Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle

168 Moo 5 Singh sub-district, Saiyok district, Kanchanaburi province, 71150, Thailand

Descriptions

Mallika City, 1905 A.D.  “City of culture and lifestyle”
Mallika is the retro-city reflecting the past Siamese lifestyle in the Chao Phraya River Basin. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V (1873-1910 A.D.), the people’s way of life in 1905 A.D. was plentifully changed. The most pronounced was the abolition of slavery. When freed, these former Siamese slaves had to live and earn a living by themselves without control and supports from their noblemen and masters anymore. They had to live a life of self-sufficiency, self-reliant, and in harmony with all other Siamese people. These changing patterns of lifestyle are the cornerstone of today’s Thai people.

How to get here:
By Car: Drive along the Bangkok-Kanchanaburi route and follow Highway 323, Kanchanaburi-Saiyok Route until Km 15, Mallika City is located on the left, next to Bangjak gas station, at the entrance to Muang Singh Castle.

By Train:
From Bangkok, take the train from Thonburi Station which is behind Siriraj Hospital, around Sala Nam Ron market. The train will pass through Thon Buri - Salaya - Nakhon Pathom - Nong Pla Duk - Ta Rua - Kanchanaburi - Saphan Kwai Yai - Wang Yen - Baan Gao - Tha Kilen - Tam Kra Sae - Wang Pho - Koh Mahamongkol - Nam Tok stations, get off the train at Tha Kilen or Tam Kra Sae (If you want to pass the Death Curve). Then, hire a local car to Mallika City.

By Public Bus:
Take a public van or bus, Kanchanaburi - Bangkok, to Kanchanaburi transport station. Then transfer to Saiyoke-Thong Pha Phum-Sangkla Bus or Kanchanaburi - Sangkha van to Mallika (32 km.), next to Bangchak gas station, at the entrance to Muang Singh Castle.

What to Expect

Mallika offers a captivating glimpse into the past Siamese lifestyle during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V (1873-1910 A.D.), particularly highlighting the significant societal changes of 1905 A.D., notably the abolition of slavery. Visitors can expect to immerse themselves in the rich historical ambiance of this retro-city, experiencing firsthand the transition towards self-sufficiency and self-reliance among former Siamese slaves. Through authentic recreations and interactive exhibits, Mallika provides a unique opportunity to understand the changing patterns of lifestyle that have shaped the modern Thai identity, emphasizing themes of resilience, harmony, and cultural continuity.

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