page_title: Phan Thai Norasing
section_title: Death
hierarchical_section_title: Phan Thai Norasing / Death
caption_attribution_description: ไทย: ศาลพันท้ายนรสิงห์ เป็นอนุสาวรีย์แห่งความซื่อสัตย์ รักษากฎระเบียบ กฎมณเฑียรบาลยิ่งกว่าชีวิตตน ตั้งอยู่ที่บ้านพันท้ายนรสิงห์ ตำบลพันท้ายนรสิงห์ อำเภอเมืองสมุทรสาคร จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร ศาลพันท้ายนรสิงห์ถูกประกาศขึ้นทะเบียนเป็นโบราณสถานของชาติ ในราชกิจจานุเบกษา เล่ม 72 ตอนที่ 2 เมื่อวันที่ 4 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2498 กรมศิลปากรได้ดำเนินการจัดสร้างศาลพันท้ายนรสิงห์ขึ้น อยู่ถัดจากศาลเก่าที่พังลงมาไม่มากนัก โดยกันอาณาบริเวณรอบ ๆ ศาลไว้ประมาณ 100 ไร่ เพื่อจัดตั้งเป็น "อุทยานพันท้ายนรสิงห์" ภายในศาลมีรูปปั้นของพันท้ายนรสิงห์ขนาดเท่าของจริงในท่าถือท้ายคัดเรือ This is a photo of a monument in Thailand identified by the ID 0004943 (Thai Fine Art Department's link)
context_page_description: Phan Thai Norasing is a legendary figure mentioned in some later editions of the royal chronicles of Ayutthaya. He is described as a coxswain of King Sanphet VIII's royal barge in the Ayutthaya period who was famous for honesty and integrity. Phan Thai Norasing served his duty as the coxswain until around 1704 that the accident was happened during King Sanphet VIII's fishing trip causing damage to the boat. From this, he willingly accepted the consequence according to Thai ancient monarch law which is execution. Although, he was given a pardon not to be headed. From his heroic decision, he became the historical figure and is worshipped by a later generation. Therefore, there are many legacies dedicated to him such as his shrines which they are presumed to be his execution spots, renovated canal, and a monument, etc. Also, a story of Phan Thai Norasing has been conveyed through various forms of entertainment including films, TV series, and musicals. Even though plots of them might be altered or extended but the core of the story regarding honesty will still be presented to be an example for progeny.
context_section_description: According to historical records, the execution of Phan Thai Norasing occurred 1704 at Khok Kham Canal, Sakornburi (Samut Sakorn in the present time). The name of Phrachao Suea's royal barge that Phan Tha Norasing steering is Ekkachai. Khok Kham canal before restoration was very twisted so, it was very hazardous to travel through. However, Phan Thai Norasing chose this path accidentally or some historians suggest that he wanted to protect King Sanphet VIII from assassins. Eventually, the royal barge was accidentally hit with a large tree and the figurehead of the royal barge was damaged and fallen off. The consequence of guilty coxswain is beheading based on ancient monarch law. Sing was initially given a special pardon from King Sanphet VIII because he thought it was just an accident but Sing denied. King Sanphet then ordered the crew to create a clay statue represented Sing and beheaded it instead. However, Sing still insisted so King Sanphet VIII had no choice but ordering him to be executed.
caption: Statues in Phan Thai Norasing historical park presenting the scene when Pha Thai Norasing convinced King Sanphet VIII to order the execution for him
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