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Information about Lampang Province, Thailand

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Information about Lampang Province, Thailand

History of Lampang City

Lampang Province is an ancient province and has historical significance for not less than 1,300 years since the Haripunchai period. (Phra Nang Chamadevi) onwards, which is around the 13th century, the name of the city of Kelang, an early city and the city of Lampang. appears in many historical evidence Both from the legend of the chronicle stone inscription and from the popular term that is widely known including the legend of Chamadevi Shinkalpali Pakorn legend Chiang Mai local legend The Legend of the Seven Tons, the Ionian Chronicle
The word ‘”Lakon” or “Drama” (Nakhon) is a common name for the city of Kelang that is widely known both in myths and in spoken language in general.

Even nearby provinces such as Phrae, Nan, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Chiang Mai often refer to Lampang people as “Jaw Lakon”, which means Nakorn people. Laphun or Lamphun which in the Pali language is called “Haripunchai” and called Lampang “Lampakappa”, so Lakon means The area where the city of Klang is located is an ancient city in the shape of a conch shell which is located on the west bank of the Wang River in Wiang Nuea Subdistrict Mueang Lampang District, Lampang Province.

The word “Lampang” is a name that clearly appears in the legend of Phra That Lampang Luang. which is called in the Pali language that “Lampha Kappa Nakhon” is located in Lampang Luang, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, about 16 kilometers south of Lampang City along the Wang River, where Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is currently located. Lamphakpanakorn city has an area of ​​approximately 200 rai
. Characteristics of the city Study from aerial photographs and ground surveys. Found that there are three levels of kan dhu around (but now only some parts remain).

In addition, fragments of tiles, earthenware, the head of a pottery Buddha image from the Haripunchai period and a stupa in the Haripunchai period were also found. Sannisa said that this Lamphakappa city was probably the city of Kalpana Sangha. (religious city) rather than a city of the kingdom that has systematic governmental power

According to legend, Wat Phra That Lampang Lang (Association branch edition to preserve the cultural treasures of Lampang Province) said the story of the city of Lampang that

“The Lord Buddha went in the order of the big cities and small towns. The Lord Buddha saved a house called Lampakariwan. The Lord Buddha sat above Doi Mon Noi, a little high. There was also a Lua named Ai Khon. It turned to the Buddha. Put honey in a wooden cylinder and eat it to the Lord Buddha. With 4 betel nut pieces, the Buddha handed the water to Maha Ananda and dropped it into the mouth of the alms bowl. Lord Buddha Clearly tells the wood to fall north. Then the Buddha prophesied that This place would be a city called “Lampang”,
hence the name of Lampang.

Therefore, it refers to the name of the city where Phra That Lampang Luang is located today.
Lampang Province, formerly known as “Mueang Nakhon Lampang” from historical evidence clearly stated, such as a stone inscription, registration number L.P.1, Chao Muen Khamphet inscription in 2019, and a stone inscription with registration number L.P.2, Chao Hansitat inscription. Has inscribed the name of this city as “Lakor”.

Chiang Mai local legend The legend of Chiang Saen as well as the chronicles of the north They are all called. Lampang Even official documents in the early Rattanakosin period called the governor that Phraya Nakhon Lampang In addition, the inscription on the door of the Ubosot of Wat Boonwat Wihan There is also a message in one inscription saying Lampang But when reforming the country from Thesaphiban is a province.

According to the order of the Ministry of Interior dated 19 May 1916, it appears that the name of the city of Lampang has become Lampang Province until today

History of Lampang

The story of the city of Lampang in the early days or that ignorant era Most of them know the evidence in legend. Shinkalpali Pakorn which mentions the history of creating ignorant At the beginning of the 13th Buddhist century, that in around 1200 AD, Suthewa Ruesi, who lived at Doi Suthep, invited the Sukhothai of Lavo. Let’s help build the city of Nakhon Haripunchai. When finished, he went to ask his parents. From King Nopparat, the King of Lawo (Lop Buri), who gave Queen Chamadevi royal daughter to be the ruler Along with bringing along 500 monks who were well-versed in the Tripitaka, astrologers, philosophers, physicians, craftsmen, wealthy and wealthy, each with 500 people. About 3 months later, twins were born.

His brother’s name was “Prince Mahantayosa Kumar”, as for the younger brother, he was named “Prince Anantayotsa Kumar” When the two sons grew older together with the old lady Therefore, the coronation ceremony was made Prince Mahantayot became king Rule the city of Haripunchai As for Chao Anantayotsa Kumar, he held the position of Viceroy.

Legend has it that when Queen Chamadevi was crowned Let Chao Mahantayot become the king of the city of Haripunchai. On the other hand, Prince Anantayot wanted to rule the new city. therefore brought up to pay homage to the Queen to let her know She suggested that she go to Vasuthep Hermit to ask for the city to be built. But Hermit Wasuthep suggested that she go to the hunter-gatherer at Banphot Mountain.

Therefore, King Anantayot took his vassals from Haripunchai to Klang Banphot. when he found the stalker He asked him to bring him to meet Suphram Ruesi on Doi Ngam or the two peaks of the mountain. and ask for help to build a country for him So Phra Suphrom Rishi went up to Klang Banphot to look for Chaiyaphum to build a city. Looking towards the west of the Wang Kanthi River I saw a place where Chaiyaphum was suitable. so a city was built there. By specifying the width and length of 500 wa on each side, then take a stone to set up a city pillar called “Pha Bong” When completed, it was named after the name of Mr. Phrahom who led the way and participated in building the city as “Khelang Nakhon” and also called in the legend of Kukut Nakhon as “Siri Nakhon Chai”

After the city was built King Anantayot was crowned as a king named “Phra Indra Kengkarn” reigned in the city for a short time. He had a remembrance of his mother. therefore invited Her Majesty Queen Chamadevi along with the Brahmins to Khelang Nakhon He built a city for his mother to dwell at the bottom of the folly of the city and named it “Alampang City”.

The story about the location of Khelang Nakhon

when exploring the city plan from aerial photographs and ground surveys. Including the study of various mythological stories related to Muang Klang, found that The city plan that is the location of the city of Klang is divided into 3 eras:
The first era, the Chamadevi era

Located in Wiang Nuea Sub-district, it was built around 1223 by Phra Suphrom Rishi, dedicated to King Anantayotsa Kuman or Intha Kengkarn, the son of Queen Chamadevi. It is the twin city of Haripunchai. The city plan resembles a conch shell. (Samut Sangkhapat Sophisticated).

The upper city walls are bricks. The ground floor is a 3-storey earthen embankment. It is assumed that the brick wall built on the clay wall was an extension in the later period. With a temple length of 4,400 meters, built on an area of ​​approximately 600 rai, there are important city gates such as Ma Gate, Pha Pong Gate, Tha Nang Gate, Ton Phueng Gate, Pong Gate, Bird Gate and Tan Gate.
Important places are Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao which was once enshrined Buddha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakorn (Emerald Buddha) during B.E. 1979 – 2011 There are also many important ancient sites, including Wat Umong, an abandoned temple At the Tan gate Other temples outside the city walls are Wat Pa Phrao in the north, Wat Phan Choeng, Wat Ku Khao or Setakudaram. which used to be enshrined the Sikkh Sculpakorn In the reign of Phra Nang Chamadevi, Ku Daeng Temple, Ku Kham Temple was in the west.

At present, in the area of ​​Wat Phan Choeng and Wat Ku Daeng Destroyed until there was no more ancient state left. Between Ku Khao Temple to Muang Klang there is an ancient road. Leading into the city through the Tan Gate. It is assumed that it was built since the reign of Phra Nang Chamadevi. while staying in Klang City This ancient road was also used as a barricade of forest water to irrigate the moat and divide it into the city. The level of the ditch is higher than that of the great river. The city of this era had water stored in the neck around the neck. by having a higher level than a large river flowing through the vicinity which is only a conch-shaped city in this era only.

Muang Khelang is a twin city with Haripunchai City. There is a legendary name that Lakon or Lakhon after the reign of King Anantayot. The condition of the twin city with Hariphunchai was gone. It was assumed that Klang Nakhon had a ruler for about 500 years later, but his name was not found in any evidence or documents until 1755, the name of the lord appeared. There was a king in the city called Prince of Thai Amart of Klang has usurped power from Phraya Pin Thai Lord Lamphun then established the King Haripunchai for 10 reigns until the reign of Phraya Yiba. lost power to Phraya Mengrai in 1844

The second era, Lanna Thai period

Muang Khelang 2nd era is a city built in the Lanna Thai period. It has an area of ​​approximately 180 rai and a wall of 1,100 meters long, located in Tambon Wiang Nuea. next to the early city of Klang to the south It’s a city built with brick walls. The name of the city gate is Chiang Mai Gate, Na Soi Gate, Plai Na Gate, which is the door with Nok Kot Gate. At the conch head part of the old city and the bulging gate

At the Pong Gate, there is still the remains of the ancient wartower Chao Kham Som ruled Lampang. which was used as an important fortification against Burma in 1787 when the Burmese besieged the city for a long time until the army in Bangkok Raised up to help drive the Burma to fall.

Important archaeological sites in Khelang in the 2nd period are Wat Plai Na, an abandoned temple, and Wat Chiang Phum. or Wat Pong Sanuk in the present Which is the location of Chao Pho Linkan Shrine, who competed with Chao Fah Luang Chai Kaew (father of 7 princes), but Chao Linkan lost, therefore was executed by Burmese. It was assumed that King Linkan would be the last Lanna Thai lord in Muang Khelang.

Muang Khelang in the Lanna Thai Era has included the early city of Klang (City of conch shells) with the new era Klang city together. It is located on the west bank of the Wang River. which is widely called in various legends of the north as “Muang Lakon”

The importance of Lakon in the Mengrai dynasty (1839 – 2101)

when King Mengrai built Chiang Mai as the capital in 1839, then expanded its influence to occupy Lamphun and Lakhon. (Khelang), that is, in the year B.E. 1844 King Mengrai ordered Khun Khram, his son, to bring an army to attack Lamphun. Grandmother Yiba can’t fight. therefore evacuated to rely on Phraya Boek His brother at Muang Lakhon (Khlang) King Mengrai’s army, with Khun Khram as his general. have followed up to meet with Phraya Boek’s army at the Mae Tan River It appears that Phraya Boek died in the battle. Phraya Yiba, the governor of Lamphun took the family to flee to depend on the governor of Song Khwae (Phitsanulok) to stay there until his death therefore ended the family of the first ruling folly.

As for the story in the legend of Shinkamol Mali Pakorn has further said that After King Mengrai was victorious against Phraya Boek has appointed the Tamils ​​to be the governor instead The new lord tries to persuade the people of the ignorant city to build a new city. Which became a ignorant city in the 2nd era, after this, there were ten thousand lords who ruled for a long time until the end of the Mengrai dynasty. Burma also expanded its influence to replace in the reign of King Bayinnaung.

Lampang City was an important city of Lanna Thai until the reign of King Bayinnaung. The Burmese king of Hanthawaddy took over the Thai Lanna in 2101, where the symbol of Bayinnaung’s power was still widely seen. Including wood carvings depicting swans of various temples (meaning Hongsawadee) since then. Lampang was under the power of Burma for about 200 years (2101 – 1774 BC), and was sometimes under the rule of Ayutthaya. King Naresuan the Great and King Narai the Great, etc.

District history in Lampang Province (13 districts)

1. Mueang Lampang District because this district is the location of the province Therefore, it has the same history as the history of Lampang, the motto of Lampang Province. “The famous coal, the famous carriage, the famous pottery The beauty of Phra That Lue Klai Training elephants to use the world famous ” tourist attraction ”

2. Ngao District Ngao District, formerly known as Muang Ngoen, had a strong ruler in the war. and skilled in using the halberd as a weapon Volunteer to suppress the enemy until the area of ​​Muang Ngiao, Muang Lue, Muang Khoen won and the governor of Nakhon Khelang gave a silver halberd as a reward. So the townspeople called that Phraya that Phraya Kao Ngoen. And called that city “Muang Ngao Ngoen” which has been distorted until it is Muang Ngao , 83 kilometers away from the city of Lampang, with a bus terminal opposite Lampang Vocational College . Chaopho Pratu Pha mental center eye beauty precious wood carving preserve culture Beauty of the Ngao District”, a tourist attraction

3. Chae Hom District There is a legend that There was a giant named Alavi who lived at Doi Akkokhiri and was rude and always liked to catch humans and animals for food. Later, the Buddha came to please teaching giant alavi Until having a calm mind, the Buddha prophesied that next here will become a city called Jae Hom at the foot of Doi Akko Khiri. There is a large swamp, it is said that This swamp was formed because the townspeople ate fried mermaid eggs, resulting in a catastrophic crisis causing the wind to blow the city to collapse It is a large swamp in front of Wat Akko Khiri Chai.

One person who survived was a widow. which did not eat the fried mermaid eggs. The distance from the city of Lampang is 52 kilometers, there is a bus station at Thiphawan Road, a separate alley next to Siam City Bank . Sweet Tamarind The shadow of the famous relics, Muang Nam Pu Di, a tourist attraction

4. Thoen District Originally, it was an old town called “Ing Patarat”. It was a frontier town of Lanna. and is the path through which the army Sometimes it falls into the power of Chiang Mai. Sometimes it depends on Burma. Sometimes had to allow the Ayutthaya army to walk through. The people of Thoen had suffered with the passing army, so it was abandoned for a while. Later, when King Taksin drove the Burmese out.

When the war was fought, the troops went the other way, never passing through the highlands. Therefore, there are more people in the world. Distance from the city of Lampang 96 kilometers, there is a bus terminal opposite the provincial court. On the side of Pratuchai, the slogan is “Succulent Oranges, Beautiful Waterfalls, Mystical Pong Khan, Marble Palace”, a tourist attraction.

5. Wang Nuea District Formerly known as “Mueang Wang” or “Wiang Wang”, it is a small town at the northern end next to Jae Hom. and under the rule of the Lom or the Khmer Black The ruler of the city has the position of Phraya Wang. Sometimes it’s a deserted city, sometimes it depends on Phayao.

Formerly a sub-district Depends on Chae Hom District It was elevated to the status of a district in 1958, 107 kilometers away from the city of Lampang, with a car station at Tippawan Road, a separate alley next to the Nakorn Luang Thai Bank. Phra That Ngam Name famous waterfall This name is “Wang Nuea”, a tourist attraction.

6. Hang Chat District There is a legend that When Phra Nang Chamadevi came to build Phra That Lampang Luang has used the Hang Chat route as a contact way Upon arriving at Huai Mae Tan, the troops stopped here. the townspeople It is decorated with a beautiful royal tier. After that place was a city, so it was called the city of Hang Chat. But the villagers pronounce it distorted as animal tails. In 1940, the government announced the name of this district as Hang Chat to be correct in the original meaning.

The distance from the city of Lampang is 16 kilometers, there is a bus stop at the clock tower intersection. The slogan “Thai Elephant Conservation Center Kriengkrai Chao Pho Khun Tan The legend of Chamadevi Vihara Good stuff at Thung Kwian market ” a tourist attraction

7. Koh Kha District Formerly known as Amphoe Sop Yao, 1916, the government changed its name. is a district of Koh Kha Someone assumed that The reason for the name Kauai Because of the original name of the village, there is a long river flowing through it. thus becoming an island and full of grass Later, people came to live.

Therefore, the area is called Ban Ko Kha. This district has a sacred place in Lampang, namely the Chedi Phra That Lampang Luang. Phra That Chom Ping. Distance from Lampang city 15 kilometers, there is a bus station at Rob Wiang Road, near Kasikorn Bank . Sugar production source beautiful pattern, pottery basketry heated steam hot springs Notorious people on the island of Kauai”, a tourist attraction.

8. Mae Tha District 25 kilometers south of the city, the district office was originally located at Ban Pa Tan, Tambon Pa Tan, but communication with the province is inconvenient. When the Northern Railway was built, the district office was moved to Ban Mae Tha, Mae Tha Sub-district, but was not the center of the district.

There is a place of interest, namely Wat Doi Muang Kham , 27 kilometers away from the city of Lampang, with a bus station at Tippawan Rd . Sacred Buddha image, Phra Mai Kaen Chan important mineral kaolin Longevity in wood carving Tham Phra Sabai Prachak Tham Phra Sabai, a tourist attraction

9. Mae Phrik District is the smallest district have the least citizens and at the southern end of Lampang Province Mae Phrik originally had a status as a checkpoint based on Tak Province. In 1902, it was granted the status of a sub-district based on Thoen District. Later, in 1958, it was upgraded to a district.

The distance is 125 kilometers from the city of Lampang. There is a bus station at Boonwat Road, next to the old city hall . Non-toxic longan Nam Pha Ngam Wichit Cave Community Economic City”

10. Sop Prap District Formerly a sub-district depending on the district of Ko Kha Later received as a district in 1953 , 54 kilometers away from the city of Lampang, there is a bus terminal opposite the provincial court on the side of Patuxai . The beauty of Mae Sai Ngu Waterfall Praise the nectar well Dozens of tubs around the city flourishing about kaolin Dazzling various fish species” tourist attraction

11. Serm Ngam District in the west of Koh Kha District Originally, it was a sub-district, depending on the district of Ko Kha. later upgraded to a district. The distance from the city of Lampang is 39 kilometers, there is a bus terminal on Airport Road next to Boonwat Wittayalai School . Excellent Tham Pha Kan The couple of Wat Nang Noi beautiful woven fabric Enough agriculture, kindness and kindness to the people of the city”, a tourist attraction

12. Mae Moh District There is a preliminary history as legend has it that There is a monk Pilgrimage to the animals through this area met only the barrenness along the way. One day a monk came and found a clean river with trees providing good shade and moisture. So he said to the people in this area that This river is suitable for living because it has only the coolness. and since then The people in this area called the river that “River Moth” and then referred to distorted as “River Moh” until the present. Gathered into an old village for hundreds of years.

Therefore, the people in Mae Moh District So there are people of many races. Both indigenous people (city people), indigenous people mixed with Burmese Native people mixed Ngeo (Thai Yai), but by then. will be mostly indigenous people Originally, Mae Moh District was governed by Mueang Lampang District. and on April 15, 1976, was upgraded to a sub-district And later on July 27, 1984, it was upgraded to another district. The distance from the city of Lampang is 40 kilometers, there is a bus station on Thiphawan Road, the intersection of Thai-Osoth Pharmacy . power generation precious coal Godfather of the Pha Gate Golden Teak Forest Park, a tourist attraction

13. Mueang Pan District There is a legend that There was an unidentified master of the house. but he is courageous, strong, patient, resolute and selfless. He gathered his clans to fight against the invading enemy, having won so many victories that the enemy did not dare to interfere again. Later, this homeowner built a transmitter to report the incident to the residents and serve as an appointment signal to cooperate. Fight the enemy by using gold to melt and make a “Pan” (looks like a big gong, but the protrusion is smaller). The villagers call it “Pan Kham”.

This house master made it. birthmark as a tool Signal to inform the villagers until it has been dubbed by the people of Pan. “Godfather Khun Jarepan” and this city is known as “The City of Chao Pho Jarepan” which later became distorted and left only “Muang Pan” Mueang Pan District Originally included in the local area of ​​Chae Hom District. Later, it was upgraded to Muang Pan sub-district on July 15, 1981 and was upgraded to Muang Pan district according to a royal decree on May 9, 1992. The distance from the city of Lampang is 69 kilometers, there is a bus station at Boonwat Road . Chae Son National Park famous hot springs three big teak trees Pay homage to Phra That Doi Sang