“Trang” is derived from “Trangka” which means “waves”. In the
northern part of Trang the land is characterize by high and low
formations, creating a wave-like appearance.
“Trang” is derived from
“Trang-Kae” a Malay which means “down” or “the day comes”. In the
pass Malaysian merchants sailed the ships which traded along the
coast, and appeared at the mouth of the Trang River at down. They
saw the sunrise, so they called the place “Tran-kae”.
THE GREAT DEVELOPER
Phraya Rasadanupradit was know
by the people of Trang as “The Great Developer” on account of his
contribution to making Trang a civilized city. For instance, he
ordered his men to construct roads connecting Trang to every
district. The most remarkable road which indicted his enthusiasm is
the winding road on Pappa Mountain between Trang and Pattalung.
In addition to this, he
organized town planning and built the Kantang Port. He was also the
first rular to bring the Para Rubber tree plant to Trang and to
Tahiland! Pirthermore he let foreign merchants trade with Trang.
Even now, Trang people still feel greateful to him. So Monument was
established in B.E. 2494 – And April 10th is a
rememberance Day (the day of his death)
