Bang Rajan

Epic in every sense of the term, Bang Rajan tells the story
of the villagers of Bang Rajan (alternatively: Bang Rachan),
who, in King Ekkathat’s reign of 1765, successfully defended
their isolated village in the province of Sing Buri against eight waves of attacks from invading Burmese troops. Unsurprisingly, this tale has been incredibly influential, becoming a symbol of patriotism, with the people of Thailand honoring these heroes every February in one of the country’s many festivals. The tale
of Bang Rajan has also been used frequently by the Thai military
governments as a political tool, not only to create unity within
the country, but also so that they can claim that they, like the
band of villagers, are also acting to protect the nation from external
threats. Thus it is not particularly surprising that this film in
particular has been so well-received by the public and government
alike, as though the story has been told in numerous plays and films
over the years, this is by far its most prolific retelling to date.

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