Phraya Ratsadanupradit Monument (Kho Simbe Na Ranong)

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 18.00

 

Phraya Ratsadanupradit Monument (Kho Simbe Na Ranong) Located at Khao Rang Public Park, Muang District, built to honor Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahisornphakdi (Kho Simbi Na Ranong, 1857-1913), a person who created economic and social benefits. with Phuket and is the one who laid the foundation for the prosperity of this island until now.

 

Phraya Ratanupradit Born in Ranong Province In the family of rulers of Ranong, they can speak 9 languages ​​and have great administrative knowledge. In 1902 he was graciously pleased to be a governor in Phuket Province. Before that, the roads in Phuket were only leading to the market.

 

The rest are pedestrian and wagon paths. Rivers and canals are shallow from mining. But after he ruled He issued a policy of collecting city maintenance with the owner like a mineral. to use that money to develop the city and cut off many roads such as Yaowarat Road, Nakorn Road, Komaraphat Road.

 

He also persuaded many foreign mining companies to invest in mining. along with persuading companies to buy minerals Come to buy minerals in Phuket and also invited the Chartered Bank Come to set up a branch to open a transfer account for mineral trading as well. As a result of various policies, Phuket has made great progress. until it can be said that At that time, Phuket was second only to Bangkok.

 

And besides the monument of Phraya Rattanupradit (Kho Simbe Na Ranong), on Khao Rang, this is another beautiful viewpoint in Phuket. and there is also a corner for relaxing exercise corner and many recreation.