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Dejrit Ithianuchit
Thongplew Srinop (; October 17, 1940 – March 2, 2023), known professionally as Dejrit Ithianuchit (), was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. He was a three-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous during the 1960s and 1970s. Biography and career Early years Born in Chachoengsao province, Thailand, Dejrit moved to Bangkok when he was 7 years old. He started training soon after under boxing coach Chumpol Sri Ayutthaya. He won his first amateur boxing bout, but his mother urged him to stop out of concern for his future and urged him to complete his education first. Dejrit did not box again for a decade until he graduated from Indrachai Technical College, earning a vocational certificate as an engineer. Career After several months of not being able to find a job, Dejrit turned to his old boxing coach and took on the name Dejrit Sriayutthaya. He had his first fight, a knockout win at Rajadamnern Stadium in 1958. Mr. Chumpol tried to get Dejrit boxing fights but few ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Nam Priao District
Bang Nam Priao (, ) is the northwesternmost district (''amphoe'') of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand. History The old location of the district center of Bang Nam Priao was in Ban Ton Samrong, Bang Khanak Subdistrict. In 1905 the government built the first district office in Bang Nam Priao. In 1952 the government built a new office on the north bank of Khlong Bang Khanak (last phase of Khlong Saen Saeb). The present district office was built in 1997. Etymology & population Its name "Bang Nam Priao" literally translates as "a place where water has a sour taste". It is said that in the past the soil of this area was sour. Therefore, the water had a sour taste as well. The population of Bang Nam Priao is a mix of people of various races and religions, including Thai Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Muslims, Mons and Christians. Geography Neighbouring districts are (from the southeast clockwise): Khlong Khuean, Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao Province; Nong Chok of Bangko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |