Prachuap in History:
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Prachuap
was named "Muang Bang Nang Rom" or "Muang Narang". During the
Rattanakosin era, in the reign of King Rama II, a new city was
established at Bang Nang Rom canal and was named Muang Bang Nang Rom.
Later the town was moved to Muang Kui, when the king Rama IV ascended
to the throne, the name was changed to "Prachuap Khiri Khan". During
the king Rama V, town grew, encompassing Amphur Muang, Pranburi and
Kamnerd Nopbhakhun and was renamed "Muang Pranburi" and was situated at
the bay of Prachuap Khiri Khan. In the reign of King Rama VI, he had
changed the name back to Prachuap Khiri Khan and the provincial capital
was established at Prachuap Bay and has been remaining here until
present day.