Phraya Singhanatracha Monument

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Phraya Singhanatracha Monument

Chong Kham, Mae Hong Son

Pay homage to the monument of the first ruler who built Mae Hong Son. Before this city had a variety of developments as seen today This monument area is beautifully decorated with gardens. for the general public as well as descendants of the Mae Hong Son people come to worship In addition, the location of the Phraya Singhanatracha Monument is also a spot where you can clearly see Phra That Doi Kong Mu. Get to know Phraya Singhanatracha Phraya Singhanatracha was originally named Chankalay, he was of Tai Yai descent, born in 1826 in Jam City, Shan State, Myanmar. in Shan State Mr. Chankalay then immigrated to live in the village of Pang Mu and lived with Paka Mong. As Shankalay was a diligent, brave, intelligent, patient and honest person, he helped Paka Maung to work so well that Paka Maung loved him like a son and gave her a daughter named Nang Sai as his wife. After that, Shankalay evacuated his family and gathered people to set up a new village called "Ban Kun Yuam" (Currently Khun Yuam District) The villagers saw Chan Kalay as a good person. has the ability and has a leadership style, therefore regarded as Mr. Ban Kunyouam Later, Ban Kun Yuam was elevated to the status of a city. Shankalay was therefore established as the first governor of Kun Yuam. Shankalay ruled the city and prospered for 8 years until the year 1874, the city's name was changed to Mae Hong Son City. and Lord Inthawichayanon Ruler of Chiang Mai He raised the title of Chankalay to Phraya Singhanatracha and appointed him the first governor of Mae Hong Son. In which Phraya Singhanatracha reigned in Mae Hong Son until the year 1884, a total of 10 years, he died. with a total age of 58 years Location: Khun Lumprapas Road Mueang Mae Hong Son District Mae Hong Son Province

Province: Mae Hong Son

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