Chao Goddess Shrine (Khlong San), which is enshrined with Huai Jung Long Pier since its inception until the present.
Director-General of the Harbor Department Added that Lhong 1919 Thonburi side is located on the Chao Phraya River opposite Talad Noi. It is another very interesting Heritage trip with reviving the former “Huai Chung Long” pier, the steam port on the Chao Phraya River that plays an important role in Siam. In the reign of King Rama IV to come back to life again And is a tourist attraction that allows the new generation to understand the history of Thailand – China that trade in goods through water transportation from the past to the present.
In addition, there have been discussions to provide 30 parking spaces at Wang Lee Port “Lhong 1919” as a benefit for government officials and Marine Department officials. Accommodation is located in the Thonburi area to save time and travel expenses. Solve traffic problems on the Thonburi side And add points to reduce congestion in downtown Bangkok Ready to connect the tram and boat system as well as inviting civil servants and officials Has come to service the Wang Lee Pier “Lhong 1919”, a beautiful place Along the Chao Phraya River This historic property at the same time. On February 14, 2021, the Harbor Department will have a 1-year anniversary event of the installation. “The Lord Buddha Prayatthammarat”, the Buddha image of the Harbor Department with activities to make merit and feasting on monks Give pilot marks to executives Opening ceremony of Phraya Wisut Sakorn House It is a good opportunity to invite government officials, officials, guests, exhibitors and the media to take a ferry to explore the beauty of this “Lhong 1919” Wanglee Pier.
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