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Sao Ronghai is in Chao Mae Takhian Tong Shrine
at Wat Sung, Tambon Sao Hai. It is located 500 meters from Sao Hai
District Office. It is a large pillar, which is believed to be a female
spirit because offerings people give to this pillar are all female
items. According to legend, when Bangkok was built as the capital,
there was a decree that the most beautiful pillars from all over the
country would be taken to Bangkok for selection to find the City
Pillar.
Saraburi sent a nearly perfect pillar by
floating it down the Pa Sak River. However, it arrived just after the
selection of another pillar was made and it was designated as a
secondary pillar instead. If it had arrived in time, it would have been
chosen as the city pillar because of its large size and unmatched
beauty. The pillar became very sad and floated itself back to Saraburi
where it later sank. Afterwards, villagers would report hearing crying
sounds. Hence, the name of the Tambon as Tambon Sao Ronghai and its
subsequent name of Amphoe Sao Hai.
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