In addition to being used as a waterway, no less than 60 years ago, the course of the Pa Sak River, especially in
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, was well known for its
Khanom chin as well as its use as a waterway. Because of this, it was also known as Khlong Khanom chin. Additionally, the water in the canal was clean and clear, suitable for consumption and use. It was the habitat of the
zig-zag eel, an eel-like freshwater fish considered a delicacy. Around the same time, Wat Mondop, located across from the
Hua Ro quarter, was an important pier where people boarded boats bound for Bangkok. Around this area, many rafts and boats sold Khanom chin as well as other
Khanom Thai (Thai snacks and sweets), including
Khanom thuai,
Khanom thuai fu,
Khanom mo kaeng,
Khanom tan,
Khanom kluai,
Khao lam,
Khao mak,
Lot chong,
Pakrim khai tao,
Thong yip, and
Thong yod. Many of these were made by people living along the river, which was referred to as
Khlong Hantra. Today, Pa Sak River in the Khlong Khanom chin section, is still known for producing Khanom chin and Lot chong to sell at
Hua Ro market. Moreover, in terms of folk traditions, there is a natural khlong linking Khlong Bang Kaeo in
Maha Rat District and the river at
Nakhon Luang District. On its banks are two important
Buddhist temples, Wat Khot Khema Pitaram and Wat Tan En, which are gathering places for
flying foxes. During the 11th and 12th
Thai lunar months, following the Buddhist retreat,
Wan Ok Phansa, when the waters rise and the paddies flood, it used to be a time for courting, boat song festivals, and boat races between the two temples. Nowadays, only the boat racing tradition is still preserved. ==References==